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Exim India web site
JANUARY 9, 2026
  • JNPA integrates indigenous HMS and iVTS to enable real-time, data-driven marine operations
  • CONCOR sends first export shipment from ICD Kanpur to Jebel Ali
  • MOL invests in the development of an automated logistics facility in Singapore under the CapitaLand SEA Logistics Fund (CSLF)
  • Horizon Industrial Parks Strengthens Partnership with BENTELER Automotive India through newly added manufacturing facility at Chakan, Pune
  • Govt creates 3-year PPP project pipeline worth Rs 17 lakh cr to streamline infra development
  • Sallaum Lines announces delivery of MV Ocean Explorer strengthening its sustainable fleet expansion
  • AEPC demands trade relief, Budget support as US tariffs hit apparel exporters
  • 80 percent of Phase-I construction completed for Ramayapatnam Port
  • VOCPA advances process-led reforms, praises stakeholders' contribution to IMW, 2025
  • India wants last-mile concessions on CBAM from EU
  • US to buy 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela, says Trump
  • India's GDP growth seen at 7.5 pc for FY26 with upward bias, says SBI research
  • Govt mulls a scheme to boost shipping containers manufacturing
  • A pivotal year in India's maritime development
  • Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp experience slower ops due to weather
  • ONE, MTI collaborate for AI venture to digitise container shipping

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 8, 2026
  • Israel orders immediate checks on IAI-converted 747-400 freighters
  • CargoWise customers 'confused' by first invoices under new pricing model
  • Box overboard! From acceptable loss to legal liability
  • Supreme Court may declare ruling on tariff legality tomorrow
  • Amazon court ruling threatens 3PL contractor model - billions at stake
  • Blow for cargo as US bans foreign drones - 'a risk to national security'
  • Reefer specialist Seatrade buys 'strategic' stake in JR Shipping
  • Shippers and forwarders concerned at Trump's new FMC appointee
  • Hanjin expands European logistics footprint with new fulfilment centre
  • Revived CHAMP Cargosystems turns to WebCargo co-founder Manuel Galindo
  • Vincent Argenzio steps up to become COO at Vanguard Logistics

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 8, 2026
  • Secretary of the Navy John Phelan tours Ingalls
    HII (NYSE: HII) hosted Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, along with Adm. Daryl Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations, and Gen. Eric Smith, commandant of the Marine Corps, at its Ingalls Shipbuilding
  • Port of Virginia nears completion of key dredging project
    The Port of Virginia is nearing the completion of its $1.4 billion Gateway Investment Program with a critical piece of the strategic capital investment program being delivered in early 2026. In February,
  • Duffy taps new leadership for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
    U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that Rear Admiral (select) Tony Ceraolo has been named superintendent and Dr. Johnathan Gajdos provost at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y.
  • Steerprop to supply complete propulsion thruster package for new Polarstern research icebreaker
    Finnish propulsion specialist Steerprop has received a further thruster order from shipbuilder TKMS for the new German research vessel Polarstern. The addition of two Steerprop SP 40 TT ARC tunnel thrusters to
  • Birdon America starts construction on third waterways commerce cutter
    Birdon America has started construction on the third U.S. Coast Guard waterways commerce cutter (WCC) vessel: Inland construction tender WLIC 1602. This milestone comes just months after beginning work on WLIC 1601

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Container News web site
JANUARY 8, 2026
  • Noatum Logistics names Thorsten Meincke EVP of Ocean and Air Freight
    Noatum Logistics welcomes Thorsten Meincke as its new Executive Vice President for Ocean and Air Freight. Thorsten brings over 20 years of international experience, including senior roles at DB Schenker and Kuehne + Nagel. He has led global air and ocean freight operations, product development, and sales strategies. At Noatum, he will strengthen ocean and air freight capabilities, expand the prod
  • Konecranes launches X-series crane and S-series hoist in Australia
    Konecranes has launched its new X-series crane and S-series low headroom hoist in Australia at its Smithfield facility. The launch follows the full rollout of the X-series in EMEA and phased introductions in other regions. Customers and partners attended to see the advanced lifting solutions designed for safety, efficiency, and performance. The X-series crane is compact, safe, and reliable. Paire
  • PaxOcean-ABB electric tug reaches major milestone
    PaxOcean Group and ABB have reached a key milestone on Singapore's first fully electric tug. The vessel, PXO-ACE-1, has completed commissioning ahead of its planned deployment in April 2026. PaxOcean Group, a subsidiary of Kuok Maritime Group, built the 50-ton bollard pull tug. ABB supplied the integrated electric propulsion system. The system enables fully emission-free harbor operations. PXO-AC
  • Anacostia Rail Holdings appoints Aimee Nolan as Chief Legal Officer
    Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) has appointed Aimee Nolan as Chief Legal Officer, effective immediately. She joins the executive leadership team and will oversee legal, compliance, governance, and risk functions as the company continues to grow. Nolan succeeds Mark Sidman, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, who will retire on March 31, 2026, after more than ten years with ARH. Since joining t
  • COSCO Shipping Lines joins Ship Message Design Group
    COSCO Shipping Lines has joined the Ship Message Design Group (SMDG), strengthening the industry body's global reach and expertise. COSCO Shipping Lines operates one of the world's largest shipping and logistics networks. The company provides container shipping, bulk transport, terminal operations, and end-to-end supply chain solutions. Its fleet and global footprint connect producers, manufactur
  • How the UAE asserts dominance in the Gulf of Aden shipping operations?
