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Exim India web site
MARCH 11, 2026
  • JNPA waives storage/dwell time charges, reefer plug-in charges for Middle-East bound export containers stranded in the port area
  • Directorate General of Shipping issues Circular in the wake of the prevailing geopolitical situation
  • PSA Mumbai at JN Port berths Ultra Large Container Vessel
  • VOC Port surpasses last fiscal's container volume nearly a month ahead of schedule
  • Mumbai Cargo Service Center Cold Chain Solutions Private Limited (MCSCCCSPL), a CSC Group Company - DGR Training Institute receives IATA Competency-Based Training and Assessment Center Best Performance Award
  • ACAAI Managing Committee holds key deliberation in New Delhi
  • Allcargo Logistics' impact in Chakan MIDC: Empowering Maharashtra's industrial growth and connectivity
  • Middle East conflict threatens global trade, energy supply chains
  • Conflict muddles market outlook for air cargo: Analysis
  • APM Terminals Pipavav handles largest parcel size vessel call
  • IRS Executive Chairman highlights role of classification in strengthening India's shipbuilding ecosystem
  • Conflict seen seriously impacting tea exports to Gulf markets
  • SOP for Major Ports for handling issues arising in view of the geopolitical disturbance in the Middle East
  • Over a thousand merchant vessels remain west of the Strait of Hormuz
  • India seeks clarity on US maritime reinsurance plan for Gulf shipping
  • Additional 11% ETS decline in new networks

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 10, 2026
  • Cargo-partner banking on electric trucks
  • Supply chains under pressure
  • First Embraer E-Freighter in operation
  • Accelya renews partnership with Finnair Cargo
  • Arvato relies on robotics partnership
  • Pilot project for bidirectional charging
  • 7R expands with 200 million euros
  • ECS promotes executives internally in the Nordic air freight segment
  • Tests of autonomous trucks in Japan
  • Groundbreaking in Duisburg

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 10, 2026
  • Shippers 'despair' as carriers hit trade with flurry of new surcharges
  • Carriers set to take advantage of 'market jitters' and increase rates
  • A tight-capacity and surcharge-heavy air cargo market looms
  • T&L exposure now? Chicken fajitas beat TACO trade
  • Analysis: The Gemini effect on box shipping - one year in
  • US importer crackdown bid could trigger shift in ecommerce logistics
  • Air cargo forwarders struggle to find capacity out of Asia
  • Scan Global - record Ebitda, record losses...
  • Market chaos and rising costs threaten India's airfreight ambitions
  • Near-shoring talk fades as global supply chains stretch, says DHL

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 10, 2026
  • Strait of Hormuz: Another attack and a disturbing UNCTAD analysis
    With today bringing news of an incident involving a bulk carrier 36 nautical miles north of Abu Dhabi, vessel operators are still wary of sending ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Windward
  • Magnolia Marine Transport adds to its towboat and barge fleet
    Vicksburg, Miss.-based Magnolia Marine Transport Company (MMT) has added three towboats and nine barges to its fleet. Established in 1968, MMT is a member of the Ergon group of companies and operates
  • PPG completes 200th drydocking using electrostatic coating application
    PPG (NYSE: PPG) has completed its 200th vessel drydocking using electrostatic application of marine fouling control coatings, nearly three years after introducing the technique to the global shipping market. The project was
  • Two Oceanco superyachts to have ABB electric power and propulsion systems
    Under a new contract with Netherlands-based yacht builder Oceanco, ABB will supply integrated electric power and propulsion systems for two superyachts under construction for deliveries in 2031 and 2032. With growing demand
  • New Jan De Nul subsea trenching vessel will be built to Ulstein design
    Jan De Nul has selected a customized vessel design from Ulstein Design & Solutions AS for the latest addition to its offshore fleet: a subsea cable trenching vessel that will be built
  • USCG authenticates keels for first three Waterways Commerce Cutters
    The U.S. Coast Guard authenticated the keels for future Coast Guard waterways commerce cutters Allen Thiele, Fred Permenter and Samuel Wilson this past Friday in Bayou La Batre, Ala., where they are

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Container News web site
MARCH 10, 2026
  • Explainer: Stable on the surface, fragile at the core
    DHL's Global Connectedness Index points to record trade distances and resilient flows. But beneath the headline numbers, a structurally fragile maritime system is hiding in plain sight
  • ABB to power new cable repair vessels for Orange Marine
    ABB will supply an integrated power, propulsion, and automation system for two hybrid-electric cable repair vessels ordered by Orange Marine, a subsidiary of Orange Group . Shipbuilder Colombo Dockyard PLC in Sri Lanka will construct the vessels. Delivery is scheduled for 2028 and 2029. Advanced Propulsion and Automation The ships will use ABB's Azipod® propulsion system. It improves maneuverabi
