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Exim India web site
AUGUST 7, 2026
  • Allcargo Group announces Board restructuring
  • Container Train Operators can now run trains on all routes under single All-India license
  • Navi Mumbai International Airport commences first international dedicated freighter operation
  • Port security environment changing rapidly, is a shared national responsibility: Sonowal
  • Govt initiates pan-India audit of compliance facilities to help exporters meet global standards
  • India, Russia target $100 billion bilateral trade by 2030: Envoy
  • RBI marginally ups FY27 real GDP growth projection to 6.7 pc
  • Escalating Black Sea conflict halts commercial shipping to Ukraine, slows Russian exports
  • Allcargo Logistics reports record revenue and margin expansion in Q1FY27
  • SDHI wins order from Svitzer to build four TRAnsverse 3200 tugs
  • Framework agreed between Iran and Oman to reopen Hormuz pending US blockade relief
  • Truck rentals hold steady as logistics sector eyes festive demand
  • JNPA registers container and overall cargo surge in April-July
  • Dedicated Freight Corridors contribute 14% of Railways' Gross Tonne Kilometres
  • India's Logistics Sector is becoming an Information Economy
  • PIL launches Imara Express (IMX) service to boost India-East Africa connectivity

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International Transport Journal web site
AUGUST 6, 2026
  • Liebherr crane starts operation at Patimban Terminal
  • Mercedes-Benz Trucks improves parking search for truck drivers
  • Star Bulk Carriers reports a profit of USD 144.9 million in Q2
  • WEBER-HYDRAULIK relies on transport robots
  • ZESA investigates drone incident at Leipzig-Halle
  • Air freight industry expects weaker market
  • Rail instead of inland shipping in Hamburg
  • Volkswagen tests remote-controlled trucks in Kassel
  • Drone defense for critical infrastructures
  • Logistikbude becomes Loopario
  • KLN Logistics launches delivery service between Europe & West Asia

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 6, 2026
  • What CH Robinson isn't telling you about the Lipe verdict
  • 300 jobs axed as DP World looks to revamp European operations
  • Drone carrying explosives found at Leipzig Airport
  • Logistics wins wars, and Leipzig shows the enemy knows it
  • Growth in transhipment for Middle East prompts niche Red Sea services
  • GXO Logistics - big sell-off signals impatience, not a verdict on the business
  • Panstar purchases box ship for NSR maiden voyage
  • Flexport - the losses mount (again) and paper value drops (again)
  • AI boom keeping air cargo demand flying may be just 'a bubble'
  • Just a sigh of relief for Forward Air, hit by another large impairment

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 6, 2026
  • Thordon Bearings adds SAI Engineering to its global distributor network
    Thordon Bearings, a leader in environmentally safe, water-lubricated and grease-free bearing and seal solutions, has welcomed Vancouver, B.C.- headquartered marine engineering and naval architecture firm SAI Engineering to its growing global network
  • RWE in $1.22B agreement to relinquish U.S. offshore wind leases
    RWE U.S. Offshore reports that it has reached a $1.2 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of the Interior to resolve claims against the U.S. government and relinquish its offshore wind leases
  • Eastern Shipbuilding cuts steel for first of three new WSF hybrid-electric ferries
    Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. (ESG) and Washington State Ferries (WSF) recently marked the start of construction on three new 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries at a steel cutting ceremony in Florida. David Sowers, program
  • Nichols Brothers wins contract to build new San Francisco Bar Pilots station boat
    The San Francisco Bar Pilots Benevolent and Protective Association has awarded Freeland, Wash.-based Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) a contract to construct the organization's next-generation station vessel boat Designed by Glosten and

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Container News web site
AUGUST 6, 2026
  • DP World to build logistics hub adjacent to Antwerp Gateway Terminal
    DP World has announced the development of a new temperature-controlled logistics hub in the Port of Antwerp, with an initial investment of EUR 48 million and total long-term investment anticipated to reach approximately EUR 100 million across subsequent phases. The facility will be developed in partnership with logistics real estate specialist Montea and Maatschappij Linkerscheldeoever on an 83,0
  • Tariff deadlines drive import surge in second quarter 2026
    The second quarter of 2026 was defined by regulatory volatility, regional volume divergence and significant empty container repositioning dynamics across North American West Coast container ports. Facing a hard July 24,according to Sea Intelligence, 2026 deadline for new permanent trade tariffs following earlier judicial reversals, shippers front-loaded inbound cargo into NAWC ports, resulting in
