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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2026
  • Mumbai's eastern waterfront being transformed into a maritime business and tourism destination
  • Allcargo Logistics completes integration of domestic supply chain businesses; reports Q3FY26 results
  • Key terms of the Interim Agreement between India and the United States
  • Vizhinjam Port's global ranking up after record container volume
  • Digging beneath the "steady" IMF headline
  • Adani Logistics undertakes containerised grain rake movement
  • Modified berthing policy for oil tankers at Kandla
  • Kuehne+Nagel opens new CFS to meet India's growing trade needs
  • VOC Port Authority becomes India's first port to initiate implementation of anti-drone security system
  • Govt steps up engagement on Chabahar Port to cushion impact of US policy shifts
  • Govt to remove cap on courier exports
  • India may import Venezuelan oil if commercially viable, says MEA
  • US-India trade pact seen as a game changer for crude flows and VLCCs
  • SCI registers highest-ever consolidated 9-month PAT in two decades; record Q3 PAT
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (6 February 2026)

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2026
  • New executives appointed at Flipkart
  • Bertschi Group achieves stable revenue
  • New Head for evb Logistics
  • Union Pacific modernizes locomotives
  • Phantorion Verlag partners with Dessauer
  • Hamburg's logistics real estate market grows in 2025
  • Contract for Webb Dock East extended
  • MSC Spain expands transatlantic route
  • Air freight location Germany under pressure
  • Miami Airport solidifies cargo leadership 2025
  • Strategic Partnership for Boeing 747 Maintenance

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2026
  • Strong January masks air cargo weakness and volatility
  • EU deal and tariff relief hopes tighten India's export capacity
  • Conf call redux: With cost paramount, Maersk battens down the hatches
  • Sting in the tail for shippers as carriers eye more blanked sailings
  • 2026: Prepare to be punished by 'lazy logistics'
  • MSC spending spree goes on: this week a dozen new box ships
  • Opportunities for 'nimble' forwarders as new routes open
  • India's auto boom provides opportunity for Intra-Asia carriers
  • US retail giants expand into 3PL services as smaller rivals move out
  • The Loadstar Podcast with DP World Trade Finance: Re-shaping how trade is funded

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2026
  • SAAM Towage takes delivery of new high-performance tug SAAM Guanay
    Santiago, Chile-headquartered SAAM Towage has taken delivery of a new high-performance tug from Turkey's Sanmar Shipyards. Named SAAM Guanay. the new Bogacay Class vessel, is based on Robert Allan Ltd.'s RAmparts 2400SX
  • Anschütz completes navigation system refit for RRS Sir David Attenborough
    Since entering service in 2021, the polar research vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough has been equipped with navigation systems from Anschütz. As part of a recent refit, Anschütz has now supplied the
  • Digitalization is now affordable ... and operationally compelling, says Mark O'Neil
    The cost of creating smart vessels has fallen dramatically in recent years, making digitalization a financially viable and operationally compelling option for shipowners and managers, according to Columbia Group. Speaking at a
  • Kongsberg Maritime to design and equip new Transpetro tanker sextet
    Kongsberg Maritime has been contracted to design and equip four 15,600 dwt methanol/ethanol-ready handy size product tankers for Petrobras subsidiary Transpetro. The contract with Kongsberg Maritime has been placed by the shipbuilder:

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2026
  • Kongsberg Maritime to equip Transpetro's new tankers
    Kongsberg Maritime will design and equip four methanol/ethanol-ready handy-size tankers for Transpetro. The vessels will be built by Consórcio Marenova in Rio Grande and Niterói, Brazil. The NOK 300 million contract covers ship design and integrated systems. These include Promas propulsion, controllable pitch propellers, deck machinery, tank gauging, and advanced navigation and automation solutio
  • Lufthansa Cargo announces key management appointments
    Lufthansa Cargo has appointed three executives to new leadership positions. On 15 February 2026, Gunnar Loehr will become Head of Region DACH & KAM EMEA. He will oversee Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and key accounts across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Loehr joined Lufthansa Cargo in 2002 and has held roles across Spain, Portugal, the Arabian Peninsula, Latin America, and at the company
  • UAE Ministry, Khazna and Agility launch AI pilot to boost energy efficiency
