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Exim India web site
AUGUST 5, 2026
  • New gates at PSA Mumbai to help improve traffic flow into and within the terminal
  • Railways' higher freight loading reflects sustained demand across core sectors of the economy
  • West Asia conflict continues to disrupt shipping and logistics, pressures Indian trade
  • Shipping dips to a trickle via Hormuz following fresh vessel attacks, safety warnings
  • Six Saudi supertankers divert around Africa following Houthi maritime threats
  • Air India inks MoU to conduct joint feasibility study on the use of eVTOL aircraft for medical air logistics in India
  • Willie Walsh takes charge as CEO of IndiGo
  • Air India Cargo invites proposals for GSSA in Japan
  • India's airports record highest-ever monthly cargo volume in June with 16 pc surge
  • Managing risks in tank containers
  • CWC and FIEO join forces in New Delhi to streamline export logistics for MSMEs, targeting $2 trillion trade goal
  • India, Uzbekistan target doubling bilateral trade to $3 bn over the next three years
  • India engages Iran to safeguard Chabahar Port operations amid US sanctions oversight
  • SCI seeks bids for LNG-ready cellular container ships to rebuild national carrier fleet
  • Vizhinjam Port records 10,545 TEU exchanges on a single vessel
  • Tonnages down and pricing stabilises
  • IAG Cargo to commence third daily service between London Heathrow and Delhi
  • Policy and tax reforms stepped up to position India as a global aircraft MRO hub
  • DGMA inks MoU to advance India's maritime decarbonisation agenda
  • Freight costs for Russian crude to India jump 50 pc as port attacks spook shipowners

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International Transport Journal web site
AUGUST 4, 2026
  • SupplyX Barometer Aims to Rethink Supply Chains
  • Lufthansa Cargo increases revenue in the first half of 2026
  • deugro ships steel pipes from China to Argentina
  • Book washing and parking services across Europe with TrailerConnect
  • Network Airline Management expands fleet
  • Diesel prices rise in Europe, freight rates affected
  • Transporeon becomes Superior Partner at ratiopharm Ulm
  • Klaipeda Port reports growth
  • ATSG appoints Matthew Scagnelli as CHRO
  • Atlas Air invests in Air Atlanta

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 4, 2026
  • New Jersey fires a monopsony shot at Amazon's last-mile empire
  • Geopolitical uncertainty propels Lufthansa Cargo's Q2
  • Liner price hikes give spot rates on the transpacific a boost
  • The day DSV rocked confidence in forwarding M&A...
  • No charge for Bab al-Mandab Strait transits, Houthis tell The Loadstar
  • EXCLUSIVE: AI and tech, the MSC way
  • Asia Pacific: cheaper space, but not cheaper shipping, warns Dimerco
  • Sharp fall in Q1 profits - but ONE's new network strategy paying off
  • Kenya the latest to unveil tighter rules for cargo manifests

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 4, 2026
  • Finnish icebreaker Nordica chartered in to operate in Canadian waters
    Inuit-led Qikiqtaaluk Horizon Arctic Services (QHAS) reports today that it will deliver the polar class icebreaker Nordica to operate in Canadian Arctic waters for the upcoming season, supporting increased maritime capability and
  • Accurate Industrial Controls takes India into the marine autonomy market
    Pune, India-based marine autonomy specialist Accurate Industrial Controls has unveiled a newly-built 13-meter patrol boat that could take India a significant step into the global marine autonomy market. The vessel, built at
  • SCI to name Rev. Charles Uhlik Upper Mississippi Chaplain
    The Seamen's Church Institute (SCI) has appointed the Rev. Charles Uhlik as chaplain for its Ministry on the River program serving the Upper Mississippi River region. Based in St. Louis, he will
  • Carnival Cruise Line pilots Jotun Hull Skater on Carnival Pride
    In a cruise industry first, Miami-headquartered Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) has signed an agreement to implement Jotun's robotic, proactive Hull Skating Solution (HSS) hull cleaning technology on Carnival Pride. First introduced in
  • Tidewater: Second quarter "nicely above expectations"
    Houston-headquartered offshore services giant Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW) has reported second quarter numbers that President and CEO Quintin Kneen said "came in nicely above our expectations, driven by both revenue outperformance and lower-than-expected

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Container News web site
AUGUST 4, 2026
