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Exim India web site
JULY 8, 2026
  • CULines announces KCI (Korea-China-India) weekly service
  • DP World enhances coastal shipping network in the country with acquisition of India-flagged container vessel
  • CONCOR awarded AEO-LO Certificate under the AEO Programme
  • All terminals strictly follow the prescribed operational procedures and established safety protocols: JNPA
  • Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd return AE15 service to Suez Canal
  • ASEAN seeks deeper tariff cuts as India pushes to narrow deficit
  • MSC CEO highlights the line reaching 1,000 vessel milestone
  • JNPA continues its performance excellence in the first quarter
  • IMU among the world's leading maritime universities: Sonowal
  • Train operations surge on Dedicated Freight Corridors
  • Air India partners with cargo.one for digital booking of its cargo services
  • Akasa Air deploys SmartKargo mobile platform for instant booking
  • Global air cargo tonnages and rates up YoY in June and H1; jet fuel prices bring relief
  • Changes to the IATA Direct Air Waybill framework raises concern among forwarders
  • Menzies Aviation receives ISO certifications for Information Security and IT Service Management
  • Saudi Cargo adds to its freighter fleet
  • Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port marks the birth anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee with twin maritime milestones

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 7, 2026
  • InPost opens logistics center in Opole
  • Toll Group integrates yd. & Tarocash in Sydney
  • WDP acquires logistics properties in southern France
  • CY Shipping & BigLift christen "CY Frontier" in Amsterdam
  • AAL Shipping transports components for wind power to Australia
  • More money for German transport infrastructure
  • Railcare partners with Maersk in Sweden
  • FTAI & AEI launch partnership for Boeing 737-800 freighters
  • Lapinskas appointed CEO of Avia Solutions Group
  • MYCRANE rents crane for Amaravati project in India
  • VTL elects new supervisory board
  • Wärtsilä delivers propulsion solutions for Grimaldi
  • Saudia Cargo orders four Boeing 777-200 freighters
  • PSA Vietnam develops deep-sea container berths in Northern Vietnam
  • Air Freight: NX Group launches Global Charter Desk
  • France Supply Chain: Furgala new Managing Director
  • ID Logistics opens new location in Rugby
  • Leasing solutions for fire protection devices
  • Realterm and SARAA develop freight facility at MDT
  • Chevin presents new dashboard for "FleetWave platform"

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 7, 2026
  • Container shipping reliability slips as port congestion takes its toll
  • Time running out in row over auction to run Santos Tecon10 terminal
  • Analysis: The flip side of the $1.4bn CMA CGM-FedEx Supply Chain deal
  • Africa-Europe volumes on the up, but forwarders are not happy
  • BAL re-enters liner trades with transpacific loader
  • Richard White resigns as chairman of WiseTech

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Marine Log web site
JULY 7, 2026
  • ATSB: Safety management system issues seen in RO/RO loss of steering
    The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has recommended a ship operator take further steps to improve its safety management system, after a mixed cargo and passenger vessel lost steering in the Bass
  • Gulf Copper names Ed Schendzelos general manager
    Houston-headquartered Gulf Copper reports that it has promoted Ed Schendzelos to general manager, effective immediately. Since joining the company in August 2022, says the company, Schendzelos has consistently taken on new challenges
  • BOEM advances third Gulf offshore lease sale
    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today issued the Final Notice of Sale for Lease Sale Big Beautiful Gulf 3 (BBG3), the third of 30 Gulf of America lease sales required
  • USACE awards $15.5 million for Bird Island Pier repairs
    The Buffalo Engineer District has awarded contracts totaling $15.5 million to Great Lakes Dock and Materials LLC and Ryba Marine Construction Co. to repair the Bird Island Pier along the Niagara River,
  • FMD establishes new official Canadian HQ
    Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) reports that it has finalized its acquisition of the Rolls-Royce Naval Handling facility in Peterborough, Ontario. The closing officially establishes the facility as FMD's Canadian headquarters, expanding the
  • White Paper: Ensuring vessel uptime through drivetrain inspections, proactive maintenance, and strategic spares
    This white paper emphasizes that maximizing vessel uptime depends on a structured approach to drivetrain reliability, centered on routine visual inspections, proactive maintenance practices, and strategic management of critical spare parts.
