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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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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
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria
Bucharest/Sofia
The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
Seoul
A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue
Southampton/London
Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.
Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises
Graz
Investment in Austrian MarineXchange
Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.
Naha
Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.
Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.
Genoa
Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.
LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits
The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.
Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.
Brussels
France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.
Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.
European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge
Brussels
National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain
Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck
Brussels
Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.
Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.
Genoa
PwC's assessment presented
FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe
Brussels
The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.
New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran/Tampa
Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Hamburg
Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.
Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.
Genoa
The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected
The Regional Administrative Court of Liguria has ruled that...
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Miami
Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.
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.
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
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%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
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.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
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Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
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
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.
Livorno
A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.
Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier
Madrid
A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027
Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further
Hamburg
Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service
La Spezia/Helsinki
The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia
Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona
Savona
Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.
The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.
Ravenna
The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long
Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel
Trieste
This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")
In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.
Rome
SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show
Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2
Kallithea
The 29 people on board were evacuated
Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.
Washington
If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.
Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.
Chaff
At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers
Trieste
The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.
Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.
Rome
The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.
The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.
River
With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs
Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.
Taranto
The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.
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