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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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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
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.
Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.
Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.
Geneva
UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.
Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets
Brussels
According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports
Copenhagen/Antwerp
R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders
China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down
Beijing
In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.
From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.
Genoa
For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.
Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.
Brussels
The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime
Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran
The other crew members were rescued.
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown
Genoa
In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports
Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.
Rome
Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.
London
Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.
Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%
Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)
Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again
Hamburg
German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.
Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon
Schindellegi
The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group
MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft
New York
Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.
Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport
Geneva
Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction
Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.
Brussels
The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.
Genoa
French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.
Paris
Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.
The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.
Genoa
Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.
La Spezia
We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage
Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.
Genoa
Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.
Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.
Hamburg
The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030
Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage
New York
The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.
WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050
Geneva
The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements
One in ten containers is not up to standard
Washington
WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies
The World Shipping Council (WSC), the international association representing the world's leading container shipowners, has urged member states...
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean
Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal
Lugano
The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment
Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.
Stockholm
The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies
Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa
Hamburg
The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
Sana'a/Hamburg
German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed
New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone
Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August
Long Beach
In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%
WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods
Washington
Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk
T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.
Brussels
If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Bern
The road runs faster than the rail
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Geneva
The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.
Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.
Bremen
It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.
APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port
Copenhagen
Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built
Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.
Genoa/Milan
The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity
Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy
Cernobbio
Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.
Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia
Delta
The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai
Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.
Rome
The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work
Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships
Shanghai
The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%
Cairo
In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)
Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa
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
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
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.
Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service
La Spezia/Helsinki
The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia
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.
Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA
Rome
The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.
Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.
Palermo
Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik
Troisdorf/Berlin
Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains
Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany
Herleshausen
Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters
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Arrival ports by:
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South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships
Busan
The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.
Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.
Rome
Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories
Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.
Rome
Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.
Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic
Miami
The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.
Naples
Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu
Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.
Genoa
Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association
Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai
Dubai
Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.
"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th
Lugano
Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure
Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels
Rome
Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members
A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.
Trieste
Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia
Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.
Rome
Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security
Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests
FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.
Milan
It goes up to five days a week
This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts
Rome
Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones
The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma
Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector
Erbusco
The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software
Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025
Riyadh
Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)
A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno
Livorno
In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans
New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada
Hong Kong
Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers
The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.
Venice
A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival
Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo
Rome
Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining
Piraeus
Stagnation in passenger numbers
Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives
Rome
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
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
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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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Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.
Hong Kong
Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged
AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.
Genoa
The event will also host a rich program of conferences
Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector
Chieti
Illegal employment of non-EU workers
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August
Singapore
In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)
Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin
Mumbai
An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Southampton
One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.
In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%
Ravenna
A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August
Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito
Rome
A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase
The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.
Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship
Papenburg
With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.
VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS
Hamburg
The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.
The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.
Genoa
More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far
ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations
Genoa
Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen
Genoa
Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August
Los Angeles
The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones
Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal
Sharjah/Bangkok
It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok
Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security
Abu Dhabi
Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world
Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia
Frankfurt am Main
The shares were acquired from the other 20 members
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