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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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Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
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A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
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