  • CN Index rises as geopolitical risk reinforces shipping pressure
    The CN Index increased this week, reaching 564 , indicating that global container shipping remains firmly within the High Pressure range. The latest reading reflects a combination of strengthening freight rates across several trade lanes and persistently elevated geopolitical risks across key maritime corridors. Freight Market Strength Returns on Select Routes Freight rates across major trade lan
  • Ho Chi Minh City joins Chinese container shipping reliability scheme
    The Vietnamese port of Ho Chi Minh City has become the first foreign port to join China's "Container Shipping On-Time and Cost Reduction" program. Launched in December 2023, the scheme, organised by the Ministry of Transport's Maritime Safety Administration, aims to improve the efficiency and timeliness of container shipping logistics by helping ships use economical speeds for scheduled port call
  • Maersk to manage cargo destruction procedures in Spain
    Maersk has announced a new operational process under which the company will take responsibility for managing the destruction of import, export and transshipment cargo in Spain. The initiative is aimed at improving supply chain efficiency while simplifying procedures for customers requiring the disposal of goods. Under the new arrangement, Maersk will oversee the destruction process in accordance
  • Interasia Lines launches Cambodia-South China Express service
    Interasia Lines has announced the launch of a new regional service connecting South China with Thailand and Cambodia, further expanding its coverage across Southeast Asia. The new Cambodia-South China Express service (CSX) is scheduled to commence around mid-March and will operate on a 14-day round-trip rotation linking key ports in the region. According to the company, the service will follow th
  • Explainer: Container carriers are winning a war they did not start
    The Iran conflict has handed container shipping its most lucrative rate environment since 2022 as Drewry's equity data confirms the windfall
  • Maersk announces Peak Season Surcharges on multiple routes
    Maersk has announced several Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) across major trade lanes to maintain reliable global shipping services. Far East Asia to East Africa A revised PSS will apply to shipments from Far East Asia to Dar es Salaam , Tanzania and Kenya . Effective: March 23, 2026 (March 24 for Vietnam origin). Key rates include: Up to USD 350 per 20' container and USD 300 per 40' container to Da
  • MSC announces new freight rates
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates for shipments from Far East ports to Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, effective from 22 March 2026. The new pricing applies to cargo originating from ports across the Far East, including Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia, and will remain in effect until further notice, but no later than 29
  • CMA CGM announces PSS for East Africa and Maldives routes
    CMA CGM has announced new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) to maintain reliable shipping services on key trade routes to East Africa and the Maldives. PSS from Asia to East Africa Effective March 8, 2026 , the surcharge applies to cargo moving from North East Asia and South East Asia to: Kenya Tanzania Mozambique Surcharge: USD 400 per TEU for all cargo. PSS from Global Origins to Maldives Starting
  • Maersk suspends empty container returns in several Gulf countries
    Maersk has announced temporary changes to empty container return procedures for several Gulf countries following the evolving security situation affecting navigation and port operations around the Strait of Hormuz. The company said the measure has been introduced to protect the safety of vessels, crews and cargo while operational conditions in the region remain uncertain. Until further notice, em
  • CMA CGM expands Asia-Iraq connectivity with PHOEX service
    CMA CGM is strengthening cargo connectivity between Asia and Iraq through its Phoenician service (PHOEX) and integrated inland transport solutions. Seamless Cargo Routing via Mersin The PHOEX line connects Asian trade routes to Mersin , Turkey , where cargo moves inland to Iraq through coordinated logistics solutions. The service offers competitive transit times and secure cargo handling for regi
  • MSC highlights inland cargo solutions to Gulf amid Middle East
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has outlined alternative logistics solutions for inland cargo shipments to the Gulf region in response to the current security situation in the Middle East. The carrier said it is offering customers additional routing options designed to maintain cargo flows to key Gulf destinations despite ongoing regional disruptions. MSC's Dragon and Jade services continue to
  • Ocean Network Express operational updates for Middle East
