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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
  • Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways extends Official Support to CTL-BHP 2026
  • Customs measures to promote export competitiveness: FM
  • High-level delegation visits Alang to bolster India's ship recycling leadership
  • Mumbai Port Sports Council conducting All India Major Ports Cricket Tournament, 2025-26 from Feb. 12-16
  • VOC Port's high-level pre-event deliberates on AI in ports and maritime operations
  • GRSE, Hindustan Shipyard ink MoU to set up shipbuilding consortium
  • Greenfield Shipyard Capacity Expansion Portal now live
  • NAWC container volumes: Market dynamics in 2025-Q4
  • Global air cargo demand up in Jan., =but falling e-commerce exports from China could be a dampener
  • Mangaluru Airport cargo running at half capacity: Minister
  • ACAAI Western Region meeting discusses impact of proposed suspension of cargo freighter operations at Mumbai Airport

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2026
  • Dollars and belly cargo for blended wings
  • New challenges after a quarter of a century
  • Hegelmann Multimodal expands partner networks
  • DX brings trio into leadership team
  • Transport remains Europe's climate challenge
  • TransFollow and Qargo cooperate
  • Garbe Regeneration acquires brownfield site
  • Andreas Schmid Group leases in Olching
  • Partnership for rotor sail installation
  • Survey reveals impact of tariffs
  • Bilbao PortLab presents innovation projects
  • Lee Kwong Ming new General Manager
  • Joramco secures maintenance contracts with cargo airlines
  • Dirk Reich new board member at K2 Mobility
  • Windracers and HITRANS promote drone air freight
  • Laura DiBella appointed Chair of the FMC

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2026
  • CMA CGM and Maersk double-down on Asia-West Africa services
  • JD.com goes local in Europe as ecommerce shifts beyond de minimis
  • Maher Terminals - the Big Apple's big prize
  • Manston developer seeks more funds to open new air cargo hub
  • The Loadstar Podcast with Container Trades Statistics: Unpacking 2025
  • Battle lines drawn in Brussels over EU access for Qatar Airways
  • Yang Ming sets target for bigger box ship market share as fleet grows
  • India-US deal will add impetus to growing air cargo support sector
  • Cargo crime goes digital as fraud and AI replace truck-stop theft

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2026
  • Trump signs $35M for Small Shipyard Grants in 2026
    The Small Shipyard Grant Coalition recently announced that the federal government has been fully funded for fiscal year 2026 following President Trump's signing of the FY26 federal funding package, including $35 million
  • DARPA selects Saronic to support its Pulling Guard program
    Austin, Texas-headquartered autonomous vessel developer Saronic Technologies reports that it it has been selected to support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Pulling Guard program. The objective of the Pulling Guard
  • Ken Eriksen to open TTB 2026 with keynote on economic strength and maritime resilience
    Marine Log's Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2026 will open March 10 in Mobile, Ala., with a keynote address by Ken Eriksen, managing member and strategic advisor for Polaris Analytics and Consulting.
  • Op-Ed: AC or DC charging for marine vessels
    A few years ago, crossing open waters on batteries was pioneering technology for tailor-built projects. But as the technology has proven its benefits, we are now entering the next phase with many
  • NTSB: Loss of lube oil led to $2.6M ATB fire
    The National Transportation Board (NTSB) has released its report on a December 30, 2024, incident involving the articulated tug and barge (ATB) Dorothy Ann/Pathfinder, owned and operated by the Interlake Steamship Co.
