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Exim India web site
MARCH 6, 2026
  • Inter-Ministerial Group set up to monitor supply chains; reviewing developments daily: Goyal
  • AD Ports Group confirms business continuity across all operations amid regional developments
  • West Asia situation could impact India's record basmati export target
  • Chartered Logistician® launched to address industry skill gap in global logistics
  • Freight forwarders advised to take key measures
  • Grape exports hit
  • Jebel Ali Port running normally despite Gulf tensions
  • EU Port Strategy recognises the crucial role of ports for the European economy
  • Line temporarily halts select cargo bookings pertaining to the Gulf
  • US-India trade talks hit sensitive snags despite interim push
  • Hormuz flashpoint puts India's pet coke supply chain on edge
  • Conflict seen changing the trade pattern of product tankers; could boost Indian exports
  • GJEPC flags EDPMS, IDPMS glitches at RBI export meet
  • APSEZ handles 16 pc more cargo YoY in Feb'26; containers drive throughput
  • Hormuz disruption, Qatar LNG halt tighten fuel supply chain
  • Donald Trump's initiatives to protect shipping seen as vague
  • INSA joins ICS as full Member
  • DP World delivers pavilion and kits to young cricketers in Uttar Pradesh

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 5, 2026
  • Air freight market shows increase in demand in February
  • WLFC: Marilyn Gan leads Origination APAC
  • SpeedX: Tim Lock appointed Chief Product Officer
  • New Executives at Hanseatic Global Terminals
  • EASA approves conversion of ATR 72-600
  • Franco-French Fuel Fusion
  • Thomas Schürmann new Managing Director of FCS
  • Bulk Cargo invests 16 million euros
  • Hughes resigns as TIACA Director General
  • ICTSI performing well
  • Prices: Ocean freight stable, air freight rising
  • Operational activities in UAE
  • Turkish Cargo bypasses Linz
  • New CSCO for Campbell's
  • DHL Group exceeds expectations
  • CHAMP expands Cargospot for Boeing 777-300ERSF
  • Olga Palec-Furga new COO at 4RCargo
  • A premiere for Australia's Ron Finemore Transport
  • Air freight volume at Geneva Airport rises
  • Assembly plant opened in Oradea
  • Interferry welcomes EU maritime strategy

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 5, 2026
  • AI shifts logistics tech debate from 'build vs buy' to 'buy vs AI', says WiseTech
  • Bogotá slot row raises fears for Colombia's flower air cargo lifeline
  • Two million teu of cargo caught in Hormuz closure
  • Shippers warned: check your insurance, as war-risk doesn't cover delay
  • What sets DHL Group apart
  • US court forces tariff refunds forward, but battle for payout looms
  • Cargo piles up as vital Bangladesh-Middle East trade is halted
  • Force majeure, zero recourse: the bill of lading clause every carrier has - and every shipper ignored
  • Chinese factories' post-holiday opening fails to lift intra-Asia rates

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 5, 2026
  • Polarstern will have largest battery ever installed on an ice class vessel
    Marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy has secured a landmark contract to supply the largest battery ever installed on an ice class vessel for Germany's next generation polar research ship Polarstern. The contract
  • Sonangol tanker damaged as Strait of Hormuz transits plunge
    While anchored near Khor al-Zubai, Iraq, the Bahamas flagged crude oil tanker Sonangol Namibe yesterday reported hull damage after being approached by a small boat. It is the latest in a string
  • Fincantieri Marghera delivers Norwegian Luna
    In a ceremony at its Marghera, Venice, shipyard, Fincantieri and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today celebrated the delivery of the Norwegian Luna, the second ship of the expanded Prima Plus Class. Debuting
  • Keel of future USS Philadelphia (LPD 32) laid at Ingalls
    PEO Ships reports that the keel for the future USS Philadelphia (LPD 32), a San Antonio class-amphibious transport dock ship, was authenticated at HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division, March 3. The ship is
  • NOAA issues ANPRM on right whale vessel speed rule
    NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service has published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) that requests information that could help modernize regulations designed to reduce the risk of lethal vessel strikes with

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Container News web site
MARCH 5, 2026
  • Kongsberg Maritime, Seadrill and Hanwha Drilling partner on remote DP Technology
    Kongsberg Maritime , Seadrill Limited and Hanwha Drilling have formed a strategic alliance to develop the next generation of remote Dynamic Positioning (DP) technology for offshore drilling. The partners aim to create new standards for safety, efficiency and centralised operations in offshore drilling. The initiative will also establish the technical and regulatory foundations needed for the safe
  • Freightos Weekly Update: Iran war pushing air rates up, and disrupting ocean