    As Saudi ports hemorrhaged cargo during the Red Sea crisis, the United Arab Emirates quietly transformed military outposts into commercial chokepoints
  • U.S. container imports rise slightly in December, 2025 ends below 2024
    Descartes Systems Group, a global leader in connecting logistics-intensive businesses, released its January Global Shipping Report. In December 2025, U.S. container imports reached 2,227,316 TEUs, up 2% from November. This modest increase follows the sharper slowdown in November and reflects typical seasonal stabilization. For the full year, total imports closed at 28,079,201 TEUs, slightly below
  • COSCO SHIPPING launches Venice-China Ro-Ro route
    COSCO SHIPPING has launched a new Ro-Ro route from Venice to China. The carrier XIANG JIANG KOU departed Venice's Tencara Terminal with its first shipment of vehicles. Since October 2025, Tencara Terminal has grown into a key logistics hub, offering a 12,000-vehicle yard and efficient rail distribution. The sea-rail intermodal link speeds transport from Italy's east coast to Central and Eastern E
  • CyberLogitec and BNCT to launch AI safety system at Busan New Port
    CyberLogitec has signed an agreement with BNCT, operator of Busan New Port Terminal 5, to deploy an AI-based port safety monitoring system. The system will reduce collision risks between mobile equipment and personnel during terminal operations. The project aims to strengthen preventive safety by continuously monitoring operational risks in real time. It allows proactive intervention before incid
  • Crowley introduces new business structure
    Crowley has announced a strategic consolidation of its business structure aimed at improving efficiency, agility, and value for customers, as the company positions itself for accelerated growth across its core markets. Under the new structure, Crowley has created two operating divisions: Shipping and Logistics, led by Executive Vice President and Division President James C. Fowler, and Energy, le
  • U.S. orders withdrawal from dozens of International Organizations and UN Bodies
    The United States has ordered its withdrawal from dozens of international organizations, including several that shape global maritime policy, ocean governance, and shipping regulation. President Donald J. Trump issued a memorandum directing federal agencies to end U.S. participation and funding. The decision follows a review under Executive Order 14199 by the Secretary of State and the U.S. missi
  • ITI sets all-time cargo transfer record in 2025
    Iquique Terminal Internacional (ITI), operated by Hanseatic Global Terminals, closed 2025 with a record-breaking performance. The terminal handled more than 3.3 million metric tons of cargo. This represents a 33% increase compared with 2024. The result confirms ITI's position as a leading multipurpose terminal in the Andean market. General Manager Rodrigo Pommiez said the achievement reflects str
  • CMA CGM updates FAK rates from Asia to North Europe
    CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates for cargo moving from Asia to North Europe, effective from 15 January 2026 (date of loading) until further notice. Under the revised tariff, the base port-to-base port rates are set at USD 2,100 for 20-foot general purpose containers and USD 3,800 for 40-foot containers, including 40'GP, 40'HC, and 40' reefer units. Outports will remain subj
  • CULines ship loses containers in Taiwan waters
    Twenty-seven containers fell from a China United Lines (CULines)-owned ship on 6 January, outside Taiwan's Keelung port. The Taiwan Coast Guard's Keelung unit said that around 8.15am local time, it was alerted to the incident that occurred 17 nautical miles off Keelung
  • Why Suez Canal traffic remains 60% down?