  • Elcome adds Amazon Leo to its marine connectivity offerings
    Ship operators have an ever increasing number of LEO (low Earth orbiting) satellite communications options - and these now include Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper). Dubai-based maritime technology and satcoms solutions provider

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2026
  • Sea-Intelligence: NAWC Volumes: Market Dynamics in 2025-Q4
    In issue 751 of the Sunday Spotlight , Sea-Intelligence analysed the 2024-2025 container throughput data for North America West Coast (NAWC) ports to assess any shifts in the timing of laden import peaks. The data indicates that front-loading of cargo seen earlier in 2025 came at the expense of Q4 volumes, which were defined by a significant contraction. Figure 1 illustrates this shift in seasona
  • ROSHN Group, Agility sign heads of terms for Saudi Logistics Joint Venture
    ROSHN Group and Agility Logistics Parks have signed heads of terms to form a joint venture focused on developing and operating a large-scale Grade A logistics park in Saudi Arabia. The agreement was signed during the PIF Private Sector Forum in Riyadh by ROSHN Group Acting Group CEO Sabah Barakat and Agility Chairman Tarek Sultan. The proposed project will be developed on around 1 to 1.5 million
  • GXO sets up Defense Advisory Board
    GXO Logistics has announced the formation of a new Defense Advisory Board as it expands its advanced logistics services for the aerospace and defense sectors. The board will provide strategic guidance and industry insights to support GXO's growth in the segment. GXO said the initiative reflects strong demand from aerospace and defense customers for reliable, technology-driven logistics solutions.
  • Shipping Association Leaders reaffirm commitment to industry cooperation
    The chairs of the major international shipping industry associations have reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation on shared challenges facing the sector. The leaders met in Athens last week as part of their ongoing collaboration under the Round Table framework. The meeting brought together Paul Pathy, President of BIMCO; John Xylas, Chair of INTERCARGO; Claes Berglund, Vice Chair of the
  • Shipping's Reckoning: How a 40-Year growth story confronts permanent disruption
    Industry's historic expansion meets geopolitical fragmentation as three possible futures take shape through 2026
  • The APV Council assesses the economic results for 2025
    The Board of Directors of the Port Authority of Valencia has assessed the provisional financial results for the 2025 financial year, as well as the traffic recorded during the past year, which have resulted in an increase in both turnover and TEU traffic. These figures reflect the commitment of container shipping companies to the Valenciaport facilities. This was explained by the president of the
  • Japanese lessor SBI grows its boxship portfolio
    Japan's SBI Leasing is widening its interest in the container segment, and has picked up two 15,000 TEU container ships from Zodiac Maritime in a JOLCO (Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option) transaction. MSC Auriga and MSC Orion, both built in 2020 at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, were commissioned by Zodiac Maritime for a 15-year charter to MSC
  • Gebrüder Weiss launches Turvo-powered LTL Service across North America
    Gebrüder Weiss has rolled out its Turvo-powered less-than-truckload (LTL) service across North America following a successful pilot program in 2025. The expansion aims to improve shipment visibility and support faster, data-driven decision-making for customers. The LTL solution runs on the Turvo Collaboration Cloud, a shared digital platform that connects shippers, carriers, and internal teams in
  • Container throughput at Ishikari Bay New Port falls 2.6% in 2025
    Container throughput at Ishikari Bay New Port in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido declined in 2025, reported by JIFFA, according to preliminary figures unveiled by the Ishikari Bay New Port Authority. The port handled 47,281 TEUs of foreign-trade containers during the year, representing a 2.6% decrease compared with the previous calendar year. Exports totaled 22,873 TEUs, down 4.3%, wh
  • WiseTech and Hapag-Lloyd launch IoT container tracking pilot
    WiseTech Global and Hapag-Lloyd have launched a pilot project to integrate IoT-based container tracking, aiming to deliver real-time visibility across global supply chains. The initiative connects Hapag-Lloyd's live container data with WiseTech's CargoWise platform. Under the pilot, Hapag-Lloyd's fleet of around two million containers transmits frequent location updates through IoT devices. WiseT
  • MSC launches Firehorse service
    MSC has announced the launch of Firehorse service, a new standalone service providing direct and fast connections between China, Singapore, and Indonesia, as part of a broader enhancement of its intra-Asia network. Alongside the introduction of Firehorse, MSC is upgrading several existing intra-Asia services to improve connectivity and offer more competitive access to key regional trade hubs. The
  • STI implements Digital Twin Platform to enhance terminal operations