    The US-Israel strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliation targeting multiple countries in the area since the weekend are driving significant logistics disruptions in the region which could start to be felt more broadly if the conflict stretches on. Six tanker vessels in or near the Strait of Hormuz came under attack early this week. The strikes de facto closed the waterway by Sunday, thoug
  • Sea Intelligence: Additional 11% ETS decline in new networks
    In issue 754 of the Sunday Spotlight , Sea-Intelligence analysed the 2026 Asia-Europe networks in the light of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), which is now fully phased in. It requires shipping lines to surrender carbon allowances for 100% of emissions between two EU ports, and 50% of emissions between an EU and a non-EU port. To prevent evasion, major regional transshipment hubs like Tang
  • DHL Group exceeds earnings guidance for 2025
    DHL Group reported operating profit of EUR 6.1 billion for 2025. The figure exceeded the company's guidance of at least EUR 6.0 billion and increased 3.7% from EUR 5.9 billion in 2024. Revenue declined 1.6% to EUR 82.9 billion. Currency effects and lower volumes on routes to the United States contributed to the decrease. The EBIT margin rose to 7.4% from 7.0%. Free cash flow excluding M&A increas
  • Go Shipping celebrates 20 years of supporting global trade
    Go Shipping celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of growth, regional expansion, and trusted partnerships in the transport and logistics sector. Founded in January 2006 in Piraeus, Go Shipping began as a freight forwarding company serving the shipping and logistics community in Greece. Over the past twenty years, the company has steadily expanded its activities and presence, evolvi
  • ONE to remove Xiamen call from PN1 service
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced that its Pacific North 1 (PN1) service will discontinue calls at the Port of Xiamen starting in fiscal year 2026 as part of adjustments within the Premier Alliance network. The change is part of the company's ongoing strategy to optimize its global network structure and strengthen service reliability across key trade corridors linking Asia and North Ameri
  • PD Ports delivers support for Northern England solar energy projects
    PD Ports has completed a significant logistics operation in support of solar energy infrastructure development across the North of England, handling the import, storage and inland delivery of components destined for large-scale renewable energy installations. The operation involved more than 220 containers of solar panels and over 300 containers of lithium storage cubes, imported through PD Ports
  • CMA CGM announces rate restoration initiatives to Latin America and Caribbean
    CMA CGM will implement rate restoration initiatives on routes from Europe to Latin America and the Caribbean. The surcharges take effect April 1, 2026. The carrier will apply a rate restoration initiative of EUR 325 per container from North Europe to Central America and the Caribbean. The surcharge covers cargo from North Europe, Baltic and Scandinavia, excluding Portugal. Destination markets inc
  • CNC revamps JPX Service
    CNC has introduced a revamped JPX service to improve connectivity between Japan, China, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines. The updated service features an optimized port rotation and improved operational stability, offering faster transit times and greater flexibility for regional cargo flows. One of the key improvements is an express link between Ningbo and the Malacca Straits , designed t
  • HMM warns of potential disruptions to Hormuz transits
    HMM has alerted customers to possible disruptions to its maritime services as tensions and security risks escalate in the Middle East, particularly around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. In an advisory to clients and partners, the company expressed appreciation for the continued trust and cooperation of its customers while outlining the challenges posed by the current regional security
  • Hapag-Lloyd outlines contingency measures for Gulf cargo
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced contingency procedures for shipments linked to several Gulf countries as the security situation in and around the Upper Gulf continues to affect vessel movements and port operations. The measures apply to cargo already in transit to or from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq (including Umm Qasr), Oman and Yemen, following the earlier sus
  • How the Gulf crisis redrew the map of maritime risk
    When private insurers pulled out of the Persian Gulf within 72 hours of US and Israeli strikes on Iran, they didn't just reprice risk they effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz without firing a single shot. Global insurers pull war risk cover amid Gulf escalation
  • MSC introduces war surcharges
