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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2026
  • Gaurav Dayal and Rajiv Jalota to grace CTL-BHP 2026
  • Proposed national container line to acquire,own, lease and operate container vessels, containers
  • CMA CGM FAK rates from the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe, the Mediterranean & North Africa
  • Dredging operations planned at Mumbai Port's JD5 berth
  • Transworld Shipping Lines Limited completes acquisition of 100% stake in Transworld Integrated Logistek Private Limited and Transworld Logistics Private Limited
  • Maersk has a strong 2025 all-round
  • Dual-fuel fleet expanding
  • 108th meeting of Network Planning Group evaluates road infrastructure projects to enhance multimodal connectivity under PM GatiShakti
  • VOC Port records highest cargo growth among the Major Ports in Jan.
  • Partial completion of dredging work at Paradip Port's new Berth No. 19
  • Strike at Chattogram Port

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 5, 2026
  • Air Charter Service opens office in Brussels
  • Management change at Lufthansa Cargo
  • WFS tests new measurement system for cargo
  • Air freight volumes in Europe to rise in 2025
  • DIMOS focuses on air freight
  • Pagnoux appointed CEO of Staci
  • Increase in assistance dogs at Heathrow
  • CEVA Logistics and HAECO: Contract signed
  • Revenue rises in Barcelona
  • Sallaum Lines presents "MV Ocean Legacy"
  • Expanded ULCV capacities
  • Dr. Bao Mosinyi new General Manager
  • Guideline for load securing
  • Azerbaijanis acquire fourth Triple Seven
  • Insulation joints from Austria
  • Sheldon Clayton Logistics named best member
  • Maersk reports growth
  • Logwin expands into the US market

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 5, 2026
  • Maersk overhauls logistics and forwarding after profit slump
  • Explosion hits MSC boxship near St Petersburg
  • China ecommerce air cargo adjusts as EU tightens rules
  • AP Møller-Mærsk - now 'feel the excitement'
  • Europe-Africa seeing flat volumes and rate pressure
  • HMM calls on staff to take early retirement as it eyes costs
  • Cargo logjam at strike-hit Chittagong 'a big crisis'
  • How embedding finance into logistics can unlock trade

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 5, 2026
  • Auckland's first plug-in hybrid electric ferry makes its debut
    Auckland, New Zealand, has taken another step forward in its transition to a cleaner, faster ferry network with Auckland Transport's first 300-seat (F360 300) plug-in hybrid electric fast ferry performing well on
  • Everllence books milestone dual-fuel two-stroke order
    Everllence reports that it has received its 2,000th order for a dual-fuel engine from its two-stroke portfolio. COSCO Shipping Lines placed the milestone order. It is for an Everllence B&W 8G95ME-GI Mk.
  • Hines Furlong takes delivery of third boat in Mitubishi-powered newbuild program
    Hines Furlong Line has taken delivery of the M/V Oxford. The towboat is the third vessel inin an 11-boat construction program of vessels powered by Mitsubishi marine engines from Laborde Products. The
  • Longitude launches new compact D-Flex PSV design
    London-based design and engineering consultancy Longitude has launched a compact "D-Flex" platform supply vessel (PSV) design - the second design in its IMT Isca series, introduced in 2024. Longitude says that the

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 5, 2026
  • DHL and RLCold team up to modernize North America's Food & Beverage Cold-Chain
    Strategic partnership for next-generation cold chain DHL Supply Chain has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with RLCold to develop more than 5 million square feet of cold storage facilities across North America. RLCold is a real estate developer focused on temperature-controlled logistics for the food and beverage (F&B) sector. The partnership targets multi-temperature distribution cente
  • NX Taiwan opens Tainan NEXT11 warehouse as southern logistics hub
    New facility launch NX Taiwan inaugurated the Tainan NEXT11 Warehouse in Tainan, southern Taiwan, as a full-scale logistics hub. The facility is located within the Tainan Sinshih Logistics Park , developed by Uni-President Enterprises Group . Strategic purpose The warehouse strengthens supply chains in southern Taiwan , supporting semiconductor- and AI-related operations. Its location near the S
  • Wärtsilä to expand production capacity in Finland by 35%
    Wärtsilä will invest around EUR 140 million to expand production capacity by 35% at its Sustainable Technology Hub (STH) in Vaasa, Finland, and across its global supply chain. The expansion will strengthen Wärtsilä's industrial capacity and support rising demand in both the energy and marine markets . It will enable the company to deliver a higher volume of engines and improve long-term customer
