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Exim India web site
JANUARY 8, 2026
  • JNPA interacts with stakeholders on green initiatives, need for additional port-based facilities and long-term prospects of Vadhvan Port
  • Suez Canal transits still 60% down 100 days after the last attack
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • Automotive exports require strategic push, says Niti Aayog
  • CMA CGM operations in Venezuela remain unaffected
  • Govt sees India's GDP growth at 7.4 pc for FY26
  • Red Sea uncertainty keeps world ocean freight market on tenterhooks in 2026
  • US higher tariff threat on India seen dampening BTA prospects
  • ONGC collaborates with MOL for ethane shipping ops
  • Pristine Group's ICD Bihta, Bihar's only inland container depot & dry port, paves the way for enhanced ex-im and global logistics services
  • You Ask We Answer

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 8, 2026
  • Arrival of new rescue helicopter in New Zealand
  • Jayud opens new warehouses in California
  • Air freight industry with mixed outlook
  • Modernization of Signal Technology on the Island
  • Crowley restructures companies
  • Leadership change at SSA Marine
  • Dieter Haltmayer has passed away
  • Dimerco reports revenue decline YoY in December
  • Port Trois-Rivières honors first ship of the year
  • Sallaum Lines hands over "MV Ocean Explorer"

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 7, 2026
  • Bribery allegations threaten DP World's expansion plans in India
  • Shippers eye softening airfreight market momentum as BSA renewals loom
  • EXCLUSIVE: Ceva counting the casualties, MSC building
  • CSA exports to North America proving surprisingly strong
  • Maersk waives Red Sea disruption fee as its tests the Suez waters
  • MSC steams ahead of Maersk after massive capacity increase in 2025
  • Rival North American railroads join line of objectors to UP-NS merger
  • Yang Ming aims to boost market share with more ships and port investment
  • Register and keep on top of tariff refund developments, US importers warned
  • Ceva's Joshua Bowen joins Toll Group and AD Ports boosts logistics division

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 7, 2026
  • Marine Log's Top Women in Maritime 2025: The full interviews
    As the maritime industry continues to expand, innovate, and welcome a more diverse workforce, we're proud to present our 2025 list of Top Women in Maritime-now in its sixth year of celebrating
  • Seaspan inks deal with Bollinger, Rauma for USCG Arctic Security Cutter program
    Another piece of the Arctic Security Cutter jigsaw puzzle has fallen neatly into place. North Vancouver, B.C.-based Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) has now signed agreements with Bollinger Shipyards (Bollinger) and Rauma Marine Constructions
  • Pasha Group names Cary Davis VP of government affairs
    The San Rafael, Calif. - headquartered Pasha Group reports that Cary Davis has joined the company as vice president of government affairs. In this role, Davis will oversee federal, state, and local
  • U.S. seizes Venezuela-linked tankers Bella I and Sophia
    In a post on X, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem says that in two predawn operations today, the Coast Guard conducted back-to-back meticulously coordinated boarding of two "ghost fleet" tanker ships-
  • New Polish Navy rescue vessel will have full Schottel propulsion package
    The new Polish Navy rescue vessel Ratownik, currently under construction at the PGZ Stocznia Wojenna shipyard in Gdansk, will be equipped with a comprehensive propulsion package supplied by Schottel. Designed to replace
  • Vega Reederei cuts reporting and administration tasks by up to 80% with Kaiko Systems
    Hamburg-headquartered ship operator Vega Reederei reports that it has reduced time spent on reporting and administration tasks by up to 80% since rolling out the Kaiko Systems maritime operation platform across its
  • Marine Atlantic signs 5-year vessel charter with Stena RoRo
    Marine Atlantic, the Canadian crown corporation that provides freight and passenger services between the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia, has entered into a five-year charter agreement with Stena RoRo

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Container News web site
JANUARY 7, 2026
  • Suez Canal traffic still 60% below pre-attack levels 100 days on
    100 days ago, on 29 September, the Minervagracht was to become the last ship to be attacked by the Houthis, at least for now. Forty-three days later, the Houthis declared an end to their attacks on ships. Despite this, traffic through the Suez Canal has not significantly increased and in the first week of 2026 remained 60% below the corresponding week in 2023, before ships started diverting aro
  • Inchcape Shipping Services expands in Indonesia with new offices
    Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has opened two new offices in Indonesia, in Merak and Dumai. The expansion strengthens its presence in key port locations and brings services closer to customers. The offices are located in high-activity industrial clusters. Each cluster handles around 150 port calls per year. These areas support bulk and tanker operations for energy, industrial, and plantation se
  • Japan plans ¥26.59bn ports budget for FY2026
    Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) plans to request ¥26.59 billion for ports and harbours in fiscal 2026, according to Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA). The budget covers the period from April 2026 to March 2027. The total remains largely unchanged from the previous year. The proposal includes ¥26.33 billion for public works and ¥2.66
  • CMA CGM introduces reefer port congestion surcharge for Conakry
    CMA CGM has informed customers of the introduction of a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) for reefer cargo destined for Conakry, Guinea, due to ongoing congestion at the port. The surcharge will apply to reefer shipments from all origins to Conakry, Guinea. For most origins, the PCS will take effect for cargo loaded from 15 January 2026. For cargo originating from North America and Latin America, t
  • How Trump's hemispheric strategy weaponizes global shipping
    When the Trump administration announced in early 2025 that it had pressured Panama to withdraw from China's Belt and Road Initiative and secured a deal transferring control of key Panama Canal ports from Hong Kong-based operators to a BlackRock-led American consortium, maritime industry analysts recognized something more significant than a single transaction
  • Could South Korea emerge as an Arctic shipping actor?
    South Korea is poised to take its most ambitious step yet into Arctic shipping with a planned trial containership voyage via Northern Sea Route. The upcoming trial positions it to catch up, potentially becoming the first Western-aligned nation to pursue regular trans-Arctic container services
  • Intra-Asia container rates edge lower in early January
    Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) fell 2% in the first week of January. The index now stands at $700 per 40ft container. The IACI tracks a weighted average of spot rates across 18 major intra-Asia trade lanes. Rates are now 15% lower year on year. Despite the recent dip, Drewry expects a modest rebound in the coming weeks. Tight vessel capacity and an extended peak season are likely to s
  • US seizes Venezuela-linked, Russian-flagged oil tanker after weeks-long pursuit
    The United States has carried out an operation to seize a Russia-flagged oil tanker with links to Venezuela after a more than two-week pursuit across the Atlantic, Reuters reported, citing US officials. According to the Reuters report, the tanker, originally named Bella-1 and now re-registered as Marinera , had evaded earlier efforts by the US Coast Guard to board it while enforcing a maritime bl
  • ABS grants AIP for Seatrium offshore substation design
    ABS has issued an Approval in Principle (AIP) to Seatrium for its next-generation offshore substation design, featuring 500-megawatt OSS modules. The approval covers Seatrium's OSS-500A concept, designed to support large-scale offshore wind projects. Offshore substations play a key role in collecting power from wind turbines, converting it to high voltage, and exporting it to shore through subsea
  • Collaboration lifts yard crane productivity at Port Houston
    Kaleris has completed a multi-phase rollout of its RTG Optimization (RTG-O) solution at Port Houston, delivering measurable gains across the port's two main container terminals. The deployment covers the Barbours Cut and Bayport terminals, where Port Houston manages 142 rubber-tyred gantry cranes and handles up to 12,000 truck visits each day. The port sought to improve performance using its exis
  • Ryder acquires Truck Service Depot
    Ryder System has acquired Truck Service Depot, an Atlanta-based mobile maintenance provider serving commercial trucks and trailers across Georgia. The deal expands Ryder's Torque by Ryder retail mobile maintenance business. It strengthens Ryder's presence in high-velocity freight corridors and supports its Southeast growth strategy. Truck Service Depot employs more than 20 technicians. It operate
  • Maersk revises peak season surcharge for Indian Subcontinent
    Maersk has announced a revision to its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for cargo moving from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to the United States and Canada West Coast. The revised surcharge will take effect from 5 February 2026 and will remain in place until further notice. The adjustment applies to shipments originating from the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Bhutan, India, Iraq
  • ONE and MTI establish joint venture QUAVEO in Vietnam
    Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE) and MTI Ltd. have established a joint venture, QUAVEO Company Limited, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in December 2025. The new company aims to accelerate digital transformation across operations and business models by applying artificial intelligence, with a focus on creating new value for the container shipping industry. QUAVEO brings together ONE's operatio