    Security improvements prove insufficient as container shipping demonstrates structural resistance to Red Sea return
  • Port of Tanjung Pelepas hits 14 million TEUs
    Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture of Malaysia's MMC Group and APM Terminals, closed 2025 with a record 14,028,375 TEUs. It is the first single terminal in Malaysia to surpass 14 million TEUs. Malaysia's Minister of Transport, Anthony Loke, said, "PTP's growth from 11.2 million TEUs in 2021 to 14 million in 2025 demonstrates its operational discipline, scale, and execution strength. R
  • AD Ports Group strengthens Logistics Cluster with senior executive appointments
    AD Ports Group has boosted leadership in its Logistics Cluster under CEO Jochen Thewes. The appointments aim to make the Cluster a leading global logistics provider. The move builds on the Group's operations through Noatum Logistics. Global Leadership Appointments Thorsten Meincke joins as Executive Vice President - Ocean and Air Freight. He has over 20 years of international experience, includin
  • COSCO Shipping launches direct Asphalt route
    COSCO Shipping has officially launched a direct asphalt shipping route connecting China and New Zealand. The first vessel on the route, RONG HUA WAN, is powered by biofuel and sailed fully loaded with premium-grade asphalt, reflecting the company's commitment to more sustainable shipping. The operation was completed efficiently, with vessel preparations, berthing, and departure finalized in just
  • Vanguard Logistics appoints new Chief Commercial Officer
    Vanguard Logistics, a leading provider of LCL shipping solutions, has named Vincent Argenzio as Global Chief Commercial Officer. Vincent brings over 25 years of executive experience in the shipping industry. He rejoined Vanguard Logistics last year as Commercial Director, leading commercial operations across North America. In his new role, he will align global commercial activities and enhance co

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Splash web site
JANUARY 8, 2026
  • Clarksons buys Zuma Labs in FFA tech push
    Clarksons has moved to deepen its technology push, agreeing to acquire Zuma Labs, a specialist provider of trading and data tools for the forward freight agreement (FFA) market. The UK-based shipbroking group said it is buying 100% of the issued share capital of Zuma Labs, which was founded in 2020 to meet growing demand for ...
  • Diana locks in higher rate in new Paralos kamsarmax deal
    Diana Shipping has secured follow-on employment for one of its kamsarmax bulkers, fixing the Maia on a direct continuation time charter with Paralos Shipping. The New York-listed Greek owner said the vessel will earn $14,000 per day, less a 5% commission, under a contract running from a minimum of July 5, 2027 to a latest ...
  • Solstad adds $15m as Petrobras extends AHTS contract
    Solstad Offshore has agreed revised terms with Petrobras for the anchor handling tug supply vessel Normand Turquesa, extending the ship's current work and pushing back the start of a previously announced long-term charter. The Norwegian offshore owner said the existing contract for the 2007-built AHTS has been extended by one year. At the same time, ...
  • Michael Parker steps down as Poseidon Principles chair
    Michael Parker, Citi's chairman of global shipping and logistics, has stepped down as chair of the Poseidon Principles, ending a six-year tenure that dates back to the initiative's launch in 2019. Parker stood down from the role on December 31, 2025, but will remain involved as Citi's representative on the association's steering committee. His departure ...
  • Equinor awards $10bn in contracts for facility maintenance
    Norwegian energy major Equinor has awarded framework agreements to seven supplier companies with a total value of nearly $10bn (NOK 100bn). Equinor awarded twelve new framework agreements for maintenance and modifications on the company's offshore installations and onshore plants. The agreements commence in the first half of 2026, have a duration of five years, and ...
  • Fujian Haitong steps into newbuild market with MPP order
    Chinese bulker owner Fujian Haitong Development has continued its fleet expansion with a rare move into the newbuilding market, ordering three multipurpose heavylift vessels at Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding. The Shanghai-listed company disclosed the deal in a stock exchange filing, putting the total investment at up to RMB900m ($129m) before tax. Delivery dates for the 62,000 ...
