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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 9, 2026
  • Commerce Ministry establishes dedicated FTA utilisation cell to operationalise export benefits
  • Middle East crisis boosts connectivity for alternative ports
  • Ocean freight under pressure, with resilient demand, elevated rates and port congestion at new highs: Update
  • RBI elevates FY27 real GDP forecast to 7.1 pc
  • LoI inked for India-EU Green Shipping Corridor Coalition
  • LR2 tanker demand grows despite 28% fall in clean product volumes
  • Line enforces 'No Shipping Instruction, No Load' rule for all Australian ocean exports
  • CMA CGM and DSV strengthen their partnership to accelerate low-carbon shipping through ACT+
  • Consumer demand surge and inventory stocking support fleet utilisation in key road freight corridors
  • SEA to ink MoU with Colombian Oil Palm Growers Federation to diversify sourcing channels
  • Broadbased imports widen US trade deficit; at $6.2 billion with India
  • Sagarmanthan 2026 highlights India charting the course for a trusted, rules-based global maritime order

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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 8, 2026
  • John G Russell tests hydrogen trucks in Scotland
  • FIATA publishes market report
  • Kalmar signs contract with Port of Halmstad
  • Xeneta: Declining freight rates in Europe
  • CargoBeamer expands connections in Europe
  • CEVA Logistics automates returns in Germany & Poland
  • Kawasaki Kisen opens office in Singapore
  • CargoSoft revises TMS for air and sea freight
  • DP World receives IATA certification for air freight
  • Hellmann acquires Honold International in Neu-Ulm

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The Loadstar web site
OCTOBER 8, 2026
  • Hapag-Lloyd unveils plan to quit MSC-led Asia-SAEC service
  • Hong Kong eyes new Pinglu Canal as route to port revival
  • EXCLUSIVE: CEO Moebel to Ceva leaders: 'Clear pain points slow us down' - three key goals
  • High yields spark new container services on 'bumpy' India-Middle East trade
  • WiseTech AI charge plan raises questions over CargoWise Value Packs
  • Customs updates add a 'compliance burden' to potentially volatile Q4 for shippers
  • Customer demands for new tech a dilemma for SME forwarders
  • The battle against supply chain chaos keeps SMBs 'in overdrive'

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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 8, 2026
  • Sea Machines names Courtney Bradbury VP of program management
    Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics has named Courtney Bradbury its vice president of program management. In this newly created role, he will oversee the company's management and delivery of large-scale autonomous vessel programs.
  • Coast Guard beats its recruiting targets for the third consecutive year
    The U.S. Coast Guard has surpassed its recruiting goals for the third consecutive year, bringing in its largest enlisted class in nearly four decades and continuing historic momentum to grow and strengthen
  • Op-Ed: Ports face rising diesel costs and tougher mandates
    The pressures ports face are mounting. Material handling hubs are seeing record throughput, with U.S. containerized imports reaching 2,603,709 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in August 2026-the third-highest monthly volume on record. Next
  • Thordon Bearings adds third production plant
    Responding to robust growth in all its business segments, Burlington, Ontario-based Thordon Bearings has opened a new, third manufacturing facility. The company says this third plant provides ample additional space for it
  • Goltens Worldwide set to be acquired by HD Hyundai Marine Solution
    Dubai, UAE -based Goltens Worldwide reports that it has entered into an agreement for its sale to HD Hyundai Marine Solution (HMS). The transaction is anticipated to be completed in the late
  • Wallenius Marine leads new wind propulsion research project
    Stockholm-headquartered Wallenius Marine is taking the next step forward in its long-running exploration of wind-powered shipping. It is leading a new research project that aims to build new knowledge on how vessels

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 8, 2026
  • Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority approves strategic plans for Gioia Tauro