    San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI) has implemented a digital twin-based platform to manage and optimize its terminal operations. STI is a port operated by Hanseatic Global Terminals and SSA Marine. The platform was developed in partnership with NextPort.AI, a company specializing in digital solutions for ports. The digital twin provides a virtual, real-time view of terminal activity. It all
  • Descartes: U.S. container imports post seasonal rebound in January
    U.S. container import volumes reached 2,318,722 TEU in January 2026. The figure rose 4.1% month-over-month as volumes rebounded from December's seasonal slowdown. Descartes Systems Group released the data in its February Global Shipping Report. The company provides logistics metrics for supply chain professionals. China-origin imports increased 9.3% month-over-month. However, they declined 22.7%
  • How two obscure ports are redrawing the Indian Ocean's strategic map
    Chinese-backed Gwadar and UAE-operated Berbera signal a fundamental shift from American maritime dominance to a contested multipolar battleground where infrastructure equals influence
  • The story behind Chinese influence in Panama ports
    When we first examined Chinese influence over Panama through port investments, the picture appeared relatively benign a Hong Kong conglomerate operating commercial terminals under a decades-old concession
  • Hiab expands US footprint with MGX Equipment Services dealer agreement
    Hiab has expanded its presence in the United States by appointing MGX Equipment Services as a new dealer across 13 states. The agreement strengthens Hiab's distribution and service network for HIAB loader cranes in key regions. MGX Equipment Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Manitowoc Company. The company operates 13 locations across 11 US states and provides sales, rental, parts, serv
  • COSCO SHIPPING, Anjun win Lima airport warehouse concession
    COSCO SHIPPING and Anjun have secured the operating rights for the Lima Airport Apron Warehouse Project, strengthening their logistics footprint in South America. The facility is located at Lima International Airport, which handles nearly 90% of Peru's air cargo and ranks among the region's busiest aviation hubs. The project includes a warehouse with direct access to the airport apron, enabling f

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2026
  • MISC wins contract to supply first-ever Papua New Guinea FSO
    Malaysia's MISC has secured a bareboat charter deal with ExxonMobil to supply Papua New Guinea's first offshore floating storage and offloading (FSO) unit. The 15-year firm contract carries an option for ExxonMobil's Papua New Guinea arm to extend another 15 years. Operations will kick off in the first half of 2028 under the Kutubu Pipeline ...
  • TGS expands Gulf of Mexico footprint with new OBN campaign
    Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS, in strategic collaboration with SLB, has announced the launch of Engagement 9, the latest phase of its ocean bottom node multi-client campaign in the Gulf of Mexico. Engagement 9 covers 161 OCS blocks in the Walker Ridge protraction area, one of the Gulf of Mexico's most prolific deepwater provinces. This ...
  • Sinokor becomes the world's 'super operator' of supertankers
    Sinokor's stunning raid in the tanker markets over the past two months is making the Korean shipowner the largest operator of VLCCs in the world. Sinokor's recent purchase of potentially over 50 secondhand VLCCs, plus the company's securing of a significant volume of tonnage under time charter, has been the talk of the tanker markets ...
  • Nordic American cashes in on oldest suezmax at hefty premium
    Nordic American Tankers has sold its oldest vessel, the 2003-built suezmax Nordic Pollux, for $25m, underlining the strength of the secondhand tanker market for vintage tonnage. The Japan-built 150,103 dwt tanker was sold debt-free, with the full proceeds going straight to the New York-listed owner. Shipping analysts at Swedish investment bank SEB said the achieved ...
  • Danaos steps into bulker newbuilds with newcastlemax order
    Greece's Danaos has stepped into bulker newbuildings for the first time, unveiling the move as part of a six-ship order programme that widens both its fleet mix and investment reach. The New York-listed owner disclosed the deals alongside stronger-than-expected earnings, confirming orders for two newcastlemax bulkers of about 211,000 dwt each, with delivery slated for ...
  • ONGC taps Vantage drillship for multi-year India programme
    Offshore drilling contractor Vantage Drilling has been informed that it received a binding notification of award from India's ONGC for the 2010-built drillship Platinum Explorer. The contract was awarded following the conclusion of a tender for a deepwater drillship, with a three-year firm period plus a one-year optional campaign in India. According to Vantage Drilling, ...
  • Industry's doom-and-gloom PR is sinking seafaring
    Carl Martin Faannessen from crewing agent Noatun Maritime calls for an urgent need to start changing the narrative about careers at sea. Our industry is painting itself into a self-made corner. Why? Because we are not adept at marketing, in every sense of the word. What other industry would: Take every opportunity to talk up ...