  • CMA CGM names 15,000 TEU methanol-powered vessel
    CMA CGM has officially named CMA CGM ROI ARTHUR, a new methanol-powered container ship with a capacity of 15,000 TEUs. The vessel will join the French carrier's REX2 service as part of its new generation of ships designed to support the decarbonisation of maritime transport. Methanol propulsion supports fleet transition CMA CGM said the use of methanol will help reduce atmospheric emissions and s
  • Danaos reports second-quarter and half-year results
    Danaos Corporation has announced its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2026. Operating revenue reached US$274.4 million during the three months ended 30 June 2026. This compared with US$262.2 million in the same period last year. Net income increased to US$151.8 million, or US$8.32 per diluted share, from US$130.9 million, or US$7.12 per diluted share. Adjusted net income
  • Wallenius SOL acquires two Wagenborg Ro-Ro vessels
    Wallenius SOL has agreed to acquire the Ro-Ro vessels Bothniaborg and Balticborg from Royal Wagenborg. The transaction also includes the transfer of Wagenborg's long-term Contract of Affreightment with Smurfit Westrock. Financial terms were not disclosed. The agreement will expand Wallenius SOL's fleet and strengthen its shipping network between the Bay of Bothnia and continental Europe. Acquisit
  • DEKRA approves Hai An container examination programme
    Hai An Container Transport Company Limited has received DEKRA approval for its Approved Continuous Examination Programme. The approval confirms that Hai An's programme complies with the International Convention for Safe Containers of 1972. Hai An Container Transport is a subsidiary of Vietnam-based Hai An Transport and Stevedoring Joint Stock Company. ACEP supports continuous container inspection
  • Maersk revises Dragon service proforma
    Maersk has announced changes to the Dragon service proforma within its Asia-Oceania network. The revised schedule will take effect with ONE SAN DIEGO voyage 634S. The vessel is scheduled to depart Qingdao on 21 August 2026 and arrive in Sydney on 15 September 2026. The adjustments follow the launch of the dedicated Qilin service, which connects Shanghai with Sydney and Melbourne. Shanghai removed
  • SITC Logistics reviews freight forwarding strategy
    SITC Logistics held its first-half freight forwarding review meeting in Qingdao on 27 July 2026. The meeting assessed the company's freight forwarding performance during the first six months of the year. Participants also discussed business priorities for the next stage of development. Attendees included Xue Mingyuan, CEO of SITC; Liu Kecheng, General Manager of the Finance Centre; Lai Zhiyong, P
  • Matson reports second-quarter 2026 results
    Matson has announced its financial results for the second quarter ended 30 June 2026. The US carrier reported net income of US$129.4 million, or US$4.27 per diluted share. This compared with US$94.7 million, or US$2.92 per diluted share, in the same quarter last year. Consolidated revenue increased to US$969.4 million from US$830.5 million. "Matson had a strong second quarter with momentum in our
  • K Line reports first-quarter FY2026 results
    Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of FY2026, covering the three months ended 30 June 2026. Operating revenue increased by 17.1% to ¥286.842 billion from ¥244.918 billion in the same period last year. Operating income declined by 1.3% to ¥19.581 billion from ¥19.842 billion. Ordinary income rose by 10.9% to ¥24.046 billion, compared
  • Mabux: Middle East tensions drive sharp rise in global bunker prices
    The global bunker market in July was shaped primarily by geopolitical developments, crude price volatility, regional supply dynamics and logistics constraints. The key market drivers included: - Middle East geopolitical tensions: Ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea continued to underpin market sentiment, sustaining geopolitical risk premiums across crude oil, marine f
  • ICTSI reports first-half 2026 financial results
    International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has announced its unaudited financial results for the first half of 2026. Revenue from port operations increased by 27% to US$1.92 billion from US$1.51 billion in the same period last year. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation rose by 24% to US$1.23 billion from US$990.54 million. Net income attributable to equity h
  • Contships Logistics reports second-quarter and half-year results