    The Management Committee of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port System Authority, chaired by President Paolo Piacenza, has approved two strategically significant measures addressing port labour sustainability at Gioia Tauro and the energy transition across the five-port system. The Management Committee approved an Addendum to the update of the Organic Port Plan, a document requested by th
  • Maersk sets Costa Rica intermodal fuel fee
    Maersk will introduce a Costa Rica intermodal fuel fee of 12% for import and export cargo transported by truck. The temporary adjustment applies from a Price Calculation Date of 7 October 2026 and will remain in effect until further notice. Costa Rica intermodal fuel fee details Scope Details Country Costa Rica Transport mode Truck Cargo direction Import and export Surcharge 12% Effective date 7
  • MSC and ONE renew Asia-South America VSA
    MSC and Ocean Network Express (ONE) will renew their vessel-sharing agreement on the weekly service connecting Asia with the East Coast of South America. The current three-carrier arrangement involving MSC, ONE and Hapag-Lloyd will end in its existing configuration. MSC and ONE will then jointly operate the service without Hapag-Lloyd. MSC markets the service as Ipanema, while ONE uses the East C
  • Global Ship Lease expands newbuilding orderbook
    Global Ship Lease has exercised options for two additional mid-sized containership newbuildings, expanding its orderbook to 17 vessels. The two wide-beam ships will feature ultra-high reefer capacity and latest-generation specifications. Global Ship Lease said the flexible design will support existing and anticipated future market requirements. The vessels carry a combined contract price of appro
  • Hellmann expands German road network with Honold acquisition
    Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has agreed to acquire Honold International GmbH & Co. KG, strengthening its road freight network in southern Germany. The transaction, which will take effect on 1 January 2027, covers Honold's groupage operations in Neu-Ulm. The location will become part of Hellmann's nationwide road transport network. The acquisition will increase Hellmann's locations within the Germ
  • Port of Savannah sets September container record
    The Port of Savannah handled 504,015 TEUs in September, setting a new record for the month as container volumes increased 3.7% compared with September 2025. The latest figures pushed Georgia Ports Authority's container throughput for the first quarter of its fiscal year above 1.5 million TEUs. This represents an increase of 40,560 TEUs, or 2.7%, year on year. The quarter was the second strongest
  • CMA CGM raises West Africa surcharges and updates Mogadishu PSS
    CMA CGM has announced new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) levels for shipments from China to West Africa, alongside a separate surcharge update for cargo moving from the Far East to Mogadishu, Somalia. From 22 October 2026, the carrier will apply higher PSS levels on dry and reefer cargo moving from China and its Special Administrative Regions to several West African markets. For shipments to the Cen
  • Germany blocks COSCO takeover of logistics firm Zippel over security concerns
    Germany has blocked Chinese shipping group COSCO's planned acquisition of an 80% stake in German logistics company Konrad Zippel, citing national security concerns and the need to protect critical supply chains. COSCO ups involvement in Hamburg with planned takeover of Konrad Zippel The decision, announced on 7 October, prevents the Chinese state-owned group from expanding its presence in Germany
  • DP World signs 15-year deal to operate Chittagong's biggest box terminal NCT
    l UAE-based DP World is finally getting Chittagong Port's biggest terminal, namely the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT). On Thursday afternoon, the government of Bangladesh and DP World signed a 15-year concession deal for leasing out the terminal
  • Peel Ports to add one million sq ft of warehousing capacity
    Peel Ports Group plans to add more than one million sq ft of warehousing capacity across its UK network as demand grows for port-centric storage and logistics services. The multi-million-pound investment will initially focus on the Port of Liverpool and King George V Dock in Glasgow. At Liverpool, Peel Ports plans to develop a new 900,000 sq ft warehouse alongside upgrades to existing facilities.