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced operational adjustments across several shipping routes in response to escalating security challenges in the Middle East, including the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The global container carrier said the evolving situation in the region has created exceptional operational and security challenges that are affecting maritime trade flows. In resp
  • Descartes reports 9.7% decline in U.S. container imports for February
    U.S. container import volumes totaled 2,093,422 TEUs in February 2026. The figure declined 9.7% month-over-month, reflecting typical seasonal patterns. Volumes fell 6.5% compared to February 2025. The decline reflects a normalized trade environment rather than frontloading activity. February 2026 remained 17.0% above February 2019 levels. The month ranks as the fourth-strongest February on record
  • How Middle East instability is redrawing the maritime infrastructure
    The Iran war has not merely disrupted shipping routes. It has exposed the fundamental vulnerability of a hub architecture built for commerce in a world that no longer exists and accelerated a structural realignment that no carrier or port operator can afford to ignore
  • SAAM reports record $80.4M net income in 2025
    SAAM reported record financial results for 2025, with net income reaching $80.4 million and EBITDA totaling $216.9 million, up 15% from 2024. The company's revenue grew 9% year over year, reflecting strong performance across its logistics operations in the Americas. Dividend Proposal for Shareholders The company's board proposed an additional dividend of $60.4 million to shareholders. Combined wi

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Splash web site
MARCH 10, 2026
  • Cash buyer Wirana warns stricter Indian checks will squeeze dark fleet recyclers
    India has introduced additional checks on documentation for vessels heading to recycling yards, a move industry players say could make it harder for sanctioned ships to slip through with falsified paperwork. The new process, introduced by the Directorate General of Maritime Administration, adds another layer of scrutiny before end-of-life vessels are cleared for recycling. Dubai-based ...
  • Precious Shipping taps Japanese lease financing for four bulkers
    Thai dry bulk owner Precious Shipping has arranged a Japanese operating lease with call option (JOLCO) transaction covering four of its vessels as it looks to refinance part of its fleet. The Bangkok-listed company said the deal involves the handysize vessels the 2015-built Vipha Naree and the 2016-built Viyada Naree, along with the 2012-built supramaxes ...
  • Wan Hai deepens newbuild push with LNG and methanol-ready boxships
    Taiwanese boxship owner Wan Hai Lines has added more ships to its already sizeable newbuilding programme, placing orders for six container vessels at Chinese yards. The Taipei-headquartered carrier said it had contracted four 6,000 teu LNG dual-fuel newbuilds at Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding. The vessels are priced between $75.2m and $82m each, putting the total value ...
  • KNOT returns to COSCO Zhoushan for another shuttle tanker
    Norwegian shuttle tanker specialist Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers has placed another shuttle tanker order at a Chinese yard, extending a long-running newbuilding programme. The Haugesund-based owner has signed up for a 154,000 dwt unit at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Zhoushan), taking the total number of vessels the pair has contracted together to 14. Financial details ...
  • Hormuz has exposed shipping's new visibility divide
    Wolfgang Lehmacher and Mikael Lind on maritime informatics. The Iran war has shown how precisely you can hit a target - and how little some of the maritime world can see of the blast wave across trade. Missiles and drones around the Strait of Hormuz left several tankers damaged, seafarers dead and roughly 150 ships ...
  • N-Sea lines up new subsea support vessel
    Dutch subsea contractor N-Sea Group is set to expand its fleet after securing a long-term charter for a new offshore support vessel currently under construction in the Netherlands. The vessel, named Dominus, is being built by Passer at Shipyard De Hoop in Tolkamer and will be chartered from Dutch owner Rederij Groen. Construction has now ...
  • Tug Network Team adds Fairplay Towage in European expansion
    Tug Network Team (TNT), the alliance of independent towage operators launched in the Americas in 2024, has expanded into Europe with the addition of Hamburg-based Fairplay Towage. The move gives the network a global footprint of 113 ports across 13 countries and a combined fleet of over 200 tugs. With this addition, TNT, originally formed ...
  • Hormuz closure sends bunker prices to record levels
    The ongoing war between Iran and the US/Israeli coalition has pushed bunker prices into record territory Ship&Bunker reports the average global price for standard IFO380 heavy bunker fuel reached $841.50 a ton yesterday, eclipsing the previous record of $760. By comparison, the average price for the fuel was $456 last month. In Singapore, the world's ...
