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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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Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria
Bucharest/Sofia
The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
Seoul
A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue
Southampton/London
Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.
Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises
Graz
Investment in Austrian MarineXchange
Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.
Naha
Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.
Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.
Genoa
Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.
LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits
The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.
Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.
Brussels
France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.
Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.
European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge
Brussels
National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain
Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck
Brussels
Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.
Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.
Genoa
PwC's assessment presented
FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe
Brussels
The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.
New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran/Tampa
Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Hamburg
Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.
Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.
Genoa
The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected
The Regional Administrative Court of Liguria has ruled that...
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Miami
Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
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Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.
Livorno
A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.
Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier
Madrid
A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027
Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further
Hamburg
Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service
La Spezia/Helsinki
The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia
Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona
Savona
Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.
The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.
Ravenna
The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long
Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel
Trieste
This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")
In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.
Rome
SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show
Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2
Kallithea
The 29 people on board were evacuated
Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.
Washington
If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.
Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.
Chaff
At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers
Trieste
The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.
Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.
Rome
The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.
The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.
River
With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs
Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.
Taranto
The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.
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