  • Port of Nanaimo established as an economic driver for Canada
    An independent economic impact study conducted by Deetken Insight has confirmed that the Port of Nanaimo generated CA$ 2.4 billion in economic output in 2025, establishing the port as a significant economic driver for Canada, British Columbia and Vancouver Island. The assessment used recognised Statistics Canada data and economic modelling to evaluate the impacts of the port and its broader port
  • Hanwha establishes new company
    Hanwha Machinery and Service Holdings officially launched on August 3, 2026, establishing a new holding company dedicated to strengthening Hanwha Group's tech and life solutions businesses through greater specialisation and portfolio synergy. Hanwha M&S serves as the holding company for two core business portfolios. Its Technology Solutions division encompasses Hanwha Vision, Hanwha Semitech, Han
  • DHL Group reports revenue growth in second quarter 2026
    DHL Group delivered strong financial performance in the second quarter of 2026, with Group revenue increasing 13% year-on-year to EUR 22.4 billion, compared to a prior-year quarter affected by tariffs and trade policy disruption. Operating profit rose 30% to EUR 1.9 billion, with the EBIT margin improving 1.1 percentage points to 8.3%. Group net profit after non-controlling interests reached EUR
  • Klaipeda Container Terminal implements Portchain quay
    Klaipeda Container Terminal has announced the implementation of Portchain Quay, continuing its digitalisation journey following the successful deployment of Portchain Connect earlier in 2026. The new platform will replace fragmented manual planning processes with a centralised solution for berth, crane and gang planning, supported by real-time vessel tracking and planning scenario capabilities. P
  • Great Abidjan sets operational record at Port of Tema
    Great Abidjan completed a record-breaking call at the Port of Tema on 2 August. According to Grimaldi Group, the call set a new operational benchmark for its Deep Sea East Asia-South Africa-West Africa service. Cargo discharged at Tema During the call, Great Abidjan discharged: 3,100 lane metres of rolling freight 1,100 light vehicles 350 TEUs 120 lane metres of project cargo on Mafi trailers The
  • How two chokepoints became one system
    As shipping operations in Red Sea and Hormuz facing prolonged disruptions, Container News is trying to decipher the potential convergence of both into one system
  • Global Ship Lease reports second-quarter 2026 results
    Global Ship Lease (GSL) has announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2026. The containership owner reported operating revenue of US$198.7 million for the second quarter. Revenue for the first six months reached US$396.8 million. Second-quarter financial performance Net income available to common shareholders totalled US$89.3 million, or US$2.48 per share,
  • PIL partners with Celonis and WNS to expand Process Intelligence Centre of Excellence
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) has partnered with Celonis and WNS to expand its global Process Intelligence Centre of Excellence (CoE). The partnership will support PIL's digital transformation across 90 countries. It will also help the carrier improve visibility across its global operations. Headquartered in Singapore, PIL operates a fleet of more than 100 container vessels. Creating a digita
  • Maersk revises PSS from South Asia to Saudi Arabia and Jordan
    Maersk will revise its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for dry container shipments from South Asia to Saudi Arabia and Jordan. The revised surcharge will take effect on 15 August 2026 and remain valid until further notice. Origin and destination scope The PSS will cover shipments originating from: Bangladesh India Sri Lanka Maldives Nepal The destination scope includes Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Maersk
  • Hapag-Lloyd outlines mandatory Kenya ACD requirements
    Hapag-Lloyd has informed customers about Kenya's new Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) requirements for containerised imports. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) introduced the new ACD platform on 3 August 2026. The requirement applies to all containerised cargo destined for Kenyan ports. Shippers, exporters or freight forwarders must obtain an ACD Reference Code before loading. They must also inclu
  • Explainer: Jebel Ali enters a new phase
    Containers are crossing the Gulf again. But Dubai's great port is now fed from the land, and Iran's dependence on its rivals has deepened rather than eased
  • ONE launches Mozambique Coastal Link service
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of its new Mozambique Coastal Link Service (MCL). The service will connect Far East Asia with Mozambique via Port Louis. Moreover, ONE expects it to provide reliable transit times and additional capacity. MCL service rotation The Mozambique Coastal Link Service will operate on a bi-weekly basis. It will follow this rotation: Port Louis - Maputo