  • Aramco shuts major offshore oilfields amid Iran conflict
    Saudi Arabia's state-owned giant Aramco has shut down several oilfields, including Safaniya, the world's largest offshore oil field, due to security threats from the conflict with Iran. Saudi Arabia shut down the Safaniya, Marjan, Zuluf, and Abu Safa fields, curtailing an estimated 2-2.5m barrels per day. All four fields are located offshore. Safaniya is the ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: ZERO44
    Friederike Hesse, co-founder and managing director of carbon emissions optimising platform ZERO44, is looking forward to her first Geneva Dry next month. She does have one bold request however for the hundreds of owners and charterers who will be heading to the President Hotel Wilson on April 28 and 29 for the world's premier commodities ...
  • Archer locks in three more years of wireline work in Norway
    Norwegian offshore service provider Archer has been awarded a three-year contract extension under a long-term frame agreement with an unnamed client for wireline services. The company said in an Oslo Bors filing that, based on 2025 activity levels, the annual revenue from this contract is estimated to represent between 7 and 9% of total well ...
  • US offshore could support another century of oil and gas production
    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has revealed that estimate the Outer Continental Shelf still holds a century-worth of undiscovered but recoverable oil and natural gas resources. This was published in the 2026 National Assessment of Undiscovered Oil and Gas Resources, an estimate of the undiscovered, technically and economically recoverable oil and natural ...
  • Navitas Compania Maritima emerges with a capesize bulker bargain
    Capesize bulkers are back on top in this week's broker reports as prices continue to firm, with Chinese and Greek buyers dominating acquisitions in early March. While momentum in recent weeks has been concentrated in the kamsarmax and supramax segments - particularly early-2010s-built tonnage - attention is now shifting back to the capesize sector, with ...
  • How can the IMO reassert its role as shipping's global regulator?
    The latest installment from Maritime CEO's guide to shipping in the Year of the Horse. Following last October's dramatic failure to get the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) over the line, and the current US administration's disdain for many branches of the United Nations, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) finds itself under red-hot pressure heading into the ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 10, 2026
  • Fallout will ripple across globe amid Strait of Hormuz 'doomsday scenario'
    When the US and Israel attacked Iran, they opened up a Pandora's box of unintended consequences for the global economy...
  • IMO net zero battle lines reform ahead of MEPC84
    Petrostates and Pacific Islands are once again at loggerheads over the IMO's carbon price plans as official talks inch closer...
  • 'Don't be that guy' by ordering Gulf danger voyages, charterers warned
    Yes, you probably can enforce performance. But doing so may not be in your best interests
  • Middle East port operational update: Tuesday, March 10
    No new terminal attacks or port closures reported. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to be severely disrupted
  • ONE boosts stake in Seaspan parent to support fleet growth strategy
    ONE first became a key shareholder in world's largest boxship tonnage provider in 2023, when Seaspan's parent company was taken...
  • Global ship recycling activity dips again as shipowners cling on to vintage vessels
    Rising bunker costs and geopolitical factors could push more ageing ships toward demolition, though the timing remains highly uncertain
  • Fujairah bunker barge loading halted by oil storage damage from debris
    Ship bunkering activities continue, but only from barges to vessels
  • Tanker stocks swing between boom and breakdown as Hormuz closure divides analysts
    The tanker trade is no longer pricing freight alone, but the point at which risk becomes worth taking
  • China summons Maersk and MSC as Panama port row deepens
    Beijing's intervention could add a new layer of uncertainty to MSC's planned $23bn acquisition of CK Hutchison's global port portfolio
  • The Daily View: Waiting for a strait answer
  • Daily Briefing
    Shadow fleet dominates Hormuz crossings as Iran ramps up bypass loadings | More Chinese-linked vessels broadcast identity to transit Hormuz...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 10, 2026
  • ONE boosts ownership stake in Seaspan parent Poseidon
    CEO Jeremy Nixon said the investment, which could be valued at close to $1 billion, is part of ONE's plan to reach 3 million TEUs in capacity by 2030.
  • Waves of diverted containers swamping Middle East ports
    Ports closest to the Persian Gulf are under mounting pressure with a second round of containers inbound as carriers start to offload cargo that was already on the water last week when Middle East bookings were canceled.
