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Exim India web site
MAY 12, 2026
  • AMTOI Northern Region Conference witnesses insightful deliberation on trust-based compliance and strong industry participation
  • Adani Ports Mundra sets national record by exporting 6,548 cars in a single shipment
  • VOC Port invites global participation for development of Berth No. 7 as container terminal
  • India and Iran to discuss safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
  • Initiative for technology-driven freight operations on DFC inaugurated
  • Shaky US-Iran ceasefire tested by fresh maritime attack
  • Proposed Green & Digital Sea Corridor between India and Netherlands discussed at Directorate meet
  • JSW Infra reports strong earnings for Q4 FY26
  • Pakistan slashes Gwadar Port tariffs to attract global shipping
  • APEDA facilitates first-ever export of ODOP honey from Assam's Aspirational District Baksa to the US
  • Pharmaceutical exporters to benefit from Maersk's first dedicated reefer rail service from Hyderabad to Mumbai
  • April e-way bill generation rises 12 pc to fourth-highest level
  • OOCL names world's largest methanol dual-fuel container vessel
  • New avenues for bilateral trade, investment & economic cooperation between India and Ecuador highlighted
  • India sees export growth despite West Asia turmoil: Goyal
  • MSC enhances its Asia to Med services
  • APM Terminals Japan signs agreement to decarbonise operations in Yokohama
  • PIL registers net profit of $1.04 billion for FY2025 in a volatile market
  • CMA CGM to reshuffle SIRIUS service rotation connecting the Mediterranean with East Coast South America
  • India to adopt cautious approach towards US trade pact
  • Call for vigilance against hostage load scams

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 11, 2026
  • CD Cargo boosts freight transport in Europe
  • RAF supports "Frozen Chosen"
  • Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel plan to reduce emissions
  • LATAM Cargo transports 24,400 t of flowers
  • WDP acquires land in France
  • Construction of the China-Mongolia line progresses
  • Herzog leads Militzer & Münch Switzerland
  • Rooso Ramachandran new CEO of EFL Global
  • Duisburg Port introduces digital registration system
  • AZuR connects start-ups with industry partners
  • DAKOSY & dbh digitize container release
  • Pelicargo integrates Emirates SkyCargo platform
  • CSG opens location in Denmark
  • Cathay Cargo launches cargo flight to Bangkok

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 11, 2026
  • EXCLUSIVE: Emirates cargo chief gets major new role after 'challenging' period
  • Taiwan in talks with Iran to free flag-carrier box ships from the Gulf
  • Brace for cost-out at DSV (and K+N) but how much?
  • EXCLUSIVE: 'Politicians don't appreciate the value of logistics to the UK'
  • Kuehne + Nagel sorely missing the 'Otto factor'
  • Brazil to allow shipping lines to bid for Santos Tecon10 terminal
  • OceanX: Rates hold; PIL shines; Mærsk buys share; OOCL in court
  • 'Significant migration' of USWC imports to Canadian ports, says Sea-Intelligence
  • Uncertainty over US trade sees CN share price hit the buffers
  • Port stakeholders play the blame game at congestion-hit JNPA

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Marine Log web site
MAY 11, 2026
  • VIDEO: Damen delivers CSOV TSS Cruiser
    Damen Shipyards Group has delivered CSOV 9020, TSS Cruiser, the first of two offshore wind Commissioning Service Operations Vessels ordered by Ta San Shang Marine Co. Ltd., a joint venture between Mitsui
  • USNS PFC Dewayne T. Williams set for drydocking at Boston Ship Repair
    The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) reports that, in a return to the region where it was originally constructed more than four decades ago, the USNS PFC Dewayne
  • Svitzer adds two new hires to its executive leadership team
    Global towage operator Svitzer has named María Fernanda Souto as its new chief commercial officer (CCO) and Anne Daugaard its new chief people officer, Both will be based at the company's Copenhagen
  • Two new Indian electric tugs will feature Berg Propulsion tech
    Hönö, Sweden-based Berg Propulsion is set to play a key role in the construction of the next two electric tugs in India's Green Tug Transition Program. Under construction by the Mumbai-headquartered KMEW

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Container News web site
MAY 11, 2026
  • KEZAD signs beverage production facility
    KEZAD Group has signed a long-term land lease agreement with Abu Dhabi Refreshment Company for the development of a beverage production and distribution facility within KEZAD's industrial ecosystem. The facility will span approximately 32,500 square metres and represents an investment of approximately AE$ 300 million, supporting the expansion of Abu Dhabi Refreshment Company's production and dist
  • Konecranes deploys first electric forklifts in North America at Church Brothers Farms
    Konecranes has deployed its first electric forklifts in North America at Church Brothers Farms in California. The project includes two E-VER 17-1200 C electric forklifts delivered during the first quarter of 2026. The units are now operating daily at Church Brothers Farms' receiving, shipping and cold storage facility in Salinas, California. The forklifts are used to unload incoming deliveries an
  • LR grants AiP to Wison New Energies for harsh environment FPSO design
    Lloyd's Register has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Wison New Energies for a new harsh environment FPSO design featuring an internal turret mooring system. The AiP was presented during the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston following an independent concept-stage review by Lloyd's Register. Internal turret FPSOs are commonly deployed in harsh offshore environments but remain among t
  • Moeve and Accenture partner to accelerate industrial decarbonization
    Moeve and Accenture have signed a strategic agreement to accelerate the decarbonization of industrial operations across the value chain. The partnership strengthens Moeve's "Moeve decarbonize" initiative, which provides integrated emissions reduction solutions for industrial customers. Under the agreement, Accenture will contribute its global industrial expertise, digital capabilities and technol
  • Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel launch sustainable shipping partnership
    Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel have launched their first joint sustainable ocean shipping initiative using Sustainable Marine Fuels (SMF). Under the agreement, Kuehne+Nagel will use Hapag-Lloyd's "Ship Green" product to reduce emissions from ocean freight shipments. The pilot project covers approximately 3,300 TEU transported on the East Asia-North Europe trade lane between April and December 2026.