  • Explainer: The country that can't reroute
    A war at sea is being paid for on land by a country with no ships, no ports, and no way to pass the bill along
  • BIMCO: Dirty tanker loadings drop 62% from Russian Black Sea and Sea of Azov ports
    Dirty tanker loadings from Russian ports in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov fell sharply during the second half of July. BIMCO reported a 62% decline during the final two weeks of the month. The organisation compared the figures with the average from the previous four weeks. "During the last two weeks of July, dirty tanker loadings from Russian Black Sea and Sea of Azov ports fell 62% compared to t
  • Peninsula and Evos plan biofuel storage infrastructure in Algeciras
    Peninsula and Evos have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop dedicated biofuel storage infrastructure at the Port of Algeciras. The companies plan to develop the infrastructure at Evos' terminal. The proposed expansion could provide up to 60,000 cubic metres of storage capacity. Peninsula would use the entire capacity to support the growth of its regional biofuel supply chain. Su
  • How Iran's pressure campaign is repricing the sea lanes
    Tehran is betting that raising the cost of protecting global commerce beats raising the cost of confronting Iran directly. For shipping, that bet is already being priced in
  • Damen agreed with Aegean Tugs for tug delivery
    Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Greece-based Aegean Tugs Shipping Company for the delivery of an ASD Tug 2811, with delivery scheduled for the first quarter of next year at Kalymnos in the Dodecanese region, the home port of the Greek operator. The ASD Tug 2811 measures 28.57 metres in length with a beam of 11.43 metres and delivers 60 tonnes of bollard pull, combining compactnes
  • Descartes launches AI-powered free trade intelligence solution
    Descartes Systems Group has introduced its new AI-enabled Free Trade Intelligence solution, designed to help manufacturers, importers and exporters lower costs by making more informed sourcing and trade decisions. The solution addresses a critical gap for organisations whose enterprise resource planning systems lack comprehensive global trade management capabilities, enabling faster qualification
  • Dalian Shipbuilding presents second-generation LNG Carrier
    A steel cutting ceremony marking the official commencement of construction for another 175,000 m³ LNG carrier, designated G175K-11, was held on July 28, 2026 at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry. The vessel is being built for COSCO Shipping LNG Investment and surveyed by China Classification Society, with senior representatives from CSLNG, China International United Petroleum and Chemicals, Sinopec Ka

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Splash web site
AUGUST 6, 2026
  • Excelerate picks up LNG carrier for first FSRU conversion
    US-listed Excelerate Energy has acquired the 2010-built LNG carrier Methane Patricia Camila, earmarking the ship for the company's first conversion into a floating storage and regasification unit. Excelerate disclosed the purchase in its second-quarter update without naming the seller or price. A Tokyo Stock Exchange filing from Japan's Meiji Shipping Group shows the ship changing ...
  • Tufton-backed Stainless Tankers heads for full fleet exit
    Oslo-listed Stainless Tankers has laid out plans to sell its remaining six chemical tankers within the next 18 months, moving the Tufton-backed vehicle towards a full fleet exit. The company said the vessels would be sold in an orderly manner before their next major capital expenditure requirements and within the five-year investment horizon set when ...
  • EnerMech bags maintenance deal in the North Sea
    UK-headquartered oilfield services specialist EnerMech has secured a multi-year contract to deliver topside process and shutdown services across an offshore asset portfolio of an undisclosed North Sea operator. The award is the second major contract secured by EnerMech in recent months for comparable topside process services in the North Sea. The previous deal was awarded ...
  • Shell greenlights next phase of Malaysian deepwater field
    Supermajor Shell, through its Malaysian subsidiary, Sabah Shell Petroleum Company, has taken a final investment decision on the third phase of the Malikai deepwater development. The project involves drilling four oil-producing wells to enhance Malikai's expected recoverable oil volumes, with the aim of sustaining material liquids production of around 1.4m barrels per day towards 2030 ...
  • Bruton lands six-figure rate for second new VLCC
    Tor Olav Trøim-backed Bruton has fixed its second VLCC newbuilding at a net rate of $105,700 per day. The Oslo-listed tanker owner has placed the 300,000 dwt Mount Horizon on a fixed-rate charter lasting between 12 and 15 months with an unnamed counterparty. The ship is scheduled to deliver from China's New Times Shipbuilding in ...