  • CEVA Logistics restructures global operations under new leadership model
    CEVA Logistics is restructuring its global operating model as the company seeks to simplify decision-making, strengthen regional accountability and bring operational leadership closer to customers. The changes form part of the logistics provider's next phase of growth under CEO Patrick Moebel, who took over the role on 1 July. Under the new structure, CEVA will organise its activities around two
  • DNV appoints Océane King to lead Miami Cruise Center
    DNV has appointed Océane King as the new Head of its Miami Cruise Center, strengthening its leadership in the North American cruise market. King returns to DNV after seven years at Royal Caribbean Group, where she worked on maritime technology, fleet innovation and decarbonization initiatives. The Miami Cruise Center serves as DNV's dedicated hub for the North American cruise sector. It provides
  • Maersk revises Rhine low water surcharges
    Maersk has revised its Rhine low water surcharges as falling river levels continue to affect barge transportation across Germany and the Benelux region. The charges apply to laden containers and vary according to the water level recorded at Duisburg-Ruhrort, Kaub and Cologne. They will remain valid until further notice. Maersk warned that it cannot guarantee cargo loading when water levels fall b
  • NORDEN raises 2026 profit outlook on stronger markets
    NORDEN has raised its full-year 2026 net profit guidance following strong operational performance across its Dry Cargo and Tankers businesses. The Danish shipping company now expects net profit of between US$180 million and US$230 million, up from its previous forecast of US$140 million to US$190 million. NORDEN attributed the upgrade to solid execution, successful regional positioning and firmer
  • Explainer: How South Korea is capitalizing on Arctic opportunities
    A Busan ship manager is taking the helm of Russia's ice-class LNG tonnage and moving South Korea from building the Arctic energy fleet to operating it
  • Maersk sets Canada inland fuel surcharge
    Maersk will introduce a Canada inland fuel surcharge of 24% on eligible container drayage services from 1 November 2026. The temporary surcharge will cover both Carrier Haulage and Multi-Carrier bookings. Maersk will review the percentage monthly and may adjust it as market conditions change. Canada inland fuel surcharge scope The surcharge will apply to inland haulage between ocean terminals and
  • FedEx and Stripe link logistics data with SMB financing
    FedEx Dataworks and Stripe have announced a long-term strategic collaboration that will combine logistics data with financial infrastructure to improve access to financing for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The companies plan to use operational signals from the FedEx network alongside Stripe's financial technology. Their first joint solution is expected to launch in early 2027 and coul
  • Maersk updates DACH and Poland fuel fees
    Maersk has announced its intermodal fuel fees for inland transportation across the DACH region and Poland for the second half of October. The Maersk intermodal fuel fees will apply from 12 to 26 October 2026. Rates will increase in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, while Poland's levels will remain unchanged. Maersk intermodal fuel fees Market Transport mode Previous rate New rate Germany, Austri
  • Kalmar recalls Ottawa T2 terminal tractors over electrical safety issue
    Kalmar has issued a recall for several configurations of its Ottawa T2 terminal tractor following the identification of a potential electrical safety issue. The recall notice was filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on 5 October. It covers the Ottawa T2 4x2 DOT/EPA, Ottawa T2 Off Road and Ottawa T2 6x4 DOT/EPA configurations. According to Kalmar, the power dist
  • Maersk lowers Nordic and Baltic fuel surcharges
    Maersk has lowered several Nordic and Baltic fuel surcharges for Store Door shipments, effective from a Price Calculation Date of 7 October 2026. The temporary Emergency Inland Fuel/Energy Surcharge covers Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Updated Nordic and Baltic fuel surcharges Country Previous rate New rate Denmark 14% 14% Sweden 12% 10% Norway 0% 0% Finland 7%
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces East Coast South America PSS
    Hapag-Lloyd will introduce an East Coast South America PSS on dry container shipments to destinations across the Americas. The surcharge will apply from 5 November 2026 for 30 days. It will cover long-term shipments only. East Coast South America PSS rates Equipment Surcharge 20-foot dry container US$500 per container 40-foot dry container US$1,000 per container The East Coast South America PSS w

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 8, 2026
  • The hidden health issue sending seafarers home
    Musculoskeletal problems are responsible for a significant proportion of crew repatriations, but earlier intervention could help prevent many cases from reaching that stage says Ronald Spithout, MD OneHealth by VIKAND. Working at sea is physically demanding, so aches and pains can easily be accepted as part of the job. A sore back after lifting, a ...
  • SPM Shipping plays the market
    With only a few months in gas, Dubai-based SPM Shipping, a shipowner, operator and offshore player, has now added its third VLGC, according to sources. The fast-growing owner is ambitious and moving comfortably in the largest segments in shipping, first placing money in both the cape and VLCC segments, an uncommon move for a relative ...
  • Seatrium bags first FSRU conversion for Excelerate
    Singapore shipyard group Seatrium has secured an EPCIC contract from New York-listed floating regasification specialist Excelerate Energy to convert an LNG carrier into an FSRU, with an option for a second unit. The project is Seatrium's first FSRU conversion for Excelerate. Financial terms were not disclosed. Engineering work is expected to begin in the fourth ...