  • Mixed movements in global bunker market in Week 06
    Over the Week 06, the global MABUX bunker indices did not demonstrate significant overall changes and moved in mixed directions, according to Sergey Ivanov, Director, MABUX . The 380 HSFO index edged up by US$ 1.24, rising from US$ 424.43/MT last week to US$ 425.67/MT. The VLSFO index posted a more notable increase of US$ 5.29, climbing from US$ 503.30/MT to US$ 508.59/MT and remaining above the
  • MSC announces new FAK rates from Far East to Sub-Saharan Africa and Indian Ocean
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates for cargo moving from all Far East ports, including ports in Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, to Sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean. The new rates will take effect from 1 March 2026 and will remain valid until further notice, but not beyond 15 March 2026. Under the revised pricing, shipments to West Africa, i
  • Sallaum Lines takes delivery of MV Ocean Legacy
    Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of MV Ocean Legacy, the latest Pure Car and Truck Carrier to join its Ocean Class fleet, further advancing the company's focus on modern tonnage and lower-impact maritime operations. The new vessel entered service just one month after MV Ocean Explorer, underscoring the pace of Sallaum Lines' Ocean Class programme and its emphasis on efficiency and sustainability.
  • Capacity expansion boosts West India box share for APMT at JNPA
    Amid fierce intra-port competition, recent investment in harbour infrastructure upgrades seems to have bred significant market share tailwinds for APM Terminals' flagship facility at India's Nhava Sheva Port (JNPA). APMT Mumbai, also known as Gateway Terminals India (GTI), has set new vessel productivity benchmarks at the port, with its quay crane rates going up to 112 moves per hour on some of t
  • Ship sales and purchase slow ahead of Chinese New Year, tanking freight levels
    Container ship sales and purchase activity is slowing down ahead of Chinese New Year and, buyers appear to be cautious given the downward trajectory of long-haul and intra-Asia freight rates. Alphaliner also attributed this to few ships offered for sale and a more cautious approach from buyers. Although the purchase appetite is generally still there, the market cannot ignore the developments in t
  • Rhenus takes full ownership of Grupo Totalmédia in Portugal
    Rhenus has acquired 100% of Grupo Totalmédia, becoming its sole owner effective 1 February 2026. This follows Rhenus' initial stake acquisition in 2023 and Totalmédia's rebranding to Rhenus Logistics in 2025. Strengthens Home Delivery leadership The acquisition strengthens Rhenus' position in the Portuguese and Iberian Home Delivery market. Totalmédia brings 28 years of experience in delivering l
  • Tokyo Port to add 450,000 TEUs with new Y3 container yard
    Construction will start in fiscal 2026 on a new container yard at Y3 Berth of the Outer Central Breakwater Container Terminal at the Port of Tokyo. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Bureau of Port and Harbor confirmed the project. The terminal is scheduled to enter operation in fiscal 2028. Capacity boost for Tokyo Port Once operational, Y3 Berth will add 450,000 TEUs of annual capacity. This r
  • Imabari Shipbuilding to take majority stake in Hitachi Zosen Marine Engine
    Imabari Shipbuilding and Kanadevia have agreed on a share transfer involving Hitachi Zosen Marine Engine (HZME). Imabari will acquire part of Kanadevia's shares in HZME. Change in ownership structure After the transaction: Imabari Shipbuilding: 60% (up from 35%) Kanadevia: 40% (down from 65%) This makes Imabari the majority shareholder. About HZME HZME was established in November 2022 as a joint
  • Sea-Intelligence: Digging beneath the "Steady" IMF headline
    In issue 750 of the Sunday Spotlight, Sea-Intelligence analysed the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). While the headline figures depict a "steady" global economy, with global GDP growth at 3.3% for both 2025 and 2026, an in-depth review of the report reveals that this stability masks critical disconnects that could mislead container shi
  • Yusen Logistics and AGL launch "Yusen Africa" in Kenya
    Official opening in Nairobi Yusen Logistics Global Management (YLGM) and Africa Global Logistics (AGL) officially launched Yusen Africa (East Africa) Limited at an opening ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya. More than 100 guests attended, including Kenyan government officials, diplomats, business leaders, and partners. New joint venture for East Africa Yusen Africa will operate from Kenya as a regional h
  • DSV delivers strong 2025 performance