  • Hagland brings in Gerdes newbuild on charter
    Norwegian shortsea operator Hagland Shipping has taken a battery-hybrid mini-bulker on a multiyear charter from Germany's Reederei Gerdes and commercial platform over-C. The 2026-built Forty-Two G is a 3,800 dwt Damen Combi Freighter 3850 constructed at Ba Son Shipyard in Vietnam. Financial terms and the precise charter period were not disclosed. The vessel combines battery-hybrid ...
  • Sweden clears Caffa transfer to Ukraine in landmark ruling
    Sweden's Supreme Court has cleared the way for the cargo vessel Caffa to be transferred to Ukraine, establishing a potentially significant precedent for ships accused of trading stolen commodities from Russian-occupied territory. The court refused the owner permission to appeal, leaving earlier decisions by the Ystad District Court and the Court of Appeal in force. ...
  • Transocean secures new Gulf of Mexico and Africa rig work
    Offshore drilling giant Transocean has secured two extensions and one new contract for three of its rigs. According to information provided in the company's fleet status report, an unnamed operator awarded a two-well contract extension to the 2016-built drillship Deepwater Conqueror in the US Gulf of Mexico. The rig has been working for the operator ...
  • OceanPal exits shipping to go all-in on AI
    Nasdaq-listed OceanPal has completed its exit from shipping, selling the holding company behind its remaining fleet as the former Diana Shipping spin-off shifts entirely into artificial intelligence and digital assets. The company transferred all its interests in OP Vessel Holdco to Sezali Inc on July 31. Rather than receiving cash, OceanPal secured the cancellation of ...
  • Nigeria targets up to $50bn for upstream expansion
    Nigeria is targeting $30bn to $50bn in new upstream investment over the next five years, with 22 major offshore projects expected to move forward between 2026 and 2030. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) chief executive Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan said the projects would help lift crude output, create jobs, and strengthen energy security. She added ...
  • Centrofin tied to six-ship Titan Wind tanker order
    Greek owner Centrofin has been linked to an order for six LR2 tankers at China's Titan Wind Energy, handing the merchant shipbuilding newcomer a contract worth as much as $480m. Shenzhen-listed Titan Wind said an offshore engineering subsidiary had signed for six firm 114,000 dwt product and crude tankers with a unit of an unnamed ...
  • Iran and Oman close in on new Hormuz traffic regime
    Iran and Oman are expected to unveil a new traffic arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz imminently, potentially redrawing established shipping lanes and giving Tehran a formal role in overseeing vessels entering the Persian Gulf. Iran's foreign ministry said the two countries had agreed the geographical coordinates of a proposed route and were completing a ...
  • Valaris lands new contracts as backlog reaches $4.6bn
    Offshore driller Valaris has secured a batch of new contracts and extensions for its rig fleet, lifting its backlog to $4.6bn. Its 2015-built Valaris DS-18 drillship won a letter of award from an unnamed client for a two-well exploration program. The program is expected to commence in the fourth quarter of 2026 and last up ...
  • Shipowners shouldn't assume today's strong recycling market will last
    Limited demolition supply and intense buyer competition have created one of the strongest ship recycling markets in years. Hitesh Vyas from Wirana Shipping reports. Shipowners are currently benefiting from one of the strongest recycling markets seen in recent years. Demand from cash buyers and recycling yards remains high, yet the supply of end-of-life vessels is ...
  • Panama tightens canal draft limits again
    The Panama Canal is imposing two further draft reductions at its neopanamax locks as falling water levels and a strengthening El Niño revive memories of the disruption seen in 2023 and 2024. From August 26, the maximum authorised draft will fall to 48 feet (14.63 m), before being reduced again to 47.5 feet (14.48 m) ...
  • Sean Dalton lined up to become IUMI president
    Former seafarer Sean Dalton has been nominated as the next president of the International Union of Marine Insurance, putting the Munich Re executive in line to lead the 152-year-old association. Dalton is the sole nominee and is expected to be elected by the IUMI Council on September 23 during the organisation's annual conference in Rotterdam. ...
  • Shipping's AI forecasters run into the limits of history
    Machine learning is improving freight-rate forecasting, but shipping's volatility remains beyond the reach of any model. A review of 28 studies published between 2012 and 2024 found growing use of vessel supply, commodity demand, bunker prices and economic indicators to predict markets. Yet it also concluded that geopolitical shocks, regulation and sudden supply disruptions cannot ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 6, 2026
  • The Daily View: Japan's artful green diplomacy?