  • Ellerman updates iPEX 2 service with new hull call
    Ellerman City Liners has updated its iPEX 2 service with a new Szczecin-Hull-Szczecin rotation, strengthening shortsea links between Poland and the UK. The company replaced Teesport with Hull as the UK discharge port. Teesport is now served through Ellerman's BALTEX service launched earlier this year. Ellerman said the change responds to growing demand for direct and reliable access to UK distrib
  • Top Metal Roofing Companies in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
    The coastal weather of Charlottetown demands specialized roofing that acts as a silent guardian. It should be able to protect a house and its roof from snow, salt air, and strong winds. Today, the metal roofing companies stand out for their installation expertise, durability, weather-resistant materials, and customer ratings. Here are 5 companies to check and select from. Artisan Roofing Inc With
  • How shipping is adapting to the new Hormuz order
    Iran is administrating the Hormuz passage and the shipping industry is learning the difference and quietly paying the price
  • Your Cargo Wants a UAE Address - Here's Why
    If your business is moving goods across borders, there is a strong chance your cargo is already dreaming of a UAE address - and honestly, it has a point. From Jebel Ali to Khalifa Port, from airport cargo zones to free zone warehouses, the Emirates has built a logistics ecosystem that makes global trade feel faster, sharper, and more connected. And when you are on the ground managing suppliers, w
  • Drewry World Container Index rebounds as Transpacific rates rise
    The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) increased 3% this week to US$2,286 per 40ft container, ending three consecutive weeks of declines as freight rates strengthened on Transpacific and Asia-Europe trade routes. The rebound was mainly driven by new Emergency Fuel Surcharges (EFS) and Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) introduced by carriers amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and rising operational
  • Agility Global reports strong Q1 2026 growth despite market volatility
    Agility Global reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with revenue rising 23% year-on-year to US$1.4 billion, while EBIT increased 12% to US$103 million and EBITDA climbed 7% to US$185 million. The Abu Dhabi-listed company said the results reflected resilient performance across its operating businesses despite growing geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty. Agility Global Chairman Tarek
  • Port of Riga and AD Ports Group advance port development and logistics cooperation
    The Freeport of Riga Authority and AD Ports Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Riga, establishing a framework for cooperation across port development, logistics, industrial projects and digital solutions. The agreement was signed at the offices of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia in the presence of Latvian Economics Minister Viktors Valainis, AD Ports Group Regional
  • APM Terminals Japan secures renewable power agreement
    APM Terminals Japan has signed a 20-year offsite corporate Power Purchase Agreement with FPS to supply renewable solar electricity to its operations at the Port of Yokohama, with power delivery commencing on April 1, 2026. The agreement is expected to deliver annual Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions reductions of approximately 2.6 ktCO2e by replacing fossil-based grid electricity with solar power
  • Misurata Free Zone Port launches first direct China-Libya container service
    Misurata Free Zone Port has received the container vessel GUO YUN HAI , operated by COSCO Shipping , marking the launch of the first direct container shipping service connecting China and Libya. The new route is expected to improve Libya's logistics sector by reducing reliance on transshipment hubs, which have traditionally increased transit times and supply chain costs for cargo arriving from th
  • Trump rejects Iran response as Hormuz tensions push oil prices higher
    US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's response to Washington's latest peace proposal, raising fears that the conflict will continue and keep shipping through the Strait of Hormuz heavily disrupted. "I don't like it - TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE," Trump wrote on Truth Social after Tehran submitted its response through Pakistani mediators. Iran's proposal focused on ending the war across the region, e
  • Readers Speak: Failed U.S.-Iran talks signal more disruption
    Industry sentiment turns increasingly cautious The latest Readers Speak poll focused on the collapse of negotiations between the United States and Iran and what it could mean for container shipping. The results point to a clear industry concern: most readers believe the failure of talks signals a prolonged period of disruption ahead. With tensions remaining unresolved and uncertainty continuing a
  • ABS, HD Hyundai and Anduril partner on autonomous surface vessels
    ABS, HD Hyundai and Anduril Industries have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the development of autonomous surface vessels. The agreement creates a framework for cooperation on vessel design, production, autonomy systems, and classification for next-generation unmanned vessels. The partnership combines HD Hyundai's shipbuilding expertise, ABS' classification and certification capab

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Splash web site
MAY 11, 2026
  • Former Lauritzen boss to lead board of Danbulk
    Martin Egvang has joined the newly formed Danish dry bulk operator Danbulk as its chairman of the board. Egvang was previously the CEO of Copenhagen-based shipowner and operator Lauritzen Bulkers. He stepped down from the role in March last year, citing stress issues. Before that, he was the CEO of another Danish operator, Integrity Bulk. ...
