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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 12, 2026
  • Shashi Kallada to conduct Masterclass on Safety Protocols and Regulatory Compliance in Hazardous Materials Handling at CTL-BHP 2026
  • Allcargo Terminals posts highest ever quarterly volumes in Q3 FY26; Net Profit up by 28% Y-o-Y
  • US removes pulses, revises trade deal wording on $500 bn purchase commitment
  • India to support steel exporters amid CBAM implementation
  • Andhra Pradesh and other coastal states to emerge as torchbearers of India's Blue Economy transformation: Minister
  • Maruti achieves record rail despatch in CY 2025
  • US ups the ante on India's digital taxes, e-trade rules
  • Shipping industry associations' chairs reaffirm commitment to cooperation on shared challenges
  • CMA CGM Group opens its first Regional Office for Africa in Abidjan
  • Maersk orders eight large vessels with deployment flexibility
  • Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme aims at annual domestic manufacturing capacity of ~ 1 million TEUs over the next 10 years
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  • Railways uses stainless steel containers for salt transport in Bhimasar-Gandhidham section
  • DFCCIL focusing on integration of freight corridor with Gati Shakti Multimodal Cargo Terminals

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
  • PrimeFlight acquires GAT Airline Ground Support
  • Selma Postma new Managing Director E-commerce
  • Renovated Vet Center at Liège Airport
  • Seafarers suffer from structural deficiencies
  • Vossloh modernizes railway connection
  • Personnel changes at Logix
  • TransmetriQ introduces "VIN Tracking"
  • Kevin Price new President of the Georgia Ports Authority
  • François Géor new Director of Operations
  • Blue Yonder's Q4 2025
  • AAL Shipping Strengthens Position in Trade
  • Customs controls reveal security deficiencies
  • "EPG AURA": Logistics software with AI
  • Air freight volume increases by 7%

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
  • GXO eyes new verticals as it reports flat results
  • Ocean Alliance and ONE to cut transatlantic capacity
  • Medium-sized carriers losing out in capacity race
  • CargoWise and the forwarder crossroads
  • The Loadstar Leader: 'The Bridge'
  • The US Supreme Court's supply chain double-header
  • FedEx eyes Europe expansion via parcel locker tie-up
  • US deal on tariffs a boost for Bangladesh garment exporters
  • Shippers test index-linked contracts as rates slide
  • LX Pantos sets up logistics hub at 'strategic European crossroads'
  • The Loadstar Podcast with Container Trades Statistics: Unpacking 2025

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
  • MacGregor lands subsea crane deal for new floating wind vessel
    Helsinki-based MacGregor has been selected to supply a substantial 400-tonne Active Heave Compensated (AHC) subsea crane for a new 127-meter (416.7-foot) Floating Wind Farm Construction Vessel. Purpose-built for the burgeoning floating offshore
  • Oceania Cruises marks keel laying for Oceania Sonata
    Miami, Fla.-based Oceania Cruises, a culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, has celebrated a pivotal milestone in the construction of its next-generation ship, Oceania Sonata, as the keel of the ship was laid
  • Unified command formed after barge grounding off San Juan Harbor
    The U.S. Coast Guard, the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources, and the barge's owner have established a unified command to coordinate the response to a barge grounded outside San
  • Saltchuk to acquire GLDD in $1.5 billion all-cash transaction
    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD) says that it and privately-owned Saltchuk Resources, Inc. have reached a definitive agreement for Saltchuk to acquire Great Lakes at an aggregate equity value
  • Blue Water Autonomy set to start construction of new Liberty Class at Conrad Shipyard
    Boston, Mass-based Blue Water Autonomy, has unveiled details of its first vessel, the Liberty Class,a 190-foot steel-hulled autonomous ship with a range of over 10,000 nautical miles and over 150 metric tons
  • USCG awards Davie Defense contract to build five ASC polar icebreakers
    Davie Defense has been awarded a United States Coast Guard contract to build five Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs). Two of the polar icebreakers will be constructed in Finland at Davie Defense's sister
  • Kongsberg Maritime launches new S-4L waterjet with landmark Horizon X contract
    The first commercial installation of Kongsberg Maritime's new Kamewa S-4L waterjet series will be in the next-generation high-speed ferry Horizon X. The multi-fuel vessel, which started construction at Austal Philippines on Feb.9

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
  • CMA CGM updates FAK rates from Indian Subcontinent
    CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates for dry cargo shipments from the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East Gulf to North Europe, the Mediterranean, and North Africa. The revised rates will take effect on 1 March 2026 and remain valid until further notice. For shipments originating from North West India, the new rates are set at USD 2,700 per 20-foot container and USD 2,700 p
  • PSA Halifax expands global reach with launch of CMA CGM INDAMEX service
    PSA Halifax has welcomed the CMA CGM Cypress on its maiden call at the PSA Halifax Atlantic Hub, marking the launch of the new INDAMEX service and expanding direct trade connectivity between the Indian Subcontinent and Canada. The INDAMEX service links key ports in South Asia and the Middle East with Canada's East Coast, including Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Colombo, Port Qasim, and Jeddah . The new loo
  • Port of NY-NJ ends 2025 as second-busiest for loaded containers
    The Port of New York and New Jersey finished 2025 as the second-busiest U.S. port for loaded containers. Total container volume for the year reached 8.9 million TEUs. Imports and overall volumes remained broadly stable, while exports and rail traffic increased. In December, total volume fell 5.2% year-on-year to 652,471 TEUs. Imports declined 5.4% to 329,914 TEUs, while exports dropped 6.3% to 10
  • Port of Mackay to launch first container depot
    Container trade in Central Queensland is set to expand with the construction of a new container depot at the Port of Mackay. North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has started work on a multi-million-dollar facility that will enable regular containerised imports and exports directly through Mackay for the first time. The 1.3-hectare depot will support regional exporters and importers. It
  • Synergy Marine takes over Yang Ming LNG newbuilds
    Synergy Marine Group has assumed technical management of YM WILLPOWER and YM WORTHINESS , two newly delivered LNG dual-fuel container vessels owned by Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation. The sister vessels were delivered from Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, South Korea, and formally named on 4 February. Each vessel has a capacity of around 15,500 TEU and forms part of Yang Ming's long-term
  • Chittagong Port launches "Port Single Window" for paperless and smart port management system
    Aiming for a definitive shift towards a paperless and smart port management system, the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) launched the "Port Single Window" on Tuesday. While the CPA previously utilised various digital tools, they operated without interconnectivity. The new unified platform bridges these gaps with single sign-on, real-time monitoring, live tracking of ships, streamlined clearance, d
  • HMM maintains solid profitability in 2025 despite market weakness
    HMM reported stable earnings in 2025, despite a sharp decline in global freight rates and weaker market conditions. The company posted revenue of KRW 10.9 trillion, operating profit of KRW 1.46 trillion, and net profit of KRW 1.88 trillion for the year. The operating margin stood at 13.4%, reflecting solid profitability in a challenging environment. Freight markets remained under pressure through
  • CMA CGM updates FAK rates from Indian Subcontinent to Latin America
    CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates for shipments from the Indian Subcontinent to Latin America. The new rates apply from February 25, 2026, based on gate-in dates at origin ports. The rates cover dry and hazardous cargo. They apply to Central America and the West Coast of South America. Rates to Buenaventura, San Antonio, Callao and Guayaquil are set at USD 2,200 per 20-foot
  • Freightos: Transpacific rates slide as carrier revenue falls
    The transpacific container market is firmly post the pre-Lunar New Year rush this year, with reports that demand increase that did materialize was muted. And while ocean rates typically ease as the holiday approaches, they normally remain elevated relative to levels before the rush until after the post-holiday backlog is cleared. This year, however, Asia - US West Coast rates that slipped more th
  • Mibau-Stema opens new Amsterdam Terminal
    Mibau-Stema Nederland will open a second terminal at the Port of Amsterdam, strengthening its position in the Dutch aggregates market. The company developed the site in cooperation with the Port of Amsterdam. The new terminal is located in Afrikahaven and covers around 50,000 square metres. It is expected to become operational in late Q2 or early Q3 2026. The terminal includes a newly built quay
  • DH Shipbuilding secures KRW 1.02 trillion in orders within two months