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced new surcharges on several trade lanes as the evolving security situation in the Middle East continues to disrupt maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. The carrier will implement an Emergency War Surcharge for cargo moving from the Indian Subcontinent - including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh - to East Africa,
  • Evergreen suspends bookings for several Middle East ports
    Evergreen Marine Corporation has suspended acceptance of new bookings for a number of Middle East ports as the security situation in the region continues to evolve. The suspension applies immediately to shipments both to and from Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia (excluding Jeddah) and Iraq through the port of Umm Qasr. Evergreen said the measure aims to safeguard cre
  • KMTC Line books six 1,900 TEU ships at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
    South Korean regional shipping line Korea Marine Transport Company (KMTC Line) announced it has ordered six 1,900 teu ships at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD-HHI) for delivery in 2028. The ships would be constructed at the premises of the former HD Hyundai Mipo, which merged with HD-HHI last December
  • CNC launches BY8 service for faster Southeast Asia connections
    CNC has launched BY8, a new feeder service that provides smarter and more efficient connections across Southeast Asia. The service links Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Myanmar, offering faster transit times, improved flexibility, and reliable operations. Key Benefits of BY8 Faster, Direct Market Access BY8 offers direct calls between Singapore, Belawan, and Yangon, reducing unnecessary trans
  • Konecranes reports record 14% EBITA margin for 2025
    Konecranes delivered record results in 2025 despite market uncertainty. The company achieved a comparable EBITA margin of 14.0%, the highest annual reading ever. Net sales reached EUR 4,187.8 million, similar to 2024 levels. Order intake totaled EUR 4,389.3 million, up 9.7% from the previous year. The order book stood at EUR 2,988.4 million at year-end. CEO Marko Tulokas said the company successf
  • DHL builds carbon-neutral logistics center in Rheinbach
    DHL Supply Chain, the specialized contract logistics division of DHL Group, is expanding its presence in the Rhineland economic region. The company is building a new 26,600 m² carbon-neutral logistics center at the Wolbersacker industrial park in Rheinbach. The facility is scheduled to go live in August 2026 . The new center will provide modern warehousing and transshipment space to meet rising d
  • BIMCO issues war risk guidance amid rising Gulf security threats
    Global shipping faces heightened risks in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Southern Red Sea, and Indian Ocean. BIMCO has issued guidance urging shipowners and charterers to review their charter party agreements amid escalating security concerns. The advisory highlights key clauses, including VOYWAR 2025 for voyage charters, CONWARTIME 2025 for time charters, and the BIMCO Force Majeure Clause 2022

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Splash web site
MARCH 5, 2026
  • Speak up for our sector
    Maritime leaders must use a single voice to challenge roadblocks and spotlight opportunities in an operating landscape that is fraught with turmoil, writes Intent Communications CEO Namrata Nadkarni. The maritime industry is no stranger to volatility, but the start of 2026 has brought a convergence of crises that would test even the most seasoned veteran. ...
  • Scorpio Tankers lands long-term LR2 cover and shores up cash with triple sale
    Monaco-based product tanker owner Scorpio Tankers has locked in long-term cover for two LR2s while agreeing to sell three ships, a move set to boost its cash position by about $110m. The New York-listed company said it has fixed the 2017-built 110,000 dwt STI Rambla for eight years at $30,500 per day. The charter is ...
  • GMS pushes EU to recognise India's ship recycling capacity
    GMS, the world's largest cash buyer of ships for recycling, has called on the European Commission to approve qualified Indian ship recycling yards for inclusion on the European List under the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR). Over 110 Indian yards already hold Hong Kong Convention (HKC) Statements of Compliance issued by IACS member classification ...
  • Costamare orderbook hits 10 in 3,100 teu series
    Greek containership tonnage provider Costamare has expanded its newbuilding programme in China, adding four more 3,100 teu vessels to its growing series. The New York-listed owner, led by Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos, said it has signed up for the construction of the additional ships at a Chinese yard, with deliveries set between the fourth quarter of 2027 ...
  • Great Eastern keeps fleet renewal on course with fresh kamsarmax buy
    India's The Great Eastern Shipping has continued its steady fleet renewal drive, lining up another secondhand bulker as it reshapes its portfolio. The Mumbai-listed owner said it has contracted to buy a 2014-built Japanese kamsarmax, without providing any further details about the deal, except that the 81,094 dwt ship should join the fleet in the ...