  • China, India warn carriers on higher pricing tied to Middle East conflict
    Carriers have defended rate increases for shipments out of Asia and elsewhere, citing the higher cost of operating when tonnage and equipment is tied up in the Middle East due to the war.
  • LA terminals to extend gates to mitigate disruption during bridge closure
    Port stakeholders in Los Angeles acknowledge that redecking the Vincent Thomas Bridge will impact traffic over the next two years, but they say longer truck gates and a real-time communication system will minimize disruptions.
  • Reform HMT rather than taxing shipping more: analyst
    A proposed universal tax on foreign-built ships would strain trade relations, raise the cost of doing business and stoke inflation, writes Reason Foundation policy analyst Jay Derr.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 10, 2026
  • Pangaea Logistics sells older panamax and says rates are 'better than expected'
    Rhode Island niche-trade bulker specialist turns a profit as Mark Filanowski yields the helm to Mads Boye Petersen
  • 'Escalation indicator': US warns of potential Hormuz mines as navigational interference grows
    Trump says Iran should remove any mines, if it placed them
  • US gives dark fleet given a hall pass with sanctions waiver
    Permission for shadow vessels to trade Russian oil with India undermines the credibility of US sanctions and transactions should be eschewed
  • Star Bulk ship braves Hormuz gauntlet as Washington reverses claim of US-escorted tanker
    Greek shipowner's kamsarmax becomes one of the few vessels controlled by mainstream shipowners to transit the embattled waterway
  • Marinakis tipped to swap container newbuildings for tankers weeks after IPO
    South Korean yard's new suezmax contract will replace an earlier order for neo-panamax boxships
  • Lauritzen Bulkers set on expansion despite headwinds from war and tariffs
    Copenhagen-headquartered owner-operator still wants to grow its ultramax fleet, as well as its core handysize business
  • Rights of seafarers must not be lost in the fog of Iran war
    The world must not turn away as the US and Israel's war with Iran has placed thousands of seafarers at risk, writes Deborah Layde
  • Doomsday scenario spelt out by UN if Strait of Hormuz shut-in persists
    De facto closure to have wide-ranging consequences, UN agency says
  • Dozens of ships using fake documents to pass port inspections
    Dutch government warns of failures to enforce breaches of the flagging system
  • Pitching the deal: M&A idea first floated at Boston Red Sox game
    CEO of maritime technology firm Burmester & Vogel started his career at Marsoft and has just bought the data platform
  • Precious Shipping sells four bulkers into Japanese leases
    Thai owner says deal gives it long-term financing with operational control
  • Tycoon Harry Sargeant III fixes tanker for delivery of Venezuelan oil
    Shipment was originally destined for China, but could now be sold on to Trafigura or Vitol
  • Wan Hai pushes newbuilding spree past $1bn with more dual-fuel orders
    Taiwanese carrier commits over $500m for 6,000-teu to 9,000-teu LNG and methanol-ready boxships at Chinese yards
  • DIS refinances six tankers at 'historically low' margin
    Italian MR specialist hails the strength of its financial structure after clinching new facilities
  • 'Billions of dollars of oil and gas exports now depend on risk appetite of a small group of shipowners'
    Kpler surveys Strait of Hormuz deadlock as Cass Technava looks for potential remedies
  • Chemical giant declares force majeure on oil products as Middle East crude shipments run short
    Taiwanese refiner and shipowner blames disruption in the Strait of Hormuz
  • Russia says LNG cargoes will be diverted away from Europe ahead of ban
    LNG rates holding at six-figure levels as Gulf conflict cargo disruptions sink in
  • Greece's Tomasos family switches tanker pair to new flag
    Super-Eco Tankers moves initial MR ship from Bahamas
  • ONE tightens grip on world's biggest tonnage provider Seaspan in $1.6bn deal
    Japanese-owned line builds stake in holding company Poseidon
  • Transpetrol confirms it is buyer behind VLAC newbuilding duo
    New vessels will double the size of owner's VLGC fleet
  • Harry Vafias fears 'major global shock' and 'demand destruction' if war drags on in Middle East
    Imperial Petroleum CEO says the big question is how long the disruption will continue
  • Tanker rates leap for term charters as Trafigura moves for flexible tonnage
    Aframax/LR2 earnings soar as charterers seek to secure capacity amid Middle East war shut-in
  • Transpetrol named as buyer of LPG carrier newbuilding duo
    New vessels set to double size of company's VLGC fleet
  • Dag Von Appen built a 400-vessel titan - now the bicorne awaits
    Chairman of Navigator Gas and former chief executive of Ultranav reflects on 'team effort' at both companies
  • 'Catastrophic' impact on oil market if war drags on, warns Aramco CEO
    Wood Mackenzie estimates prices would need to reach $150 per barrel to rebalance the market after massive supply cuts