  • Japan proposes taking net zero out of IMO Net-Zero Framework
    Japan has added a late IMO plan into the mix, stripping the NZF of its mandatory carbon price and Net-Zero...
  • Genco hopes to ride capesize wave as Diana takeover bid drags on
    A healthy capesize market amid strong iron ore trade is driving a successful year so far for Genco, as it...
  • Drone attacks off Odesa leave German capesize bulker adrift and another ship lost
    Russia's Ministry of Defence claimed the vessels were carrying 'military cargo'
  • SeaLead winds up operations after US sanctions over Iran links
    SeaLead has entered liquidation a year after US sanctions over Iran links stripped the Singapore carrier of most of its...
  • Panama Canal Authority lowers neopanamax draught limit again
    Vessels will have to have a draught less than 14.5 m by early September in order to pass through the...
  • Standard & Poor's upgrades Japan Club outlook
    Ratings agency notes increasing capital strength at marine mutual
  • Hiscox reserves $60m for Middle East Gulf conflict
    Reserve includes around $40m for London market specialty exposure, with the rest for reinsurance losses
  • Hormuz deal nears, but shipping warned risk will remain 'extreme'
    Iran and Oman are edging towards an agreement on future shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, but a fresh...
  • China Merchants orders five aframaxes amid tanker supercycle
    The 2029-2030 deliveries will renew the Chinese owner's fleet as geopolitical disruption drives up tanker demand and earnings
  • Daily Briefing
    Stuck in the Middle East Gulf: seafarers reveal the human cost of a shipping war | VLCC marine insurance costs...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 6, 2026
  • Panama Canal draft limits could cut into US East, Gulf coast capacity
    Late-summer draft limits on the Panama Canal will mean the largest vessels calling the East and Gulf coasts won't be able to fully load for peak shipping season.
  • Carrier SeaLead ends operations weeks after US sanctions hit
    The voluntary liquidation by the Singapore-registered liner means its main container line services between Asia and the Middle East, the Mediterranean and the Baltic have ceased.
  • Tailwinds provide 'favorable' H2 outlook for intermodal: analyst
    Higher diesel prices and rising truck rates seem poised to continue in the near term, giving the North American intermodal market an opportunity to maintain its steady performance in the back half of the year, writes Larry Gross.
  • Data center demand offers forwarders value-added services beyond air freight
    While the AI equipment boom competes with e-commerce for air freight capacity out of Asia, the fast-growing tech shipments offer better yields and more opportunities for logistics providers.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 6, 2026
  • Can Brunei become industry's next ship-to-ship transfer hub?
    Industry leaders see opportunity-but say confidence must come before cargo
  • Dark Iranian tankers converge off Malaysia for oil transfers 'at scale'
    Eight crude carriers observed in ship-to-ship transfer zones offshore
  • Sellers 'should be suspicious': UK sanctions vessels sold into shadow fleet
    Six vessels and ship manager targeted in first round of measures under new UK prime minister
  • Port authority seeks to extract itself from lawsuit over deadline Grimaldi car carrier fire
    Italian car carrier operator and families of dead firefighters push back against request for judgment
  • Cheniere highlights complexity of restarting Middle East LNG supply chains
    Company is approaching production and export of its 5,000th cargo
  • Panama Canal faces fresh draft cuts as it grapples with El Nino impact
    Waterway's authority learning the lessons from 2023 drought crisis
  • Mind the gap: Genco Shipping tells why divide may be widening in takeover battle
    Genco is paying big dividends even as Diana Shipping subtracts them from any cash bid price
  • Excelerate Energy explains its choice of LNG carrier for FSRU conversion
    Regas specialist talking with Seatrium on job as CEO says company can deploy as many units as it can get its hands on
  • Exmar buys Maran Gas steamship and charters it out as new LNG bunkering unit
    Belgian owner takes third Angelicoussis steamship for use as a new breed of vessel: the floating transshipment unit
  • Swedish court clears handover of Russian shadow fleet ship to Ukraine
    Supreme Court dismisses an appeal from the owner of the Caffa
  • Exmar buys Maran Gas steamship to modify for LNG bunkering operations
    Belgian owner takes third steamship Angelicoussis' gas arm for use as a new breed of vessel: the floating transshipment unit
  • How Scorpio Tankers hitched a five-year convertible ride on the cheap
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at convertible bonds and how they have driven down Scorpio's financing costs
  • Exmar charters Maran Gas steamship to modify for LNG bunkering operations
    Belgian owner takes third steamship Angelicoussis' gas arm for use as a new breed of vessel: the floating transshipment unit
  • Sinokor snatches $510,000 per day VLCC spot fixture for Strait of Hormuz transit
    Owners earning blockbuster rates for passing through Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb
  • Global Ship Lease boss defends 'transformative' newbuilding bet
    It's the 'right time' to seize a rare market opportunity, says CEO Thomas Lister
  • Pacific Basin Shipping quadruples profit as freight markets strengthen
    Daily operating margins for its operated fleet of bulkers remain at four-figure levels
  • 'A licence to print money': How much longer can container shipping get away with it?