    Contships Logistics has announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended 30 June 2026. The container feeder shipowner generated revenue of US$84.9 million and a profit of US$20.3 million during the first half of the year. Cash generated by vessel operations reached US$39.2 million. The fleet achieved operational utilisation of 98%, while the average daily time charter r
  • Yang Ming eyes owned container fleet of 60% to overcome "shortage"
    Yang Ming has ordered 11,850 containers from Dong Fang International Container, intending to increase its proportion of owned containers to 60%. The Taiwanese shipping line is spending between US$30.5 million and US$40.5 million on the containers
  • ONE announces Q1 FY2026 financial results
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced its financial results for the first quarter of FY2026, covering the period from 1 April to 30 June 2026. The container carrier generated revenue of US$4.539 billion and recorded a net profit of US$31 million during the quarter. Revenue increased from US$4.049 billion in the same period last year. However, net profit declined from US$86 million as higher f
  • Tokyo and Paris MOUs launch cargo securing inspection campaign
    The Tokyo MOU and Paris MoU will conduct a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign focused on the securing of cargo units and cargo transport units. The campaign will run from 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its purpose is to collect information about compliance with current requirements under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). The inspections will examine how shi
  • Argentina's shipping momentum was not the momentum that was promised
    A year on, the reforms behind Argentina's shipping optimism have delivered concrete results, but the trade-surplus story that framed them has moderated sharply, and a new external variable now matters more than either
  • Danaos takes delivery of M/V Santorini Express
    Danaos has taken delivery of M/V Santorini Express, the latest vessel to join the company's fleet. The delivery forms part of Danaos' ongoing investment in modern, efficient and more sustainable vessels. According to the company, the fleet expansion will strengthen its ability to provide reliable services to customers across global trade routes. Santorini Express joins Danaos fleet Danaos thanked
  • Hellenic Chamber of Shipping and ELIME sign cooperation memorandum
    The Hellenic Chamber of Shipping and the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME) signed a memorandum of cooperation on 22 July 2026. The agreement aims to strengthen ties between Greece's shipping community and its ports. It will also support joint initiatives in innovation, competitiveness and sustainable development. George Alexandratos, President of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, and Panagiotis
  • HMM backs major capacity expansion at Tacoma terminal
    HMM is investing in a major modernisation programme at Washington United Terminals in Tacoma Harbor, increasing the facility's annual container capacity by nearly 50%. The project will raise the terminal's cargo-handling capacity from approximately 590,000 TEUs to 880,000 TEUs per year. It will also improve cargo flows and prepare the facility to handle larger container ships. The investment stre
  • Japan's first WinGD methanol dual-fuel engine passes factory test
    Mitsui E&S Group has completed the factory acceptance test of what it describes as Japan's first WinGD large marine engine capable of operating on methanol and conventional fuel. Mitsui E&S DU, a group company of Mitsui E&S, manufactured the DU-WinGD 6X82DF-M-1.0 LP-SCR engine. The unit is also the first WinGD large marine engine produced at the Mitsui E&S Tamano Works. Engine destined for four-v

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Splash web site
AUGUST 4, 2026
  • Torm tied to MR newbuild series in China
    Danish product tanker giant Torm has been linked to an order for up to eight MR newbuildings at China's Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard. Shipbroking sources are reporting a deal covering six firm 50,000 dwt tankers and options for another two, priced at about $46m each. The firm ships would be worth a combined $276m, rising ...
  • Minerva adds to boxship newbuild series
    Greek owner Minerva Dry has returned to China's Hengli Heavy Industries for another series of containership newbuildings, adding to a rapidly growing boxship orderbook. The Andreas Martinos-led company has booked a batch of Hengli's in-house-designed 3,100 teu vessels, according to an August 2 update from the Chinese shipbuilding group covering contracts secured during July. Hengli ...