  • Fake Vanuatu registry exposes wider epidemic of fraudulent flags
    Vanuatu has warned of a a fraudulent website impersonating its registry. The unauthorised website, operating under the domain registervu.com, copied content from Vanuatu's own registry site. Vanuatu is not alone among Pacific island nations being targeted for false flag operations. The Tonga government, for instance, issued a statement last month denouncing any foreign vessel claiming to ...
  • Subsea 7 wins Mediterranean subsea deal from Chevron
    Offshore engineering and services player Subsea 7 has won a contract from US supermajor Chevron for subsea installation in the Eastern Mediterranean. Subsea 7's scope includes the transport and installation of approximately 17 kilometres of subsea flowlines and umbilicals. Project management and engineering will commence immediately and be managed by Subsea 7's Paris office. Offshore ...
  • Over 400 Bilfinger offshore workers set for strike in pension dispute
    UK's largest offshore trade union, Unite, has announced that 48-hour strike action involving over 400 Bilfinger UK employees will take place on offshore assets operated by BP, CNR, Ineos, Ithaca, and TAQA. The strike will occur on February 19 and 20. Bilfinger workers emphatically backed strike action by 97.6% voting in favour in a fight ...
  • US military captures tanker after globe-spanning chase
    The US military chased a tanker across the world - from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean - intercepting it yesterday in Washington's ongoing crackdown on Venezuelan oil exports. The partially laden Aquila II, a 22-year-old suezmax, was one of the tankers that departed on the morning Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was arrested five weeks ...
  • Dark fleet expansion looms as EU seeks to cut maritime lifelines for Russian oil
    Russia's shadow tanker fleet faces greater pressure, although it is forecast to rise in numbers, if the European Commission's proposed a 20th sanctions package gets voted through later this month. Europe plans to scrap the crude oil price cap and replace it with a full ban on maritime services linked to Russian crude exports. A ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2026
  • EU sanctions plan will complete Russia's shift into the shadow fleet
    The EU's shift away from an oil price cap system that allowed compliant Russian trade to a complete ban is...
  • Denmark brings SWAG in fight against scrubber discharges
    EU member states have proposed making it easier for countries to ban scrubber discharges in sensitive sea areas to protect...
  • More diverse Danaos orders newcastlemax bulkers
    First-ever bulker newbuildings come on top of landmark move into LNG shipping, but Greece-based owner is also ordering more vessels...
  • Ofac sanctions bulk carrier involved in illicit Iranian fertiliser trade
    The trade was used to finance Lebanese paramilitary group Hezbollah, the US Treasury said in an announcement
  • Venergy Maritime newbuild spree rolls on
    One-year-old shipping firm of maritime environmental services group orders more boxships as well as tankers
  • French asset manager rolls out $200m 'dark green' shipping fund
    Eurazeo fund will support energy transition in maritime sector
  • Vanuatu confirms fake flag registry
    Fake flags are an increasing problem in shipping. Lloyd's List has uncovered a vast network of fraudulent registries purporting to...
  • Boxship charter market holds firm as Lunar New Year slowdown fails to materialise
    Major container lines are extending both modern and older tonnage at firm rates but more efficient ships are winning premiums
  • The Daily View: The EU split at IMO: It's about US gas and ETS money
  • SCA sees traffic and revenue uptick amid shipping's mixed stance on a full return
    Shipping will have to continue balancing risk and opportunity as no definitive signs have been shown regarding safety on voyages...
  • Tanker orderbook hits post-2009 high, yet oversupply fears may be misplaced
    The tanker ordering spree looks alarming on paper, but an ageing global fleet means most new ships are replacements, not...
  • Daily Briefing
    Med revolt leaves Brussels in climate bind at IMO | Box trade defies geopolitical turmoil with strong 2025 growth |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2026
  • GPA names next CEO as Savannah readies for new growth phase
    Kevin Price, president of the port's stevedoring services company Gateway Terminals, will join GPA in July as president and then add the CEO's role in mid-2027.
  • Gemini schedule reliability shows sum greater than its parts: Xeneta
    Xeneta's "Schedule Reliability Scorecard" for 2025 showed Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are more reliable under Gemini than in standalone services, while other alliances showed uneven performance among partners.