    Solid performance despite tough markets DSV delivered solid financial results in 2025 despite volatile market conditions. The company met its full-year guidance and reported strong earnings in the fourth quarter. In Q4 2025, DSV recorded gross profit of DKK 19.1 billion and EBIT before special items of DKK 5.6 billion , driven mainly by the integration of Schenker. Faster Schenker integration DSV
  • From Perfect Plans to Real Operations - Why Ports Must Rethink Planning
    Port and terminal planning has always aimed for precision. Berth windows are allocated, vessel stowage is analyzed, yard blocks are reserved, equipment is assigned, and labor is scheduled-all before the first container is moved. On paper, the plan works. In reality, perfect planning has never existed in container terminals and not because planners are inadequate. The reason is structural. The Str
  • MSC announces new FAK rates from Far East to Europe Mediterranean North Africa and Black Sea
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) base rates for cargo moving from all Far East ports, including ports in Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, to North Europe, the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Black Sea. The new rates will take effect from 1 March 2026 and will remain valid until further notice, but not beyond 14 March 2026. All rates are quoted in
  • Maersk delivers strong 2025 performance
    A.P. Moller - Maersk delivered a strong performance across its businesses in 2025, with volume growth, operational execution, and proactive cost measures supporting results at the top end of the company's financial guidance for the year. Full-year revenue reached USD 54.0 billion, while EBITDA totalled USD 9.5 billion and EBIT amounted to USD 3.5 billion, reflecting a year marked by volatile mark
  • Middle East maritime shipping faces volatile new reality
    Houthi attacks may have paused, but the global maritime industry isn't coming back a signal that temporary disruptions have become permanent geopolitical realities
  • What does China's "heavy price" warning over Panama mean?
    Beijing threatens economic and political consequences as Supreme Court decision threatens global precedent for Chinese infrastructure displacement

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 5, 2026
  • Explosion knocks out MSC boxship near St Petersburg
    An explosion and subsequent fire have hit the MSC-operated container ship MSC Giada III while the vessel was approaching St Petersburg in Russia's Neva Bay, according to vessel tracking data and regional response activity. The 2,732 teu, Liberia-flagged ship was en route from Belgium to St Petersburg when the blast occurred in the engine room, ...
  • AD Ports secures 30-year concession to run Aqaba multipurpose terminal
    AD Ports Group is expanding its regional port footprint, signing a 30-year concession with Aqaba Development Corporation to manage and operate Jordan's Aqaba multipurpose port. Under the deal, AD Ports will take a 70% stake in a new joint venture, with Aqaba Development Corporation holding the remaining 30%. The Abu Dhabi-listed group has committed AED ...
  • NYK and Ocean Yield clinch LNG carrier deal with Cheniere
    Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), together with Norwegian shipleasing player Ocean Yield, has locked in long-term charter contracts for a series of new liquefied natural gas carriers with US LNG heavyweight Cheniere. The fixture confirms market talk that emerged in December when NYK and Ocean Yield revealed plans for a firm quartet of LNG carrier ...
  • The top five challenges facing Asian shipyards in 2026
    Coordination, collaboration and control - not steel or labour - are the challenges that the region's shipyards face, writes Cory Zachrisson from SSI. Asia Pacific sits at the centre of the global shipbuilding market, accounting for the majority of new ship and vessel construction worldwide. Its leading names drive enormous value added across the global ...
  • Maersk posts ocean loss, 1,000 job cuts as container boom unwinds
    The dark clouds swirling around the container shipping industry intensified today with Maersk following Japan's Ocean Network Express, in announcing its ocean division had slipped into the red for the final quarter of 2025. The Danish shipping giant also revealed today it will lay off 1,000 staff this year as cost discipline rises up the ...
  • Zhonggu Logistics ups the ante with twin boxship order
    Zhonggu Logistics has continued to build out its orderbook, lining up two post-panamax boxships at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard. The Shanghai-listed liner confirmed the deal in a stock exchange filing, saying it or its subsidiaries plan to sign a construction contract with Jinling's Jiangsu yard for two 6,000 teu vessels. The total contract value is ...