  • Arcadia expands newbuild programme with Hengli LR2 trio
    Greek tanker owner Arcadia Shipmanagement has added three aframax/LR2 newbuildings at China's Hengli Heavy Industries, taking its tanker orderbook to nine ships. The Panagiotis and George Angelopoulos-led company has signed for three 114,000 dwt vessels scheduled for delivery in 2028. Arcadia has listed the ships on its website, but pricing and technical specifications have not ...
  • Crewmember missing after bulker struck in Hormuz
    A seafarer is reported missing after a Greek-operated bulk carrier was struck by an unidentified projectile while sailing northbound through the Strait of Hormuz, the latest merchant ship casualty in waters off Oman. The Liberian-flagged Minoan Pioneer was hit at around 2200 UTC on Monday approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, according to maritime ...
  • Three seriously injured as drone strikes Turkish roro off Novorossiysk
    Three seafarers have been seriously injured after the Turkish-owned roro Nadezhda was struck by a drone close to Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, the latest merchant ship casualty in an increasingly lethal theatre for crews. The Cameroon-flagged vessel was around 20 nautical miles from Novorossiysk on Monday, sailing for Samsun, when it came under ...
  • Shipping Corp of India opens bidding for six LNG-ready boxships
    State-owned Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has launched a global tender for up to six 8,000 teu containerships in a programme worth an estimated $720m as New Delhi steps up efforts to rebuild a national liner fleet. The tender covers two firm vessels and options for a further four, with bids due by August 31 ...
  • DryDel secures five-year K Line cover for capesize newbuilds
    Greek owner DryDel Shipping has secured long-term employment for all four of its capesize newbuildings, fixing the vessels to Japan's K Line years before they are due for delivery. The 182,000 dwt quartet, under construction at Namura Shipbuilding, will enter five-year time charters with the Japanese shipping group upon delivery. Two ships are scheduled to ...
  • MSC sues CargoLoop over electric vehicle fire
    Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is suing US vehicle logistics specialist CargoLoop for around $273,000 after alleging that improperly secured electric vehicles caused an onboard fire during a voyage from California to Lithuania. The dispute centres on two containers supplied by CargoLoop and loaded with used, previously damaged battery-powered vehicles aboard the MSC Carlotta in August ...
  • Zodiac Maritime lands record price in first capesize sale of the year
    Eyal Ofer's Zodiac Maritime has completed its first capesize disposal of the year, with brokers telling Splash the company has secured a record price for a vintage vessel. No taker has been linked to the deal. The London-based owner has reportedly sold the scrubber-fitted 180,300 dwt Cape Condor, built in 2010 at Japan's Koyo Dockyard, ...
  • Are we optimising freight rates instead of supply chains?
    Dr Raymon Krishnan, president of Singapore's Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society, writes for Splash today. The logistics industry has always evolved in response to disruption. Whether it was globalisation, digitalisation or the unprecedented shocks of the covid pandemic, every major event has forced supply chains to rethink how they operate. One of the most ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 4, 2026
  • The Daily View: Shipping's deadliest theatre
  • Liberia defends its anti-NZF stance as countries argue over green fine print
    Liberia has renewed attacks on the Net-Zero Framework, while in the background a more substantive debate builds over how a...
  • Black Sea now the 'most dangerous commercial shipping environment in the world'
    The Black Sea conflict has entered a more dangerous phase for commercial shipping, as escalating strikes on merchant vessels, tankers...
  • Hellenic Hull forms Accredited Insurance partnership
    Hellenic Hull will underwrite hull and machinery, ancillary marine risks and marine cargo on behalf of Accredited
  • China's crude imports recover from 10-year low but Middle East uncertainty lingers
    Middle East cargo arrivals lifted China's July crude imports from June's decade low, but renewed disruption risks are pushing buyers...
  • Capesize bulkers boost profits for boxship owner Danaos
    Greece-based owner is adding to its bulker segment but containers remain core business
  • Boxship charter rates continue to rise as 2026 availability remains critically limited
    Major carriers are locking in capacity well ahead of delivery with Ocean Network Express fixing a trio of 8,000 teu...