    The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Khazna Data Centers, and Agility have launched a pilot project to implement Phaidra's AI technology across data centers and district cooling operations in the UAE. The announcement was made at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. The pilot builds on a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Ministry and Agility during Abu Dhabi Sustainabilit
  • COSCO places milestone order for Everllence dual-fuel engines
    Everllence has reached a major milestone with its 2,000th order for a two-stroke dual-fuel engine. COSCO Shipping Lines marked the achievement by ordering 12 Everllence B&W 8G95ME-GI Mk. 10.5 main engines for a new series of 18,000 TEU container vessels. The vessels are under construction at Jiangnan Shipyard in China. Each engine features EcoEGR technology, which reduces emissions and improves f
  • Drewry WCI drops 7% amid falling spot rates
    The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) fell 7% this week to $1,959 per 40ft container, marking the fourth consecutive weekly decline. Spot rates from Shanghai to major US ports dropped sharply. Rates to Los Angeles fell 8% to $2,239, while shipments to New York declined 5% to $2,819. The usual pre-Lunar New Year cargo surge failed to materialise, weakening demand. Carriers have responded by annou
  • Why the world must learn to live with Chinese maritime dominance?
    With 60% of global shipbuilding orders and control of strategic ports worldwide, China has crossed the irreversibility threshold and the West is only now realizing prevention was the answer
  • Georgia Ports welcomes US-India trade agreement
    The Georgia Ports Authority welcomed the announcement of a new trade agreement between the US and India, opening the way for increased business between the two countries. GPA President and CEO Griff Lynch, stated that GPA has long thought India will be the key to the future success with the market proximity the US East Coast gateway port offers. Georgia Ports handled 22% of India's containerized
  • CN Index signals high pressure in global container shipping
    The CN meta Index is a composite measure that captures the overall pressure on global container shipping, combining market conditions, capacity dynamics, and geopolitical or operational risks into a single, easy-to-understand score. It reflects how challenging, risky, or costly it is to move containers worldwide at any given time. The CN Index reached 586 this week, placing global container shipp
  • Kuehne+Nagel opens new Container Freight Station in Mumbai
    Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new 3,500 sqm Container Freight Station (CFS) in Mumbai. The facility strengthens the company's Sea Logistics operations in India and supports the country's growing trade volumes. The new CFS is located near Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India's largest seaport. The location offers direct access to a major maritime gateway and enables faster cargo handling and
  • MSC launches new direct service linking Bilbao with South America and the Americas
    MSC Spain has launched an expanded transatlantic service connecting the Port of Bilbao with key markets in the Caribbean, Central America, and the west coast of South America. The company presented the new service to customers at an event held at the Bilbao Port Authority. The upgraded NWC-USA-SAWC service made its first call in Bilbao on 19 December with the arrival of MSC Carole. The route off
  • Contships reports financial results
    Contships Logistics Corp. has reported its unaudited financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, highlighting an extensive fleet renewal program, high operational utilization, and a strong liquidity position. Fleet renewal and portfolio reshaping During 2025, the group completed the acquisition of five container vessels, including two vessels of 2
  • Yang Ming names first two 15,500 TEU LNG dual-fuel vessels
    Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. has held naming ceremonies for its first two 15,500 TEU class LNG dual-fuel containerships, YM Willpower and YM Worthiness, marking a key milestone in the company's fleet renewal and decarbonisation programme. The ceremonies took place on 4 February at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' shipyard in Ulsan, where the vessels were constructed. Mrs. Yu-Fen Li, spouse of Tai
  • Asia's shipyards navigate perfect storm of geopolitics and technology
    Digital transformation collides with geopolitical fragmentation as region's maritime manufacturers face fundamental restructuring by 2026
  • AD Ports Group to manage Aqaba multipurpose port in 30-year agreement
    AD Ports Group has signed a 30-year concession agreement with Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) to manage and operate the Aqaba Multipurpose Port in Jordan. The port is the country's only general cargo and multipurpose seaport. Aqaba MP Port The agreement creates a joint venture with AD Ports Group holding 70% and ADC 30%. AD Ports Group will invest AED 141 million (USD 38.4 million) and bring
  • Why India is betting on container shipping line?