  • FMC swears in new commissioner Laura DiBella
    The Federal Maritime Commission has welcomed Laura DiBella as its newest Commissioner. DiBella was sworn in on January 6, 2026. She will serve a term running through June 30, 2028. President Donald Trump nominated her in September 2025. The U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination on December 18, 2025. The President formally appointed her on January 2, 2026. DiBella brings extensive experience in eco
  • Evergreen rolls out Inmarsat NexusWave across entire fleet
    Evergreen Marine has confirmed the fleetwide adoption of Inmarsat Maritime's NexusWave connectivity service, becoming the first Taiwanese container carrier to deploy the solution across its vessels. The move strengthens Evergreen's long-standing partnership with Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, and supports the carrier's "Evergreen IT" modernisation programme. Following successful trials, Eve
  • WiseTech Global and Elm team up
    WiseTech Global and Elm Company have agreed to collaborate on advancing digital innovation in Saudi Arabia's logistics sector. The two companies signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding during the Saudi Supply Chain and Logistics Conference 2025 on 13 December. The agreement sets a framework for cooperation on technology-driven solutions that support the Kingdom's digital transformation g
  • Freightos Weekly Update: LNY demand pushing ocean rates up as air moves past peak
    The US operation in Caracas over the weekend, which facilitated the US military's capture of Venezuela's President Maduro, included strikes on the city's La Guaira container port and a nearby military base. La Guaira is Venezuela's second largest container port, and tits closure will disrupt operations and cause delays for importers and exporters who normally rely on La Guaira. Even before the US

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Splash web site
JANUARY 7, 2026
  • US seizes renamed Venezuela-linked VLCC after weeks-long chase
    The US forces have seized two Venezuela-linked tankers, one after a two-week chase, a name change, and reports of a Russian submarine nearby. One of the tankers seized by US authorities is the 2002-built VLCC Marinera, formerly known as the Bella 1. While still under its previous name, the US Coast Guard tried to intercept ...
  • Aker Solutions to trim over 500 jobs amid slower maket
    Aker Solutions is moving to cut costs and adjust capacity after several years of record-high workload, with the Norwegian engineering group expecting activity to ease in 2026 compared with 2025. The company said it will reduce headcount in parts of the business to match the outlook, with just over 500 of its roughly 12,000 permanent ...
  • JR Shipping brings in Seatrade as strategic partner
    Dutch owner JR Shipping has brought in reefer specialist Seatrade as a strategic shareholder, marking a new phase for the Harlingen-based owner and manager while keeping its independent course. Under the deal, Seatrade takes a strategic participation in JR Shipping Group and becomes a long-term partner. Founders Jan Reier Arends and Sander Schakelaar will both ...
  • Turkish upstart Aqmaris books up to four bulker newbuilds in China
    Turkish newcomer Aqmaris and China's Wuhu Shipyard have sealed a deal for four ultramax bulk carriers, marking one of the first big newbuild agreements for the Istanbul-based operator. The four 64,500 dwt units will meet IMO Tier III standards and comply with EEDI Phase III, the latest environmental efficiency benchmark. They'll also be ready for ...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen adds $130m Asian shipping contract
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a one-year shipping contract with a major Asian vehicle and heavy equipment manufacturer, strengthening its presence in the region as the roro group lines up business for 2026. The Oslo-listed owner and logistics provider said the deal is expected to generate around $130m in revenue, based on the agreed volumes. The ...
  • Suez traffic still 60% down 100 days after last Houthi attack
    Suez Canal traffic remains sharply lower more than three months after the last reported Houthi attack, underlining how slow ship operators have been to return to the Red Sea route. According to BIMCO, it has now been 100 days since the last vessel was attacked, when the Minervagracht was hit on September 29. The Houthis ...
  • Precious Shipping: War over diplomacy and a reality check for dry bulk bulls
    Khalid Hashim, the managing director of Thai dry bulk concern Precious Shipping, is well known for speaking his mind in a forthright, erudite manner. In conversation with Maritime CEO, he pulls no punches while discussing the markets, and most pertinently, the events coming out of Caracas over the weekend that have subsequently led the coverage ...