  • Ship master reports 'loud bang and splash' north of Abu Dhabi
    First ship attack since the weekend
  • Russian captain of stateless vessel charged with providing false documents
    Vessel arrested off Sweden for flying false Guinea flag
  • Booming but frozen: Brokers pinpoint the contradictions in Middle East tanker market
    More owners willing to risk Hormuz transit, while other VLCCs head away
  • Lauritzen Bulkers falls to a loss as Canadian parcelling business hit by tariffs
    Bottom line was hit by extraordinary items and a disappointing start for newly acquired parcelling business
  • Evangelos Marinakis chooses gas veteran Martin Houston to chair Capital Clean
    Keith Forman moves to new role of vice chairman at Nasdaq-listed LNG carrier company
  • Iino Kaiun banks $43.8m gain from sale of VLCC to Sinokor
    Expanding South Korean player is said to have paid $51m for Japanese owner's Kiho
  • Chinese sellers line up South Korean-built VLGC for online auction sale
    Starting price of $75m set for Daewoo-built LPG carrier
  • Gas carrier suffers dangerous cargo leak while berthed
    Video emerges of vessel being enveloped in vapour cloud while bystanders watch
  • Danish owner inks order for diesel-electric polar tankers
    MH Simonsen picks Ada Shipyard in Turkey for new polar ships
  • Iran revives tanker export terminal outside Middle East Gulf with VLCC loading
    Jask oil facility is expected to add capacity for crude shipments
  • 2020 Bulkers income falls as fleet winds down and cash pile decision looms
    Last vessels will be delivered to new owners in March
  • Pelagic Credit downsized Oslo IPO after investors called for newbuilding deal to be stripped out
    Tobias Backer explains why private placement was rejigged before completion
  • Trump seeks to calm oil fears as Iran vows not to let one litre of crude through Strait of Hormuz
    Iran says US president's comments were 'nonsense' and vows to continue blocking tanker traffic
  • Iino banks $43.8m gain from sale of VLCC to Sinokor
    Expanding South Korean player splashes $51m on Japanese owner's Kiho
  • China pushes smart ports and intelligent shipping in next transport blueprint
    Minister flags AI transport systems and multimodal logistics under 15th Five-Year Plan
  • Scientists are warning a super El Nino is coming - dry bulk better get ready
    Shifting global weather patterns - bringing more frequent droughts, floods and extreme heat - are adding a new layer of volatility to commodity markets
  • Chinese sellers line up modern VLGC for online auction sale
    Starting price of $75m set for modern Korean-built LPG carrier when it goes under the cyber hammer later this month
  • Trump pledges to waive more sanctions amid Middle East war as Macron mounts Hormuz mission
    Announcement comes after call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin

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FreightWaves web site
MARCH 10, 2026
  • Latest deal bolsters Redwood's managed transportation offering
    Redwood Logistics announced Tuesday that it acquired Stridas, a managed transportation provider specializing in data-driven optimization for the spirits and consumer packaged goods industries. The deal is expected to enhance Redwood's managed transportation offering by incorporating Stridas' expertise in supply chain design and procurement. Financial terms of the transaction were not provided. Fo
  • If You Can't Defend the Hire, You Can't Defend the Fleet - What Driver File SOPs Mean in the New Era of Compliance
    Most small carriers do not lose in hiring. They lose in what happens after the handshake - the documentation that didn't get collected, the employer verification that never got followed up on, the drug test that cleared but nobody logged into the right system, the medical card that expired and sat in a drawer for two months before anyone noticed. The actual decision to bring a driver on is rarely
  • Two Things You Can Control Right Now When Fuel Is Trying to Break You
    Diesel is approaching $5 a gallon and the geopolitical situation driving it is not showing signs of a quick resolution. You cannot control what crude does on the futures market. You cannot control what's happening in the Strait of Hormuz. You cannot control whether the Federal Reserve pauses rate cuts or whether the broker on the other end of the phone wants to play games with your rate this week
  • Amazon defrauded: guilty plea in $3M+ fraud involving trailers
    A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud Amazon by fraudulently making claims for trailer movements that didn't actually take place. Ameer Nasir, 25, pleaded guilty last week in U.S. District Court for Connecticut, according to the U.S. Attorney's office for that state. Although the scheme began in December 2019 and went through early 20
  • Congress Wants to Put Driverless 80,000-Pound Trucks on the Road - Should Small Carriers Be Worried