  • Yinson Production lands $1.46bn refinancing for Agogo FPSO
    Singapore-based Yinson Production has priced $1.458bn of senior secured notes backed by the Agogo FPSO, marking what the company says is the largest FPSO project bond to date and the first of its kind outside Brazil. Yinson Azalea Production, which owns the Agogo FPSO, is issuing the notes, which will be used primarily to refinance ...
  • Rosatom folds Delo into expanding logistics platform
    Russia's state-owned Rosatom has completed the buyout of Delo Group founder Sergei Shishkarev's controlling stake, taking full control of one of the country's largest transport and container logistics groups. Rosatom, which previously held 49% of Delo, has acquired Shishkarev's remaining 51% and will now begin consolidating the company with its other transport holdings, including shipping ...
  • Almi Marine founder Evgenia Daskalopoulou dies
    Greek shipowner Evgenia Daskalopoulou, founder and president of dry bulk outfit Almi Marine Management, has died. Almi announced her death on Wednesday, saying she passed away surrounded by her family. Daskalopoulou was born in 1958 and founded the Athens-based company in 1992. She built Almi from a small dry bulk operation into a modern supramax ...
  • PIF Energy launches $2bn VLCC buying spree
    US energy trader PIF Energy has unveiled plans to spend $2bn acquiring up to 15 crude tankers, with purchases already underway as the company moves to secure shipping capacity through the Strait of Hormuz. The Dallas-based company, founded and led by chief executive Ben Morrow, specialises in crude oil and refined products trading, supply and ...
  • Tanker attack off Qatar widens Gulf shipping conflict
    The war on merchant shipping in the Middle East has taken a worrying geographical turn, with casualties reported aboard a tanker attacked off Qatar, hundreds of miles west of the Strait of Hormuz, while a containership has also come under fire in the Red Sea. The Antigua and Barbuda-flagged oil/chemical tanker Acers (IMO: 9301902) was ...
  • Berlin blocks COSCO takeover of German freight forwarder
    Germany has blocked COSCO Shipping's planned acquisition of an 80% stake in Hamburg freight forwarder Konrad Zippel, overriding an earlier competition clearance on national security grounds. The federal cabinet approved the prohibition on Wednesday, with the economy ministry saying the transaction would have deepened strategic dependencies and threatened the resilience of German and EU supply ...
  • Tamba and Fairfield form Japanese shipping joint venture
    Japan's Tamba Shipping and Fairfield Maritime Japan have formed a 50:50 joint venture targeting growth in chemical, product and gas tanker shipping. The new company, FT Ebisu Maritime, will be based at Fairfield Maritime Japan's Tokyo offices, which opened in September last year, and will operate as a tonnage provider offering tailored vessel solutions to ...
  • Monaco emerges as shipping's 'new darling'
    A fresh influx of shipowners and shipping capital is adding weight to an already formidable maritime cluster on the Côte d'Azur. Sam Chambers gears up for his annual trip to the principality's yacht club for the exclusive Maritime CEO Forum. Monaco's shipping community is enjoying another growth spurt, with a fresh influx of owners, investors ...

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 8, 2026
  • Crude tanker stocks surge to record highs as market euphoria abounds
    The siren call of spot rates near $1m per day for Gulf of Oman STS loadings continues to entice tonnage...
  • The Daily View: Europe's China port strategy is less strategy than a patchwork of national interests
  • Hormuz tanker attacks hit seven-month high as Iran seeks to undermine Middle East Gulf export recovery
    A surge in tanker attacks to the highest level since the US-Iran war began is highlighting the limits of MEG...
  • UK P&I Club and TT Club merger secures member backing
    United Transport Mutual to succeed Thomas Miller as manager
  • UK sanctions another 12 shadow fleet tankers
    Designations now take in over 600 vessels
  • Record Arctic boxship traffic fails to thaw opposition from big carriers
    Record Arctic container traffic is being driven by Chinese and South Korean operators pursuing shorter, strategically attractive routes, but major...
  • September ship recycling rises marginally, with old tankers dominating arrivals
    Expectations that the third quarter would bring a significant increase in recycling supply failed to materialise, despite strong demand from...
  • China's US coal pledge could lift Atlantic bulker demand
    The volumes are modest, but US Gulf and east coast shipments to China could boost tonne-mile demand and support panamax...