  • UP, J.B. Hunt voted best intermodal providers in H2 '25: JOC survey
    Overall, more than 90% of respondents participating in the latest Journal of Commerce Intermodal Service Scorecard were satisfied with domestic intermodal service between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2025.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2026
  • US sanctions two ships and their owners as 'maximum pressure' campaign applied to Hezbollah
    Treasury Department blacklists a bulker and a general cargo ship
  • Going nuclear: James Lightbourn reveals a glimpse of his new maritime path
    Former Arctic Securities banker's new role still largely under wraps, but seems destined for the US flag
  • Himalaya Shipping chief opens up on plan for big year of charter negotiations
    Contracted CEO Lars-Christian Svensen has five ships with deals coming to an end
  • No time for 'coasting' as FuelEU regime becomes balance sheet issue
    Lawyers from Reed Smith and WFW warn of bottom line effects and potential disputes as first key deadline passes
  • Nordic American banks $25m for oldest suezmax as fleet renewal rumbles on
    US-listed owner says it is in strong position after latest disposal
  • Flood of sanctioned tankers 'set to reflag to Russia'
    Windward says the move is an effort to stop boarding of stateless vessels
  • Star Bulk and Centrofin cash in capesize bulkers as Asian buyers circle
    Despite topping 40 sales in three years, Star Bulk easily remains the biggest US-listed bulker owner
  • Malaysian owner sets aside $375m in IPO cash for series of newbuildings
    MTT Shipping earmarks funds from IPO for container ship quintet
  • Procopiou pens nine-tanker spree to boast top suezmax orderbook
    Greek shipping company Dynacom has over 30 tankers on order, with a total value approaching $2.5bn
  • Wars and sanctions shield oversupply and weigh on bank's lending decisions
    French lender's head of maritime industries shares his thoughts on the issues affecting ship finance in uncertain times
  • Hafnia and Cargill bunker venture adds clients as fuel claims drop
    Seascale Energy reflects on first nine months of operations
  • Dozens more tankers going dark as EU eyes Russian maritime services ban
    UK broker says existing Russian-trading fleet can only handle 80% of its western exports
  • Eimskip profit wiped out as higher wages hit bottom line
    CEO Thorsteinsson calls the fourth quarter challenging
  • Private equity firm Eurazeo seals first closure of €400m green maritime fund
    French financier making progress with green fund aimed at small and medium-size shipowners
  • Morten Astrup's fund snaps up Performance Shipping and Navios bonds
    Storm Bond Fund returns 0.7% in January
  • VLGC fixtures spike as forward deals hint at weakening rates
    Spot vessels loading in the Middle East, banking $88,000 per day
  • Samsung Heavy cancels suezmax tanker delivery after owner fails to pay final instalment
    Doubts also raised about delivery of sister ship
  • Zissimatos-linked Monte Nero makes a return to VLCC segment with newbuildings
    The Greek shipping company is said to have ordered two newbuildings at Hengli Heavy Industry
  • Taylor Maritime boss Ed Buttery adds to company shareholding
    London-listed bulker owner's CEO lifts stake above 1%
  • Norden set for transitional year as it tries to make MPP bet pay
    Analysts say even a fleet of 70 ships is likely to be 'minority contributor' to earnings
  • QatarEnergy mapping out 'Phase 3' of huge LNG carrier shipbuilding project
    But parallel analysis in play regarding the disposal of older tonnage
  • VLGC owner Petredec buys into UK multifuel engine start-up
    Carnot Engines' new propulsion technology promises big fuel savings
  • Russian seafarers a serious cyber and sabotage threat, Norwegian police say
    Latest report focuses on crew members on non-Russian vessels
  • Himalaya Shipping reports 'strong' trading performance in January
    And Fearnley Securities expects earnings to 'improve substantially in the coming months'
  • Venezuela-linked tankers detained in Caribbean
    Moves seen as setback for US exports from South American country
  • Trading giant Vitol tied to twin Greek product carrier deal
    Major shipowner and charterer appears to be parting ways with several vessels
  • Norwegian hedge fund rides wave of 'euphoria' to bank fast profit on Frontline
    Sissener Canopus sells VLCC owner after buying in December
  • Vyron Vasileiadis investment tally nears $1bn mark with fresh newbuilding haul
    Fledgling Greek owner pounces on additional container ships after beefing up his tanker orderbook
  • United Overseas continues pruning older product tankers
    Partners Peter Georgiopoulos and Leo Vrondissis have been building up on the dry bulk side
  • Bourbon pockets $38m as two platform supply vessels are sold via online auctions
    Difference in bidding activity for offshore player's AHTSs and PSVs highlights where buying interest lies in offshore sector