  • Sanctioned LNG carriers activate Saam FSU off the Kola Peninsula
    A sanctioned LNG transhipment operation is emerging off Russia's Kola Peninsula, with shadow vessels routing cargoes via the long-idle Saam FSU in Ura Bay. The Russian-flagged, 400-meter-long, 60-meter-wide floating storage unit has been stationed in Ura Bay since June 2023 but has seen little activity until recently, according to the Barents Observer. It also notes ...
  • Norden sells MR and capesize as it lines up MPP newbuilds
    Danish shipowner and operator Norden has sold two vessels from its owned fleet, continuing to cash in on strong asset values across both the dry bulk and tanker markets. The Copenhagen-listed company confirmed the disposal of one MR tanker and one capesize bulker, citing favourable market conditions that have lifted secondhand prices in recent months. ...
  • Suezmax tanker damaged in Black Sea drone attack
    A suezmax tanker was struck by a drone while transiting the Black Sea on Wednesday, according to a casualty report. The Palau-flagged Elbus, a 2005-built, 159,062 dwt tanker, was sailing eastbound around 30 miles off the Turkish coast when it experienced what was described as an unmanned marine vehicle and drone attack. Tracking data shows ...
  • Trump quits anti-piracy and trade bodies in broad UN retreat
    he Trump administration yesterday announced it is withdrawing from 66 organisations, a mixture of NGOs and United Nations' bodies. Of note for the shipping industry is the US decision to pull out of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combatting Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (RECAAP), as well as the UN Conference on ...
  • CMB.TECH cashes in on VLCC and capesize sales
    Belgian shipowner CMB.TECH has agreed the sale of eight vessels across its tanker and dry bulk fleets, booking a combined capital gain of around $269.2m. The Antwerp-based group said the largest part of the transaction comes from the sale of six VLCCs under its Euronav platform. The vessels sold are the 2007-built Daishan, the 2011-built ...
  • Axess to provide inspection services for Noble drillships in Guyana
    Norwegian engineering and integrity solutions company Axess has secured a long-term asset integrity management contract with Noble Corporation for its four drillships working in Guyana. Under the terms of the agreement, Axess will provide a comprehensive range of inspection and certification services for the Noble Tom Madden, Noble Sam Croft, Noble Don Taylor, and Noble ...
  • Petronas Carigali hands Vantris $345m in installation contracts
    Malaysian offshore services company Vantris Energy has secured work orders for offshore transportation and installation in Malaysia from Petronas Carigali, with a combined contract value of approximately RM1.4bn ($345m). Vantris, formerly Sapura Energy, stated in a Bursa Malaysia filing that it secured the contract through its subsidiary, Sapura Offshore. The awards comprise the provision of ...
  • Washington opens the oil tap even as Venezuela tankers are hunted down
    The US Energy Department signalled yesterday it will begin selectively removing sanctions to allow Venezuelan oil to be shipped and sold into global markets. In a policy outline published on Wednesday, the department said the Trump administration aims to reintroduce Venezuelan crude under controlled conditions, even as enforcement against sanctioned shipping intensifies. The contradiction was ...
  • Norwegian giant taps Archer for plug and abandonment work
    Norwegian offshore service provider Archer has won a contract from Equinor for plug and abandonment work on 30 subsea wells. This follows a contract for the planning of permanent plug and abandonment of the Snorre UPA and Heidrun B and C templates won in late March 2025. The new contract has been structured to enable ...
  • Aker Solutions wins long-term maintenance deal with Equinor
    Norway's Aker Solutions has been awarded multiple five-year frame agreements for maintenance and modification services with Equinor in Norway. The contracts include options to extend for two additional periods of three and two years, respectively. The value of the contracts will depend on the volume of maintenance and modification work carried out during the fixed ...
  • Zhejiang Shipping enters cape sector with newcastlemax acquisition
    Zhejiang Shipping Group has moved into the capesize arena, with the delivery of its first newcastlemax bulk carrier. The 2019-built, 210,000 dwt ZH Dampier becomes the first newcastlemax vessel controlled by the group since its restructuring. The giant ship is operated under an operating lease arrangement with China Merchants Leasing. Financial details of the lease ...