  • Middle East port update: Tuesday, August 4
    Ruwais and Abu Dhabi petroleum ports are operational. Ruwais PPA (ISPS Level 2) and Abu Dhabi Ports (ISPS Level 1)
  • Greek bulker hit in Strait of Hormuz
    The attack resulted in an electrical blackout on board, with one crewmember missing as a result
  • Vafias extends tanker orderbook by inking pair of MR2s
    Greek owner shows faith in tanker markets with $1.35bn worth of new constructions, despite concerns about overordering
  • Daily Briefing
    Tanker boom of 2026, now second-best in history, shows no signs of abating | Renewed Houthi attacks will spark contract...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 4, 2026
  • Shipper truckload spending, spot rates rising faster in western US
    Spot truckload rates dropped seasonally from week to week in July, but they remain elevated, with the highest rates and shipper spending on the West Coast, data shows.
  • Matson expects strong US demand for China exports through Q3
    The US-based carrier said momentum in the trans-Pacific market was strong during the second quarter and expects the trend to continue until October.
  • Jeddah congestion due to hefty volumes sparks carrier surcharges, booking curbs
    An influx of additional cargo volumes as carriers seek to avoid hostilities in the Persian Gulf has gridlocked Saudi Arabia's port of Jeddah, a critical gateway on the Red Sea.
  • ONE triples full-year profit forecast after robust fiscal Q1
    It is shaping up to be a profitable year for the ocean carrier's new CEO Till Ole Barrelet, who took over the top job from Jeremy Nixon on July 1.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 4, 2026
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers crushes earnings estimates and guides to big third quarter
    Owner of VLCCs and suezmaxes hands out massive $5.25-per-share dividend
  • 'Deeply worrisome': India raises alarm after projectile sinks cargo vessel off Yemen
    All 14 crew members rescued by Yemen's coastguard
  • Ardmore says immediate tanker efficiency gains trump search for 'silver bullet'
    Bosses at Irish owner look behind the headline fuel-reduction figure
  • MOL hikes profit forecast as shipping markets rise
    Japanese giant boosts its projection by over 50%
  • Greek and Chinese owners land premium rates as carriers chase future capacity
    Liner operators snapping up vessels up to two years ahead of delivery
  • Turkish shipping pioneer Asaf Guneri dies in Greece aged 80
    The head of Zihni Holdings helped develop large-scale, oceangoing bulker owning in his home country
  • Iran believes pressure campaign will get US to capitulate - and could raise fuel prices
    Marine gasoil prices could shoot up amid a refined product supply squeeze
  • Navigator Amon clinches $122m loan for two ammonia-fuelled LPG carriers
    Facility will fund up to 70% of the newbuildings costs
  • 'We still have the door open for a sale,' says ESL Shipping parent
    Parent of Finnish bulker owner says company could still be sold if it offers better value than the planned demerger
  • Torm breaks eight-year newbuilding drought with $370m tanker order in China
    Danish tanker company is said to have paid $46m per ship
  • Golar FLNG unit leaves Cameroon for Singapore upgrade stopover
    World's first LNG floater is due on site in Argentina by mid-2027 to start a 20-year charter
  • Vernicos brothers venture Nautilus clinches first tanker newbuildings
    Athens-based company signs up MR product carrier tonnage in China
  • ShipIn banks $52m from investors to speed work on integrated AI platform
    Boston-based operation has a new board member after latest financing round
  • Cido Shipping puts second suezmax newbuilding into Tankers International pool
    Addition comes just a few months after the Japanese owner joined the system
  • Tysers taps shipping insider for Asia claims push
    Former Sealead and CMA CGM legal executive joins broker as regional marine claims ambitions gather pace
  • Greek shipping man reveals epic marine logistics behind Hollywood blockbuster Odyssey
    Greek mariner Dimitrios Kokkinis coordinated ships, replicas and customs clearances across Europe to get Christopher Nolan's $250m Odyssey adaptation to sea
  • Greek owner Minerva adds to container ship orderbook with extra Hengli newbuildings
    Andreas Martinos has now at least 15 boxships under construction in China
  • Ocean Network Express triples profit forecast as freight rates rebound
    Japanese liner giant has sharply upgraded earnings guidance and reversed expectations of a first-half loss
  • CK Line goes big with record 6,400-teu container ship order in China
    South Korean company orders up to four newbuildings costing more than $320m in total
  • Samsung Heavy takes floating data centres beyond the drawing board
    South Korean shipbuilder reaches milestone in its emerging offshore AI infrastructure push
  • Greek broker reveals epic marine logistics behind Odyssey blockbuster
    Greek mariner Dimitrios Kokkinis coordinated ships, replicas and customs clearances across Europe to get Christopher Nolan's $250m Odyssey adaptation to sea
  • Japan's Iino Kaiun ramps up profit forecast after bumper first quarter
    Shipowner says Hormuz closure led to significantly higher tonne-miles for its fleet
  • Bulker on fire off Oman as Iran dismisses new talks claim
    One crew member reported missing after attack on Greek-operated bulker in the Strait of Hormuz
  • Bulker income and investments boost Danaos profit to three-year high
    Container ship owner John Coustas benefits from soaring markets for his capesizes
  • Samsung Heavy take floating data centres beyond the drawing board
    South Korean shipbuilder reaches a milestone in its emerging offshore AI infrastructure push
  • CK Line goes big with record 6,400-teu container ships order in China
    South Korean company orders up to four newbuildings costing more than $320m
  • Projectile hits cargo ship off Oman amid fresh hope to end of US-Iran conflict
    Incident northeast of Al Khasab under investigation as authorities urge caution in Strait of Hormuz
  • Seafarer massacre unfolds in the Black Sea amid blind hits on merchant ships