    India has formally launched Bharat Container Shipping Line in a calculated wager that current maritime disruptions represent once-per-generation opportunity to break free from transshipment hub dependence and emerge as autonomous Indian Ocean shipping power by 2047
  • Puerto Aguadulce aquires new equipment
    Sociedad Puerto Industrial de Aguadulce of ICTSI and PSA International, has taken delivery of two super post-Panamax quay cranes and three hybrid rubber-tired gantry cranes, further enhancing Puerto Aguadulce's ability to serve larger vessels and support growing cargo flows through Colombia's Pacific gateway. The quay cranes, manufactured by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries, are the largest in t
  • Red Sea Gateway Terminal appoints new Group CEO
    Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) has appointed Lars Vang Christensen as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 March 2026. He succeeds Jens O. Floe, who has led the company since 2016. Floe will continue his career as a Non-Executive Director and remain active in board roles representing RSGT shareholders. Christensen brings more than 30 years of global leadership experience across the maritim
  • Hydrogen network in the North Sea Canal area has been completed
    The detailed design for the hydrogen network being developed by HyNetwork in the North Sea Canal Area has been completed, covering both a new hydrogen pipeline and an existing natural gas pipeline that will be converted. This marks an important milestone in the technical development of the network. HyNetwork now knows to the millimeter where the pipelines will be located and how they will be inst

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2026
  • Rio Tinto and Glencore walk away from revived mega-merger talks
    Rio Tinto and Glencore have called time on renewed merger talks, abandoning plans for a deal that would have reshaped the global mining sector. The companies confirmed on Thursday that discussions had ended without agreement, scrapping a proposed tie-up that could have created the world's largest mining group, with a market value well north of ...
  • Embiricos fixes 2010-built VLCC at $147,135 a day
    A 2010-built VLCC has been fixed out at a striking $147,135 per day. The scrubber-fitted Kalamos, built at Shanghai Waigaoqiao, has reportedly been taken on at the bumper rate while currently positioned off India's west coast. The vessel is listed as operated by Embiricos, with IOC named as the charterer. The fixture comes amid continued ...
  • Panama's port purge draws China's ire
    The diplomatic spat between China and Panama is worsening over the Central American nation's decision last week to strip Hong Kong's CK Hutchison of its rights to operate two ports. Panama's president, José Raúl Mulino, declared the government will never again award the Balboa and Cristobal port concessions to a single company after the Supreme ...
  • VLCC ordering spree pulls Mercuria back to Chinese yards
    Mercuria is lining up its next move in shipbuilding, with industry sources pointing to a potential order for very large crude carriers (VLCCs) in China. Market sources have the Swiss commodity trading group and shipowner wrapping talks with CSSC's Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corp (DSIC) for up to four 306,000 dwt tankers. The deal covers two ...
  • Fos-Lyon inland link gets electric barge boost from CMA CGM
    CMA CGM is moving ahead with plans to strengthen inland container flows on the Mediterranean-Rhône-Saône corridor, announcing an electric and hybrid river barge project alongside a €40m modernisation of the Lyon Rhône terminal. The French shipping group said the electric barge, planned for deployment on the Fos-Lyon axis, could be in service within two years ...
  • Government reshuffle aims to turn PT PAL into Indonesia's shipbuilding engine
    Indonesia is revamping its state-owned shipbuilding sector, bringing it all under one roof, while tapping state-run lines to order domestically. PT PAL Indonesia, the nation's top state-owned shipbuilder, will become a holding company for all government-owned shipyards under the plans unveiled yesterday. The policy aims to bolster domestic shipbuilding and boost efficiency by consolidating procur
  • Keyfield orders anchor handler from Chinese shipbuilder
    Malaysian offshore vessel owner Keyfield International has ordered a new anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel from China's Jiangsu Shunhong Marine Technology. The shipbuilding contract, worth RM70.7m ($18m), was signed through Keyfield's subsidiary, Keyfield Resolute, on Wednesday. The contract entails the construction of a new diesel-electric DP2 AHTS. It will be used to handle anchors ...