    DH Shipbuilding has recorded a strong start to the year, securing a series of Suezmax crude oil tanker orders that have rapidly lifted its order intake. On 6 February, the company confirmed additional contracts for two Suezmax-class crude oil tankers from a Marshall Islands-based shipowner. The latest deal follows earlier contracts for four vessels in mid-January and two more in late January, bri
  • America's ports are bracing for impact
    The first half of 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most turbulent periods in recent shipping history and the worst may not yet have arrived
  • Syrian maritime sector steps to cautious reemergence
    Syria's maritime shipping sector enters 2026 from a position of near-total marginalization
  • Port of Liverpool receives record ADM Shipment
    The Port of Liverpool has received its largest-ever shipment from ADM, highlighting the port's growing bulk-handling capabilities and its role in supporting the UK's food and feed supply chains. The vessel, arriving from New Orleans, USA, measured 229 metres and carried more than 67,000 metric tonnes of cargo, the biggest ADM consignment ever handled at the port. The shipment included a mix of ag

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
  • Capital orders 11 VLCCs in China
    Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis is stepping up his tanker expansion, with Capital Maritime and Trading signing contracts for 11 VLCC newbuildings at China's Hengli Heavy Industry. The order forms part of a wider package disclosed by Songfa Ceramics, the parent company of the Dalian-based shipbuilder, covering 15 VLCCs of 306,000 dwt. The total contract value ...
  • Fednav returns to Oshima for new handysize series
    Canadian dry bulk owner and operator Fednav is heading back to Japan for a new series of handysize bulkers, marking its latest move in the newbuilding market. The Montreal-based company has signed a letter of intent with Oshima Shipbuilding for four 35,000 dwt lakers, with deliveries scheduled by mid-2029. President and chief executive Paul Pathy ...
  • Euroseas extends feeder charter at higher rate
    Nasdaq-listed Euroseas has secured a new time charter for one of its feeder containerships, locking in a higher rate in what it describes as a firm feeder market. The 2007-built 1,740 teu EM Spetses has been fixed for a minimum of 22 months and up to 24 months at the charterer's option, at a gross ...
  • Jinhui adds to ultramax orderbook with New Dayang brace
    Jinhui Shipping and Transportation is adding further depth to its ultramax newbuilding programme, booking two more bulk carriers in China as part of an ongoing fleet renewal drive. The Oslo-listed, Hong Kong-based owner said two wholly owned subsidiaries have signed shipbuilding contracts with Sumec Marine and its yard, New Dayang Shipbuilding, for two 64,100 dwt ...
  • Transocean adds $184m backlog through two semisub extensions
    Swiss-based offshore drilling giant Transocean has secured new deals for two of its harsh-environment semisubmersibles in Norway. The offshore driller said that the 2015-built Transocean Encourage was awarded a seven-well contract extension. The rig is currently working for an undisclosed operator in Norway. The contract is supposed to end in January 2027 on a $455,000 ...
  • Cubic LNG containment moves closer to commercial rollout
    British class society Lloyd's Register has handed approval in principle (AiP) to French gas containment specialist GTT for its new CUBIQ LNG fuel containment system, a cubic tank design aimed at widening the use of membrane tanks in LNG-fuelled vessels. The approval clears an early regulatory hurdle and could open the door for broader adoption ...
  • Marcura: 'You need to connect the dots faster than ever before'
    Henrik Hyldahn, group CEO of Marcura, one of shipping's top digital solutions providers, has some candid advice for those in the ship tech space, discussing with Maritime CEO in this week's big interview what it takes to be a winner in this hugely competitive arena. The conversation around digitalisation has matured, Hyldahn says. "What's changed ...
  • Tufton Assets backs bulker call with $33m handysize double
    London-listed Tufton Assets has followed through on its bullish stance on dry bulk, agreeing to acquire two Japanese-built handysize bulkers in a $33m en-bloc deal. The vessels, described as high-specification eco-design ships, are being bought at around 85% of depreciated replacement cost, according to the company. The move comes just weeks after the Tufton Group-controlled ...
  • Navios and Monte Nero book VLCCs in fresh China orders
    Greek owners Navios and Monte Nero have moved to secure VLCC newbuildings in China, adding fresh momentum to an already busy ordering cycle dominated by Greek interests. Navios has lined up four 310,000 dwt crude carriers at Wuhu Shipyard for delivery in 2028. Market sources put the price at between $118m and $120m per vessel. ...