  • Estonian owner Amisco moves on MPP newbuilds
    Estonia's Amisco is expanding its fleet with an order for two multipurpose dry cargo vessels in China. The Tallinn-based owner said it has contracted Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry to build a pair of 5,900 dwt ships, with deliveries scheduled for the first and second quarters of 2027. Steel cutting for the first vessel took place ...
  • Exmar buys back VLGC
    Belgium's Exmar has agreed to buy back the on of the VLGCs from its lessor, closing the loop on a sale-and-leaseback struck some five years ago. The Antwerp-based owner said the 88,000 cu m Flanders Innovation is currently financed under a lease agreement that included a purchase option. The option price was set in Japanese ...
  • Oil spills, 20,000 stranded seafarers, and a widening conflict
    The maritime war in the Middle East has entered a perilous new phase over the last 24 hours, with the conflict's geographic footprint expanding significantly as tankers and containerships come under fire. For the first time since the outbreak of hostilities between the Iran and the US/Israel coalition, the upper Arabian Gulf has become a ...
  • Equinor and BP sign agreement to advance $10bn Bay du Nord project
    The government of Newfoundland and Labrador has signed a framework agreement with Equinor and BP to advance the construction of the long-delayed Bay du Nord offshore oil project. The government said the CAD 14bn ($10.2bn) agreement will also allow the province to take an equity stake in the project of up to 10% and provide ...
  • Sanctioned Russian LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz sinks in the Med
    A sanctioned Russian LNG tanker, Arctic Metagaz, has sunk in the central Mediterranean after suffering explosions and a subsequent fire, Libyan port authorities and Moscow said, though the cause remains disputed. Video circulating online purportedly showed the 138,028 cu m ship ablaze before it went down roughly 130 nautical miles north of Sirte. Maltese and ...
  • NKT secures largest-ever order for UK interconnector
    Danish offshore cabling specialist NKT has signed a firm contract for the HVDC power cable system for the Eastern Green Link 3 interconnector with a joint venture between the UK grid owners National Grid and SSEN Transmission. This order is the largest single project award ever received by NKT and will support the reinforcement of ...
  • No takers for Alaska offshore lease sale
    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has received zero bids for the "Big Beautiful Cook Inlet" oil and gas lease sale off Alaska. The auction ran from February 2 to March 4, 2026. The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) stated that the first federal sale in the Cook Inlet received no ...
  • Shipping's fortunes in the Year of the Fire Horse
    What will the shipping markets look like in the coming 12 months? Maritime CEO's annual outlook for the Year of the Fire Horse - published today - consults hundreds of experts within the industry, as well as a Feng Shui master, to give readers a unique perspective on the driving factors for each of the ...
  • EU unveils new maritime and ports strategies
    The European Commission yesterday adopted a EU Industrial Maritime Strategy and a Ports Strategy to drive competitiveness, sustainability, decarbonisation, security and resilience within the EU's wider waterborne sector. The EU Industrial Maritime Strategy will strengthen Europe's maritime leadership by a number of actions including launching an EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance. It is
  • Japan-New Zealand hydrogen corridor launched
    A new Japan-New Zealand Hydrogen Corridor consortium-formed by Mitsui OSK Lines, construction firm Obayashi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and energy company Chiyoda-will study the commercial production of green hydrogen in New Zealand and export logistics to Japan, with feasibility work beginning in fiscal 2026 and imports targeted for the early 2030s. The partners say the initiative ...
  • NYK and JMU ink tanker build with first-of-its-kind actual-sea performance guarantee to cut fuel use
    Shipping major Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and Japan Marine United (JMU) have signed a contract for a next-generation crude oil tanker due for delivery this month that embeds a validated method for estimating and guaranteeing propulsion performance in real ocean conditions. The deal incorporates an actual sea performance guarantee clause - a step beyond conventional ...
  • Maritime CEO Annual Outlook 2026
    What will the shipping markets look like in the coming 12 months? Maritime CEO's annual outlook for the Year of the Fire Horse consults hundreds of experts within the industry to give readers a unique perspective on the driving factors for each of the main shipping sectors, while looking at the regulatory issues coming up, ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 5, 2026
  • Singapore bunker suppliers suspend term contracts in anticipation of tighter supplies
    Vietnam and Thailand have stopped selling bunkers to traders and bunkerers while China halts oil product exports. Fuel oil shortages...