  • Victoria commits $90m to progress offshore wind port at Port of Hastings
    The Victoria state government has committed AUD 124.5m ($90.1m) in its 2026/27 budget to advance the proposed Renewable Energy Terminal at the Port of Hastings. This funding will progress the Environmental Effects Statement (EES) process for the first heavy-duty offshore wind port of its kind in Australia. The terminal is designed to enable onshore turbine ...
  • Vroon cashes out of livestock shipping business
    Dutch shipowner Vroon is exiting the livestock shipping sector after agreeing to sell its Livestock Express business to Australian agribusiness and shipping group Heytesbury. The deal includes all 11 livestock carriers owned by Livestock Express, the Singapore-based operations and technical management activities for third-party vessels. Financial terms were not disclosed. The sale marks another s
  • Fugro scores more work on 4.1GW Scottish offshore wind development
    Dutch surveyor Fugro has been awarded a geotechnical survey contract by SSE for Berwick Bank B, part of the landmark Berwick Bank offshore wind project in the North Sea. Berwick Bank B is the second phase of Berwick Bank, targeting the delivery of 4.1GW of offshore wind capacity across three phases. If built to its ...
  • Awilco LNG changes course with CEO exit and board revamp
    Norwegian gas carrier owner Awilco LNG is entering a new chapter after long-serving chief executive Jon Skule Storheill stepped down with immediate effect as the company prepares a broader leadership reshuffle. The Oslo-listed LNG shipping company said Storheill and the board had jointly agreed that the company should move into its next phase under new ...
  • ONE returns to HD Hyundai for $1.2bn LNG-fuelled boxship deal
    Ocean Network Express has returned to South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for another batch of LNG-capable containerships, pressing ahead with its long-term alternative-fuel fleet renewal strategy despite scaling back earlier expansion plans. Market sources identified the Singapore-headquartered liner operator as the buyer behind a $1.22bn newbuilding contract announced by HD Korea Shipbuil
  • PV Drilling wins jackup deal from Zarubezhneft
    Petrovietnam Drilling and Well Service Corporation (PV Drilling) has signed a contract with the Russian state-owned oil and gas company Zarubezhneft to provide a jackup rig. The rig, still unnamed, will be used for Zarubezhneft's 2026 development drilling campaign on the Thien Nga - Hai Au field, located in Block 12/11 off Vietnam. The contract ...
  • One LNG transit, zero breakthrough in Hormuz crisis
    Peace in the Persian Gulf appears no closer after president Donald Trump flatly rejected Iran's response to a US peace proposal over the weekend, even as a rare transit by an LNG carrier offered a glimmer of hope that the Strait of Hormuz is not entirely sealed. "I have just read the response from Iran's ...
  • Odfjell Technology bags UK platform drilling contract
    Odfjell Technology, a spin-off of Odfjell Drilling that specialises in offshore operations, has signed a contract with oil and gas company EnQuest for platform drilling operations on the Magnus platform in the UK. The three-year contract is scheduled to commence in the third quarter of 2026 and includes two additional one-year extension options. "Odfjell Technology ...
  • VLGC spot rates hit record highs
    Very large gas carrier (VLGC) spot rates have surged to record levels, with benchmark freight on the Houston-to-Chiba route climbing to $290 per metric tonne and daily earnings spiking to almost $170,000 per day - the highest level ever recorded for the series, according to Clarksons Research. The record-breaking run has been driven by a ...
  • TGS secures new deepwater seismic job in Gulf of Mexico
    Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has been awarded an ultra-high resolution OBN contract in the US Gulf of Mexico. A deep-water crew is scheduled to mobilise in early June 2026. The agreement with the unnamed customer will ensure that the same crew which the client used before will execute the work. "This is part of ...
  • The seafarer shortage is not what shipping thinks it is
    Kuba Szymanski, secretary-general of InterManager, writes for Splash today. Amid growing concern about a global seafarer shortage, many in the industry argue that recruitment is our biggest challenge. I disagree. The real issue is whether we are properly training, supporting and protecting the workforce we already have to build the industry's future. For too long, ...
  • Japanese-built ultramax values jump
    All eyes were on the Baltic Dry Index last week as it breached the 3,000-point barrier, its highest level in years, helping fuel another red-hot week in the sale and purchase market. Lion Shipbrokers reported 16 deals over the weekend, echoing comments from other broking houses, pointing to a strong appetite for 15-20-year-old Japanese-built panamax ...
  • Carbon costs, fuel choices and uncertainty shape Geneva Dry debate
    The dry bulk sector's decarbonisation debate has moved decisively beyond whether shipping will reach net zero and is now centred on how the industry can make the transition work commercially in an increasingly uncertain world. That was the clear message from the Dry Decarbonisation panel, the second session on day two of last month's Geneva ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 11, 2026
  • Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz falls further
    As attacks surged in the Middle East Gulf last week, traffic volumes dropped massively, by about 59%
  • Job cuts at Maersk's green shipping centre a sign of the times, says CEO
    The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping plans to cut about 30 full-time equivalent roles, saying it must...
  • Hengli Heavy rides out sanctions scare to hit $20bn valuation
    The world's third-largest shipbuilder shrugs off sanctions shadow as separate corporate structure shields it from US measures targeting affiliated refinery
  • Vroon exits livestock shipping to focus on core offshore and tanker divisions
    The Livestock Express fleet consists entirely of purpose-built vessels and is one of the few reputable operators in a sector...