  • Why thinking differently will be key in 2026
    At a time when certainty is in short supply, learning how to think disruptively can help us make better decisions, argues Thomas Zaidman, managing director of Sagitta Marine. The Swiss Federal Intelligence Service (FIS) recently published a manual in which this most peaceable of nations laments the growth of cognitive blind spots in understanding where ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 8, 2026
  • It takes a lot of CO2 to capture CO2
    More findings from Singapore's Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation's 'Project Captured' highlight the trouble of counting the entire lifecycle emissions...
  • What to look out for in risk and compliance in 2026
    Lloyd's List's risk and compliance analysts Bridget Diakun and Tomer Raanan explain how the shadow fleet is evolving into 2026...
  • Politics will remain a challenge to marine insurance in 2026, Roberts warns
    The X-Press Pearl bill could hit $6bn, cautions Lloyd's Market Association marine head
  • Seatrade takes 50% stake in JR Shipping Group as it eyes boxship expansion
    Partnership will focus on developing and financing next-generation vessels across feeder containerships, dry cargo and offshore wind support
  • Venezuela ports still functioning but with disruptions
    Seafarers advised to remain on board
  • American Club drops sanctioned aframax over fabricated IMO number
    A US-sanctioned tanker's use of a fabricated IMO number and rotating identities has led the P&I club to drop it...
  • CMB.Tech sheds VLCCs and capesize bulker pair
    CMB.Tech is advancing its fleet rejuvenation strategy by selling eight older vessels, capitalising on strong secondhand values
  • Taiwan precedent signals supply risks for Japanese yards amid China export controls
    China's new dual-use export curbs on Japan may disrupt shipbuilding not through a broad ban on ship equipment, but via...
  • The Daily View: The stress test
  • Red Sea return to unmask container shipping's two-tier capacity crisis
    The Red Sea's reopening will trigger more than a routing reset. It will expose a structural mismatch in the container...
  • Daily Briefing
    US high seas seizures will test Russian resolve to protect shadow fleet | US seizes Russia-flagged shadow fleet tanker in...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 8, 2026
  • Digital forwarder owned by Bolloré merges with French forwarding group
    The merger will see Fatton & Lyseo use Ovrsea's proprietary operating software across its air and sea customers in Asia, Africa and North America.
  • Intra-Asia air freight capacity tightens on US high-tech demand
    The growth in traffic on intra-Asian routes is a result of ongoing US demand for cloud infrastructure logistics related to the rapid development of AI technology.
  • Smaller ocean carriers can still prosper in a world of hungry 'predators'
    While second- and third-rung lines can no longer aspire to grow into the big leagues unless they have very deep pockets, there is plenty of scope to avoid being trampled by the behemoths and quietly grow by trading on strengths, writes Jeremy Masters.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 8, 2026
  • Venezuela-to-China oil flows slowed by US pressure on departures, Vortexa says
    Departures disrupted as China's appetite holds despite rising sanctions risk
  • Trump dumps anti-piracy body on eve of major report
    Ad is withdrawing from 66 organisations that Trump says are contrary to US interests of the country
  • Newcomer Greta Shipping makes debut acquisition in boxship market
    Chinese-backed liner-upstart acquires feeder vessel from European investors
  • Europe is struggling to kick its Russian LNG habit, researchers warn
    NGO flags concerns over future of 15-ship Arc7 fleet
  • Bullish outlook for VLCCs this year depends on China demand
    Lack of Chinese demand hurt rates in 2024 and boosted them in 2025
  • Clarksons buys AI tech outfit Zuma once linked to rival Braemar
    Zuma is best known for developing the widely used Braemar Screen for freight derivatives
  • Worker dies at Hanwha Ocean's Geoje shipyard
    Man was found unconscious after rest break