  • Kamsarmax bulker up for grabs in online auction on Chinese platform
    Auction on the Guangzhou Shipping Exchange on 12 March will open at slightly below its market value
  • Danaos books first bulker newbuildings and swells container ship orderbook
    New York-listed shipowner delivers better-than-expected quarterly earnings
  • Chinese-Greek venture stacks fresh orders for LNG bunker vessels
    Order lifts venture's tally of 20,000-cbm ships being built at Nantong CIMC SOE to four

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FreightWaves web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2026
  • Wall Street reacts to Proficient's earnings: a 25% stock decline
    Proficient Auto Logistics gave a brutal overview of conditions in the auto hauling market in its first quarter earnings call with analysts Monday, and Wall Street acted accordingly a day later. Proficient (NASDAQ: PAL) saw its stock close the day down $2.67 to $7.77, a drop of 25.57%, per Yahoo Finance. Volume was more than 400% of its normal level. Proficient stock had gotten an upward kick afte
  • Reelables launches Bluetooth-based indoor tracking smart label with centimeter-level accuracy
    Reelables, a London-based logistics technology company, has launched a new Smart Label Indoor Tracking solution designed to deliver real-time indoor location visibility with accuracy down to 10 centimeters. The company says the platform is the first to combine real-time location system (RTLS) capabilities with printable smart shipping labels, offering warehouse operators a lower-cost alternative
  • Red Sea torpedoes Hapag-Lloyd rates
    Hapag-Lloyd said container volumes surged 8% in 2025 from the previous year but the average price to carry a container of freight fell by the same percentage as operating costs soared on longer voyages away from the Red Sea. The German company ( HLAG.DE ) said preliminary data showed revenues of $21.1 billion in the 2025 financial year, up from $20.7 billion y/y. Earnings before interest, taxes,
  • Why Credit Is Quietly Deciding Who Survives in Trucking
    For most owner-operators and small carriers, the conversation about survival usually starts with rates. Fuel prices come next. Then brokers. Then regulations. But during a recent episode of The Long Haul , one reality kept surfacing over and over again: many carriers don't fail because they can't run freight - they fail because they never fully understood how the financial system around trucking
  • Northwest Seaport Alliance, PNW ports join on new inland hub
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance and three regional ports will partner on development of an Inland Logistics Hub to aid development of Washington state trade. The NWSA joined with the Port of Benton, Port of Pasco and Port of Walla Walla in signing an interlocal agreement to develop the center in the Tri-Cities region of southeastern Washington. The Tri-Cities includes the contiguous Kennewick, Pas
  • Trimble posts Q4 beat despite ongoing weakness in freight demand
    Trimble Inc . reported fourth-quarter results that exceeded expectations, with its transportation and logistics segment posting organic growth and setting the stage for accelerated revenue and margin expansion in 2026, the company said Tuesday. The Westminster, Colorado-based technology provider reported fourth-quarter earnings results and held a call with analysts before the market opened. Trimb
  • As Non-Domiciled CDL Rules Face Litigation, Trucking Still Needs an Honest Conversation
    There's a lot of discussion right now about non-domiciled CDLs. Headlines are flying, social media is dialed, and everybody's got an opinion. But for the people actually holding the steering wheel - the drivers - much of what's being said doesn't line up with what's really happening at the DMV, at the scale house, or at the kitchen table. This is about some drivers who've been running clean for a
  • Trump's bridge threat injects uncertainty into busiest US-Canada freight corridor
    President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to prevent the opening of the U.S. side of the Gordie Howe International Bridge , injecting fresh uncertainty into one of North America's busiest freight corridors. In a series of posts on Truth Social , Trump said he would not allow the bridge - which links Detroit with Windsor, Ontario - to open unless Canada agrees to new trade negotiations and what
  • Teamsters union sues UPS to block delivery driver buyouts
    The Teamsters union on Monday asked a federal court to stop UPS from initiating a second voluntary buyout program for package car drivers, saying the effort to eliminate jobs violates their national contract. Chief Financial Officer Brian Dykes told analysts during the company's Jan. 27 quarterly earnings call that UPS ( NYSE: UPS ) was planning a second voluntary buyout program for delivery driv