  • Ørsted files second lawsuit against US over offshore wind project suspensions
    Danish renewable energy company Ørsted is piling the pressure on the Trump administration's decision to suspend leases for offshore wind projects off the US east coast over "national security concerns" with another lawsuit. Revolution Wind, a 50/50 joint venture between Skyborn Renewables and Ørsted, has already legally challenged the lease suspension order since the developers ...
  • Higaki family-backed Shoei Kisen invests in Norway's Eitzen
    Norway's Eitzen Group has strengthened its long-standing ties with Japanese shipping interests after Shoei Kisen took a minority stake in Eitzen Avanti. Eitzen Avanti, which oversees a group of shipping businesses including chemical and gas carrier operator Christiania Shipping, said Shoei Kisen has acquired a 4.7% equity stake through the issuance of new shares. The ...
  • Atlantic tanker trades in focus after US grabs Venezuelan barrels
    The arrest and detention of Venezuela's former leader Nicolás Maduro has triggered a fresh bout of volatility across tanker markets, with president Donald Trump claiming the US will take control of up to 50m barrels of sanctioned Venezuelan crude in a move that could redraw Atlantic Basin flows. Posting late Tuesday, Trump said Venezuela's interim ...
  • Hyundai Steel scores $450m deal for South Korean offshore wind project
    Hyundai Steel Industry, a subsidiary of Hyundai Engineering & Construction, has won a contract to manufacture and install substructures for an offshore wind farm off South Korea. The company inked a contract with Hanwha Ocean covering fabrication and installation of substructures for the Shinan Ui offshore wind project. The contract is valued at $450m and ...
  • MSC's buying spree rolls on
    Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has wrapped up another busy spell in the secondhand market, underlining the carrier's continued push to bulk up its fleet. The Geneva-based liner giant is understood to have bought at least eight container vessels in December alone, with market sources suggesting more deals may still be waiting to surface. Alphaliner said ...
  • Seatrium reveals design for 500MW modular offshore substation
    Singapore shipyard group Seatrium has secured approval in principle (AiP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for a 500MW offshore substation design. The substation was engineered for scalability and is made using a modular framework. It has 500MW modules and can be modified for different water depths and project sizes. This is Seatrium's first ...
  • Qingdao tightens the vacuum on boxship turnaround times
    Qingdao has underlined its status as a global port technology bellwether after Shandong Port Group (SPG) rolled out China's first vacuum-based automated mooring system, cutting the time needed to secure the world's largest containerships alongside. The new system, now in operation at Qingdao port, reduces the mooring time for a 366 m long containership from ...
  • Petrobras halts drilling after fluid leak offshore Brazil
    Brazilian state-owned giant Petrobras has stopped oil drilling operations in the Foz do Amazonas Basin due to a fluid leak on a drilling rig. The incident occurred on Sunday, January 4, at the Morpho well, located approximately 175 km off the coast of Amapá. Petrobras stated that the fluid loss occurred in two auxiliary lines ...
  • Imabari completes acquisition of Japan's second-largest shipbuilder
    Imabari Shipbuilding has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in Japan Marine United (JMU), a deal that reshapes Japan's shipbuilding landscape and aligns closely with Tokyo's longer-term ambition to consolidate and revitalise the sector in the face of rising Chinese and South Korean competition. Imabari confirmed it has taken a 60% stake in JMU, ...
  • Japan sets out to build world's largest hydrogen carrier
    Japan is pushing deeper into the hydrogen economy with plans to build what will be the world's largest liquefied hydrogen carrier as it seeks to put a commercial-scale import supply chain in place. Shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has teamed up with Japan Suiso Energy (JSE) on a 40,000 cu m LH2 carrier, dwarfing the ...