  • Poseidon Principles chairman Michael Parker steps down
    Societe Generale's Paul Taylor will step into the role for the short term
  • Chinese tanker allegedly struck in new Black Sea drone attack
    Chinese-owned tanker stops off Turkish coastline after reported drone attack
  • Grimaldi secures $190m green finance for car carrier newbuilds
    Loans signed for three of 17 ammonia-ready newbuildings
  • Mercuria Energy splashes out $450m on new bulkers and tankers in China
    Two shipyards have been contracted to build LR2s and newcastlemaxes
  • ING shipping head Stephen Fewster leaves bank
    Gerbrand Vroegop named new global lead of the shipping sector
  • Post-Maduro playbook: US reveals Venezuela oil sales in wake of high seas tanker drama
    Trump administration says it will control the Venezuelan oil trade
  • Norden doubles down on asset-light approach as it sells vessel pair and inks leasing deal
    The company has signed a deal for a pair of MPP ships to be delivered in 2028
  • Chipolbrok inks up to 10 newbuildings at two shipyards in six days
    Sino-Polish venture orders 'new generation' ships to strengthen its fleet
  • CMB.Tech stock rallies as analysts welcome dividend payout from vessel sales
    Belgian shipowner's shares soar 6.4% in Oslo
  • Contships extends feeder sales drive in deals with Turkish and Greek buyers
    Greek asset player Nikolas Pateras signs deals for five vessels with Medkon Shipping and Metrostar Management
  • Shipping veteran joins Singapore owner Netbulk
    Shipping veteran says drybulk market stands to gain from low orderbook and shifting demand flows
  • Japanese giant MOL and Indian national oil company forge joint venture to order ethane carriers
    South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries tipped to be the builder for two 100,000-cbm ethane carriers
  • Oslo stock winner Himalaya Shipping sees even higher bulker rates in 2026
    Geopolitics and China remain primary risks for newcastlemax vessels, CEO says
  • 'Catastrophic': Blue Dream cruise halt exposes weak South Korea demand
    Operator admits poor yields as rivals slash prices in China's cruise market

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FreightWaves web site
JANUARY 8, 2026
  • FMCSA to restore trucking's emergency relief window
    WASHINGTON - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is reversing a Biden-era rule that slashed 30 days of automatic relief from motor carrier hours of service (HOS) requirements down to 14 days during regional emergencies. In response to petitions filed against the rule, which went into force in December 2023, FMCSA wants to revise the length of the emergency relief automatically trigger
  • Knowing Your Numbers Is One Thing - Using Them Is Where the Advantage Actually Shows Up
    Part One laid the groundwork for why knowing your numbers matters in trucking. Not in a motivational way. Not in a "be a better business owner" cliché way. But in a very real, very practical sense: if you don't know what it actually costs you to run your truck, you're not negotiating freight - you're guessing. But here's the uncomfortable truth most carriers never hear: Knowing your numbers doesn
  • FTC charges against fuel card provider Corpay held up on federal appeal
    In a sometimes blistering affirmation of a lower court finding, a federal circuit court of appeals found that fuel card provider Corpay had undertaken several practices in its product offerings that could be viewed as deceptive and misleading. The Eleventh Circuit Tuesday upheld a series of injunctions handed down by the U.S.District Court for the Northern District of Georgia in 2022. That decisi
  • Estes to surpass 14,000 doors in 2026
    Less-than-truckload carrier Estes Express Lines expanded its door count nearly 9% last year, opening four new terminals, expanding four locations and relocating 12 facilities. The company said Thursday it will have over 14,000 doors by the end of 2026. It expanded network capacity by 1,038 doors in 2025, an 8.7% year-over-year increase. Enhancements to its more than 300-terminal network included
  • Trans-Pacific container rates are rising - will volumes follow?