  • Shadow fleet reflagging to Russia surges
    Windward, a maritime analytics firm that tracks the sprawling shadow fleet, is predicting at least 120 falsely flagged, sanctioned tankers are likely to reflag to Russia's registry in the coming months, as Western interdictions of stateless shadow fleet vessels accelerates a structural shift in Russia's oil export logistics. All ships identified by Windward fit the ...
  • Aquaterra lands well intervention and abandonment campaign off Spain
    UK-based Aquaterra Energy has won a multi-year contract with a global offshore services company for well intervention and abandonment activities. The 11-well intervention and abandonment campaign will be executed from a semi-submersible vessel in Spanish waters. The company will supply a 7-3/8" ID, 5,000 psi-rated intervention riser system, with proprietary AQC-CW connectors and a complete ...
  • TGS targets Angola frontier with ultra-deepwater 2D survey
    Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has announced the Ultra Profundo multi-client 2D survey offshore Angola. The survey covers approximately 12,600-line km, and the survey vessel Ramform Victory commenced operations earlier in the first quarter. Data acquisition is estimated to be completed in approximately 100 days, with fast-track products available in the third quarter. Full data ...
  • DOF secures new North Sea vessel deal and Australia extension
    Norwegian offshore contractor DOF Group has won a new contract for one of its vessels and an extension for another. According to the company, the new deal was awarded to the 2011-built anchor handler Skandi Skansen in the North Sea. Under the contract, DOF will provide vessel and ROV services for 30 days with planned ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd and WiseTech trial IoT on 2m containers to deliver live global visibility
    Australian supply chain technology solutions provider WiseTech Global is partnering with Hapag-Lloyd to trial the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology across the German liner's 2m strong smart container fleet to create real-time global container visibility, tracking and data collection. Hapag-Lloyd's fleet of 2m containers have been equipped with IoT devices that frequently transmit
  • New green ship finance vehicle shows early momentum
    French private equity firm Eurazeo has secured a €175m ($209m) first closing for its Eurazeo Sustainable Maritime Infrastructure II (ESMI II) fund, comfortably above an initial €125m target and approaching half of its €400m final goal. Launched in December 2025, ESMI II provides senior secured, asset-based financing to European small and mid-sized shipowners and maritime ...
  • The new rules of ship connectivity
    Starlink didn't kill the need for maritime-specific optimisation programmes. It made them better, argues Paul Morgan, head of engineering at GTMaritime. More bandwidth has a funny effect at sea. It does not reduce demand. It accelerates it. The idea that improved bandwidth eliminates the need for maritime-native systems is one of the most expensive misunderstandings ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
  • Greek shipowners pile up crude tanker orders at China's Hengli Heavy Industries
    Capital Group has doubled its VLCC orderbook to 22 ships, while Dynacom is now believed to have as many as...
  • Russia crude ban would cost marine underwriters hundreds of millions of dollars
    Legal profession mulls scope for lawful workarounds, with illicit options open to more morally flexible shipowners
  • Danish IMO bid for quick win on biofouling hits the buffers
    Countries have shot down Denmark's suggestion the IMO should amend Marpol to introduce curbs on transfer of invasive marine critters...
  • Tariffs and Chinese exports reshaping vehicle carrier market, says Wallenius Wilhelmsen chief
    The Wallenius Wilhelmsen vessel fleet will continue to steer clear of the Red Sea and Suez Canal, despite plans in...
  • DP World investor halts deals amid Epstein links to CEO
    Chairman of the ports and logistics giant, Bin Sulayem, appears multiple times in the Epstein files, which show he maintained...
  • Danaos will need to place LNG carrier orders 'in a couple of years'
    Containership and bulker owner is investing as a partner in Alaska LNG project that will require 'six to 10' LNG...
  • Both vessels at fault for collision that killed five
    The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch found that both watchkeepers were 'willing to accept inappropriately close passing distances'
  • Structural shortage fuels latest wave of suezmax and VLCC newbuilding orders
    China is especially benefiting from the surge in orders for new crude oil tankers having won 60% of all new...
  • India's Russian crude oil imports unlikely to stop despite US trade deal
    Near-term Russian imports by state-owned refiners look unlikely but the same cannot be said for the long term as India...