    A bill moving through the House of Representatives right now would establish the first federal framework for putting fully autonomous heavy-duty trucks on public roads. The SELF DRIVE Act of 2026 - formally H.R. 7390, introduced February 5 by Rep. Bob Latta of Ohio - is being framed by its supporters as a necessary step to keep the United States competitive in the global autonomous vehicle race a
  • How Moving Mission-Critical Tech Requires a Different Approach to Freight Logistics
    The freight moving through North America's supply chains has changed. Five to ten years ago, a high-value shipment most often meant a trailer full of consumer electronics like laptops or smartphones, replaceable goods that could be covered by an insurance claim if something went sideways. Today, carriers are hauling the infrastructure of the artificial intelligence revolution: GPUs, photolithogra
  • Freight broker Fura announces 5th acquisition
    Freight broker Fura announced it has acquired Barton Logistics. This is Fura's fifth acquisition, significantly expanding its AI-powered brokerage platform. Financial terms of the transaction were not provided. Founded in 1997, Bandera, Texas-based Barton Logistics specializes in full truckload, less-than-truckload, expedited, intermodal and other 3PL services. The deal adds multiple "long-standi
  • Strait of Hormuz concerns: diesel benchmark sets a record gain
    The price used to set most fuel surcharges has recorded its biggest one-week move in the history of the series. The Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average weekly retail price rose 96.2 cents/gallon to $4.859/g, effective Monday and published Tuesday. The history of the series goes back to March 1994. An increase of 74.5 cts/g on March 7, 2022, right after Russia invaded Uk
  • MATS Is Three Weeks Away - Here Is Why Small Carriers Can't Afford to Skip It
    There is no show like it in this industry. The Mid-America Trucking Show - MATS - returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville from March 26 through March 28, 2026, and if you operate a small trucking company, an owner-operator business, or a fleet under twenty trucks, the question of whether you should go should not take more than thirty seconds to answer. You should go. Not to look a
  • FreightTech innovations unveiled at TCA: tail lights to TMS extensions
    ORLANDO-What was billed as two separate press conferences at the recent Truckload Carriers Association annual meeting were more akin to a showcase for new solutions by companies trying to get noticed in a crowded freight tech field. But what the events showed is that the companies that are trying to either get a foothold in the business for a fairly new venture, or expansion of powerhouse names,
  • The Non-Domiciled CDL Crackdown Has Arrived - 13,000 Drivers Out, a National Rule A Few Days Away
    The deadline everyone in trucking has been watching finally arrived. On March 6, 2026, approximately 13,000 non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses were cancelled in California - not by a clean resolution, not by a negotiated agreement between the state and federal government, but by California bowing under the weight of a funding threat it had already lost once and a federal enforcement machi
  • The real barrier to driverless trucks is no longer software
    The future of driverless trucking lies through not software but on how to produce them at scale. That's according to newly released research by Telemetry , a communications and research firm heavily invested in the space. FreightWaves spoke with Sam Abuelsamid, Telemetry's vice president of market research and David Liu, CEO and co-founder of PlusAI about what this future would look like. The Tel
  • EXCLUSIVE: Rail merger critics should "quit looking backward," says Union Pacific CEO
    In The Tempest , Shakespeare wrote, "what's past is prologue," meaning history sets the context for the present and dictates future events. Except, apparently, when it comes to transcontinental railroads. In an exclusive interview with FreightWaves, Union Pacific Chief Executive Jim Vena fired back at critics of his blockbuster merger with Norfolk Southern, insisting it won't have the lasting pri

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ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
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Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.
Brussels
A high-level council will be established
Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya
Moscow/Tripoli
In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue
Southampton/Battaramulla
Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.
Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels
Trieste
The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros
Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025
Kalafrana/Hong Kong
China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
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MEETINGS
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
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PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
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