  • SFL cashes in on secondhand tanker frenzy as values continue to ascend
    The sales come amid extremely strong secondhand tanker markets as buyers compete for prompt vessel availability, with some ships changing...
  • Gallagher Bassett buys Winter & Co
    Deal follows purchase of Mays Brown earlier this year
  • Crew casualties reported after tanker struck by projectiles off Qatar
    Latest attack north of Qatar marks further escalation in MEG shipping crisis as authorities investigate incident involving chemical tanker Acers
  • Green transition cannot hinge on making shipping more expensive, says Maltese minister
    Standards are needed that are not only global but are workable too, says Chris Bonett, island's minister of Sustainable Mobility
  • Germany blocks Cosco's acquisition of logistics firm Zippel over security concerns
    The blocked deal underscores how logistics infrastructure has become a frontline in Europe's evolving approach to economic security
  • Daily Briefing
    Red Sea container transits hit post-crisis high as carriers accelerate return | It's not just crude tankers. VLGC rates are...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 8, 2026
  • Wallenius, Grimaldi eye billions of dollars in new vessel orders
    The growing strength of the Asia-Pacific car export market justifies the billion-dollar spend on newbuilds, according to the major car carrier operators.
  • 'Drawn-out' peak shipping season appears to be winding down: US retailers
    The National Retail Federation says US imports are "likely past the busiest part of the year," as its latest Global Port Tracker projects that August will be the top month in 2026 for containerized cargo arrivals.
  • CMA CGM inks biofuel shipping deal with DSV
    The carrier described DSV's participation as part of a broader market trend, with an increasing number of customers choosing to use low-emission services.

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 8, 2026
  • Syria urges IMO investigation after search halted for missing seafarers in Black Sea
    Port and customs agency wants IMO and Bulgaria to investigate after strike on general cargo ship Alfa Watan
  • Synergy boss says he ended management deals that put seafarers at risk in the Gulf
    Requests for repatriation are put ahead of voyage continuity, says CEO
  • Odfjell-operated chemical tanker sold by Japanese owner as values stay muted
    Chemical tankers have not seen the massive gains product and crude tankers have enjoyed
  • Excelerate picks Seatrium for up to two LNG carrier-to-FSRU conversion jobs
    Sixteen-year-old vessel set to emerge as regasification unit in 2028
  • US military tells shipping that Hormuz is open for business as new attack details emerge
    Crude tanker was attacked on Tuesday in previously unreported incident
  • Kirby accounting leader poised to retire after 30 years
    Ronald Dragg will remain until first quarter and assist with transition
  • Scorpio Tankers hires governance executive as corporate secretary resigns
    New hire joins from Kuwait's sovereign wealth real estate vehicle
  • Petrobras strikes $130m in deals to hire VLCCs from Trafigura and Koch as Brazil-China rates climb
    Relets emerge as average spot earnings hit $938,000 per day
  • Shell executive honoured as CMA Commodore at first Houston gala
    Shipping veteran to wear the trademark bicorne hat as Connecticut Maritime Association moves event to Texas
  • Shipowners and shippers vote to forge one of the world's largest maritime insurers
    Members of UK P&I and TT Clubs back merger deal for launch in February 2027
  • Diana Shipping fixes capesize bulker higher as market moves lower
    Vessel will earn $11,800 per day more than its previous contract
  • International Seaways linked to $200m plus Bruton VLCC resales
    Rumours ripple through broker circles on both sides of the Atlantic
  • New tanker and gas carrier venture formed in Fairfield and Tamba tie-up
    Companies will hold equal stakes in FT Ebisu Maritime
  • Screen trading of FFAs ramps up as CME lists Platts capesize and panamax contracts
    Development means Platts is edging out Baltic Exchange in listing screen-tradeable freight futures contracts
  • Stena Bulk seeks to boost Swedish national security with two tankers reflagged
    Owner has moved five ships into domestic flag since summer 2025, including one vessel it sold
  • Shipowners could face higher finance costs as Europe tweaks foreign lending rules
    New capital requirements directive means overseas banks must set up a base in Europe
  • Family-run German owner inks double newbuilding deal as it expands orderbook
    Fast-growing German owner lifts order backlog to eight vessels across three sizes
  • Aramco looks to 'formalise' Strait of Hormuz VLCC shuttle with long-term contracts
    Inefficient tanker relays could become a long-term solution, which is good news for shipowners