  • US moves ahead with second Gulf auction under new law
    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has unveiled details for the Big Beautiful Gulf 2 (BBG2) lease sale, the second of 30 mandated Gulf of Mexico auctions under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The sale comprises approximately 15,066 unleased blocks spanning 325,367 sq km, with water depths ranging from 2.75 m to nearly ...
  • Raytheon to develop drone-based defence for vulnerable vessels
    Raytheon has been selected by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop a new sensing and targeting system aimed at protecting commercial shipping and naval logistics vessels from emerging maritime threats. The RTX-owned defence contractor will lead the work under DARPA's Pulling Guard programme, which focuses on countering risks posed by unmanned ...
  • ExxonMobil buys FPSO One Guyana from SBM Offshore
    ExxonMobil Guyana, the local arm of US supermajor ExxonMobil, has acquired the FPSO One Guyana from Dutch floater expert SBM Offshore. ExxonMobil bought the FPSO ahead of the maximum lease term, which would have expired in August 2027. The unit has been on hire since August 2025 and will continue to operate under the integrated ...
  • Georgiopoulos and Vrondissis diversify into dry bulk with Norvic purchase
    Peter Georgiopoulos and Leo Vrondissis-led United Overseas Group is diversifying from its tanker base, announcing it is buying Norvic Shipping's commercial platform and nine Japanese-built bulkers. The acquisition via the group's trading arm transfers the entire issued share capital of Norvic Shipping Europe, Norvic Shipping Middle East, and Norvic Shipping Ventures to United Overseas Trading, ...
  • Post-Assad Syria turns to offshore oil with Chevron-Qatar pact
    Syria's state-owned Syrian Petroleum Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with US supermajor Chevron and Qatar's Power International Holding to develop the country's first offshore oil and gas field. The agreement targets exploration and development in Syrian territorial waters. The deal represents Syria's first formal offshore push after the ousting of the Bashar al-Assad ...
  • Harren and NSB form crewing joint venture in Manila
    German shipmanagement and shipping companies Harren Group and NSB Group have launched a new manning agent, Albireo, in the Philippines. The Manila-based team currently manages around 800 seafarers, who are deployed across approximately 90 vessels worldwide. "Albireo allows us to align our crewing processes with a unified operational standard and strong team spirit," said Tim ...
  • Alternative fuels are here, but liability frameworks are not
    Erin Walton from the West of England P&I Club writes for Splash today. Shipping's fuel transition is moving faster than the frameworks designed to manage its risks. While the industry has invested significant time and capital into assessing the technical and commercial viability of alternative fuels, far less attention has been paid to who carries ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 5, 2026
  • VLCC 'aggregator' has caused fundamental market shift, says DHT
    VLCC ownership has abruptly become much more concentrated. 'We can say with confidence that this is already having an impact...
  • Maersk lays out scenarios for duration and severity of slump
    'The unknown is how deep and long it will last,' says Maersk's Patrick Jany of the rate downturn. 'Our view...
  • Weak dollar will boost headline marine insurance premiums, says IUMI
    Greenback's recent plunge will bolster aggregate statistics for sector
  • 'Zombie' net zero push is danger to IMO, not us, says US official
    Transport official Marco Sylvester claims US is 'committed' to global industry regulator and urges shipowners to 'stand up' to achieve...
  • Ship recycling sales hit eight-month low in January as India leads buying
    Although recycling activity remains limited, volumes are expected to rise significantly later this year as liner sectors, in the boxship...
  • Solong master jailed for six years over fatal tanker crash
    Capt Vladimir Motin has been jailed for six years for gross negligence manslaughter. The court was told AB Mark Pernia...
  • Lease-in lease-out structure allows shipowners to own leased vessels
    Have-your-cake-and-eat-it model may swerve US/China port fees headaches
  • ABP shareholder exit could value UK ports giant at £10bn
    ABP has declined to comment on the exit rumours, but insiders point out that neither the shareholders nor ABP have...
  • Estonia's detention of banana boxship was politically motivated, says operator
    The owners, manager and crew of the Bahamas-flagged reefer stress that they were not involved in any illicit activity and...
  • South Korea's big three shipbuilders see sustained profitability driven by higher-margin orders
    With more than 100 LNG carrier orders expected to be placed this year, the companies are anticipated to deliver continuous...
