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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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Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
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PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
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FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
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