    July marks the deadliest month yet, with violence continuing into August as Russia and Ukraine strike each other's shipping

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FreightWaves web site
AUGUST 4, 2026
  • AI hardware, Asia demand lift Lufthansa cargo revenue 27%
    The cargo division of Deutsche Lufthansa AG ( FRA: LHA ) posted a 26% gain in adjusted operating profit during the second quarter as strong shipping demand in Asia and from AI-driven cloud service providers, boosted revenue despite volatile market conditions and higher fuel costs associated with the U.S.-Iran war. In recent months, Lufthansa Cargo launched a full-service, cross-border e-commerce
  • Matson profit surges 30% on China shipping demand
    Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX ) reported second-quarter 2026 earnings that significantly exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by robust demand and higher freight rates in its premium China service. The Honolulu-based carrier posted net income of $129.4 million, or $4.27 per diluted share, up 36.6% and 46.2% respectively from the prior-year period, while raising its full-year operating income outl
  • 500K June boxes for Port of New York-New Jersey
    Seismic trade policy shifts and raging geopolitics failed to hamper June container traffic through the Port of New York-New Jersey. The leading U.S. East Coast hub was also the nation's second-busiest cargo gateway for loaded twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in June after Los Angeles-Long Beach, moving 503,016 loaded TEUs over the month. That was an improvement of 7.6% from June 2025, accordin
  • Trimac acquires California bulk food-grade transportation provider
    Canadian bulk hauler Trimac Transportation announced Tuesday that it has acquired bulk food-grade logistics provider California Freight. California Freight operates eight terminals, a warehouse and a brokerage office across California and Nevada. It provides transportation, storage and logistics services to food and agricultural companies, primarily across California's Central Valley. Its fleet i
  • Supply Chain: Why Ocean Rates Skyrocketed 300% in 5 Months
    Summary View Transcript GEODIS Americas CEO Laura Ritchey reveals the stark reality of today's "uneven" economy and its impact on supply chains. While some sectors thrive, others grapple with extreme ocean shipping delays, surging freight rates, and emerging challenges from data center infrastructure. Learn how companies navigate unprecedented backlogs and leverage new tech like AI for predictive
  • July Manufacturing Data: Strong Numbers Signal Demand Boost
    Summary View Transcript July's PMI and ISM reports show incredible strength in manufacturing, with new orders up and customer inventories low. This data points directly to increased freight demand and a robust peak season ahead. Dive into the numbers and what they mean for the logistics industry. July's Purchasing Managers' Index climbed to 55.6 - up 2.3% from June and the highest reading since M
  • Old Trailers, New Purpose: Warehouse on Wheels Reinvents Storage | FreightWaves
    Summary View Transcript John Brooks, CEO of Warehouse on Wheels, shares how his company is revolutionizing industrial storage by repurposing end-of-life over-the-road trailers. Discover their rapid growth, cost-effective solutions, and how they provide critical flexibility in today's unpredictable supply chain. Learn about their unique business model and the newly released Supply Chain Activity I
  • Freight Rates AREN'T Falling: Industry Vet's Bold Prediction & Advice
    Summary View Transcript Freight rates are a hot topic, but one industry veteran says they're not going down. Kevin Nolan, Founder of Sopa Creek, shares his candid insights on the state of freight brokerage, why he's bullish on C.H. Robinson, and how recent 'nuclear' legal judgments are reshaping the industry. He also offers essential advice for brokers navigating carrier vetting, factoring, and t
  • HappyRobot Series C mints FreightTech's newest unicorn
    FreightTech has a new unicorn, and it took 20 months to build. HappyRobot closed a $150 million Series C at a $1.2 billion post-money valuation, putting a price on the idea that AI agents can absorb the phone calls, emails and follow-ups that move freight. Prysm Capital led the round and Eurazeo co-led, with existing investors including a16z, Y Combinator, Koch Disruptive Technologies and WaVe-X,
  • Texas ports defy tariff uncertainty with record cargo performance
    Record first-half container volumes at Port Houston and historic cargo tonnage at the Port of Corpus Christi suggest shippers and energy exporters are still moving freight despite an increasingly uncertain global trade environment. Port Houston handled 389,962 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) during June, an 18% increase from the same month last year, while first-half container volumes climbed
  • Strong quarter for Expeditors, air freight leads the way
    Just about every statistic for Expeditors International in the second quarter was significantly higher than it was a year ago. In the key measurement of volume, airfreight measured in kilos was up 14% for the quarter, with the month-by-month percentage gain rising each month: 13% in April, 14% in May and 15% in June. Ocean freight did not fare as well, as measured in forty-foot equivalents. It wa
  • Prologis says $18.8B takeover of Segro moving forward
    Prologis announced Tuesday that it will move forward with a plan to acquire London-based logistics warehouse operator Segro. Prologis put forward its "best-and-final" offer last month, following multiple rejections from Segro's board. The final price tag values Segro at $18.8 billion. Prologis ( NYSE: PLD ) also announced Tuesday a public offering for 15 million shares of common stock to help fun
  • Strong finish: Ocean lines raise profit outlook by 200%
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) reported Q1 FY2026 revenue of US$4.539 billion and a net profit of $31 million, while lifting its full-year profit forecast sharply to $900 million from the prior $300 million guidance. For the April-June period, the joint venture of three Japan-based container carriers posted revenue of $4.54 billion, up from $4.05 billion in the year-ago fiscal quarter. Earnings befo