  • HD Hyundai Oilbank takes crude from Dynacom-operated tanker via Hormuz
    Odessa, a suezmax oil tanker of 160,000 dwt operated by Greece-based Dynacom, was reported to pass through Hormuz on the...
  • EU lines up another round of Russian shadow fleet sanctions
    Momentum for tougher measures has grown following Hungary's elections, as EU officials seek to overcome previous political blockages and respond...
  • The Week in Charts: Crisis-driven tanker demand propels Panama Canal to multiyear high | Iran accuses US of 'destabilising' maritime safety and security
    Lloyd's List's weekly showing of the data and figures behind our news, analysis and markets coverage
  • Industry concerns grow that freedom of navigation is now a political bargaining chip
    Iran's insistence on 'management' and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz has intensified fears that freedom of navigation is being...
  • The week in newbuildings: HD Hyundai wins trio of shipbuilding contracts
    Orders for 25 new ships were disclosed in the past week across the containership, dry cargo, gas and tanker sectors...
  • Middle East port update: Monday, May 11
    In Oman, at Mina Al Fahal terminal (crude oil) loading facility all scheduled vessels must ensure their Doppler log is...
  • The Daily View: A dry bull with stamina
  • Daily Briefing
    US disables two Iranian tankers violating blockade; Iran seizes shadow fleet tanker | China's green fuel push: 'Do our things...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 11, 2026
  • Prolonged Middle East war to weigh on sputtering US auto demand
    Even before the war-driven spike in gasoline prices, the US automotive industry was expecting lower vehicle sales due to import tariffs and higher borrowing costs for vehicle buyers.
  • Impending sale of Maher likely to reshape competitive dynamics at Port of NY-NJ
    The issue of carrier terminal control is front and center with the coming sale of Maher given that carriers overall have become aggressive acquirers and developers of terminal capacity globally, including on the US East Coast. he issue of carrier terminal control is front and center with the coming sale of Maher given that carriers overall have become aggressive acquirers and developers of termina
  • ONE to spend $1.2 billion in deal with HD Hyundai for six LNG-powered ships
    The 15,900-TEU container ships will be delivered between November 2028 and September 2030 and reflect the continuing dominance of LNG as the new generation fuel of choice for vessel operators ordering new ships.
  • Multipurpose vessel sentiment positive despite bunker price volatility
    Shippers reluctant to accept additional bunker costs might have their hand forced by a healthy breakbulk and project cargo pipeline, market participants say.
  • Big drop in Middle East helium production drives alternative projects
    The loss of a third of global helium output because of the war has given fresh impetus to industrial gas projects in new regions.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 11, 2026
  • Pangaea Logistics cranks out profitable first quarter with bookings improving
    Cargo-first bulker operator continues to build up ports and terminals operations in southern US
  • German owner Salamon logs strong final results from tanker fleet as it sells out of sector
    German KG owner said 2025 was another successful year for its product carriers
  • Awilco LNG adds to share offering as it gears up new trading arm
    Initial operations to be directed at European gas buyers with unmet financing needs
  • Bruton US listing plan in focus with VLCC orderbook in the money
    DNB Carnegie says US float will wait for the majority of the orderbook to hit the water
  • SK Shipping takes haircut on VLCC pair due to charter coverage
    Sales price drops by as much as $30m as rates remain strong
  • Strong cash flow for bulker owners as capesize rates gain momentum, says Clarksons
    Average capesize spot earnings climb above $40,000 per day globally, the highest level since December 2023
  • Sanctioned vessel brought into port ahead of Swedish court hearing
    The Caffa brought into Trelleborg as a no-fly zone placed over port
  • Panama Canal slot auction costs surge to record $4m per ship, brokers say
    BRS Shipbrokers and Clarksons Securities highlight the return of massive fees being paid for priority crossings
  • Second Qatari shipment of LNG heads into Strait of Hormuz bound for Pakistan
    Will it, won't it? LNG carriers have been 'going dark' while transiting
  • Tanker heading for Japan on long-haul voyage with Azerbaijani crude
    Japan's energy ministry is trying to diversify oil supply away from Middle East
  • Why record headline rates 'overstate' the earnings power of VLGCs
    Omar Nokta says Panama Canal auctions and long trips take a chunk of out TCE payments
  • Ex-Lauritzen Bulkers CEO Egvang joins operator Danbulk as chair
    New bulker operator is fully operational after launching in November
  • Aframax tankers face 'daunting chapter' as product carriers switch trades, brokers warn
    Market dynamics may mean dozens of crude deliveries are destined for LR2s
  • First glimpse emerges of MOL's telescopic sail installation on an LNG carrier
    Hanwha Ocean has been installing Japanese shipowner-developed Wind Challenger system on Chevron-chartered newbuilding
  • Maritime hydrogen projects among winners of $1.3bn of EU ETS cash
    Norway's Gen2 Energy is one of nine grant winners from the EU Hydrogen bank
  • Two police officers die in high-speed chase with drugs boat
    Fatalities highlight the danger posed by trafficking of narcotics in Europe
  • Knutsen named as owner behind a single LNG newbuilding at Hanwha Ocean
    Norwegian owner stacks its LNG orderbook higher, but employment for lone vessel has yet to emerge
  • India's SCI launches tender for four methanol dual-fuel aframax tanker newbuilds
    But there is a catch - only Indian shipyards are being invited to bid
  • Odfjell earnings fall lower than expectations as four ships remain bottled in Gulf
    Chemical tanker owner and operator says conflict has increased ballasting and costs
  • Vroon focuses on tankers as it offloads world's biggest 'premium' livestock carrier fleet
    Exit leaves Dutch owner with product carriers and offshore rescue vessels
  • Fire reported as second ship struck near US-linked bulker attack site
    Raid on deck cargo vessel follows assault on bulker in the same area
  • Car carrier rally drives momentum in Oslo shipping stocks
    Hoegh Autoliners and Wallenius Wilhelmsen upgraded to buy by Pareto
  • First Gulf attack on Chinese tanker causes 'deep concern' for Beijing
    Foreign ministry confirms vessel was hit last week, but does not apportion blame
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen invites investors to name their price in share buyback
    Reverse bookbuilding will be carried out by DNB Carnegie
  • Turkish recyclers set to cut up former Salamis Lines ro-ro vessel
    Sale is part of fleet renewal by Cypriot shipowner
  • VLGC rates hit record levels amid Middle East war disruption
    Surge in US exports and Panama Canal delays are pushing up spot earnings into Asia