  • Worley secures dual wins across offshore hydrogen and US LNG
    Australian offshore engineering company Worley has secured two energy transition contracts, spanning Europe's offshore hydrogen ambitions and US LNG expansion. The engineering firm will support AquaDuctus, the GW-scale offshore hydrogen pipeline anchoring the AquaVentus initiative in Germany's North Sea. Recognised as an IPCEI, the project enables open-access transport of green hydrogen from offs
  • Splash Wrap: Ports in a storm
    The deepening dispute between Panama and China over two key ports at the Panama Canal was a constant source of headlines following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that invalidated CK Hutchison's long-held concession contracts. A trade pact between the US and India that cuts American tariffs and ties New Delhi to a halt in Russian ...
  • Google secures clean power from EnBW's offshore wind farm
    German energy utility giant EnBW and US technology giant Google have entered into a long-term power purchase agreement for the supply of 100MW of clean electricity from the He Dreiht offshore wind farm over a period of 15 years. Google aims to operate its global operations on carbon-free energy by 2030, meaning that every hour ...
  • Captain jailed for six years after North Sea collision that killed tanker crewman
    A London court has sentenced Russian captain Vladimir Motin to six years' imprisonment after finding him guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence over the March 2025 collision between the containership Solong and the anchored tanker Stena Immaculate off the Yorkshire coast. The crash ripped a huge hole in the tanker, ignited a jet-fuel inferno and ...
  • Are index-based shipping contracts a trap for BCOs?
    Dr Raymon Krishnan, president of Singapore's Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society, ponders the risks of index-based freight contracts. For many beneficial cargo owners (BCOs), index-based freight contracts are increasingly positioned as the modern, data-driven answer to volatile shipping markets. On paper, they promise transparency, fairness, and alignment with prevailing market conditions

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2026
  • US presses on with Iran sanctions amid ongoing talks in Oman
    The US State Department announced fresh sanctions on Iran on Friday just hours after talks between Washington and Tehran held...
  • False flag Baltic transits almost quadruple throughout 2025
    The Nordic Baltic 8++ group of countries promised to take action against falsely flagged vessels in June 2025, but the...
  • No shortage of targets for French interdiction in the Mediterranean
    Should France want to follow up the seizure of stateless shadow fleet tanker Grinch with more interdictions, it will have...
  • Malaysia's shadow fleet transfer hub persists despite seizure scrutiny
    Malaysia's seizure and rapid release of two sanctioned tankers this week looks less like a shift in enforcement posture and...
  • EU confirms maritime services ban for Russian crude
    The proposed ban, if endorsed by member states, means EU companies cannot provide finance, insurance or technical assistance for vessels...
  • NorthStandard confirms firm P&I renewal round
    Biggest UK-based marine mutual 'not going soft' with focus on improving combined ratio
  • China gathers Panama flag data amid escalating rhetoric over port ruling
    The Panama flag registry could become collateral damage as Beijing retaliates over the port concession ruling
  • Container shipping preparing for old ships shake out
    After nearly five years of minimal scrapping, vessel recycling is set to re-emerge as a central theme from the second...
  • Dorian eyes strong market this year as LPG exports hit new record
    US-listed operator of 27 VLGCs is completing upgrade of fleet with energy-saving devices
  • Rio Tinto no longer considering Glencore bid
    A merger would have created the world's biggest mining concern, which could have had a greater influence over dry bulk...
  • India-EU trade deal to favour some shipping sectors more than others
    The trade deal between the EU and India will not only foster stronger trade flows but also build resilience, as...
  • The Daily View: Carrots, sticks and zombies
  • Daily Briefing
    Maersk lays out scenarios for duration and severity of slump | Zombie' net zero push is danger to IMO, not...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2026
  • Maher's next buyer faces billions in upgrades, decisions on capacity
    The likely sale this year of the Port of New York and New Jersey's largest marine terminal portends possible changes to how it will be operated in the long run.