  • TKMS selected as the preferred supplier for the Canadian Patrol Submarine project
    Canada's Defence Investment Agency reports that Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has been selected as the preferred supplier for to begin negotiations for delivering Canada's next fleet of submarines - the Canadian
  • Wärtsilä propulsion solutions selected for nine Grimaldi Group newbuilds
    Wärtsilä will supply a range of propulsion solutions for nine newbuild ferry vessels under construction for Grimaldi Group fleets at the China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry Group Weihai Shipyard. The vessels are part

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Container News web site
JULY 7, 2026
  • Rhenus reminds UK exporters of new EU customs charges on low-value parcels
    The Rhenus Group is reminding UK exporters to prepare for new EU customs charges on low-value parcels, following changes that took effect on 1 July 2026. The new rules apply to shipments valued at €150 or less entering the European Union. Under the revised system, customs authorities now charge a flat €3 fee for each commodity code contained in a shipment. The fee applies to individual parcels an
  • Hapag-Lloyd to roll out Inmarsat NexusWave across global fleet
    Hapag-Lloyd will deploy Inmarsat's NexusWave connectivity platform across its global fleet following successful onboard trials. The rollout supports the carrier's Strategy 2030 and broader digitalisation plans. Hapag-Lloyd has worked with Inmarsat for nearly 25 years. The company began testing NexusWave in 2024 as it looked for a future-ready connectivity solution. The trials focused on operation
  • ID Logistics opens fourth UK site in Rugby
    ID Logistics has expanded its UK network with the opening of a fourth logistics facility in Rugby, Warwickshire, strengthening its presence in one of the country's key logistics hubs. The new site covers more than 62,500 square metres and is certified BREEAM Very Good. It will support a major global online retailer and become one of the largest facilities in ID Logistics UK's portfolio. The compa
  • Swire Shipping opens first office in Timor-Leste
    Swire Shipping has opened its first branch office in Dili, Timor-Leste, marking a further expansion of its presence in Southeast Asia. The company said the new office reflects its confidence in Timor-Leste's economic potential and will enable it to provide stronger local support for customers. Darry Jun Hau Tan The Dili office will be led by Darry Jun Hau Tan, who has been based in Timor-Leste fo
  • Is Malacca Strait the world's second Hormuz test case?
    Half a world from the Persian Gulf, a strait that has never stopped a single ship this year just got a public reassurance it didn't technically need
  • Hellmann appoints Charles Francis as Managing Director for Saudi Arabia
    Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed Charles Francis as Managing Director of its operations in Saudi Arabia. Francis brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the logistics industry across the Middle East, with expertise in business development, operational management and customer-focused supply chain solutions. Hellmann said the appointment supports its strategy to strengthen i
  • DP World expands India coastal shipping network with DP World Indus
    DP World has expanded its coastal shipping network in India with the acquisition of DP World Indus, a container vessel with a capacity of more than 2,500 TEUs. The vessel will strengthen domestic coastal shipping services and support cargo movements between key Indian ports. DP World said the acquisition enhances the capabilities of its Shipping Solutions business and supports India's Maritime Vi
  • Neptune Pacific raises Cook Islands CABAF
    Neptune Pacific has announced an increase to its combined Currency and Bunker Adjustment Factor (CABAF) for cargo moving to and from the Cook Islands. The revised CABAF will take effect on 14 August 2026, following a 10% increase in the Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF) introduced by the vessel operator serving the Cook Islands. As a slot partner, Neptune Pacific said it will pass the adjustment t
  • Port of Felixstowe expands autonomous truck fleet
    Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe has confirmed an order for a third batch of autonomous trucks from Shanghai Westwell Technology, bringing its total autonomous truck fleet to 100 vehicles and consolidating its position as the leading European port for autonomous vehicle deployment at scale in a live terminal environment. The latest order builds on the successful integration of autonomous trucks