  • Yes to diesel and LNG, no to any carbon tax: US lays out deal terms to IMO
    The US has set out its terms for a potential replacement of the Net-Zero Framework, as companies and states defend...
  • Nine commercial vessels hit in Middle East Gulf attacks so far
    Iranian threats to close the Strait of Hormuz have not stopped vessels transiting the chokepoint, but at least two have...
  • Red Sea return dashed by war in Middle East
    Bab el Mandeb traffic is tracking below-average levels since the security situation deteriorated, but more time is needed to fully...
  • P&I clubs hit Middle East war risk buyback deadline, but pricing not cheap
    Smaller vessels face paying more per week than they previously did in a year
  • Bulk carriers stack up in Middle East Gulf as Strait of Hormuz shutdown continues
    The Middle East Gulf is not only a big importer of dry bulk commodities but is also a significant exporter...
  • Middle East ports operational update: Thursday, March 5
    Strait of Hormuz traffic remains severely disrupted and shipping companies continue to avoid transits through the Strait of Hormuz amid...
  • Vessel carrying Ukrainian grain struck by drone in the Black Sea
    A day after Russia blamed Ukraine for striking a Russia-flagged LNG carrier with a drone boat in the Mediterranean, a...
  • Suezmax tanker attacked in Middle East Gulf
    The vessel's master reported an explosion on the port side and a small craft leaving the vicinity directly afterwards
  • Amid an increasingly chaotic world, container lines crave more ships
    The container shipping industry is thinking long term, viewing effective capacity through a geopolitical lens
  • The Daily View: Days not weeks
  • Daily Briefing
    Trump's escort announcement met with scepticism as traffic trickles through Strait of Hormuz | Panama-Liberia revised NZF proposal suggests US...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 5, 2026
  • TPM26: War a problem for container shipping, but not 'pandemic-scale': analyst
    While of concern to shippers and ocean carriers, the global impact of the war in the Middle East on container flows will be less severe than COVID-19 disruptions and Red Sea diversions, Lars Jensen told TPM26.
  • TPM26: Empty boxes pose structural challenge for Europe's busy ports
    A sharp increase in imports from Asia, declining back-haul volume, and congestion delaying the return of empties is slowing down the repatriation of equipment back to Asia.
  • Industry stakeholders don't see regulators rubber-stamping UP-NS deal
    While the White House has signaled support and Republicans hold a majority on the US Surface Transportation Board, opposition has surfaced that has many believing the $85 billion merger is not necessarily a done deal.
  • Middle East transshipment options to emerge in the coming days: DHL CEO
    Tobias Meyer said companies are starting to consider offloading Asia export cargo at ports in the Indian subcontinent for eventual onward shipment into the Gulf region, but it has not yet emerged as a trend.
  • EPCs bank on growing demand for fossil fuels, tech projects
    Engineering, procurement and construction companies, key shippers of project cargo, are expecting an uptick in business in 2026.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 5, 2026
  • US-led coalition warns of 'credible' sabotage threat for stationary vessels in the Gulf
    Warning comes as officials investigate potential sabotage attack on Sonangol tanker
  • Indiscriminate Iranian attacks threaten all Gulf shipping, experts warn
    Vanguard Tech warns that Iran still controls huge arsenal of missiles likely to target ships
  • EU aims to anchor Europe as 'leading waterborne continent'
    How the European Commission plans to compete with China and the rest of the world in rebuilding its maritime industries
  • Zelenskyy urges Europe to get tougher on Russia-trading ship seizures
    European efforts are not sufficient to deprive Moscow of revenue, the Ukrainian president argues
  • LNG charter rates can push above $300,000 per day, Poten says
    Several categories of vessels need to be soaked up first before market moves into undersupply
  • Middle East war jitters see boxship rates jump 20% on Asia-Europe
    Conflict has had a limited impact on container freight rates - but that may not last
  • Greek owner Evalend Shipping ramps up bulker sales drive