  • Key inland rail terminals battle post-storm congestion, driver complaints
    While linehaul performance has largely returned to normal for US Class I railroads, delays and bottlenecks triggered by the severe winter storm two weeks ago have now moved downstream to terminals in Chicago, Cincinnati and Memphis.
  • Australia's VICT extends terminal concession at Port of Melbourne to 2066
    The subsidiary of Manila-headquartered International Container Terminal Services said the agreement extends the lease expiration from 2040 to 2066.
  • Shippers look inland to move swelling project cargo demand
    Inland water transport offers a lower-emission alternative routing for out-of-gauge cargoes, with cost-efficiency, lower energy consumption, and fewer accidents among other advantages.
  • Polish trade group hits out at 'unequal rules' for Chinese e-commerce platforms
    The digital trade body argues that online sellers outside the EU were able to scale rapidly by exploiting gaps in customs and regulatory enforcement that European businesses could not legally replicate.
  • Maersk to reorganize logistics segment as profit margins fall short again
    The move to split Logistics and Services into three product segments reflects the sensitivities around a division that underpins the carrier's integrated end-to-end strategy launched in 2017.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2026
  • US sanctions 14 ships to crack down on Iran's energy exports after round of talks
    Latest round of blacklists targets nine tankers and five LPG carriers
  • Adnoc tanker ships India's first fuel cargo since EU ban on Russian oil refining
    LR2 tanker Liwa-V has discharged Reliance Industries jet barrels in Italy
  • EU to introduce full maritime services ban on Russian crude to replace price cap
    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says another 43 vessels will be sanctioned
  • Storage scam trial: Three men due in court in rare case involving multibillion-dollar industry
    Cyber criminal operations have targeted one of world's largest port areas for oil scams for 15 years
  • Wavelength podcast: The VLCC aggregator unnerving analysts, and sentencing the manslaughter master
    Plus, looking for Guiding Stars, and how to capture carbon
  • Years of Epstein-Sulayem exchanges range from advice on Mandelson letter to more private chats
    Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem showed Epstein a letter for UK business secretary Peter Mandelson. Epstein responded with edits
  • EU to introduce full maritime services ban on Russian oil to replace price cap
    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says another 43 vessels will be sanctioned
  • Kongsberg Maritime plans to build closer ties with shipowners
    New company will continue to supply all major shipping and offshore segments
  • Shell calls on ship and cargo owners to get behind book and claim to promote clean fuel take-up
    System is growing as a tool to meet sustainability expectations
  • Hoegh Autoliners posts strong start with promise of better-than-forecast profit to follow
    January update shows company 'holding up better than our initial expectations', Fearnley says
  • Cleaves returns shipping fund to Norway to escape high costs
    Cost-conscious operation says tax conditions in its home country have begun to improve
  • Dorian LPG upbeat as 2026 brings 'unusual' good news
    Late 2025 uncertainty pushes activity into January and bolsters rates, company says
  • Drone attacks and outages force key Black Sea crude outlet to cut tanker loadings
    CPC terminal is now scheduled to ship Kazakh oil on only 31 ships in February
  • Bullish development: Braemar weighs tanker market boost if India shuns Russian crude
    London broker believes compliant-tanker demand will rise, but details are uncertain
  • NorthStandard Europe boss to champion diversity
    Steve Cockburn will run 40% of the P&I club's portfolio from Dublin headquarters
  • Cash-rich Contships 'discussing' fleet renewal after sales spree
    Fearnley Securities believes Greek owner will move in the market when attractive deals emerge
  • South Korean giant HMM extends newcastlemax safari with Greek deal
    Acquisition of Polembros Bulkers unit is part of a wider expansion campaign
  • Greek LNG importer hunts second FSRU and new pipeline for 'vertical corridor'
    Geopolitical project seeks to replace Russian gas in Eastern Europe
  • HPH Trust profit rises as Panama port row deepens geopolitical risk
    Resilient results, even as a Panama Canal ruling fuels legal and political risk for parent company
  • Greek shipowner Latsco reveals why it is not a 'first mover' on technology
    COO Antonis Georgantzis opens up about newbuilding strategy and decision to order largely conventional tonnage
  • Dorian LPG downgraded as DNB sees VLGC deliveries weighing on rates
    Expensive stock implies high VLGC valuation
  • Sanctions-probed insurer dropped from Dubai port's list of approved P&I clubs
    Announcement comes four months after New Zealand police raided company's offices
  • Iran seizes two tankers in ongoing smuggling crackdown
    Naval commander says 15 crew members are in custody after latest operation
  • Will tanker ship Venezuelan fuel to Cuba with US blessing?