  • Iranian tactics revealed: 'Double tap' used to strike HMM ship in Gulf
    Vessel was hit last month in an apparent assault by Iran
  • Sinokor and Eastmed VLCCs among tankers exiting Strait of Hormuz with trackers off
    Dark trend continues as more crude barrels make it out of the Gulf
  • Ocean Network Express named as buyer behind order for six container ships at HD Hyundai yard
    Sources claim liner player's bearish market outlook led to drastic reduction from original 22-ship plan
  • India's SCI launches tender for four methanol dual-fuel aframax tanker newbuilds
    But there is a catch - only Indian shipyards are being invited to bid
  • Two more Bourbon-linked offshore vessels head for the auction block, but there is a catch
    PSVs carry combined market value of $27.6m
  • Turkish recyclers set to cut up former Salamis Lines roro vessel
    Scrap sale part of fleet renewal move by Cypriot shipowner
  • Buyer snaps up Chinese bulker for bargain price at online auction
    Handysize sells for steep discount on market value
  • Pakistan set to welcome first Qatari LNG shipment since early March
    Mediator in US-Iran talks sees shipment liberated from Middle East Gulf as Trump trashes Iranian peace proposal response

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FreightWaves web site
MAY 11, 2026
  • Kodiak AI reports 74% Q1 revenue growth, fleet reaches 28 driverless trucks
    Kodiak AI announced its first-quarter earnings, which included expansions in the deployment of trucks equipped with the company's virtual driver. The company also announced it had secured new financing as it scales its business to 28 driverless trucks. On the earnings front, Kodiak posted 74 percent revenue growth quarter over quarter in the first quarter of 2026. Revenue increased to $1.8 millio
  • US Postal Service proposes limited parcel price increases
    The U.S. Postal Service next month intends to raise prices on some domestic parcel services, including shipping of hazardous materials, after previously requesting approval for a 4.8% price increase on mail and package delivery. In both cases, the rate adjustment would take place on July 12 if the Postal Regulatory Commission approves the requests. On Monday, the Postal Service filed notice to el
  • Radiant Logistics beats FQ3 expectations
    Third-party logistics provider Radiant Logistics noted strength in its domestic truckload and intermodal offerings on Monday. However, it said the global trade landscape is "considerably more challenging" due to ongoing tariff uncertainty and shipment rerouting away from the Strait of Hormuz. It said the international headwinds are creating some opportunities for freight forwarders. "Near-term vo
  • CN: STB should reject 'incomplete' UP-NS merger application
    Canadian National urged the U.S. Surface Transportation Board to reject the amended merger application by Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, claiming it still fails to meet the regulator's requirements. Montreal-based CN (NYSE: CNI ) in a filing Monday said the application "continues to omit required information regulators and stakeholders need to meaningfully assess the competitive and operatio
  • Retail imports fuel 2nd best April for Port of LA
    The Port of Los Angeles processed 890,861 twenty foot equivalent units (TEUs) in April, 5.7% better than the same month a year ago, and the second-best April on record. LA, with the Port of Long Beach half of the San Pedro Bay maritime gateway, saw consumer demand boost strong imports despite ongoing uncertainty around tariffs and trade policy. The port handled 3,279,704 TEUs through the first fo
  • Fighting Distracted Driving Starts with Leadership
    Mike Fackler, Technical Director of Transportation for Travelers Insurance , joined FreightWaves' Malcolm Harris on What the Truck?!? to break down why the solutions to distracted driving don't start with the driver. According to Fackler, the scope of the problem is bigger than a phone in someone's hand. Yes, cell phones remain the dominant distraction on the road, but tight schedules, communicat
  • Proficient's 1Q earnings: tough quarter, better 2Q ahead, stock takes a dive
    Proficient Auto Logistics' (NASDAQ: PAL) earnings report and conference call with analysts sounded very similar to others that have been heard this quarter: tough quarter overall, January and February were terrible, March was better and it's looking good into April and May. The difference is that Proficient's stock price was pummeled as a result, while others, like RXO (NYSE: RXO) , rebounded on
  • FAA clears grounded MD-11s for return to service
    FedEx on Sunday operated an MD-11 freighter aircraft in commercial service for the first time since early November after the Federal Aviation Administration lifted a flight ban that was implemented following the fiery crash of a UPS cargo jet. "After extensive review, the FAA approved Boeing's protocol for safely returning MD-11 airplanes to service," the agency said in a statement provided to Fr
  • Six found dead inside cargo train near Texas-Mexico border
    Authorities are investigating after six people were found dead inside a Union Pacific cargo train boxcar at a rail yard in Laredo, Texas, on Sunday. The bodies were discovered Sunday afternoon during a routine inspection by a Union Pacific employee before the train was scheduled to continue north, according to the Laredo Police Department, The Los Angeles Times reported. Police said officers and
  • Project44 launches Autopilot, an AI-enabled logistics operating system that offers infinite labor
    Project44 has launched Autopilot, a no-code platform that lets shippers, brokers and 3PLs deploy AI agents across their supply chain workflows without writing prompts, building integrations or hiring an engineering team to wire it up. The product is the culmination of more than 18 months of agent deployment across the project44 network. According to the company, that work has already produced a 4
  • SONAR Launches Carrier Safety Dashboard - Right on Time for International Roadcheck Week
    New FMCSA and CSA intelligence tool goes live as North American enforcement enters its most intense 72 hours of the year - and as the CDL crackdown reshapes the driver pool in real time CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - May 12, 2026 - SONAR today announced the launch of its new Carrier Safety Dashboard , a comprehensive intelligence tool that centralizes Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and
  • Postal Service hires former UPS logistics exec as chief strategy officer
    The U.S. Postal Service has hired Matt Connolly, a logistics and supply chain industry veteran with more than 20 years experience at parcel giant UPS, as chief solutions and strategy officer, Postmaster General David Steiner said Friday. At UPS ( NYSE: UPS ), Connolly developed air freight, ocean freight, parcel and third-party logistics capabilities and played a key role in reshaping the UPS dom
  • U.S.-managed bulk ship attacked in Persian Gulf