  • Rapid rise of Chinese fleet is a 'wake-up call' for Europe
    Shipping should be kept out of political conflicts and armed confrontations, Travlos tells annual gathering of members
  • Lower freight rates drag Maersk earnings despite box volume growth
    Looking ahead, Maersk expects modest volume growth in 2026, but warned that full-year EBIT could range from a $1.5bn loss...
  • The Daily View: Shipping stocks offer shelter amid the storm
  • India launches national carrier as it seeks to strengthen maritime muscle
    Inland waterway expansions for bulk cargoes have also been planned to support its increasing role in global trade
  • Daily Briefing
    Flag state spat exposes growing government oversight gaps | Efficiency tech investment continues to grow, defying green malaise | IUMI...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 5, 2026
  • NY-NJ port's stricter absentee policy results in first longshore cuts
    Marine terminals are using the new longshore contract to tackle one of the port's recurring problems, with the union's support, as they look to boost efficiency at the biggest port along the US East Coast.
  • Disruptive winter weather in US jolts spot truck rates to big gains
    The shock in spot market rates after the recent snowstorm and frigid temperatures has rivaled the severe winter weather of February 2021, which kickstarted an entire year of rising rates on shippers.
  • India advances launch of state container line after cabotage rule rewind
    New Delhi has formed a consortium of six state-owned entities to push ahead with a plan to launch a large nationally owned container carrier, to be known as the Bharat Container Shipping Line.
  • Gemini benefits face looming challenge from oversupplied market: Maersk CEO
    The carrier's solid interim earnings through 2025 ensured a positive full-year result, but red ink made its first appearance in two years on the company's quarterly balance sheet.
  • 'Lumpy' project cargo demand to lead to two-tier MPV market
    Power generation cargoes are on the rise amid surging demand linked to data centers, but cargo generated by oil projects will be on shakier ground in 2026.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 5, 2026
  • Rio Tinto pulls approach to Glencore in failed merger of mining giants
    Glencore says proposals 'significantly undervalued Glencore's relative value contribution'
  • Why Okeanis Eco Tankers is not afraid to be different
    This week's Streetwise continues our look at the financial approach of trending Greek tanker owner Okeanis Eco Tankers
  • Charterers on the hunt for period VLCC deals as 'the aggregator' eyes more assets
    DHT Holdings CEO says information flow could change alongside pricing dynamics
  • Maersk boss Vincent Clerc has three more cost levers to pull after corporate jobs bloodbath
    CEO says there are more ways to reduce expenses this year
  • 'Are you crazy?' Greek tanker failed to stop after sinking fishing vessel, report finds
    UK accident report says neither ship did enough to prevent the collision
  • Contships amasses $240m war chest after selling 20 boxships
    Greek feeder specialist turns around loss in the fourth quarter
  • Contships turns a profit and amasses $240m war chest after selling 20 boxships
    Greek feeder specialist turns around loss in the fourth quarter
  • New kingpin driving the VLCC market as global fleet supply dries up
    Shadow fleet hunger sees mainstream fleet shrink as South Korean owner buys in
  • Russian master jailed for six years for fiery North Sea collision caused by 'complacency and arrogance'
    Judge dismisses captain's account of how he tried to prevent a disastrous collision
  • Dorian LPG sees profit surge in up-and-down quarter
    Higher earnings helps third-quarter performance, but fall short of analyst expectations
  • Russian master jailed for six years for fiery North Sea collision
    Judge dismisses captain's account of how he tried to prevent a disastrous collision
  • US official: IMO should kill 'Net Zombie Framework'
    Washington wants IMO to get rid of the aborted decarbonisation scheme
  • NYK and Ocean Yield fix huge LNG carrier newbuildings to US giant Cheniere
    Long-term deals agreed as Japanese group confirms order in South Korea
  • Maersk boss: Scrapping needed to offset 'bumpy' quarters coming from Red Sea return
    Vincent Clerc says full and fast resumption of Suez transits will hit already falling freight rates
  • Greek newcomer triples LR2 orderbook as Venergy builds fleet 'for decades to come'
    Vyron Vasileiadis discusses shipowning expansion after adding tankers at New Times
  • London insurers face 'alarming' shortfall of young talent
    Trade body warns that graduate jobs are falling despite the need to boost the sector
  • Maersk to axe 1,000 corporate jobs as it posts a loss
    Danish giant's Ebitda forecast to be lower in 2026 as it assesses impact of Red Sea opening