    Events have rescued the sector for a decade but its luck may be running out
  • Cypriot net-zero champion Lemissoler receives pioneering ultramax pair
    Philippos Philis-led company takes first step towards net-zero target with ships chartered by Cargill
  • Zodiac Maritime joins big-name owners selling VLCCs to Adnoc L&S at historic prices
    Deal shows significant profit on a tanker at a time when values are soaring
  • Excelerate Energy FSRU restarts after boiler breakdown
    New cargo arrives to alleviate gas shortage
  • Turkish newcomer triples newbuilding fleet with 10 bulk carriers in China
    The Turkish shipping newcomer now has a total of 12 ultramax bulk carriers on order in China
  • Tankers shy away from lifting Kazakh oil after Black Sea ship attacks
    Caspian Pipeline Consortium suspends operations again due to safety concerns
  • North Star banks $370m after Fredriksen and Ofer fleet deal
    Banks including KfW and Rabobank provide cash for continued growth
  • Gulf war heralds reckoning for private equity players in marine insurance
    Niche providers look to bank profits after boom in specialist players in 2020s
  • Paliou buys back vessels as Diana spin-off quits shipping to go all-in on crypto
    OceanPal offloads bulkers and a tanker following pivot to AI tokens
  • Stainless Tankers puts chemical carrier fleet up for sale
    Bosses at Tufton-backed owner plan orderly disposal
  • Black Sea death toll rises as Russian strike kills Ukrainian seafarer
    Latest incident comes as Ukraine's defence forces boast hitting 236 Russian boats and ships in July
  • Hagland Shipping expands fleet with hybrid bulker newbuilding
    Norwegian owner chartering new coastal vessel from German partner
  • Asyad Shipping signs three-year fixes for big chemical tanker newbuildings
    Order in China had not previously been reported
  • Iran and Oman agree transport plan for Strait of Hormuz
    US held off attacks at the weekend amid hopes for a deal that could restart shipping through key chokepoint
  • Genco Shipping pays highest ever dividend with 'compelling returns' ahead
    Company beat analyst bets and guides to stronger payout in current quarter on firming rates
  • Top Ships buys three tanker newbuildings from boss Pistiolis as backlog nears $1bn
    Greek owner acquiring MRs ordered by major shareholder earlier this year
  • Tor Olav Troim's Bruton snares big time-charter rate for second new VLCC
    Norwegian operation fixes Mount Horizon for $105,700 per day
  • Middle East conflict propels Glencore profit as freight capacity tightens
    Commodities giant reveals it is seeking a secondary listing in Australia
  • Middle East conflict propels Glencore's profits as energy costs rise and freight capacity tightens
    Commodities giant reveals it is also seeking a secondary listing in Australia
  • Gulf and Red Sea crossings plummet after latest tanker attack
    Kpler data shows big drop in traffic on Wednesday
  • China quietly strengthens its Arctic shipping toolkit
    New services point to a broader effort to support commercial polar navigation
  • Greece's Centrofin behind tanker order at shipbuilding newcomer
    Dimitris Procopiou's contract is only the second commercial shipbuilding deal the Chinese manufacturer has inked

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FreightWaves web site
AUGUST 6, 2026
  • Truck driver admits $510K fuel card fraud without buying fuel
    A West Virginia truck driver admitted stealing more than $510,000 from his employer through a fuel card scheme that never required pumping a gallon of diesel. Federal prosecutors say Jeffrey Jeffers created fictitious service stations through online payment platforms, then processed fraudulent charges against company-issued fuel cards. The payments flowed into accounts connected to those fake bus
  • PACCAR recalls 5,919 trucks over electrical defect
    PACCAR is recalling 5,919 model year 2027 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because of the power distribution center. It is the box that routes electrical power through the cab, and may have oil in it. The company reported the problem to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on July 27. NHTSA lists it as recall 26V485. PACCAR calls it 26PACD. If the box fails, a driver can lose engine po
  • Uber Freight still unprofitable after big revenue jump
    Uber Freight had a significant jump in revenue not only on a year-on-year basis but sequentially as well. However, it only moderately improved its bottom line performance, which remains solidly as a negative number. Uber Freight's revenue for the second quarter was $1.583 billion. That is up 25% from a year ago and 18.3% sequentially. Uber (NYSE: UBER), in its earnings and on its conference call
  • Cyberattack on Ceva Logistics warehouses in Europe impacts retailers