    A bulk carrier managed by a U.S. company was hit by suspected hostile fire in the Persian Gulf, one of several ships to be attacked in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend as the United States and Iran fail to reach agreement on a permanent ceasefire. The UK's Maritime Operations Center on Monday said the Safesea Neha, a 590-foot bulk vessel sailing under the Marshall Islands flag and managed by
  • Inside the $10m freight fraud that rocked Chicago
    A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after federal prosecutors said he helped steal more than $10 million in interstate freight by posing as legitimate carriers and brokers. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois , 41-year-old Aivaras Zigmantas used multiple aliases between 2020 and 2023 to gain control of shipments movin
  • Crime wave targets North American freight lanes in April
    Cargo crime investigations accelerated across North America in April as customs officials, police agencies and military forces disrupted narcotics smuggling operations, counterfeit goods trafficking and organized cargo theft rings tied to major freight corridors. Authorities in the U.S. reported multimillion-dollar drug seizures hidden in produce, construction materials and commercial trailers at
  • Hantavirus and passenger fleets: What passenger carriers should be thinking about
    Three people are dead on a cruise ship anchored off Cape Verde, Africa. A 70-year-old Dutch man. His wife. A German national. All passengers aboard the MV Hondius, an expedition cruise ship that departed Ushuaia, Argentina, on March 20. The cause is hantavirus, a family of viruses carried by rodents that has been tracked by the CDC since 1993, but has never been recorded on a cruise ship before.
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Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Geneva
This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
Genoa
Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.
The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.
Rome
Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.
US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger
Milan/Dallas/Austin
Artificial intelligence plays a leading role
Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026
Brussels
UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz
Rotterdam/Aracruz
The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame
Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.
Rome
Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art
WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels
Edinburgh
According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market
French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America
Nantes
The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment
EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force
Brussels
The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023
The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.
Geneva/Rome
All crew members were unharmed.
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%
Bremen
Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)
MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)
Odessa
It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.
The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.
London
Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.
Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.
Brussels
Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic
With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.
Tarragona
Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.
In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record
Alexandria, Egypt
Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024
The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.
Rome
Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector
A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.
Brussels
Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.
Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.
Genoa
Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.
ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.
Brussels
The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.
New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag
Bern
A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad
Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.
Shanghai
The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.
In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%
Paris
Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med
Tangier
In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Beijing
Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).
Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions
Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship
Naples
Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
Marseille
Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping
The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC
New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted
London
It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years
UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025
Brussels
The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.
Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.
Trieste/Pouancé
Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units
After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss
Haifa
In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)
The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.
Washington
The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.
EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States
Strasbourg/Brussels
An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced
FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.
Bern
A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected
IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025
London
The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).
Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.
Paris/Frankfurt/Havana
Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions
International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.
Klaipeda
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs
ITF calls on governments to dismantle the flag of convenience system once and for all
London
It is - the union denounces - the bad apple at the heart of the exploitation of seafarers
Evergreen's revenues decreased by 21.3% in the first quarter
Taipei
Operating profit and net economic profit fell by -69.5% and -68.8%
Viking Holdings closed the first quarter with a net loss of -54.2 million dollars
Los Angeles
Revenues up 17.5%
In the first three months of 2026, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +8.9%
Bremen
Increases of 12.7% in Germany and 7.8% in Italy. A decline in the port of Tangier Med.
Norovirus on Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship
Purfleet/Vlissingen
French health authorities have authorized the unit to continue normal operations.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg decreased by -2.0%
Hamburg
Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)
Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly financial results continue to deteriorate.
Keelung/Taipei
In the first three months of this year, revenues decreased by -15.1% and -9.3% respectively.