  • Mercuria nets 145 cargoes over 20 years from new US LNG project
    Swiss trader says it is committed to long-term gas deals
  • Cleaves boss Per Olav Karlsen targets vessel and shipyard buys with new venture
    Norwegian investment banker is now also CEO of Custos Maritime & Defence Industries, which is planning a public listing
  • Boss of world's biggest stainless steel tanker owner steps down
    MOL Chemical Tankers replaces retiring CEO with parent company executive
  • Estonia releases Russia-linked reefer arrested on suspicion of smuggling
    Ship now heading to Russia after detention to check for smuggled drugs
  • Thenamaris tanker ships first Venezuelan fuel cargo to Europe in two years
    Trafigura has chartered the vessel for a voyage to Rotterdam
  • Kyoei Tanker profit slumps as one-off vessel sale gains disappear
    Japanese owner's earnings normalise despite modest revenue growth
  • Maersk stock plummets after 'soft' outlook around Red Sea reopening
    Danish giant saw forecasts miss market expectations as Red Sea return kicks in
  • Anne Jorunn Mokster makes rare sale-and-purchase deal to leave Remoy Shipping with a single vessel
    Norwegian owner swoops for large PSV from compatriot bought out by Saudi Arabia's Zamil Offshore
  • Itochu bulker arm extends sales drive in fresh deal with familiar Greek buyer
    Japanese trading conglomerate offloads legacy bulkers as it focuses on forward-looking projects
  • Maersk to axe 1,000 corporate jobs as it posts a loss and cuts profit forecast
    Danish giant's Ebitda forecast to be lower in 2026 as it assesses impact of Red Sea opening
  • Danske Bank sees opportunities in maritime industries as it grows in Norway
    Overall shipping credit exposure falls in fourth quarter
  • Vale seeks 30 triple-fuel ore carrier newbuildings in $3bn swoop
    Long-term contracts require 10 Guaibamaxes and 20 newcastlemaxes
  • Can a sweeping statement about tech compliance help deter the dark fleet in North Europe?
    European countries send message to non-compliant tankers that stops short of explaining penalties
  • Greek owner Harry Vafias tied to new sale from his debt-free LPG carrier fleet
    StealthGas is said to have agreed its first divestment of 2026
  • Disputed bulker sells for knock-down price at Indian court auction
    Ship arrested over unpaid bill fetches almost $2m more at second attempted sale
  • Chemical tanker arrested as charter to Singapore-based operator turns sour
    BainBridge Navigation claims the vessel failed to perform as expected
  • Iino Kaiun lifts outlook and dividend despite chemical tanker drag
    Japanese owner raises full-year profit guidance as weak yen and equity income offset softer markets
  • Chemical tanker arrested as charter to Singapore-based operator goes sour
    BainBridge Navigation claims the vessel failed to perform as expected
  • Bad weather blamed as Indonesian tanker capsizes and sinks
    Strong winds and high waves overwhelmed vessel during coastal passage, authorities say
  • Zhonggu Logistics boosts orderbook with two post-panamax container ships
    Chinese liner player takes newbuilding spend this year to $667m
  • Around 30 containers plunge into sea at Indonesian port after MPP vessel takes on severe list
    Port worker reported dead after being struck by falling boxes
  • Itochu bulker arm extends sale drive in fresh deal with familiar Greek buyer
    Japanese trading conglomerate offloads legacy bulkers as it focuses on forward-looking projects

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FreightWaves web site
FEBRUARY 5, 2026
  • Nashville-based Quickway Transportation, affiliates file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
    Quickway Transportation and its affiliate entities, Quickway Logistics and Quickway Carriers, have each filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, according to court filings submitted in late January. Quickway Transportation listed between $0 and $50,000 in estimated assets and liabilities and fewer than 50 creditors in its volunt
  • First look: Werner's Q4 misses mark
    Werner Enterprises reported a cost-burdened fourth quarter that came in light of estimates even after adjusting for nonrecurring items. Werner ( NASDAQ: WERN ) reported a fourth-quarter headline net loss of $27.8 million, or 46 cents per share, on Thursday after the market closed. However, the number included $44.2 million in restructuring and impairment charges, the bulk of which were noncash it
  • Foreign trucker CDL rule now under review at OMB
    WASHINGTON - The Trump administration's effort to clamp down on the licensing of foreign-domiciled truck drivers has moved into its final stage of executive oversight. "Restoring Integrity to the Issuance of Non-Domiciled CDLs ," an Interim Final Rule (IFR) published in September, is now officially "pending review" at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The move means that the Federal M