  • 'Actively searching for ways to grow': Diana management presses on after Genco chase
    This week's Streetwise features a discussion with the Greek owner's executives as they work to attract investors
  • How shipping's AI revolution is putting people first
    Executives at two of the world's largest ship managers argue the technology must augment human expertise
  • Owners could face higher finance costs as Europe tweaks foreign lending rules
    New capital requirements directive means overseas banks must set up a base in Europe
  • FSL offloads product tanker as James Fisher charter ends
    Singapore owner will be left with a fleet of five ships
  • Younger generation steps forward as Grimaldi plays down succession talk
    Emanuele Grimaldi insists there is no imminent changing of the guard despite growing interest in the group's long-term succession plans
  • Seafarer crushed to death during lift check on Carnival cruise ship
    UK accident report finds inspection plan was not 'mutually understood'
  • International Seaways linked to $200m Bruton VLCC resales
    Rumours ripple through broker circles on both sides of the Atlantic
  • HNA Technology flips capesize for profit to Hong Kong buyer
    Price pocketed by Chinese seller comes in a little under market estimates
  • Evangelos Pistiolis-led Top Ships adds newbuild quartet in related-party deal
    US-listed firm's revenue backlog climbs to $1.2bn from its 20 ships on the water or under construction
  • Texas developer launches barge-based Bravo LNG project for Mexico
    Visiting vessels would load from two floating storage units
  • Worldscale 1,000 in sight: Koch fixes out DHT VLCC in Red Sea as rates double
    No reprieve for charterers as tanker earnings continue to rise worldwide
  • Iranian container ship performs double U-turn in English Channel
    The UK government has stepped up insurance checks on vessels passing Dover Strait
  • John Fredriksen's SFL passes up big charter renewals by selling tankers to Trafigura
    Increasing wet exposure again will cost tonnage provider dearly, analysts say
  • Athens plants new IPO flag as shipping supercycle hits full steam
    There is plenty of room for both Athens and Oslo in the current upcycle
  • Norwegian bond fund's shipping holdings plunge as 'hot' market favours issuers
    Many shipping companies don't need bond market, Sissener says
  • Shipping billionaire David Reuben follows brother to Monaco
    But when did the 88-year-old bulker and offshore player ditch the UK capital?
  • Marianne Odfjell's Larine exits tankers with double sale at huge price
    Norwegian investor offloads pair of 2016-built vessels
  • Cido Shipping's Hyuk Kwon pledges five vessels to settle record Korean tax bill
    The shipowner agrees to settle around $295m in arrears after 15 years
  • Global conflict set to reduce oil and gas exports permanently
    Energy security is redrawing the map of the energy transition, according to DNV chief
  • Greek shipowning pioneer Evgenia Daskalopoulou dies at 67
    Industrialist family scion was a leader of female maritime entrepreneurship in Greece
  • Iranian containership performs double U-turn in English Channel
    The UK government has stepped up insurance checks on vessels passing Dover Strait
  • Final mobile messages reveal fears of seafarers killed in US missile attack
    Families of three men killed in attack slate 'shameless' owners for delaying compensation payouts
  • Oaktree completes Torm exit in $254m share sale
    Buyer of US private equity group's holding not known, as Hafnia waits in the wings
  • Strait of Hormuz crossings at lowest level in two months after spate of attacks
    Only seven ships transited the waterway on Tuesday, shipping data showed
  • Indian shipowner locks in profit with sale of 15-year-old tanker
    M Pallonji Shipping sells chemical and product tanker purchased in 2017
  • 'They've stuck us right in the middle': Final mobile messages reveal fears of seafarers killed in Middle East strike
    Families of three men killed after US missile attack slate 'shameless' owners for delaying compensation payouts
  • Cido Shipping's Hyuk Kwon pledges five vessels to settle record Korean tax bill
    The shipowner agrees to settle around $295m in arrears after 15 years
  • Scale must not come at the expense of relationships, says OSM Thome chief
    'As an industry, I do not believe we are doing enough. We need to do a better job of putting seafarers first,' Tommy Olofsen says
  • Chinese auto giants line up $2.5bn haul to drive car carrier orders to new record
    BYD and SAIC Anji Logistics join state shipowner Cosco in orders for about 20 supersize newbuildings

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FreightWaves web site
OCTOBER 8, 2026
  • FMCSA split sleeper berth pilot program moves closer to launch