    Diversified shipowner has reportedly parted ways with up to seven vessels since October
  • Strait of Hormuz insurance cover available to shipping, insists London market
    At least 40 transits have been made of chokepoint since Sunday
  • Iran conflict could see big paper product tanker earnings fail to materialise
    Clarksons says an LR2 could, in theory, earn $160,000 per day sailing from the Middle East to Japan
  • Norden offloads product tankers in lucrative deal as appetite stays strong for modern ships
    Danish owner continues to be active in sale-and-purchase market
  • Greek owner Load Line beefs up fleet with bulker buy
    George Souravlas-led company adds handysize bulker from Empire Bulkers
  • Scorpio Tankers fixes eight-year charter and adds $110m to cash pile through tanker trio sale
    Robert Bugbee says to expect more charters and sales 'at higher prices'
  • 'All about war' for VLCCs as Embiricos nears record-setting $700,000 per day fixture
    Pair of blockbuster deals smash record set just days before
  • Shadow fleet backer struck deals with major insurers amid police probe
    London market players criticise 'shocking' decision to provide a financial backstop for Maritime Mutual
  • How a prolonged Strait of Hormuz blockade could impact major bulker players
    High gas prices could prompt a switch to coal-fired power generation and reshape bulker demand
  • Scorpio Tankers top team take more winnings off the table amid tanker bonanza
    This week's Streetwise looks at how the Lauro brothers are leading the latest round of profit-taking from insider share sales
  • Early signs of LNG cargoes diverting to Asia, Kpler says
    Ballast vessels holding off Oman are starting to shift away from region, including two destined for Dubai-based yard
  • Crew safe after Iranian sabotage attack on US-managed tanker in Middle East Gulf
    Shipowner plays down pollution fears in latest attack in anchorage attack off Iraq
  • Port chaos feared as 600 boxships head to Middle East Gulf
    Gulf crisis sparks fears of widespread port congestion as container lines abandon schedules
  • Coal demand to offset Hormuz closure for bulkers, Fearnleys says
    Star Bulk is top dry market stock pick for March
  • Frontline downgraded as Middle East war could 'swing tanker markets both ways'
    ABG Sundal Collier cuts VLCC owner to 'hold' on high valuation
  • Exmar buys back pioneering VLGC from lessor at a profit
    Company will take back the Flanders Innovation mid-year
  • Experienced ex-seafarer Rob Loder takes over at UK accident investigation agency
    Andrew Moll has retired after 21 years at MAIB
  • Andreas Michalopoulos confident of securing strong rates as tankers come off charters
    Performance Shipping boss expects market strength to continue throughout 2026
  • Trafigura bags huge rate for VLCC as charterers look to Western barrels
    DHT Holdings also books vessels as fixtures trickle into the market
  • Costamare ups container ship newbuilding tally with four extra vessels
    Greek giant maintains newbuilding focus on 3,100-teu boxships
  • Oil spills in the water from anchored tanker hit by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
    Small craft likely involved in latest attack against US-managed tanker in the Middle East Gulf
  • Small island mindset of Donso is an example of self-belief and the law of Jante
    Six tanker owners on an island only 2 sq km. It's like a box of chocolates
  • Diana Shipping scores higher charter rate on SwissMarine deal
    Panamax will earn $16,200 per day
  • Tanker wars return to Gulf: Iran boasts advanced weapons as oil spill risk looms
    US attacks and Iranian retaliation could result in long-term environmental damage for region
  • Shipping's top regulator says 20,000 seafarers trapped by war
    Arsenio Dominguez says crew changes are difficult for stressed seafarers owing to flight disruptions
  • Greek owner Load Line beefs up with two bulker buys
    George Souravlas-led company adds handysize bulker from Empire Bulkers and is linked to a second from Alfa Marine
  • Jens Gronning trades tankers for bulkers as he joins Neu Seeschiffahrt
    Danish veteran moves to Hamburg owner as part of a leadership refresh
  • Singapore plots long-term maritime push with talent and tech drive
    Master plan, AI trials and global talent schemes outlined
  • Every supermarket in the UK has one - why not ships?