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hamburg
Revenues down 16.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
Seoul
Container segment saw a 7.9% decline and bulk segment saw a 20.1% growth.
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals recorded record traffic in the first quarter of this year.
Istanbul
Five million passengers almost reached
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -3.8%
Genoa
In March, a decline of -6.1%, with a sharp contraction of -15.0% in containerized cargoes
Federconsumatori is calling on the government to take measures to mitigate the impact of the rising ferry ticket prices.
Rome
Price increases are at +18% for the central weeks of August
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by 14.6%.
Zagreb
Monthly record in March
Successful trial of HVO diesel fuel for cruise ship propulsion
San Donato Milanese
Experiment conducted jointly by Eni and MSC Cruises
Gioia Tauro takes second place in the ranking of the main Italian ports, overtaking Genoa
Rome
Fincantieri records a decline in revenues and new orders
Rome
The group's backlog reached a record value of 74.2 billion euros
In the first three months of 2026, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +11.5%
In the first three months of 2026, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +11.5%
Cairo
In March alone, growth was +11.2%
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.9%
La Goulette
Ferry passengers (+7.6%) and cruise passengers (+54.2%) are increasing.
US government initiative to introduce nuclear power into large-scale maritime transport
Washington
Proposals invited for the development of a mini-reactor model
The U.S. government has launched an initiative to...
With the latest version of the bill on ports, the task of finding resources for the Ports of Italy is offloaded onto the AdSPs
Rome
This was stated by the vice-president of the Democratic Party group in the Chamber, Valentina Ghio
Carnival Corporation is moving its headquarters from Panama to Bermuda.
Miami
Abandonment of the dual-listed company with the creation of Carnival Corporation Ltd.
The Hondius will arrive on Sunday in front of the port of Granadilla (Tenerife)
Vlissingen/Santa Cruz de Tenerife/London
Passengers will be taken by sea to the airport for their return home.
New quarterly record for vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Transits of all the main types of vessels are growing
The regulatory proposal on port governance passed by the Quirinale downsizes the Ports of Italy
Rome
Maersk's first quarter financial results still suffer from the negative phase of containerized shipping
Maersk's first quarter financial results still suffer from the negative phase of containerized shipping
Copenhagen
Positive performances in the port terminal segment and in that of other logistics activities
Global Ports Holding would like to expand its cruise terminal network in Alaska.
Haines
Proposal under development to manage Port Chilkoot cruise ship pier in Haines
CMA CGM plans to acquire a 34.34% stake in Luka Rijeka.
Rijeka
The stake is held by Port Acquisitions of the Czech group CE Industries.
The EPP Group in the European Parliament stresses the urgency of preventing foreign states from controlling EU ports.
Brussels
ECSA: The shipping sector is a geopolitical asset for Europe
Brussels
Study on the sector, which generates 148.7 billion euros of direct economic impact
Sick people on board the Hondius cruise ship will be evacuated by air ambulances
Vlissingen/Praia
Possible resumption of navigation towards Las Palmas or Tenerife
In the January-March quarter, maritime traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +4.8%
Panama
Cargo traffic in the ports of the Central American nation remains stable
New record number of passengers embarked on NCLH group cruise ships in a single quarter
Miami
Le Aziende informano
International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking
In the first quarter of 2026, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -1.7%
Ankara
2,169 tankers (-1.9%) and 7,026 other types of ships (-1.6%) passed through
A serious viral outbreak causes the deaths of three passengers on the Hondius cruise ship.
Vlissingen/Geneva
A quarter is hospitalized in intensive care in Johannesburg
Vote on IMO's Net-Zero Framework postponed again
London/Brussels/Washington
A new MEPC session is scheduled for December. Klann (T&E): The IMO cannot allow postponements to become the new normal.
Royal Caribbean reports record first-quarter financial results and a new all-time passenger record
Miami
Mediterranean cruise bookings slow down
In the first three months of 2026, Ocean Network Express revenues decreased by -6%.
Singapore
During the period, the company's ships transported 3.2 million containers (+4%)
PSA International acquires 30% stake in Chinese terminal operator Xiamen Container Terminal Group
Singapore/Xiamen/Shenzhen
Transaction valued at approximately $387 million
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.
Athens
It was released from the Korean Naval Register
Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships
Athens
They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.
WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense
Trieste
Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored
Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector
Procida
Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis
Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival
Genoa
Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory
Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies
Athens
Option for four additional units
Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company
Geneva
Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy
Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH
Genoa
A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot
Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement
Athens
The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels
AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura
Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi
The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.
Livorno
Unanimous approval from the Management Committee
Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM
Haifa
He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.
Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.
Genoa
The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028
The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.
The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028
Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.
Ancona
Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization
Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated
Livorno
Investment exceeding 23 million euros
The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.
Civitavecchia
New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist
Verona
Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock
Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry
Naples
Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship
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Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.
Civitavecchia
The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines
In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.
Oslo
Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.
Olbia
Green light from the Management Committee
The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.
Saint Anthony
The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.
In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)
Genoa
Net profit up 30%
The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.
Marina di Carrara
Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist
Tallinn
Contract worth 49.93 million euros
In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Madrid
Cruise passengers down by -18.4%
Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April
Valencia
In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again
Athens
Net profit down 24.0%
International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting
Cagliari
Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco
The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance
BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.
Milan/Naples
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"
ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain
Al Muharraq/Alang
First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation
SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard
Santiago
They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.
Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong
In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.
Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.
Rome
In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km
Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt
Ismailia
Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.
Barcelona/Algeciras
Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.
The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.
Islamabad
The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC
In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues
Madrid
Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)
Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.
Hoofddorp
In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.
Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year
Wiesbaden
With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.
Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.
Rome
Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.
After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown
Madrid
This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.
AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics
Colony
The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.
The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association
Genoa/Rome
Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value
$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire
Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi
Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC
Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships
Taipei
They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International
Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months
Busan
The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.
The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.
Verona
Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk
In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%
Ljubljana
In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)
Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund
Genoa
Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business
Monk
The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera
Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport
Nola/Milan
Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies
Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports
Podgorica
The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.
Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuel Decree-Law II.
Rome
Messina: The sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of fuel price increases alone.
HHLA records a -5.3% decline in containers handled in the first quarter
Hamburg
Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations
MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.
Turin/Geneva
MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market
The Marche Region has approved Carloni's appointment as president of the Central Adriatic Port Authority.
Ancona
Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council
Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.
Athens
Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 5.7% in April.
Los Angeles/Port Newark
In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled nearly 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)
Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal
Rome
The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected
In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%
Ravenna
The growth was driven by the entry into operation of the regasification plant
MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service
Geneva
Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.
The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.
Genoa
He will remain in office for three years
Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna
Bologna
It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company
Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS
Brussels
He underlines that a significant improvement of these policies is necessary.
d'Amico International Shipping's first quarter results are positive.
Luxembourg
The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions
Two orientation events in Livorno and Naples to present the ITS Purser course.
Genoa
Meetings scheduled by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy with the Grimaldi Group
The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo
Geneva
Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027
The president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority is the new president of Trieste Passenger Terminal.
Trieste
He takes over from Gianluca Madriz
Port of Olbia: Seabed restoration work has begun in the access channel to Isola Bianca.
Cagliari
The aim is to safely allow large cruise ships to enter
Damen to renovate and operate Dakar ship repair yard
Dakar/Gorinchem
20-year contract with the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale
Savino Del Bene has acquired three companies of the Spanish Grupo Marítima Sureste
Florence/Valencia
The agreement involves Marítima Sureste Shipping, Marítima Sureste Spain and Transportes Gaypemar
Fim-Cisl, the meeting with Fincantieri regarding the Muggiano shipyard's prospects was positive.
La Spezia
The investments announced by management - the union noted - are going in the right direction.
Marabello is the new secretary general of the Strait of Messina Port Authority.
Messina
The assignment lasts four years
Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly financial statement.
Helsinki
Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation
Heavy lift vessel HMM Namu hit near the Strait of Hormuz
Seoul
The accident did not cause any casualties.
DFDS's quarterly financial performance deteriorates
Copenhagen
The fleet's rolling stock is growing. Passenger numbers are down 18%.
From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."
Ravenna
Kalmar records quarterly decline in new orders
Helsinki
In the January-March period, revenues increased by +5%
Job openings are growing for the port companies of Trieste and Monfalcone.
Trieste
Delivery of a recognition plaque
In the first quarter of 2026, Costamare's revenues decreased by -5.3%
Monk
Orders confirmed for 12 new 9,200 TEU vessels and four 3,100 TEU vessels
ICTSI posts new quarterly financial and operating records
Manila
The results benefited from the contribution of the new BACT and DGT terminals
MSC to launch service between the Red Sea and Northern Europe via the Suez Canal
Geneva
Truck and feeder connections to Persian Gulf ports are planned
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Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
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MEETINGS
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Comparison on the logistical, industrial and infrastructural development of ports
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
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World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
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Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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The first batch of cold ironing work has been awarded to the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
The total investment is 41 million euros
Konecranes' turnover decreased by -7.7% in the first quarter of 2026.
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the period remained unchanged
New ART provision on regulatory measures for the awarding of maritime cabotage services
Rome
New elements in the service award procedures
Appointment of the extraordinary commissioners of the Central Adriatic and Eastern Sicily Port Authority
Rome
Salvini asks the governors of Marche and Abruzzo to reach an agreement on Lega Nord's Carloni.
Confitarma welcomes the approval of the bill to enhance marine resources.
Rome
Zanetti: a further step in the direction long indicated by the Confederation
The 2025 financial statements of the Northern Tyrrhenian and Eastern Adriatic Port Authorities have been approved.
Livorno/Trieste
They were examined today by the Management Committees
Record quarterly freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the first quarter of this year, almost 2.3 million tons were handled (+38.8%)
DSV records a decline in net profit of -41.7% in the first quarter
Hedehusene
Downturn due to extraordinary expenses for the merger with Schenker
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge the Western Liguria Port Authority to focus on worker and safety issues
Genoa
The 2025 budget of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Administrative surplus of 128.9 million euros
Rixi: Additional resources for the completion of Genoa's new breakwater.
Rome
They will be used for the consolidation of the seabed and for design adjustments
Chinese terminal operators COSCO Shipping Ports and CMPort report increased quarterly revenues.
Hong Kong
Increases determined by the greater volume of containers handled by port terminals
Dirk Jan Storm has been appointed president of PSA Italy
Genoa
He takes over from Marco Conforti, who has reached the end of his three-year term.
In the first three months of 2026, CIMC's container sales decreased by -10.5%
Hong Kong
Dry box sales dropped 13.3%. Reefer sales increased 30.2%.
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