  • Gemini return to Suez could strengthen Eastern Mediterranean gateways
    Gemini return to Suez marks the first structural step by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd towards restoring container services through the Suez Canal. The partners announced that the AE15 service will return to the trans-Suez route after operating via the Cape of Good Hope. The change follows a joint assessment of the security situation in the Red Sea. The first vessel to sail on the revised route will be
  • Hapag-Lloyd raises India and Bangladesh-Europe freight rates
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced higher ocean tariff rates for shipments from India and Bangladesh to Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, effective for sailings from 1 August 2026. The carrier will increase base rates by US$2,000 per container across all covered trades. For cargo from Ennore and Colombo, the new base rates to Northern Europe will be US$4,693 for 20-foot dry containers
  • Maersk revises peak season surcharge for Latin America trades
    Maersk will adjust its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Far East Asia to Mexico, the West Coast of South America, Central America and the Caribbean. The revised surcharge will take effect on 10 July 2026 for cargo originating in Far East Asia, excluding South Korea. For shipments from South Korea, the new PSS will apply from 24 July 2026. Under the updated tariff, the surcharge will
  • Prince Rupert Port Authority appoints JJ Ruest as Board Chair
    The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) has appointed Jean-Jacques (JJ) Ruest as Chair of its Board of Directors for a two-year term, effective 1 July 2026. Ruest joined the PRPA Board in December 2024 after being appointed by the Government of Canada in consultation with the Port User Nominating Committee. He brings more than 40 years of experience in transportation, logistics, international tra
  • SAAM takes delivery of two new tugboats from SANMAR
    SAAM Towage has taken delivery of two new tugboats built by SANMAR Shipyards in Türkiye. The vessels, SAAM Carancho and SAAM Kanan, completed their sea trials and will soon enter service in Chile and Mexico. The deliveries form part of SAAM Towage's ongoing fleet renewal strategy. The company continues to invest in modern vessels that improve operational efficiency, safety and service quality. Pa
  • ONE and Solvay expand low-carbon inland logistics in Germany
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Solvay Group have expanded their low-carbon logistics partnership with the deployment of electric trucking on an inland container route in Germany. The initiative covers Solvay's 73 km daily container route between Bad Wimpfen and Mannheim. The lane was previously served by diesel trucks. Cargo is now moved by electric truck to Mannheim, where it is transferred to
  • Qatar ports handle more than 493,000 TEUs in first half of 2026
    Mwani Qatar handled more than 493,000 TEUs across its commercial ports during the first half of 2026, reflecting continued growth in the country's maritime trade. Between January and June, Hamad Port, Old Doha Port and Al Ruwais Port processed 493,105 TEUs, along with 273,325 tonnes of general cargo. During the first half of 2026, #MwaniQatar ports handled over 493,000 TEUs and nearly 273,000 ton
  • DB opens new container depot area in Ulm-Dornstadt
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) has opened a new 38,000-square-metre container depot in Ulm-Dornstadt, expanding capacity for intermodal freight transport in southern Germany. The new facility adds storage space equivalent to more than five football pitches. DB said the expansion will provide additional storage for both loaded and empty containers. It will also strengthen combined rail and road transport whil
  • Port Freeport welcomes Höegh Sunrise on inaugural call
    Port Freeport welcomed the Höegh Sunrise during its inaugural call on 1 July, marking another milestone in the port's long-standing partnership with Höegh Autoliners. Port officials, representatives from Höegh Autoliners, Mitsubishi Motors North America, AMPORTS, and the vessel's master marked the occasion with an inaugural plaque presentation at Berths 1 and 2. The arrival of the Höegh Sunrise r