    Operations at eight Ceva Logistics warehouses in Europe were disrupted over the weekend by a cyberattack, causing shipping delays for many of the freight giant's retail customers with inventory stored in those locations, according to a source close to the situation. Affected customers were notified Aug. 1 that a cyber intrusion was impacting part of Ceva's contract logistics operation, the person
  • RXO, post-Montgomery, sees benefit in its insurance, vetting
    After discussing a second quarter financial performance that was mixed but predicting better times ahead, management of 3PL giant RXO spent a significant amount of time on its earnings call with analysts touting what it sees as a strength: its insurance coverage and how it vets carriers before letting them into its network. With the brokerage industry dealing with the one-two punch of Montgomery
  • RCMP warn after 12 trucking businesses ship orders on fraudulent credit cards
    Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating a fraud scheme that targeted 12 heavy-duty trucking and transportation businesses. Investigators say callers placed phone orders for truck tires, engine oil and trailer parts. The callers provided credit card details, and each transaction appeared approved and pending. Businesses then shipped the products by courier before the payment ultimately failed. The fra
  • Strong peak demand pumps trans-Pac box rates
    After what was seen as a tariffs-chasing early peak season, the trans-Pacific market is showing early signs of stronger demand. Asia-U.S West Coast prices decreased 1% to $6,129 per forty foot equivalent unit in the latest week's Baltic Index from Freightos (NASDAQ: CRGO ), a contributor to SONAR data. Asia-U.S. East Coast prices stayed level at $9,012 per FEU. The early late May-early July peak
  • Truck manufacturer exits Ohio location, eliminates 1,341 jobs
    International Motors is laying off 1,341 employees at two manufacturing facilities in Springfield, Ohio, following the sale of the operations to Canadian defense and commercial vehicle manufacturer Roshel. The Lisle, Illinois-based truck manufacturer said it has signed an asset purchase agreement under which Roshel will acquire the operating assets of the Springfield Assembly Plant and the Truck
  • Taiwan manufacturer settles case over falsified customs entries for $5.2M
    A Taiwan-based manufacturer of light-emitting diodes and its Texas-based subsidiary have agreed to pay the U.S. government $5.15 million to resolve allegations the companies knowingly failed to pay duties on LEDs imported from China, the Department of Justice said Wednesday. The settlement with publicly-traded Everlight Electronics and its Everlight Americas comes three weeks after the announceme
  • Reopening: Strait of Hormuz awaits Iran-Oman agreement
    A standoff between Iran and the United States is keeping the Strait of Hormuz all but closed to normal vessel traffic while Tehran and Oman finalize a proposed 60-day reopening framework. Transit through the entryway to the Persian Gulf remains sharply depressed. Consultant Kpler recorded only eight vessels crossing on August 5 - five tankers and three bulk carriers - down from more than 100 vess
  • 392 stolen vehicles worth $28M stopped before overseas export, RCMP says
    The Royal Canadian Mounted Police recovered 392 stolen vehicles worth an estimated $28 million through a yearlong anti-fraud pilot. Authorities stopped the vehicles before overseas export from Canadian ports. The recoveries occurred in Halifax, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. The RCMP announced the results Tuesday. Project NoCargo began in June 2025 after investigators identified a growing expor
  • Fleet liability playbook shifts from defense to proof
    Carriers have competed on two variables for decades: price and service. A wave of nuclear verdicts is adding a third. Unfortunately for fleets, it's the only one that gets argued in front of a jury. That third variable is proof. Verdict exposure is rewriting fleet liability from a question of insurance limits into a question of evidence. Now, legal discovery is where fleets find out whether they
  • First look: mixed performance at RXO with some strong points
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In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
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Arrival ports by:
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Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
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PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
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FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
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