    Cuban government has said it is willing to enter talks with US
  • Tamai Steamship lifts outlook and resets payout floor after earnings swing
    Japanese owner upgrades forecasts and pledges steadier shareholder returns despite weaker nine-month profits
  • Japan's Kuribayashi Steamship profit jumps as assets gain value
    Coastal operator books sharp profit rise as shipping margins narrow
  • Adnoc L&S pounces on offshore vessels from US, Qatar and Singapore owners
    Abu Dhabi owner adds PSVs and anchor-handling units to growing fleet
  • Mercuria eyes VLCC newbuildings worth close to $500m in China
    Swiss trader is said to be finalising an order for up to four vessels at Dalian Shipbuilding
  • Fleet Management expands board with five executive promotions
    Ship manager also elevates three executives to product director roles
  • Kongsberg Maritime profit rises ahead of spin-off and Oslo listing
    Shipping aftermarket services boosts order backlog

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FreightWaves web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2026
  • Increased Amazon flight activity boosts Sun Country cargo revenue
    Sun Country Airlines on Thursday reported record cargo revenue of $48 million for the fourth quarter primarily driven by the addition of eight freighter aircraft last year under its transportation service agreement with Amazon. Cargo has become an increasingly important prong in the Minneapolis-based carrier's diversified business model - it is best known for passenger service to leisure destinat
  • EXCLUSIVE: BlackRock could bid for largest New York container terminal
    In a case of terminal superlatives, the world's largest asset manager could back a bid by the world's biggest container line to buy the busiest container terminal at the top U.S. East Coast port. BlackRock, the New York-based investment manager, could partner with Mediterranean Shipping Co. to purchase Maher Terminals, which handles more than a third of all box traffic moving through the Port of
  • How St. Christopher Fund supports drivers beyond emergencies and its record-breaking support from TravelCenters of America
    TravelCenters of America's (TA) most recent charity golf tournament did more than set a fundraising record. It showed that industry support for driver health and hardship relief is not only growing, but becoming more intentional. The tournament raised more than $100,000 for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund , the largest single-year contribution since the partnership between TA and SCF beg
  • Shares of Hub Group tank on accounting error
    Shares of Hub Group were off 19% in midday trading on Friday after the company flagged a $77 million understatement in purchased transportation expenses. It said the accounting error occurred in the first three quarters of 2025 and that its financial statements are under review. It has delayed fourth-quarter and full-year reporting until the matter can be resolved. "Based on its analysis to date,
  • Arrive Logistics trims Toronto headcount as it retools Canadian operations
    Arrive Logistics has laid off five employees from its Toronto office as it reconfigures how the brokerage supports customers and carriers in Canada. Evan Pundyk, the company's vice president of marketing, told FreightWaves the staffing reduction followed a review of Arrive's broader strategy and represents "a very small portion" of the company's workforce of more than 2,000 employees. "Following
  • Another tough quarter so RXO emphasizes its AI tools, spot market growth
    With a fourth quarter earnings report and subsequent call with analysts that was as negative as anticipated, RXO took the approach in its public-facing actions that it would seek to highlight what is getting better. In its prepared released disclosed late Thursday, in an interview with FreightWaves and on its quarterly conference call, RXO (NYSE: RXO) management tried to shift the focus away from
  • FMCSA taking comments on industry-wide ELD exemption
    WASHINGTON - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is opening the floor for public comment on an exemption request which, if approved, would fundamentally change how truck drivers track their time behind the wheel. The Federation of Professional Truckers (FOPT) is seeking a broad exemption from current electronic logging device (ELD) requirements, arguing that professional drivers shoul
  • Werner Enterprises restructuring one-way fleet
    Werner Enterprises announced it is restructuring its one-way truckload business in an effort to improve fleet utilization and return the unit to profitability. The changes are expected to be completed in the first quarter, but impacts on financial results may not be noticeable until the second quarter. The announcement was made in conjunction with the carrier's fourth-quarter report released Thur
  • Georgia-based carrier with 128 drivers files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
    Robert Bearden Trucking, a Southeast regional trucking carrier, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to court records. The Cairo, Georgia-based company filed its voluntary petition on Jan. 26 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, listing between 1 and 49 creditors. The debtor estimated both assets and liabilities in the range of $0 to $50,000 and
  • Feds went on-terminal for Indiana's chameleon carrier crash-what happens next?