  • New Pole Star index scores ships on transparency and dark risk
    Maritime intelligence leader Pole Star Global has launched its Maritime Transparency Index (MTI) - a machine learning-powered risk scoring system that assigns vessels, voyages, and associated parties transparent scores from 0 (Hard Dark) to 5 (Transparent), distilling complex vessel histories, ownership structures, and behavioural anomalies into credit-style ratings that compliance teams, port au
  • When sanctions enforcement creates new risks for shipping
    Graeme Morkel, deputy international registrar of shipping and seamen at the St Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry, writes for Splash today. The shipping industry is under increasing pressure to play its part in tackling illicit and illegal trade. Sanctions evasion, flag hopping and complex ownership structures are no longer marginal issues. They are now ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 7, 2026
  • Russia-bound tanker reportedly attacked in Black Sea
    A Russia-bound tanker was reportedly attacked on Wednesday while sailing off the Turkish coast in the Black Sea
  • Canal transits rise, with all quiet on the (Panamanian) geopolitical front
    Despite the geopolitical chaos in the Western Hemisphere, it is still business as usual at the Panama Canal. Traffic was...
  • US high seas seizures will test Russian resolve to protect shadow fleet
    No state has the right to use force against vessels duly registered in the jurisdictions of other states, argues Russia...
  • Venezuela sanctions rule out rapid return of tankers
    Getting a Washington OK isn't easy and doesn't guarantee clearance from Brussels and London
  • Baltic States no longer a soft touch on cable cutting
    When the Balticconnector pipeline was damaged in 2023, the vessel accused of causing the damage was allowed to sail away...
  • US seizes two shadow fleet tankers as Venezuela blockade is tightened
    The US seizure of a shadow fleet tanker recently flagged to Russia could stoke tensions with Moscow. Russian officials had...
  • Kawasaki Heavy Industries confirms contract for world's second liquefied hydrogen carrier
    Newbuilding order reflects expectations of strong global hydrogen demand in the 2030s and reinforces Japan's leadership in LH2 shipping
  • V.Group buys decarb adviser Njord from Maersk Tankers
    V.Group, the third biggest shipmanager, has bought decarbonisation adviser Njord from Maersk Tankers to expand its green services offering
  • MSC boosts tally of secondhand boxship purchases
    The containership sale-and-purchase market is said to have entered 2026 with strong momentum, mirroring 2025
  • The Daily View: Marine insurers don't need a new forever war
  • ONE pursues digital transformation with AI JV in Vietnam
    JV will focus on digital transformation by harnessing AI and LLM, with the ambition to sell AI solutions to other...
  • Daily Briefing
    Venezuela marine war risk rates 'will be high' | Bulker, gas and tanker sectors fuel 65% surge in ship recycling...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 7, 2026
  • Operator switch gives renewed hope to Portland's Terminal 6
    Stakeholders say a contract with Oregon Container Terminal to manage the state's only box terminal should herald a new era of stability and cargo growth.
  • Australian regulators force WiseTech to sell software vendor
    The action is tied to WiseTech's acquisition of E2open in 2025, which included software that Australia's competition commission deemed gave WiseTech too much control of the market.
  • Severe winter storm disrupts North Europe port, inland operations
    The storm is bringing fierce winds and Arctic conditions to the region, impacting ocean, road and rail freight transport.
  • US truckload pricing remains unsettled despite red-hot December
    Contract shippers have not felt the impact of the surge last month in spot market truckload rates, but that could change amid market uncertainty as 2026 begins.
  • MSC's Medlog Oceania inks deal for Seaway's intermodal business
    The acquisition continues a wave of supply chain consolidation seen in Australia and New Zealand in recent years as service providers search for inorganic growth in a highly competitive market.
  • After tumultuous 2025, challenges remain for North American intermodal
    Any domestic intermodal growth in 2026 will depend largely on whether the mode can claw back share from the highway.
  • DAT, AscendTMS push Convoy load automation into small broker world
    The integration will allow small truckload brokers to automate a range of load processes within their existing transportation management system.
  • Regulatory uncertainty weighs heavy on green fuel investment as 2026 dawns
    The delay in adopting the IMO's net-zero emissions framework has injected more uncertainty into an alternative fuel market that was already struggling to attract crucial investment from both the public and private sectors.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 7, 2026
  • Sinokor Maritime linked to huge slew of buys and charter deals on vintage VLCC tonnage
    Massive gamble in play by enigmatic South Korean owner
  • Podcast series: Investigating the shipping accident that took down Baltimore's Key Bridge
    Over five episodes, we examine the safety gaps exposed by the Dali's collision with a vulnerable bridge and what steps should be taken to prevent a tragedy like this from happening again.