    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is moving closer to launching a pilot program that could results in amending split sleeper berth requirements, with an eye on allowing more flexibility in how a driver spends the required daily minimum of 10 hours off-duty. In a Federal Register notice released Wednesday, FMCSA opened the "information collection activities" that would provid
  • AV truck fleets win 5-Year exemption on warning beacons
    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration granted a five-year exemption on Wednesday that lets carriers running Level 4 autonomous trucks use cab-mounted warning beacons in place of reflective triangles. The exemption runs through Oct. 7, 2031, and covers Aurora Operations plus any other Level 4 carrier that notifies the agency first, under a notice signed by Administrator Derek Barrs. It r
  • Global container volumes hit record 17.46 million TEUs
    Global container shipping volumes reached a record 17.46 million twenty-foot equivalent units in August, while freight pricing climbed to its highest level in more than two years, according to Container Trades Statistics. August liftings surpassed the previous record set in July and increased 3.7% from August 2025. Through the first eight months of 2026, global volumes were up 4.7% year over year
  • Factory backlogs build as freight and steel costs climb
    Unfilled orders at U.S. factories rose 0.6% to $1,609.6 billion in August, and shipments stalled, the Census Bureau said in its Oct. 2 report on manufacturers' shipments, inventories and orders . Backlogs have increased in 25 of the last 26 months. Transportation equipment accounted for $1,009.9 billion of the total and led the August increase. Shipments were virtually unchanged at $658.6 billion
  • New monthly mark for Savannah container volume
    The Port of Savannah handled a record 504,015 TEUs in September, up 3.7% from a year earlier, as rising imports and weather-related cargo delays extended the peak shipping season, the Georgia Ports Authority said. Loaded imports increased 5.5% compared with September 2025, leading the port's container growth. GPA attributed the gains to strong consumer spending and typhoon-related delays at Asian
  • SONAR Rate Intelligence Adds Intermodal Rates and Truckload-to-Intermodal Conversion Savings
    SONAR , the freight market intelligence platform, has added intermodal rates to Rate Intelligence, giving shippers, freight brokers and carriers a new way to evaluate truckload-to-intermodal conversion potential on any lane. Users can now view intermodal contract and spot rates, compare them side by side with van pricing, and estimate the savings per load from converting truckload freight to inte
  • AI gold rush transforms trans-Pacific trade and logistics
    The artificial intelligence infrastructure boom is creating significant new trade flows and opportunities for third-party logistics providers and carriers. Freight transportation companies are rapidly scaling up capabilities, especially to support semiconductor supply chains in Asia, the epicenter for production and distribution of advanced chips used to power AI applications, data centers, conne
  • Samsung seeks $186M from CMA CGM in container charges dispute
    Samsung Electronics America is seeking at least $186 million from CMA CGM in a Federal Maritime Commission complaint alleging the ocean carrier imposed unlawful container charges and failed to fulfill inland transportation commitments. The French carrier disputes the allegations and has asked the commission to dismiss the case. The dispute centers on "store-door" shipments, under which CMA CGM ag
  • Man gets 2 years for $3.5M Amazon fraud using 23 trucking accounts
    A Connecticut man will spend two years in federal prison after defrauding Amazon through its trucking network. Ameer Nasir, 25, registered or caused the registration of 23 trucking businesses with Amazon Logistics. Federal prosecutors linked those accounts to more than 1,000 trailer movements that never occurred. The scheme ultimately cost Amazon more than $3.5 million. U.S. District Judge Kari A
  • ELD Data Needs An Enforceable Standard
    Editor's note: This is a contributed commentary. It comes amid FMCSA's ongoing revocation of registered ELDs over hours-of-service log manipulation and FreightWaves welcomes responses from other parties. An ELD connection has become an important part of how freight moves. Brokers use it to understand whether a carrier is operating, whether vehicles are associated with that carrier, and whether th

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Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
SAILING LIST
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On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
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