    U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration investigators were on-terminal at Sam Express yesterday, the Illinois-based carrier at the center of a sprawling chameleon carrier network I've been investigating for months, one linked to a crash in Jay County, Indiana, that killed four Amish men last year. That's where the easy part of this story
  • REAL-ID, Mail-Order CDLs, and America's CDL Free-for-All.
    Somewhere between a Philadelphia apartment and a flea market in South Texas, between a wire transfer to a Mexican fixer and a California DMV counter that doesn't blink at a birth certificate listing "No Name Given," the American commercial driver's license system broke. Not bent. Not stressed. Broke. It is so broken that a 2025 federal audit found that one in four non-domiciled CDLs issued by Cal
  • FMC fines MSC millions for Shipping Act violations
    The Federal Maritime Commission said it has fined Mediterranean Shipping Company $22.67 million for three types of Shipping Act violations. The decision followed an enforcement proceeding for three types of Shipping Act violations by the Swiss-based carrier. The Commission's Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance (BEIC), through its Offices of Investigation and Enforcement, investi
  • USPS quarterly parcel volumes fall 12% as e-commerce plan implemented
    The continued decline in mail and parcel volume contributed to a 64% drop in controllable income for the U.S. Postal Service during the first quarter, underscoring why Postmaster General David Steiner is pushing to grow revenue through higher rates and a new program aimed at attracting retailers to handoff e-commerce shipments for last-mile delivery. More than 1,200 companies have shown interest
  • When drivers say no: Truckers speak out about unsafe working conditions
    Truck drivers across the U.S. say they are increasingly pressured to operate equipment they believe is unsafe - from dilapidated trailers, to overloaded tankers and malfunctioning braking systems - and some say speaking up can cost them their jobs. Two former truck drivers interviewed by FreightWaves, who requested anonymity due to fear of retaliation, described what they say were repeated attemp
  • Truck Parking Club hits 4,000 locations, targets 10,000 by year-end
    Truck Parking Club, the digital marketplace connecting commercial drivers with private parking spaces, announced it has reached 4,000 Property Member locations across 49 states, with plans to more than double that figure to 10,000 locations by the end of 2026. The Chattanooga, Tenn.-based company added 1,000 locations in just three months and now offers over 66,000 instantly reservable truck park
  • Freight market tightens in Q4 despite subdued volumes, U.S. Bank data shows
    U.S. Bank released its Freight Payment Index on Tuesday , showing that the fourth-quarter freight market saw a slight increase in shipment levels while capacity continued to contract. The capacity contraction pushed shipper spending to its highest level since early 2024, even as freight volumes remained historically low. For shippers accustomed to a buyer's market, the data suggests the window ma
  • First look: Tough market for brokers evident in RXO 4Q earnings
    RXO management in its third quarter earnings call, several weeks after the fourth quarter already had begun, said things were not going the way the brokerage would have desired. Several key numbers in RXO's fourth quarter earnings released Friday morning backed that up. Various numbers showed just how tough the quarter was for RXO, the latest data in line with challenging results reported by stan
  • Amazon posts Q4 gains from fulfillment orders and faster last-mile delivery
    Amazon beat reported mixed financial results in the fourth quarter on Thursday, with revenue surpassing Wall Street estimates, while earnings slightly missed projections During Amazon's earnings call, CEO Andy Jassy touted the e-commerce segment's ability to deliver more essentials to more customers as key growth drivers during the fourth quarter. "For the third year in a row, globally, in 2025,

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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.
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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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