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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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Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Istanbul
The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers
Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.
Taipei
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform
Brussels
The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.
US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello
Tampa/New Delhi/London
Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization
Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region
Southampton/Muscat
One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.
Civitavecchia
Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%
A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route
Copenhagen
Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs
ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy
Brussels
The central role of port facilities confirmed
CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.
London
Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).
Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.
Ismailia
They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster
Luxembourg
However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives
ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports
Brussels
Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances
Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.
Luxembourg
What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints
Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea
Sana'a
A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Geneva
This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
Genoa
Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.
The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.
Rome
Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.
US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger
Milan/Dallas/Austin
Artificial intelligence plays a leading role
Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026
Brussels
UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz
Rotterdam/Aracruz
The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame
Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.
Rome
Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art
WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels
Edinburgh
According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market
French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America
Nantes
The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment
EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force
Brussels
The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023
The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.
Geneva/Rome
All crew members were unharmed.
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%
Bremen
Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)
MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)
Odessa
It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.
The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.
London
Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.
Naples
Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.
Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.
Brussels
Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic
With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.
Tarragona
Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.
In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record
Alexandria, Egypt
Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024
The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.
Rome
Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector
A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.
Brussels
Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.
Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.
Genoa
Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.
ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.
Brussels
The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.
New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag
Bern
A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad
Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.
Shanghai
The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.
In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%
Paris
Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med
Tangier
In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Beijing
Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).
Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions
Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship
Naples
Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
Marseille
Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping
The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC
New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted
London
It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years
UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025
Brussels
The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.
Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.
Trieste/Pouancé
Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units
After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss
Haifa
In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)
The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.
Washington
The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.
EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States
Strasbourg/Brussels
An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced
FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.
Bern
A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected
IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025
London
The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).
Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.
Paris/Frankfurt/Havana
Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions
International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.
Klaipeda
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs
ITF calls on governments to dismantle the flag of convenience system once and for all
London
It is - the union denounces - the bad apple at the heart of the exploitation of seafarers
Evergreen's revenues decreased by 21.3% in the first quarter
Taipei
Operating profit and net economic profit fell by -69.5% and -68.8%
Viking Holdings closed the first quarter with a net loss of -54.2 million dollars
Los Angeles
Revenues up 17.5%
In the first three months of 2026, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +8.9%
Bremen
Increases of 12.7% in Germany and 7.8% in Italy. A decline in the port of Tangier Med.
Norovirus on Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship
Purfleet/Vlissingen
French health authorities have authorized the unit to continue normal operations.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg decreased by -2.0%
Hamburg
Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)
Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly financial results continue to deteriorate.
Keelung/Taipei
In the first three months of this year, revenues decreased by -15.1% and -9.3% respectively.
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hamburg
Revenues down 16.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
Seoul
Container segment saw a 7.9% decline and bulk segment saw a 20.1% growth.
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals recorded record traffic in the first quarter of this year.
Istanbul
Five million passengers almost reached
Le Aziende informano
International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -3.8%
Genoa
In March, a decline of -6.1%, with a sharp contraction of -15.0% in containerized cargoes
Federconsumatori is calling on the government to take measures to mitigate the impact of the rising ferry ticket prices.
Rome
Price increases are at +18% for the central weeks of August
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by 14.6%.
Zagreb
Monthly record in March
Successful trial of HVO diesel fuel for cruise ship propulsion
San Donato Milanese
Experiment conducted jointly by Eni and MSC Cruises
Gioia Tauro takes second place in the ranking of the main Italian ports, overtaking Genoa
Rome
Fincantieri records a decline in revenues and new orders
Rome
The group's backlog reached a record value of 74.2 billion euros
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Genoa
The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.
Athens
It was released from the Korean Naval Register
Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships
Athens
They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.
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WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense
Trieste
Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored
Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector
Procida
Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis
Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival
Genoa
Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory
Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies
Athens
Option for four additional units
Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH
Genoa
A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot
Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company
Geneva
Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy
Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement
Athens
The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels
AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura
Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi
The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.
Livorno
Unanimous approval from the Management Committee
Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM
Haifa
He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.
Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.