  • HMM joins Maersk in flagging boxship glut risk
    The warning from HMM adds to a growing consensus that the next downcycle will be supply-led
  • Daily Briefing
    EU sanctions plan will complete Russia's shift into the shadow fleet | Tanker orderbook hits post-2009 high, yet oversupply fears...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
  • STG Logistics survives key bankruptcy hurdle to remain in business
    The fourth-largest US domestic intermodal provider has received additional funding and now must focus on meeting revenue and expenditure targets through the second quarter.
  • Contrecoeur investor hits pause over DP World CEO's ties to Epstein
    La Caisse, a major infrastructure fund and co-investor with DP World, said it wants clarity from the ports operator about Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem's relationship with the convicted sex trafficker after messages between the two men became public this week.
  • Colombo expands box capacity as regional hub competition intensifies
    Equipped with 12 quay cranes capable of handling ultra-large container ships, the expansion allows the East Container Terminal to handle 3 million TEUs annually at full speed.
  • HMM profitability falls as carrier warns of growing supply-demand imbalance
    The 2025 result follows a familiar trend seen across the full-year financials reported so far by Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express as the industry moves into an overcapacity-driven downcycle.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
  • Odfjell orders chemical tanker newbuilding duo as earnings dip
    Shipowner and operator's chief executive says 2025 earnings show strength of the company's business
  • Saltchuk expands maritime empire with $1.5bn Great Lakes takeover
    Dredging giant to join expanding US conglomerate in take-private deal
  • Amazon to launch thousands of satellites in challenge to Elon Musk's maritime satcom offering
    Can Amazon Leo offer balance in maritime connectivity with 3,000 satellites?
  • LNG newbuildings 'not good investment' at current long-term rates, Flex says
    Company considers its existing newly dry-docked fleet 'better than new'
  • 2020 Bulkers to keep stock listing while it evaluates next move
    Newcastlemax owner will deliver its remaining vessels this quarter
  • TUI Cruises to install passive air lubrication on vessel
    Cruise operator to fit fuel-saving system from UK cleantech firm Armada Technologies.
  • Clarksons: Mainstream tanker markets set for spike with EU's Russia ban
    Crude carriers hit by sanctions enforcers amount to one in six vessels in global fleet
  • Record-breaking year for global container volumes in 2025
    But failure of strong volumes to sustain carrier earnings was deemed 'a sign of things to come'
  • Shipowner Evangelos Marinakis inks 11 VLCC newbuildings at Hengli
    Capital Maritime has already ordered six of the crude carriers at the Dalian-based shipyard
  • Pressure builds to ban scrubber wash water discharges in key shipping areas
    Regulators discuss prohibiting exhaust cleaning systems' effluent in sensitive regions
  • Tanker ordering not yet a 'systemic danger' for sector, Greek broker says
    Xclusiv Shipbrokers says risk from newbuildings is more nuanced than headline figures suggest
  • Car carrier sector could sell out on Chinese exports, Wallenius Wilhelmsen says
    Chinese automakers vacuuming up capacity, even amid record deliveries, company says
  • Ex-Braemar executive joins derivatives broking shop as CEO
    Tris Simmonds left Braemar abruptly last year and will now take charge at Sigma Broking
  • Theodore Angelopoulos-led Metrostar accelerates container ship play
    Shipowner emerges as latest Hellenic company to bet on smaller boxships
  • SFL bets on 'boiling' tanker markets with suezmax deal
    John Fredriksen-linked owner is in 'investment mode', CEO says
  • Sinokor Maritime rekindles earlier failed VLCC purchase talks as values rise
    Lucky Maritime joint arrangement with Trafigura on VLCCs has 'expired'
  • Adnoc L&S reveals lucrative sale price on its nine-year-old VLCC
    CEO Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi heralds 'pivotal year' for growing company
  • Pistiolis suezmax tanker company to slash share count as price falls
    Rubico taking action to maintain Nasdaq listing
  • Thirteen unfixed LNG newbuildings set to line up with 2026's record delivery haul
    Braemar nudges LNG shipping market rebalance into 2028 but also forecasts a slide into vessel deficit for the same year
  • Reckless attitude blamed for bulker collision that killed five seafarers
    UK probe finds watchkeepers on the Polesie and Verity were willing to cut passing distances too fine
  • Danaos eyes up to 10 LNG newbuildings for ambitious Alaska project
    The exact number of vessels to be employed will depend on how far exported natural gas volumes will be transported
  • Jinhui Shipping orders two extra ultramax bulkers in China