    Former Anglo-Eastern executive says the difference between life and death can be four minutes
  • Chinese cable layer fails to sell at auction
    No bids emerge on Guangzhou exchange platform
  • Oil spills in the water from anchored tanker after explosion off Kuwait
    Small craft likely involved in latest attack against a commercial vessel in the Middle East Gulf

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FreightWaves web site
MARCH 5, 2026
  • Panel's message: In order to survive tough trucking market, don't overlook data
    ORLANDO-It's easy when sitting through another panel at a meeting like the Truckload Carriers Association annual convention here to become slightly bored when the executives on the stage give yet another talk about their best practices. But then the realization sets in that in an industry that continues to see bankruptcies pile up-in just the last two weeks, FreightWaves has reported on trucking
  • GlobalX Airlines shelves 2 Airbus cargo aircraft amid thin demand
    Startup Global Crossing Airlines is indefinitely parking two of its four Airbus A321 converted freighters to defer expensive safety upgrades because there is little interest for narrowbody airlift in an oversaturated market and flying them is unprofitable. Weak domestic and regional cargo demand forced the company two years ago to deemphasize cargo and focus on its growing passenger charter busin
  • SONAR Launches New Geopolitical Alert and Fuel Dashboards to Help Supply Chains Navigate Iran Conflict Volatility
    SONAR, the leading provider of event-driven supply chain intelligence, announced new platform enhancements designed to help logistics professionals monitor and respond to potential disruptions stemming from the escalating conflict involving Iran. A new Geopolitical Alert has been added to the Executive Dashboard , giving users immediate context on global developments and curated links to resource
  • 54% of distributors seek demand forecasting overhaul in 2026, report finds
    Faced with economic uncertainty and increasing competition, wholesale distributors are planning significant shifts in their inventory strategies for 2026, according to Phocas Software's first annual 2026 Inventory Trends in Wholesale Distribution report . The report, which surveyed over 100 global distribution professionals, shows that 54% expect to adopt a new demand forecasting approach in 2026
  • Fleet buying spree signals trucking down-cycle may be turning
    North American fleets sharply increased orders for new heavy-duty trucks in February, signaling strengthening demand across the freight market. Preliminary data from FTR Transportation Intelligence shows Class 8 net orders totaled 47,200 units in February, up 47% from January and 159% year over year. The figure represents the highest monthly order total since September 2022 and the third consecut
  • Wabash launches cargo assurance solution to help prevent theft before it occurs
    Wabash recently debuted a cargo assurance solution that transforms the trailer itself into a secure, connected system designed to prevent cargo theft rather than simply document losses after they occur. The announcement at Manifest 2026 is a major step in the trailer manufacturer's push to transform traditional trailers into what it calls "platform trailers" capable of delivering end-to-end cargo
  • Why an obscure rail tax credit should matter to truckers
    WASHINGTON - The railroad industry swarmed Congress Wednesday in an annual lobbying event aimed at taking their concerns directly to elected representatives. The agenda was a familiar wishlist for railroads and their stakeholders: - An increase in the 45G tax credit - Steady funding of CRISI and other federal grants - Permitting reforms - Limits on truck size and weight Organized by the American
  • Broker liability at SCOTUS: judges debate meaning of 'motor vehicles'
  • Lawmaker pushes for ICE coordination in CDL crackdowns
    WASHINGTON - A controversial hearing on the Trump administration's crackdown on foreign truck drivers was used to push for more coordination between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and local police to detain and deport illegal truckers. Testifying in support of the Trump administration's restrictions on non-domiciled truck drivers, Tim Tipton, Commissioner of Oklahoma's Department of Pub

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In the third quarter, revenues of French company CMA CGM grew by +31.1%
In the third quarter, revenues of French company CMA CGM grew by +31.1%
Marseille
Net profit tripled. The fleet transported a record number of containers.
Ports of Naples and Salerno saw container throughput growth in the second quarter.
Naples
283,000 TEUs were handled (+7.8%). Total freight increased by 4.7%. Ro-ro traffic slowed and cruise traffic declined.
Evergreen and WHL post strong quarterly earnings growth
Taipei
The two Taiwanese companies have ordered 83,300 and 110,050 new containers respectively.
Terminal Operators Face Off: HHLA Slows in Third Quarter, ICTSI Accelerates
Hamburg/Manila
The German company saw an 8.5% drop in container traffic. ICTSI reported an 8.1% increase (-1.8% on a like-for-like basis).
Port of Hamburg: Container throughput stable in third quarter
Hamburg
Bulk cargo decline. In the first nine months of 2026, traffic amounted to 84.5 million tons (-2.6%).