  • XPO's January tonnage bucks negative trend
    XPO reported a January tonnage surprise on Thursday, sending shares more than 11% higher in early trading. A modest uptick in demand from the less-than-truckload carrier's manufacturing customers combined with in-house growth initiatives resulted in no change to tonnage during the month. That ended an 18-month stretch of year-over-year declines. Manufacturing data released on Monday showed indust
  • Canadian e-commerce shipping platform acquires Warehowz
    E-commerce shipping technology platform ShipTime Canada announced Thursday it has acquired Warehowz, a North American marketplace for on-demand warehousing and fulfillment, to enhance its ability to support merchants' logistics needs. The deal is the latest example of how smaller parcel logistics providers are investing to build fulfillment and delivery scale. With a network of more than 2,500 af
  • GOP members to STB: Find 'real' benefits or reject rail merger
    Republican members of Congress today urged the Surface Transportation Board to conduct a thorough review of the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, to ensure that the historic deal creates substantial benefits for shippers. Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota, in a letter to STB Chairman Patrick Fuchs and members Michelle Schultz and Karen Hedlund, encouraged the regulator to "c
  • U.S. rail freight loses ground in latest data
    That was a short-lived rally. A week after posting volume gains across all commodities and intermodal, freight on U.S. rail lines swung to a loss in all but one category for the week ending Jan. 31. Freight on American railroads came to 434,361 carloads and intermodal units, down 15.5% percent compared with the same week a year ago. The Association of American Railroads reported 191,188 total car
  • Maersk posts Q4 pre-tax loss, will cut 1,000 jobs
    Maersk saw pre-tax earnings fall to a loss in the fourth quarter as downward pressure on freight rates offset strong volume growth. The world's second-biggest container carrier on Thursday said earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) fell to a loss of $153 million as weaker rates offset "strong" container volume growth of 8%, down from $567 million in the previous quarter and $1.6 billion in th
  • FedEx preparing major sort center expansion at Memphis air hub
    FedEx Corp. has unveiled plans for an enormous upgrade of its global parcel hub in Tennessee, submitting a preliminary proposal to local authorities for a five-story, 1.6 million square foot small package sort center at Memphis International Airport designed to keep up with e-commerce demand. The new e-commerce project, code-named "Hercules," would be built just south of FedEx's ( NYSE: FDX ) new
  • The Chameleon Network Behind the Indiana Crash That Left Four Dead Is an Old, Tired Story
    On Tuesday afternoon, a 30-year-old truck driver from Philadelphia named Bekzhan Beishekeev failed to stop for slowed traffic on State Road 67 in Jay County, Indiana. He swerved into oncoming traffic and killed four Amish men from the Bryant community: Henry Eicher, 58, his sons Menno, 33, and Paul, 31, and Simon Schwartz, 22. The truck bore a triangular mountain logo. That logo was all it took.
  • No new deals imminent, but Love's eyeing more growth in factoring
    With its end-2025 acquisition trifecta that brought it three factoring companies all at once, Love's Travel Stops is likely to look for more this year to grow its factoring activities within its Love's Financial Services division. Love's announced the acquisition of three factoring companies -TBS Factoring Service, Saint John Capital and Financial Carrier Services-just before Christmas. The price
  • First look: XPO posts Q4 earnings beat
    XPO ( NYSE: XPO ) reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 88 cents ahead of the market open on Thursday. That was 12 cents higher than the consensus estimate but 1 cent below the year-ago result. The consensus estimate moved down (from 85 cents) after XPO's intraquarter update , which some analysts construed as worse-than-expected. (The adjusted EPS result excluded gains on real es
  • Alderson, CN investor relations executive, to retire
    Stacy Alderson, Canadian National's assistant vice president, investor relations, will retire in May. Alderson will be succeeded by Jamie Lockwood, appointed as vice president, investor relations and special projects. Chief Executive Tracy Robinson of Montreal-based CN (NYSE: CNI ) made the announcement during the company's recent earnings call. Stacy Alderson Robinson said Alderson has "had an e

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United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
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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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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