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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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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
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.
Brussels
A high-level council will be established
Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya
Moscow/Tripoli
In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue
Southampton/Battaramulla
Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.
Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels
Trieste
The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros
Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025
Kalafrana/Hong Kong
China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
Brussels
Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
London
The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.
Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers
London/Brussels
The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties
Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.
Muscat
Twenty-one crew members were evacuated
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.
Miami
The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports
Dubai/Muscat/Washington
Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea
ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East
London/Brussels/Singapore
This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.
Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat
On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.
Due to the national journalists' strike proclaimed by the National Federation of the Italian Press, which our editorial staff is adhering to, no news will be published by our newspaper today.
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
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
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.
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%)
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.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
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Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
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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
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
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DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.
New York
Significant increase in full containers for export
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.
Marseille
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.
Noise
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.
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The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci
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