  • Tanker stocks soar as investors weigh tanker seizures and Venezuelan oil pact
    Top US official says seizure of M Sophia connected with Venezuelan government request for oil cargo
  • Tanker stocks soar as investors weigh tanker seizures, Venezuelan oil pact
    Top US official says seizure of M Sophia connected with Venezuelan government request for oil cargo
  • US forces swoop on two tankers in Venezuela blockade
    The M Sophia will join two other ships off the coast of US held since anti-Maduro regime operation was launched last month
  • US forces swoop on new tanker in Venezuela blockade
    The M Sophia will join two other ships off the coast of US held since anti-Maduro regime operation was launched last month
  • Samskip opts for Norwegian Hydrogen to fuel new boxships
    Fuel producer set to provide fuel from dedicated green liquid hydrogen plant from 2028
  • FSRU use for LNG imports hits record high in 2025, Fearnleys says
    Broker sees reserved approach on semi-speculative conversion jobs as turning
  • US launches operation to seize runaway VLCC in Atlantic
    Photos purport to show a military helicopter near Russia-flagged tanker
  • Imabari Shipbuilding ups stake in Japan Marine United to become controlling shareholder
    The move is part of Japan's desire to reignite its shipbuilding ambitions
  • Seatrade buys stake in JR Shipping Group
    Partnership will focus on developing, ordering and financing next-generation vessels
  • MSC stretches lead over Maersk as world's largest container line
    World's largest carrier added capacity equal to the fleet of Zim or Yang Ming in just a year
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers claims gold as the top-performing shipping stock on Wall Street
    Fourth quarter brought a halt to clean-product momentum and a dry bulk rally
  • Seafarer death due to electric shock at Chinese port, probe finds
    Unsafe live work and weak supervision on board vessel cited by investigator
  • Russian Navy said to be escorting dark VLCC chased by US
    A submarine and other unspecified assets have been deployed to protect ageing tanker
  • Ship accused of Baltic anchor dragging sabotage has cargo cleared
    Police say investigation of alleged cable sabotage could take weeks
  • CoolCo to delist in New York and Oslo as shareholders approve merger with Idan Ofer's EPS
    LNG carrier owner's shares will stop trading tomorrow
  • ABN Amro shipping banker takes finance manager position at Solvang
    Havard Sjursen Lie will work with CFO on financing optimisation
  • Trump: Venezuela will hand over up to $3bn of crude to US
    Comments mark first apparent steps towards opening up Venezuelan oil exports after US naval blockade
  • ONE and MTI launch AI venture to drive shipping digital transformation
    Joint company targets AI-led efficiency and customer gains
  • Fatal collision between Hafnia tanker and dark fleet VLCC unpicked in safety report
    Safety body recommends travel schedules planned to minimise fatigue, with overnight flights to be avoided for navigation watchkeepers
  • Turkish newcomer kicks off with orders for up to four bulk carriers at Wuhu Shipyard
    Chinese financing is believed to be behind newbuilding deal
  • Hafnia and Torm merger moving closer after change of voting rights
    Reduced governance complexity and lowers barriers to strategic transactions support deal, ABG says
  • ONE and MTI launch AI venture to drive shipping digital transformation
    Joint company targets AI-led efficiency and customer gains
  • Asyad Shipping puts four LNG carrier steamships up for sale
    More vessels added to sales list as LNG steamship sell-off gears up
  • CoolCo to delist in New York and Oslo as shareholders approve merger with Idan Ofer's EPS
    LNG carrier owner's shares will stop trading tomorrow
  • Robbery attempt against roro thwarted by Philippine Coast Guard
    The five suspects will be charged in court on allegations of cable theft
  • Seafarer death due to fatal electric shock during crane repair at Chinese port: investigation
    Unsafe live work and weak supervision aboard vessel cited by investigator
  • Clarksons: Newbuilding prices and orders ease in 2025 but shipyard output rises
    Record cruise and container ships orders were reported for the year
  • MOL splashes out on high-value London real estate
    Property arm of Japanese shipowner makes 2nd major investment in London
  • Turkish newcomer kicks off with orders up to four bulk carriers at Wuhu Shipyard
    Newbuilding deal is for two firm ultramaxes plus options for an additional two ships
  • Xiang Sheng Shipping kicks off 2026 with bulker addition to fleet
    Chinese owner targets global grain and coal trades with newly acquired tonnage
  • Former Shell man Nick Potter reveals AET's 'win-win' plan to decarbonise 'profitably'
    CEO and president shares his goals for the Singapore-based company

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FreightWaves web site
JANUARY 7, 2026
  • New challenge targets truck inspection decal policy