Fincantieri's orders totaled €3.57 billion in the third quarter, up 180%.
Trieste
Revenues down 6% to €2.02 billion, but EBITDA rises 7% to €161 million.
Hapag-Lloyd reports quarterly revenue growth of 27.9% with container volumes virtually unchanged.
Hapag-Lloyd reports quarterly revenue growth of 27.9% with container volumes virtually unchanged.
Hamburg
Average freight rate rises by 27.9% and supports the results of the German company, which further improves its annual estimates
HMM records a very positive third quarter in both the container and bulk segments
HMM records a very positive third quarter in both the container and bulk segments
Seoul
During the period the fleet transported 1.1 million containers (+8.4%)
The reform that was supposed to reduce the fragmentation of ports
Taranto
From the transition from 24 Port Authorities to 15 AdSPs to the entry of Gallipoli into the Taranto system: Italy continues to add ports
The port of Genoa closed the third quarter with growth, while freight traffic remained stable in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Port of Ravenna, September slows down
Ravenna
In the first nine months of 2026, freight traffic remained above last year's levels
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Ankara
Bulk carrier passages halved in the third quarter. The decline in the Dardanelles was more moderate (-12.8%), while container ships held steady.
In the third quarter, Eurokai terminals handled a record traffic of 3.9 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In the first nine months of 2026 the total was over 11.3 million TEUs (+8.7%)
Maritime ETS: Brussels says the system is working. Ports fear traffic flight.
Brussels
The Commission's latest report for 2025 reports a 4% drop in emissions and compliance above 99%. However, it provides no new data on the risk of tax evasion.
Yang Ming's revenues grew by 52.4% in the third quarter
Keelung
A continuation of favorable conditions for shipping is expected in the latter part of 2026
US-China trade easing also involves ports and shipyards
Beijing
Beijing extends suspension of port charges on US vessels and investigation into the impact of the US measures on its maritime industry
Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Boluda Towage acquires Ecuadorian towing company Cititug.
Valencia
The transaction includes the transfer of ownership of five tugboats
Port of Los Angeles Sets Container Traffic Record for October
Los Angeles
In the first ten months of 2026, 9.11 million TEUs were handled (+5.1%)
In 2027, the port of Ravenna expects 365,000 cruise passengers.
Ravenna
To date, 115 cruise ship calls are scheduled
Giosuè Vezzuto appointed CEO of RINA Services
Genoa
Finnlines' quarterly financial results show strong growth.
Helsinki
Revenues increased by 26.2% in the July-September period. Profit increased by 81.6%.
The Port of Tarragona has won the ESPO Award 2026.
Brussels
The area surrounding the Port Authority headquarters has become a sustainable, resilient and intergenerational space
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by +18.5%
Zagreb
Regular service passengers remained stable, while cruise passengers increased by 6.2%.
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, a meeting with Raffaele Fitto on the strategic issues of Italian ports.
Denmark's DFDS posts record quarterly revenue
Copenhagen
In the period July-September the group's ships transported 10.1 million linear metres of rolling stock and 2.1 million passengers (-3.6%)
In Montenegrin ports, cargo volumes are decreasing while passengers are increasing.
Podgorica
Traffic with Italy is declining
Ansis Zeltins has been re-elected president of the European Sea Ports Organisation.
Brussels
The Icelandic Ports Association has joined ESPO
This year Blu Navy recorded a growth of +12% in passengers transported
Portoferraio
Transported vehicles also increased (+11%)
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Uiltrasporti, the Democratic Party's commitment to amendments for port and maritime work is welcomed.
Rome
It is the only political force - the union underlines - that has responded to our requests for a meeting so far.
In the first nine months of 2026, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +1.7%
Rome
The Bank of Italy's economic update on Calabria's economy
FS Engineering and Sogesid have signed an agreement to develop infrastructure projects in Italy and abroad.
Rome
National focus on port infrastructure, logistics systems, and mobility-related infrastructure
The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has suspended the increases in maritime training center fees.
Rome
CONFORMAR and ANIFORMAR's request for precautionary measures has been granted. The hearing on the merits is scheduled for March 16.
Global Ship Lease revenues up 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026.
Athens
New $1 billion credit line to finance 15 new container ships
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
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FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
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
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
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MEETINGS
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
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Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
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