  • SAAM Towage orders four new tugboats for Brazil
    SAAM Towage has signed a contract with Belov Shipyard to build four new tugboats for its operations in Brazil. The investment forms part of the company's fleet renewal strategy and supports its continued expansion in one of its largest markets. SAAM Towage currently operates in 19 Brazilian ports with a fleet of more than 65 vessels. The company said it has one of the country's largest tug fleets
  • MSC's Sinokor Maritime investment raises South Korea's antitrust authority's eyeballs
    The Korea Fair Trade Commission is examining MSC's investment in Sinokor Maritime, after South Korean oil refiners and ship owners apparently informed South Korea's anti-trust body that the Swiss-Italian group's backing could give Sinokor Maritime substantial control over the tanker market. KFTC has reportedly asked South Korea's four largest refiners-SK Energy, GS Caltex, S-Oil, and HD Hyundai O

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Splash web site
JULY 7, 2026
  • Heidmar buys Dutch ship manager Q-Shipping
    Nasdaq-listed Heidmar Maritime has acquired Dutch shipmanagement and crewing outfit Q-Shipping in a small deal aimed at widening its technical platform. The Athens-based company said it paid about $200,000 for the business, using cash on hand. The transaction closed this month and adds nine vessels to Heidmar's managed fleet. Q-Shipping gives Heidmar an operating presence ...
  • Wind-powered hydrogen ships line up $500m rollout
    UK startup Drift Energy has signed an exclusive capital and project framework with Commenda Capital Partners to support the rollout of at least 50 wind-powered hydrogen production vessels. The programme targets more than $500m of project-level investment, expected to be financed through project-specific vehicles. Drift will remain responsible for vessel technology, intellectual property, hydrogen
  • DOF bags APAC subsea construction deal
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has been awarded a contract for subsea construction and pre-commissioning support services in the APAC region. The 2018-built CSV Skandi Inventor will be deployed to execute offshore operations scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2026 in north Australian waters. The scope of work includes DOF's in-house project management ...
  • Offshore wind wake effect sparks legal clash in the UK
    The owners of Dogger Bank Wind Farm have launched a legal challenge against the UK government's approval of the nearby Dogger Bank South project, raising uncertainty around one of the country's biggest planned offshore wind developments. SSE, Equinor, and Vargronn filed a judicial review claim over the consent granted to RWE and Masdar. The move ...
  • Saipem lands $2bn Indonesia FPSO contract
    Italian energy services contractor Saipem, in joint venture with PT Tripatra Engineers and Constructors, has been awarded a contract for the engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of an FPSO for Eni's Kutei North Hub Field Development Project. The contract was awarded by Eni North Ganal, a company controlled by Searah, the business combination company ...
  • Netanyahu and Katz urge ZIM sale be scrapped
    The proposed sale of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services to Hapag-Lloyd and Israeli private equity firm FIMI is facing its most serious political challenge yet after prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defence minister Israel Katz came out against the deal. According to Israeli media, the two have urged that the transaction be scrapped, arguing that it ...
  • Projectile strike tests fragile Hormuz recovery
    Commercial shipping around the Strait of Hormuz has been given another reminder that the waterway is open, but far from normal. A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile late Monday while transiting just east of the strait. UK Maritime Trade Operations said it received a report from the vessel's master that the tanker had ...
  • IMO names regional coordinators to strengthen field support
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has named the full team of regional coordinators who will lead its seven regional presence offices, as the UN agency looks to bring more technical support closer to member states. The coordinators will cover the Caribbean, East Asia, Eastern and Southern Africa, Middle East and North Africa, the Pacific, Anglophone ...