    A Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance decal on a truck cab's windshield is considered a badge of honor for a truck driver and for trucking fleets - a signal to law enforcement that a vehicle is mechanically sound and is not generally subject to reinspection for up to three months. But a policy change request filed with CVSA argues that this three-month "free pass" may be undermining the safety mis
  • Short line rail company adds new PNW airport transload
    Jaguar Transport Holdings, LLC announced a partnership with Spokane (Wash.) International Airport on a new transload facility. The transload will be served by Jaguar's Washington Eastern Railroad, which interchanges with BNSF Railway (NYSE: BRK-B ) and the national rail network, Jaguar Vice President Chris Richter said Wednesday in a LinkedIn post. Richter said the BNSF-Certified Site features 10
  • A Scholarship That Recognizes the Family Behind the Truck
    Trucking is rarely a one-person job. Every mile logged, every late night delivery, every holiday spent on the road usually has a family on the other end of it-supporting, sacrificing, adjusting, and carrying part of the load. That's something the industry doesn't talk about enough. And it's exactly what the OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship Fund was built to recognize. As we head into the new year,
  • How are Freight Brokers Staying Afloat?
    A Unit-Economics Reality Check Looking at the shocking December 2025 metrics, we couldn't help but wonder how brokers are surviving. While, by almost any surface-level metric, freight brokerage volumes look healthy. Loads are moving. Capacity is abundant. Rates have stabilized off the bottom. And yet, across the industry, broker layoffs continue, balance sheets remain under pressure, and even wel
  • OIG report flags ongoing safety challenges for DOT in highway safety despite declining fatalities
    The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) faces persistent hurdles in enhancing safety across the nation's roads and rails, according to a new report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG). Released on January 6, 2026, the "DOT's Fiscal Year 2026 Top Management Challenges" document highlights key areas where the agency must prioritize actions to reduce fatalities and injuries while protecti
  • Air cargo contractor reimburses Postal Service for fraudulent billing
    Air Cargo Carriers LLC, a turboprop freighter operator, paid the government more than $350,000 to settle charges that it manipulated shipping data to avoid late-delivery penalties under a U.S. Postal Service contract to transport mail in the Caribbean, FreightWaves has learned. The air cargo industry has a history of similar scams that took advantage of the Postal Service. Milwaukee-based Air Car
  • New rule would make it easier for shippers to seek competing rail services
    The Surface Transportation Board today proposed changes that would make it easier for shippers to seek freight services from a railroad that does not directly serve their locations. The proposed repeal of federal regulations governing reciprocal switching comes after a federal court ruling in July that tossed out the STB's 2024 rule that would have allowed shippers who suffer from inadequate rail
  • SONAR launches seamless freight market intelligence within Blue Yonder TMS
    SONAR , the leader in high-frequency freight market intelligence, announced the launch of its new integration with the Blue Yonder Transportation Management System (TMS) . This enhancement brings real time spot rates, weekly contract rate benchmarks, and lane scores directly into the Blue Yonder TMS workflow. With this integration, shippers can make faster, data-driven transportation decisions us
  • FMCSA Extends Paper Med Card Waiver and What's Behind The Endless Extensions
    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended its temporary waiver allowing CDL holders to carry paper medical examiner certificates yet again. The new extension runs from Jan. 11 through April 10, 2026. Eight states still haven't implemented a system that was supposed to be live by June 2018. This isn't a technology problem. This is a failure of will. It explains everything about
  • Autonomous trucking faces growing product liability risks
    Autonomous trucking technology is advancing rapidly. As with any emerging technology, questions arise when it fails or underperforms. A key challenge for the autonomous vehicle community is that technological development is outpacing legal frameworks, creating potential complications. One major issue is product liability lawsuits, in which plaintiffs sue manufacturers or sellers, alleging a produ

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In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
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Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
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
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
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