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Exim India web site
JANUARY 13, 2026
  • J M Baxi Heavy named among the Top 5 Best of Breakbulk 2025 - Asia Pacific
  • Western Dedicated Freight Corridor likely to be fully operational up to JNPA by end-Feb.
  • Multiple shipping rules in force from Jan. 1
  • CONCOR takes a giant leap in cold chain logistics services
  • Kamarajar Port achieves windmill blade handling milestone
  • Global Market Update for 2026
  • China emerges as a major export destination for India
  • Asia-Europe container freight market enters 2026 on firmer footing
  • DPA inks MoU to boost green hydrogen ecosystem
  • DP World joins hands with Team Aker D�hlie as Official Logistics Partner to debut in cross-country skiing
  • ONE establishes joint venture in Vietnam to promote digital transformation by utilising AI
  • Total liftings up for OOCL

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 12, 2026
  • RAeS celebrates 160 years of aviation
  • IVECO and PlusAI launch autonomous driving program
  • Hong Kong Air Cargo expands fleet
  • Wabtec awarded $386 million contract
  • Nils Walther appointed CCO at Radial
  • FX Mollet appointed EVP for EMEA
  • Over 101 million dollars for New York's freight transport
  • HGT acquires Florida International Terminal
  • New Hybrid Cranes for AGCT
  • Guillaume Sauzedde new Regional Director Europe
  • MANNOL opens logistics center in Braunschweig
  • Austrian Post increases parcel volume
  • Joint Venture for Autonomous Cargo Aircraft

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 12, 2026
  • 'Signs of early peak', or a 'solid seasonal bounce' for ocean spots?
  • What an Allegiant-Sun Country deal could mean for Amazon Prime Air
  • Protests in Iran may hinder or help shipping's return to the Red Sea
  • Cyber tsunami in logistics - the invisible killer in 2026
  • News in Brief podcast | Week 2 2026 | Cold ports, CargoWise confusion, and CNY capacity
  • OX: Ni Hao from China, and censors provide a little peace from Trump
  • Atlas Air sale: younger aircraft needed to justify ambitious price tag?
  • Railfreight on Cherbourg-Caen-Paris line suspended after derailment
  • Hambantota expands as Colombo Port struggles with congestion
  • Hapag-Lloyd port arm gains full control of Florida International Terminal
  • Guillaume Sauzedde takes over as Maersk's regional managing director for Europe

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 12, 2026
  • Preliminary injunction allows construction to resume at Ørsted's Revolution Wind
    One of the first of the many court challenges to the latest Trump Administration attempts to shut down U.S. offshore wind development has met with initial success. Danish sustainable energy developer Ørsted
  • BV grants AiP for wind-assisted LNG carrier
    China's Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (DSIC) has unveiled a new generation of decarbonization-focused vessel designs. They include a wind-assisted 175,000 cubic meter LNG carrier that has received Approval in Principle (AiP)
  • ABS and Siemens Energy in new JDP on lithium-ion battery thermal runaway
    ABS and Siemens Energy have signed a joint development project (JDP) agreement to advance the understanding of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries through modeling and simulation, supporting safer and more reliable energy
  • Fairbanks Morse Defense expands robotic welding capabilities
    Beloit, Wis.- headquartered Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) is to expand its robotic welding program. Aimed at boosting ship repair and maintenance efficiency for the U.S. Navy and allied fleets, FMD''s robotic welding
  • USCG awards four contracts for response boat-small demonstrator boats
    The Coast Guard on Jan. 8 awarded four contracts to acquire response boat-small demonstration boats that will be used to develop and validate performance requirements, assess industry capabilities and gather information about
  • BC Ferries selects ABB tech for its New Major Vessels
    ABB has been selected to supply a complete package of power, propulsion and control technology for four new hybrid-electric, double-ended passenger and car ferries that will replace four end-of-life vessels, under BC
  • NY AG Letitia James files suits challenging latest offshore wind stop work orders
    The number of lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's latest attempt to pause construction on offshore wind is growing. New York Attorney General Letitia James on Friday filed two lawsuits challenging the stop-work