  • Evergreen raided in insider trading probe
    Taiwanese prosecutors have raided the premises of Evergreen Marine as part of an insider trading investigation linked to one of the world's largest containerlines. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office said investigators searched Evergreen Marine's offices, the homes of nine suspects and 10 other locations on Monday. Nine people were summoned for questioning, including a person ...
  • EU antitrust law and the China trade question
    August Braakman, the former secretary-general of the European Maritime Law Organisation, writes for Splash today. Geopolitical, economic and legal considerations force the EU Commission to delay extraterritorial implementation of EU antitrust law in the area of global seaborne trade. This article argues that parties involved in this trade should take legal action in order to ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 7, 2026
  • US revokes Iran sanctions waiver following attacks on shipping
    The US has revoked the 60-day sanctions waiver on sales of Iranian oil after the Islamic Republic launched a wave of...
  • Panama Canal transits drop due to lock maintenance, loss of Hormuz upside
    The Panama Canal had an exceptionally strong first half, courtesy of trade diversions amid the Hormuz crisis. That mini-boom is...
  • Dry bulk sector points to improved safety but widening risks for crews
    Overall, bulker accidents are down yet new threats cannot be ignored, says international owners' association Intercargo
  • Performance Shipping adds $39m in revenues from Aramco extension for aframax
    Energy giant takes 15-year-old Briolette for further three years
  • Heidmar takes over Q-Shipping
    Acquisition of three decades-old company gives Heidmar offices in Netherlands and Türkiye as well as crewing operation in Ukraine
  • Who gets shipping's ETS billions? New study lands as Brussels prepares review
    Research commissioned by European shipowners shows how carbon revenues flow to national treasuries, adding new pressure to debates over how...
  • Lloyd's and Arch not on hook for Nord Stream blasts, Commercial Court rules
    Underwriters able to rely on standard contract's war exclusions
  • Ukraine claims huge night of attacks on Russian tankers
    Ambrey chief commercial officer Joshua Hutchinson said the attacks directly targeted the vessels' superstructures and bridges
  • Middle East port update: Tuesday, July 7
    The movement of ships entering and departing in Umm Qasr North and South ports, and Khor Al Zubair port, is...
  • Super Typhoon Bavi set to disrupt shipping across China's busiest ports
    Chinese ports and shipping lines brace for Super Typhoon Bavi, with delays and closures expected from Friday
  • LNG carrier hit in Strait of Hormuz
    Qatar and Saudi Arabia blast Iran at the IMO Council meeting and called on the Islamic Republic to cease the...
  • Bulker newbuilding orders surge as Greek and Chinese shipowners drive fleet renewal
    The global dry bulk orderbook has expanded to almost 1,700 vessels against an active fleet of some 14,900 ships, lifting...
  • The Daily View: The human cost of piracy
  • Fresh tanker attacks sharpen crude importers' Red Sea vs Hormuz dilemma
    Some refiners are picking the lesser evil, choosing Yanbu in the Red Sea for crude imports. But new attacks on...
  • Daily Briefing
    VLCCs and suezmaxes riding high as peace deal hikes Hormuz flows | Inbound Hormuz tanker transits near parity with outbound...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 7, 2026
  • Singapore's PSA signs deal to develop $945 million four-berth Haiphong terminal
    The agreement follows a series of concessions between carrier-controlled terminal operators and Vietnamese companies in the last few years to develop port facilities at Lach Huyen.
  • DHL raises full-year profit forecast after Q2 revenue, earnings gains
    The integrator's positive earnings momentum was led by its air cargo-focused Express division that saw pre-tax profit increase 63% year over year in the quarter.
  • MSC in talks to buy into Sri Lanka's Hambantota amid port deal spree: sources
    With a recent investment commitment from current majority owner China Merchants Port Holdings, Hambantota's annual box-handling capacity is expected to double to 2 million TEUs by the end of the year.