    Container rates continued their recent climb on the benchmark eastbound trans-Pacific trade lane, posting solid double-digit gains ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday. Mid-December improvement flowed into the New Year, when carriers' general rate increases (GRIs) kicked in, said Freightos analyst Judah Levine, in a note to clients. "Prices to the West Coast increased 22% to $2,617 per forty foot
  • Private equity firm acquires Dart Transit, ending 90 years of family ownership
    Avkha Equity Holdings has acquired Minnesota-based carrier Dart Transit , ending more than nine decades of ownership by the Oren family. The transaction, which became effective Jan. 1, ushers in a new ownership chapter for the trucking company, according to a news release. The deal also includes Dart Express and affiliated subsidiaries. Financial terms were not disclosed. Dart Transit is headquar
  • EXCLUSIVE: FMC Chief of Staff Hoang moves to private sector
    Mary Thien Hoang, who served four chairmen as chief of staff during more than 20 years at the Federal Maritime Commission, is leaving the ocean shipping regulator for the private sector. Hoang is joining Washington lobbyist Thorn Run as a partner. Mary Thien Hoang Hoang follows former FMC Chairman Louis Sola, who joined the lobby firm in 2025. A graduate of Villanova University, Widener law schoo
  • Prolonged post office closures focus of House bill
    The U.S. Postal Service needs to do a better job providing information that helps the public find service when local post offices are temporarily closed for emergency repairs or other reasons, say lawmakers behind a new bill that mandates more transparency. The suspension of post office operations is a longstanding issue, especially in rural communities where residents may have to drive long dist
  • DHL opens a new life science and healthcare hub in Annville, Pennsylvania
    DHL Supply Chain is continuing its commitment to the life sciences and healthcare logistics market with the completion of a strategic new distribution hub in Annville, Pennsylvania. A facility designed to meet the complex demands of an evolving healthcare supply chain. Set to open later this year, this one-million-square-foot Center of Excellence isn't just another warehouse; it's a massive leap
  • A Sit-Down With a Grassroots Movement: American Truckers United and the Fight Nobody Planned For
    Some of the loudest conversations in trucking right now aren't coming from policy rooms, conference stages, or trade group press releases. They're coming from drivers, fleet owners, and industry veterans who feel like something fundamental shifted - and nobody warned them it was coming. That's why this episode of The Long Haul was different on purpose. I sat down with Harvey Beech , co-founder of
  • Layoffs, bankruptcies batter U.S. logistics and manufacturing at start of 2026
    U.S. logistics, manufacturing and supply-chain firms have started 2026 with a surge of layoffs, facility closures and bankruptcy filings, affecting more than 2,200 workers nationwide. State notices and court records show job cuts spanning rail support services, parcel networks, food manufacturing, packaging, last-mile delivery and e-commerce, as companies grapple with lost contracts, high costs,
  • SPS Commerce's new tech marries AI and retail supply chain efficiency
    The National Retail Federation predicted retail sales in November and December of 2025, will grow between 3.7% and 4.2% over 2024. That translates to total spending between $1.01 trillion and $1.02 trillion. By comparison, 2024's holiday sales rose 4.3% over 2023 to reach $976.1 billion. While consumer demand remains strong, consumer expectation hits new heights. With many looking to get packages
  • U.S. Bank, DAT launch quarterly truck freight rates report
    U.S. Bank and DAT Freight & Analytics announced Tuesday a collaboration to launch a new quarterly research report on U.S. truck freight rates. The new report complements the existing U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index, which the bank has published quarterly since 2017. While the Freight Payment Index focuses on shipment volumes and spending data derived from $43 billion in annual freight payments, t
  • CSX lays off 5% of management staff, furloughs conductors
    CSX has laid off 166 management employees, about 5% of the non-union workforce, in cuts announced to employees Wednesday. Other cost-cutting moves, according to Trains sources, include cuts to some management benefits and furloughs to 193 conductors, including 61 covered by the railroad's Baltimore & Ohio union agreement and 132 on former C&O, Seaboard Coast Line, and Louisville & Nashville lines
  • Duffy Pulls the Trigger on Defunding California over Non-Domiciled CDL Crisis
    Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made good on his threat today, announcing that FMCSA will withhold approximately $160 million from California for failing to cancel over 17,000 illegally issued commercial driver's licenses by the agreed-upon January 5 deadline. "It's reckoning day for Gavin Newsom and California," Duffy said in his announcement. "Our demands were simple: follow the rules, revo
  • Minneapolis, 1992, and What Fleets Need to Know About the Insurrection Act
    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz issued a warning order to prepare the state's National Guard on Wednesday following an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer's fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman during immigration enforcement operations in south Minneapolis. Hours later, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey delivered a blunt message to federal agents: "Get the f- out of Minneapolis." Walz went further, c
  • 3-way combo emerges for digital load matching: DAT, AscendTMS and Convoy
    The Convoy tech stack acquired by DAT, which so far had not yet made a notable impact at the company known mostly for its load board, is being integrated into the AscendTMS transportation management system, a significant step in its revival. AscendTMS is known mostly as serving small to medium sized brokers and carriers with its TMS offering. It has a small base of shipper clients as well. Tim Hi
  • DOT strips California of $160M over foreign truckers
    WASHINGTON - A showdown between the U.S. Department of Transportation and the State of California reached a breaking point on Wednesday after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will withhold approximately $160 million in safety program money from the state. The move follows California's failure to meet a January 5 deadline to cancel more

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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
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
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
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
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.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
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.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
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