    Hong Kong bulker owner now has six newbuildings on order
  • Fednav returns to newbuilding market after five-year pause
    Canadian company looks to Japan for handysize series
  • From Epstein to shadow fleet, shipping learns that its emails may not stay private
    Industry professionals should go beyond 'know your counterparty' to consider how associations would be perceived if they became known
  • Master of ship accused of sabotaging Baltic underwater cables faces court battle
    NewNew Polar Bear case has highlighted potential subterfuge in the Baltic Sea
  • HMM warns of boxship oversupply as earnings tumble
    South Korean owner says low-emission services hold the key to improving market share
  • Tanker seizures set to reveal the state of the shadow fleet
    Intertanko head Tim Wilkins calls for more sanctions that will highlight operations of responsible owners
  • Epstein ties to DP World boss prompt pension fund giant to halt deals
    Quebec's La Caisse has invested billions in port projects with the Dubai company
  • 2020 Bulkers banks bigger profit as $178m question hangs after fleet sale
    Newcastlemax owner will deliver its sold vessels this quarter
  • Tufton Assets makes good on investment talk with twin bulker swoop
    Fund spends $33m on two handysizes with charters lined up
  • Synergy Marine wins management deal for Yang Ming's LNG dual-fuel boxship newbuildings
    Singapore group taking over technical management of 15,500-teu duo
  • Hanwha Ocean taps bond market as execution risks persist
    Fresh debt highlights funding strain as LNG backlog stretches into 2027
  • HMM warns of boxship over-supply as earnings tumble
    South Korean owner says low-emission services hold the key to improving market share
  • ONE lines up $4bn bundle of dual-fuelled container ship newbuildings
    Asian liner giant eyes contracts for two ship sizes as it moves to seal deals before Chinese New Year
  • 'Cash rain' coming for Himalaya Shipping shareholders as bulker rates rise, analyst says
    Fearnleys says buy, while DNB Carnegie recommends sell
  • Flex LNG set to navigate 'volatile' 2026 markets with three open ships
    New CEO says long-term LNG story remains compelling
  • Singapore jails ship captain for instructing crew to lie about events leading to seafarer's death
    Nguyen Duc Nghi was the second to be charged over the tragedy, while the third case is case still pending
  • Hanwha Ocean taps bond market as execution risks linger
    Fresh debt highlights funding strain as LNG backlog stretches into 2027
  • First Ship Lease says it is debt-free, with stable revenue into 2029
    But senior managers say their hunt for new investments has yet to yield anything appealing
  • Synergy Marine wins management deal for Yang Ming LNG boxship newbuildings
    Singapore group taking over technical management of 15,500-teu duo
  • Datang Shandong bulker pair to go under the hammer
    Two remaining ageing panamax bulkers on the block as power group trims its shipping exposure

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FreightWaves web site
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
  • Kodiak acquired by QXO: a strategic $2 billion-plus leap in building products
    QXO, the Brad Jacobs-led company that has targeted rolling up companies in a fragmented building products industry, has made its second acquisition since it came into existence. Wall Street immediately gave the acquisition of Kodiak from a private equity firm a gigantic round of applause: QXO (NYSE: QXO) stock rose 16.61% Wednesday, up $3.86 to $27.07. Its closing price was just under its high fo
  • El Paso airspace disruption tests counter-drone preparedness
    The Federal Aviation Administration abruptly closed, then reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport, causing widespread confusion and grounding flights Wednesday morning. The FAA initially cited "special security reasons" for what would be a 10-day closure announced late Tuesday . However, restrictions were lifted just hours later on Wednesday morning after the FAA stated on soci
  • Amazon to expand same-day pharmacy delivery by 80% in 2026
    Amazon's digital pharmacy business will expand same-day prescription delivery service to another 2,000 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026, bringing fast medication delivery to millions of customers, part of a broader initiative to speed up delivery across all categories, the company announced on Wednesday. Last week, Amazon promoted how it set a record for delivery speed in 2025, with over
  • Union Pacific claims rival railroad delaying trains
    Union Pacific has repeated its call for federal regulators to open an investigation into Canadian Pacific Kansas City's operation of the Meridian Speedway, claiming that CPKC's handling of UP-Norfolk Southern domestic intermodal trains has deteriorated. In a letter to the Surface Transportation Board, UP said that dwell time for its eastbound intermodal "hotshot" has risen at the Shreveport, La.,