  • Cost pressures slowing decarbonization drive in UK logistics sector
    Investment in alternative fuels and electric trucks remains constrained by high upfront costs, infrastructure limits and the difficulty of passing green premiums on to customers, industry leaders say.
  • US truckload spot rates surpass COVID-19 highs under supply pressure
    There's little to no sign truckload rate hikes are slowing post-July 4, as tight capacity keeps pricing elevated headed into what's typically a slower season.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 7, 2026
  • LNG carrier loads first export cargo from Energia Costa Azul terminal
    Sempra and TotalEnergies' Baja California, Mexico, plant joins Pacific producers
  • Tor Olav Troim's Bruton splitting in two as first VLCC hits water
    VLCC vehicle gets new chief executive as it looks to shield investors from growing orderbook
  • DP World buys feeder ship to boost coastal shipping fleet in India
    Coastal network in India lifted to 10 vessels with arrival of DP World Indus
  • Qatar blames Iran as 'fully responsible' for LNG carrier attack
    Bahri tanker also named as one of three reported Hormuz vessel hits in last 24 hours
  • Greek tanker booked for pioneering Iraqi crude loading
    MRPL said to be first Indian state refiner to fix vessel inside the Gulf
  • Ukraine claims attack on 10 vessels in 'industrial scale' drone strike
    Ferry and a bulker also hit in what military commander describes as a war for Crimean fuel supplies
  • LNG trade enters 'uncharted waters' in 2026, IGU says
    Strait of Hormuz crisis has added significant uncertainty to LNG shipping markets
  • Evergreen Marine raided and directors questioned in insider trading probe
    Investigators summon nine people, including Evergreen Group president, for questioning
  • Heidmar swells to 50 vessels after buyout of Dutch-Turkish shop
    Pankaj Khanna expands Athens-based company's footprint to three countries at a single stroke
  • EGPN Bulk makes debut container ship move
    Chinese company has ordered two feeder vessels at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding
  • Chinese demand reshapes trade in strong bulker markets, Ifchor Galbraiths says
    Broker examines growing reliance on shipments from South America
  • Captain Spyros Karnessis reveals bulker comeback with capesize buy
    European Navigation returns to the dry cargo business
  • Is the Baltic facing existential damage from VLCC rate row?
    Critics and backers are reluctant to see the UK benchmarking giant lose its grip on shipping
  • Chartworld Shipping nets windfall on container ship sales to MSC
    Lou Kollakis-led company is believed to have flipped boxships just months after they were bought
  • Bahri confirms yard for its move into offshore shipping
    Saudi owner orders support vessels at Grandweld Shipyard
  • Developers moving on FSRUs to hit 2028-2030 LNG supply boom, Fearnleys says
    Near-to-mid-term outlook for FSRUs improved through the second quarter but import volumes fall, broker says
  • Netanyahu signals resistance to Zim-Hapag-Lloyd merger
    Israeli government is ready to use 'golden share' to thwart deal
  • Green Seas: Shipping's energy-saving tech uptake is rising, while emissions data tells a different story
    Cleantech investments are slowly growing. Is that the only good news?
