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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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At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
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 conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
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