  • GXO sees stable North American freight demand, cautious on volumes in 2026
    GXO Logistics Inc. sees North America as a big opportunity for organic growth, with executives telling analysts that the U.S. market will be a primary driver of revenue and margin expansion in 2026 and beyond. CEO Patrick Kelleher described North America as "a primary focus," citing a total addressable market of roughly $250 billion in the region and what he called "a great foundation of business
  • New MOL executive team to succeed CEO
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) said that it had appointed a new executive team to succeed Takeshi Hashimoto atop the Japan-based ocean container carrier. Jotaro Tamura will succeed Hashimoto as president and chief executive, effective April 1, as part of what MOL terms a Cooperative Management System, with new Chief Operating Officer Hisashi Umemura and current Chief Financial Officer Kazuya Hamazaki.
  • Annual employment report revision shows huge decline in truck transportation jobs
    There were a lot fewer people working in truck transportation in 2025 than initially reported. The Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) monthly employment report that is released in February is the first to incorporate the annual revision the agency implements as it gathers more data on employment, a process that goes on long past the agency's monthly reports. The annual revision is more sweeping th
  • Truck Safety Tip Line Created to Address Safety and Fraud Concerns
    U.S. Senator Jim Banks of Indiana has launched a new federal reporting initiative aimed at collecting safety-related concerns from within the trucking industry. The Truck Safety Tip Line, now live on his official Senate website, is designed as a centralized channel for drivers, carriers, industry employees and members of the public to submit information related to potential safety violations, fra
  • SONAR: The Ultimate Cure for Market Pain
    Use SONAR's Forward-Looking Market Intelligence (NOT just historical data) as preventative medicine for your market pain. Who SONAR Helps: Shippers struggling with RFPs containing "paper rates", inaccurate rates or rates that aren't in line with the current market. Brokers struggling with margin compression Carriers, Brokers and Shippers surprised by capacity swings Avoid getting caught flat-foot
  • How to Make Smarter Tender Acceptance Decisions (Part 1)
    As tender rejection rates surge nationally to over 14%, compared to just 5.5% last year at this time, be sure you're focusing o your "take" strategy rather than just your freight coverage strategy. Watch this brief webinar to learn how to use SONAR's Quick Rates Chrome Extension and Rate Intelligence tools to inform your tender acceptance strategy. Watch the webinar here . The post appeared firs
  • Asia-U.S. ocean freight rates give up 2026 gains
    Ocean container rates on the benchmark eastbound trans-Pacific have given up gains won in 2026 as muted demand marks a lull that could last until the peak shipping season. "And while ocean rates typically ease as the holiday approaches, they normally remain elevated relative to levels before the rush until after the post-holiday backlog is cleared," said Freightos (NASDAQ: CRGO ) analyst Judah Le
  • Startup courier Gofo acquires Cirro E-commerce for access to retailers
    Parcel delivery startup Gofo has acquired Cirro E-commerce, an end-to-end provider of international small-parcel logistics services in the United States, Europe and Oceania, the latest stage in an infrastructure race between low-cost carriers to achieve scale in the last-mile delivery market. Gofo also made two appointments to lead its commercial strategy and sales execution, including Ron Jansen
  • The Catastrophic State of Trucking and Highway Safety
    Four Amish men are dead in Jay County, Indiana. A father and his two sons, ages 19 and 25, and a family friend. Killed on February 3 when a Freightliner semi driven by 30-year-old Bekzhan Beishekeev, a Kyrgyzstani national who entered the country through the Biden administration's CBP One app and received his CDL from Pennsylvania, swerved into oncoming traffic rather than braking for a slowed tr
  • Ryder first look: steady as she goes, no big swings
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Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
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%
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
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
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.
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
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%)
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
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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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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
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