Genoa
The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028
The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.
The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028
Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.
Ancona
Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization
Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated
Livorno
Investment exceeding 23 million euros
The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.
Civitavecchia
New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist
Verona
Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock
Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry
Naples
Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship
Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.
Civitavecchia
The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines
In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.
Oslo
Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.
Olbia
Green light from the Management Committee
The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.
Saint Anthony
The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.
In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)
Genoa
Net profit up 30%
The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.
Marina di Carrara
Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist
Tallinn
Contract worth 49.93 million euros
In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Madrid
Cruise passengers down by -18.4%
Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April
Valencia
In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again
Athens
Net profit down 24.0%
International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting
Cagliari
Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco
The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance
BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.
Milan/Naples
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"
ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain
Al Muharraq/Alang
First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation
SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard
Santiago
They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.
Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong
In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.
Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.
Rome
In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km
Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt
Ismailia
Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.
Barcelona/Algeciras
Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.
The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.
Islamabad
The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC
In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues
Madrid
Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)
Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.
Hoofddorp
In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.
Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year
Wiesbaden
With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.
Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.
Rome
Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.
After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown
Madrid
This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.
AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics
Colony
The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.
The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association
Genoa/Rome
Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value
$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire
Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi
Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC
Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships
Taipei
They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International
Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months
Busan
The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.
The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.
Verona
Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk
In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%
Ljubljana
In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)
Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund
Genoa
Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business
Monk
The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera
Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport
Nola/Milan
Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies
Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports
Podgorica
The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.
Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuel Decree-Law II.
Rome
Messina: The sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of fuel price increases alone.
HHLA records a -5.3% decline in containers handled in the first quarter
Hamburg
Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations
MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.
Turin/Geneva
MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market
The Marche Region has approved Carloni's appointment as president of the Central Adriatic Port Authority.
Ancona
Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council
Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.
Athens
Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 5.7% in April.
Los Angeles/Port Newark
In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled nearly 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)
Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal
Rome
The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected
In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%
Ravenna
The growth was driven by the entry into operation of the regasification plant
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
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Comparison on the logistical, industrial and infrastructural development of ports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service
Geneva
Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.
The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.
Genoa
He will remain in office for three years
Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna
Bologna
It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company
Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS
Brussels
He underlines that a significant improvement of these policies is necessary.
d'Amico International Shipping's first quarter results are positive.
Luxembourg
The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions
Two orientation events in Livorno and Naples to present the ITS Purser course.
Genoa
Meetings scheduled by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy with the Grimaldi Group
The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo
Geneva
Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027
The president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority is the new president of Trieste Passenger Terminal.
Trieste
He takes over from Gianluca Madriz
Port of Olbia: Seabed restoration work has begun in the access channel to Isola Bianca.
Cagliari
The aim is to safely allow large cruise ships to enter
Damen to renovate and operate Dakar ship repair yard
Dakar/Gorinchem
20-year contract with the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale
Savino Del Bene has acquired three companies of the Spanish Grupo Marítima Sureste
Florence/Valencia
The agreement involves Marítima Sureste Shipping, Marítima Sureste Spain and Transportes Gaypemar
Fim-Cisl, the meeting with Fincantieri regarding the Muggiano shipyard's prospects was positive.
La Spezia
The investments announced by management - the union noted - are going in the right direction.
Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly financial statement.
Helsinki
Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation
Marabello is the new secretary general of the Strait of Messina Port Authority.
Messina
The assignment lasts four years
Heavy lift vessel HMM Namu hit near the Strait of Hormuz
Seoul
The accident did not cause any casualties.
DFDS's quarterly financial performance deteriorates
Copenhagen
The fleet's rolling stock is growing. Passenger numbers are down 18%.
From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."
Ravenna
Kalmar records quarterly decline in new orders
Helsinki
In the January-March period, revenues increased by +5%
Job openings are growing for the port companies of Trieste and Monfalcone.
Trieste
Delivery of a recognition plaque
In the first quarter of 2026, Costamare's revenues decreased by -5.3%
Monk
Orders confirmed for 12 new 9,200 TEU vessels and four 3,100 TEU vessels
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