  • Tankers seized by India over fuel smuggling go adrift in storm
    One ship is said to have grounded off Mumbai
  • Shipping stocks drop after vessel hit in Strait of Hormuz
    Oslo Shipping Index slides more than 2%
  • Greek tanker owners bank more than $4bn from shipping Russian oil
    Dynacom leading the way in terms of revenue since 2023, according to FT research
  • Projectile hit on LNG carrier revives Hormuz shipping fears
    Recent security gains face fresh threat after two vessels attacked near Strait of Hormuz
  • Iran restarts trade with Qatar after five months
    Ships resume passage between Dayyer and Al Ruwais, diplomat says
  • Polaris Shipping orders Hengli newcastlemaxes on new Vale charters
    Owner contracts its first newbuildings in seven years
  • Clarksons project finance arm closes deals worth $270m in 'incredibly good' first-half
    Strong shipping markets across tankers, bulk and offshore fuel busy six months
  • Morten Astrup fund bets on MPC Container Ships and Navigator Holdings bonds
    Storm Bond Fund returned 0.2% in May
  • Performance takes pay cut as Aramco extends aframax charter by three years
    Greek owner says 2011-built tanker to bank $37,700 per day
  • Projectile strike on tanker revives Hormuz shipping fears
    Recent security gains face fresh threat after tankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz
  • AIS spoofing triggers spike in Indo-Pacific maritime cyber incidents
    AIS deception, rather than conventional cyber attacks, dominates, says Singapore-based watchdog
  • Weak yen cuts both ways for Japanese shipbuilders
    Industry figures say the weak yen is a genuine boost for Japanese shipbuilders and shipowners and more complicated than it first appears
  • US to pay $26.7m more to upgrade research ship newbuildings at Thoma-Sea yard
    Original contract price had already risen to $199m from an original $178 award, according to government contract data

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FreightWaves web site
JULY 7, 2026
  • Private equity firm acquires K&L Freight Management
    Argosy Private Equity announced Monday that it acquired a controlling interest in asset-light 3PL K&L Freight Management. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. St. Charles, Illinois-based K&L offers expedited ground and air transportation, time-sensitive flatbed and cross-border services, and temperature-controlled logistics. It primarily serves the food and beverage, life scienc
  • Federal agents targeting illegal truck drivers at weigh stations nationwide
    Federal immigration agents are now working alongside state troopers at commercial truck weigh stations across the country as the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on illegal commercial drivers, according to U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan. Appearing on Fox News on Tuesday, Homan said the Department of Homeland Security is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation and state law
  • Broad-based gains for rail freight
    Industrial products led an overwhelmingly strong week for U.S. freight on the back of increasing manufacturing output. The Association of American Railroads said total U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June 27 was 525,474 carloads and intermodal units, up 7% from the same week a year ago. Commodities increased 3.3% to 232,408 carloads, while intermodal volume was 293,066 containers and traile
  • Two companies, on same day, ask for relief from HOS rules
    Two private companies have applied to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for relief from Hours of Service (HOS) rules that could lift those restrictions for five years. Exemptions are not the same as waivers from FMCSA, which generally have a much shorter duration. Most of the exemptions that are in place now were granted by FMCSA for four to five years. Many of them are for
  • LTL carrier Mountain Valley Express shuts down
    Less-than-truckload carrier Mountain Valley Express confirmed to FreightWaves on Tuesday that it is "no longer operating." An email from the company said, "Existing accounts and services are no longer active as of July 7, 2026." The Manteca, California-based carrier was a small, regional player with 13 terminals in California, Arizona and Nevada. It also offered warehousing and other logistics se
  • DHL Group raises earnings forecast after pre-tax income jumps 29%
    DHL Group on Tuesday raised its full-year earnings outlook after posting strong preliminary results for the second quarter, including 10% growth in revenue and a 29% gain in pre-tax income. The Germany-based integrated parcel logistics company said it saw positive demand compared to the same 2025 quarter, which was impacted by tariffs and other trade policy shifts, and continued savings from its
  • Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern submit more merger data
    Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern today submitted the first portion of information requested by the Surface Transportation Board when it conditionally accepted their revised merger application May 28. The STB set a deadline of July 27 for the partners to submit the additional data. UP (NYSE: UNP ) and NS (NYSE: NSC ) earlier said that the data would come in two filings. The start of the formal e
  • Texas hits Walmart with $13M settlement over delivery driver pay
    Walmart has agreed to pay more than $13 million and overhaul how it communicates pay to delivery drivers in Texas, resolving a state investigation that alleged the retailer misled workers about tips, base pay and incentive earnings through its Spark Driver platform. The settlement, announced Monday by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton , provides approximately $6.69 million in restitution to affec
  • Biofuel Boost: How the SEED Act Could Cut Trucking Costs by $1 Billion
    Summary View Transcript The SEED Act, a federal blenders tax credit, could bring significant relief to the trucking industry and American consumers. Jesús Guerra, President of Energy at Pilot Company, explains how reinstating this crucial policy could reduce fuel volatility, boost domestic production, and ultimately lower costs for everyone. He also touches on the current state of oil markets and
  • Cargo Theft Surge: What Air Cargo Security Gets Right