  • Midmo introduces modular Edge Intelligence platform at Manifest 2026
    Midmo used Manifest 2026 to introduce a new suite of Edge Intelligence modules, marking its latest move to push real-time visibility and decision-making closer to the physical operations of the supply chain. Tech solutions aren't just aimed at operations as there is a growing shift across logistics technology toward intelligence that operates directly at docks, doors, equipment, and moving assets
  • Benchmark diesel up slightly as talk of an oil glut begins to fade
    The benchmark diesel price used as the basis for most fuel surcharges inched up this week, the fourth consecutive week of increases, in the midst of an oil market that still is pushing higher. The average weekly retail diesel price published by the Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration rose 0.7 cents/gallon effective Monday, published Tuesday, to $3.688/g, up 0.7 cts/g. It is the
  • Gather AI raises $40m to scale its physical AI platform for global logistics
    Warehouse operations can make or break an organization. That problem is at the heart of Gather AI 's latest funding round. The Pittsburgh-based startup announced it has raised $40 million in Series B financing, led by Smith Point Capital Management, the firm founded by former Salesforce co-CEO Keith Block. The raise brings Gather AI's total funding to roughly $74 million and positions the company
  • Port of New York-New Jersey box gains shake off trade reset
    The Port of New York and New Jersey was the nation's second-busiest U.S. port for loaded twenty foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2025. The six terminals in the New York harbor complex moved 5,955,798 loaded TEUs over the year, a 2.8% increase from 2024, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The gains outpaced the Port of Los Angeles, where container volume fell by 0.6% for th
  • AI Dispatch, Fraud Prevention, and Building "The Trucker's TMS"
    The trucking industry faces a confluence of challenges that have intensified in recent years. Small and mid-sized carriers struggle to compete with larger fleets that can negotiate better rates on fuel, factoring, and other essential services. Finding qualified dispatchers and operations staff has become increasingly difficult, and many companies have long been understaffed during critical overni
  • New power: CSX signs $670M locomotive deal
    CSX has signed a $670 million deal with Wabtec to upgrade its locomotive fleet with 100 new locomotives and 50 modernized units, as well as related digital systems. The deal calls for new Evolution Series locomotives as well as DC-to-AC upgrades for Dash-9 locomotives. It is the latest in a flurry of activity for the manufacturer that has seen Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP ), CPKC (NYSE: CP ), and Nor
  • First look: Saia's Q4 earnings
    Less-than-truckload carrier Saia reported a headline earnings miss for the fourth quarter. The Johns Creek, Georgia-based company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $790 million, which was $1 million higher year over year and $14 million better than the consensus estimate. Earnings per share of $1.77 came in 38% lower y/y and 14 cents light of consensus. The company called out $4.7 million in inc
  • Trade organization warns USMCA exit could jeopardize millions of US jobs
    The Business Roundtable is warning that withdrawing from the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) could disrupt deeply integrated North American supply chains and put millions of U.S. jobs at risk, even as the Trump administration signals growing dissatisfaction with the trade pact it once championed. New analysis released by the CEO-led business group shows that U.S. trade with Canada and Mexico
  • New CBP vessel rule targets high-risk exports
    WASHINGTON - A decades-old reliance on paper-based export documentation is set to end for container vessel operators and exporters under a new proposed rulemaking from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The 180-page proposed rule , set to officially publish on Tuesday, will require the advance electronic submission of Electronic Export Manifest data for all vessel cargo departing the United Stat
  • Former FMCSA chief Mullen will head Truckload Carriers
    Jim Mullen, who served a stint as the interim head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, is going to be the next president of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). Mullen will be replacing Jim Ward, who has announced his retirement. Mullen will take over the role April 6, but will be present at the group's annual meeting in Orlando that begins February 28. Mullen served at FMCSA

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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
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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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