  • As diesel futures markets plummet, benchmark retail price rises
    Diesel consumers can be excused if they are exhausted from trying to project where the prices they pay at the pump will be going after the events of the past few days and weeks. The weekly Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average retail diesel price that is the basis for most fuel surcharges fell Monday, published Tuesday, to $5.348/gallon, up 3.5 cts/g. It's the fourth cons
  • Trucking coalition says 194,000 non-domiciled CDLs affected by carrier reforms
    The Trucking Association Executives Council (TAEC) says a year of coordinated federal and state enforcement has resulted in sweeping changes to cross-border trucking, commercial driver licensing and highway safety. In its "Trucking Resurgence: The Fight for Fairness and Safety Progress Report," released July 23, the organization said actions by federal and state authorities and law enforcement ag
  • Los Angeles Port Police help bust $12.5M meth lab, $2M Nike theft ring
    Los Angeles Port Police task force officers helped investigators seize 1,378 pounds of methamphetamine worth approximately $12.5 million in Los Angeles County. Authorities executed a July 28 search warrant at a suspected methamphetamine production site in a remote desert area. The operation recovered crystal methamphetamine and highly condensed liquid methamphetamine. Investigators also recovered
  • Transportation capacity falls faster in July, rates remain high
    Although the transportation market cooled in July from a seasonally stronger June, it remained very tight, according to data from a monthly survey of supply chain professionals. Key transportation metrics in the Logistics Managers' Index showed mixed results, with capacity falling faster while pricing grew at a slightly slower pace. The index is a diffusion index in which a reading above 50 indic
  • SONAR and Retlia Announce a Strategic Integration of Retail Intelligence
    Integration of 'The Register' indicator provides SONAR users with critical foresight into retail demand, market confidence and inventory volatility SONAR and Retlia have announced a partnership to deliver advanced retail data analytics directly into the SONAR UI, the freight industry's leading market intelligence platform. This collaboration addresses a gap in the logistics landscape by bridging
  • Truck capacity tightens as shippers pay more for less
    The freight recession spent three years handing shippers cheap trucks. That invoice for its ending arrived in the second quarter. Shippers moved less freight between April and June and paid sharply more to do it, according to the U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index released Tuesday. The National Shipment Index fell 1.1% from the first quarter to 75.1, the second consecutive sequential decline. Spendi

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Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria
Bucharest/Sofia
The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
Seoul
A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue
Southampton/London
Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.
Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises
Graz
Investment in Austrian MarineXchange
Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.
Naha
Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.
Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.
Genoa
Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.
LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits
The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.
Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.
Brussels
France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.
Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.
European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge
Brussels
National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain
Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck
Brussels
Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.
Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.
Genoa
PwC's assessment presented
FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe
Brussels
The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.
New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran/Tampa
Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Hamburg
Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.
Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.
Genoa
The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Miami
Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.
Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.
Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.
Geneva
UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.
Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets
Brussels
According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports
Copenhagen/Antwerp
R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders
China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down
Beijing
In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.
From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.
Genoa
For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.
Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.
Brussels
The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime
Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran
The other crew members were rescued.
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown
Genoa
In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports
Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.
Rome
Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.
London
Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.
Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%
Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)
Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again
Hamburg
German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.
Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon
Schindellegi
The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group
MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft
New York
Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.
Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport
Geneva
Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction
Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.
Brussels
The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.
Genoa
French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.
Paris
Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.
The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.
Genoa
Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.
La Spezia
We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage
Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.
Genoa
Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.
Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.
Hamburg
The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030
Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage
New York
The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.
WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050
Geneva
The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements
One in ten containers is not up to standard
Washington
WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
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Arrival ports by:
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Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.
Livorno
A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.
Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier
Madrid
A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027
Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further
Hamburg
Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona
Savona
Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.
Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service
La Spezia/Helsinki
The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia
The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.
Ravenna
The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long
Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel
Trieste
This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")
In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.
Rome
SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show
Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2
Kallithea
The 29 people on board were evacuated
Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.
Washington
If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.
Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.
Chaff
At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers
Trieste
The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.
Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.
Rome
The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.
The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.
River
With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs
Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.
Taranto
The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.
Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA
Rome
The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.
Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.
Palermo
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik
Troisdorf/Berlin
Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains
Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany
Herleshausen
Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters
South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships
Busan
The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.
Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.
Rome
Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories
Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.
Rome
Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.
Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic
Miami
The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.
Naples
Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu
Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.
Genoa
Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association
Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai
Dubai
Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.
"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th
Lugano
Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members
Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels
Rome
Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard
A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.
Trieste
Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia
Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.
Rome
Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security
Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests
FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.
Milan
It goes up to five days a week
This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts
Rome
Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones
The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma
Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector
Erbusco
The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software
Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025
Riyadh
Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)
A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno
Livorno
In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans
New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada
Hong Kong
Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers
The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.
Venice
A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival
Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo
Rome
Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining
Piraeus
Stagnation in passenger numbers
Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives
Rome
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.
Hong Kong
Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged
AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.
Genoa
The event will also host a rich program of conferences
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