    Summary View Transcript Cargo theft is getting smarter, and trucking is still playing catch-up. Brandon Fried of the Airforwarders Association breaks down how organized thieves are stealing loads through doctored paperwork, email impersonation and weak counterparty checks - and what trucking can learn from air cargo security. This conversation covers known shipper rules, 100% cargo screening, TSA
  • Ocean Shipping Cartel: Is This Legal? | Rates Surge
    Summary View Transcript The global supply chain is facing unprecedented challenges, with trucking spot rates hitting record highs and international ocean freight rates soaring. This video breaks down why shippers are paying up, how carrier market power is shaping the industry, and the surprising role of market concentration. Summary unavailable. The post appeared first on FreightWaves.
  • Fake IDs are Everywhere! How AI Makes Fraud Scarily Easy | Intellicheck CEO
    Summary View Transcript Identity theft isn't just a personal problem; it's a massive threat to the logistics and supply chain industries. Bryan Lewis, CEO of Intellicheck, reveals how easy it is for criminals to create sophisticated fake IDs, leading to billions in cargo theft and other financial fraud. Discover the cutting-edge technology that can verify identities in milliseconds, protecting yo
  • Cargo Theft Crisis: Protecting Shipments from Sophisticated Scams
    Summary View Transcript Supply chain security is more critical and complex than ever, with fraud and cargo theft on the rise globally. Pawan Joshi, CSO at e2open, breaks down how old-school tactics like train heists are making a comeback and why digital platforms are essential to combat these evolving threats. Learn how deep visibility, active tracking, and continuous compliance can secure every
  • As prices fall, crack spread signals a split in oil markets
    The benchmark price used for most fuel surcharges has fallen for the 12th time in 13 weeks in an oil market that remains bifurcated to an almost historical level. The Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average weekly retail diesel price declined 9 cents/gallon to $4.578/g, effective Monday and published Tuesday. That price decline in those 13 weeks would have been consecutive
  • Transportation pricing index hovers near all-time high in June
    Transportation rates rose again in June as capacity across the sector tightened further, according to data from a monthly survey of supply chain professionals. The Logistics Managers' Index-a diffusion index in which a reading above 50 indicates expansion, while one below 50 signals contraction-returned a 92.4 reading for transportation prices in June. That was only 3.6 percentage points off the
  • RNG's Moment Has Arrived
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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria
Bucharest/Sofia
The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
Seoul
A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue
Southampton/London
Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.
Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises
Graz
Investment in Austrian MarineXchange
Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.
Naha
Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.
Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.
Genoa
Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.
LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits
The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.
Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.
Brussels
France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.
Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.
European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge
Brussels
National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain
Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck
Brussels
Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.
Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.
Genoa
PwC's assessment presented
FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe
Brussels
The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.
New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran/Tampa
Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Hamburg
Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.
Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.
Genoa
The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected
The Regional Administrative Court of Liguria has ruled that...
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Miami
Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
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Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
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PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
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FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.
Livorno
A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.
Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier
Madrid
A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027
Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further
Hamburg
Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service
La Spezia/Helsinki
The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia
Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona
Savona
Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.
The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.
Ravenna
The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long
Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel
Trieste
This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")
In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.
Rome
SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show
Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2
Kallithea
The 29 people on board were evacuated
Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.
Washington
If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.
Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.
Chaff
At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers
Trieste
The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.
Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.
Rome
The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.
The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.
River
With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs
Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.
Taranto
The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.
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