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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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In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
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In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
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PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
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FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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