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Container News web site
JANUARY 12, 2026
  • NORDEN sells two vessels and expands fleet with new MPP leases
    NORDEN has completed the sale of two vessels from its owned fleet, comprising one MR tanker and one Capesize vessel, as the company continues to capitalise on strong asset market conditions across both the dry cargo and tanker segments. The transactions align with NORDEN's strategy of realising attractive asset values while maintaining flexibility in fleet deployment amid favourable market dynami
  • MOL and ITOCHU partner to cut transport emissions
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and ITOCHU Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote decarbonization in the transportation sector through the use of Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs). The partnership links shipping and aviation in what MOL describes as Japan's first collaborative model spanning both sectors. The two companies will work together on marketing, sales, and
  • RINA and HPC to drive green port transformation in Caspian Region
    RINA and HPC Hamburg Port Consulting have won a five-year OSCE contract for the "Promoting Green Ports and Connectivity in the Caspian Sea Region" project. The initiative targets Baku (Azerbaijan), Aktau and Kuryk (Kazakhstan), Turkmenbashi (Turkmenistan), and Batumi (Georgia), aiming to decarbonize port operations, boost digitalisation, and strengthen regional trade connectivity along the Middle
  • Konecranes secures four-crane order for TerraPower Natrium Plant
    Konecranes has won an order for four advanced cranes to support construction of TerraPower's Natrium® nuclear power plant in Kemmerer, Wyoming. The order, received in 2025, will see the cranes supplied to Bechtel, TerraPower's engineering, procurement and construction partner. The equipment will support operations across the nuclear island, energy island and an on-site fabrication facility. An ea
  • COSCO SHIPPING Spain secures ISO 45001 safety certification
    COSCO SHIPPING Spain has achieved ISO 45001 certification, the world's leading standard for occupational health and safety management. The certification confirms the company's commitment to workplace safety and employee well-being. It also marks a key milestone in COSCO SHIPPING Europe's 2024-2029 Strategic Safety and Health Plan. By strengthening preventive measures and operational controls, COS
  • How to Pick the Best Storage Solution for Your Moving Needs
    Moving to a new location is a challenge too daunting, whether you're a homeowner looking to move into a more comfortable community or a business owner who has just found the perfect place where your business can truly thrive. Looking at the logistical details and the costs, you might find that the best option is to entrust the process to third-party service providers. Aside from getting a moving
  • New ClassNK Benchmarks for Containership Safety and Efficiency
    Increased containership sizes and the growth of container shipping overall have combined to change the pattern of operational challenges in seagoing transport. While greater scale continues to make economic sense, it also exposes more containers to open deck conditions, requires higher stacks, and calls for greater resilience in the face of excessive vessel roll motions. Where traditional approac
  • OOCL Q4 and full-year 2025 revenue falls on lower freight rates
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) reported weaker financial performance in the fourth quarter and full year of 2025, driven by lower freight rates despite modest volume growth. For the fourth quarter ended 31 December 2025, liner revenue declined 17.2% year on year to USD 2.08 billion. Total liftings rose 0.8% to 2.0 million TEU, while loadable capacity increased 4.5%. The overall load factor
  • DSV to sell USA Truck to UTAC
    DSV has agreed to sell 100% of the shares in USA Truck, Inc. and its subsidiaries to UTAC, LLC. The transaction follows DSV's strategic decision, announced after Q3 2025, to exit ownership of the business. Under the new ownership, USA Truck is expected to be well positioned for future growth, with its business model and core strengths fully leveraged. UTAC will take over responsibility for ongoin
  • South Korea to trial container ship in Arctic in September
    South Korea will do a test run of a container ship through the Northern Sea Route (NSR) in September. A 3,000 TEU vessel will sail from Busan to Rotterdam, as South Korea seeks to exploit the Arctic as a short cut to Europe. Acting Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Kim Sung-beom announced the test trip on 8 January, two weeks after the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) launched a NSR Developm
  • SOHAR Port and Freezone signs lease agreement with Oman Zinc
    SOHAR Port and Freezone has signed a US$ 50 million investment agreement with Oman Zinc to develop a Zinc Ash Recycling Industrial Park on a site within SOHAR Freezone. Designed to turn steelmaking residues into valuable industrial materials, the project strengthens SOHAR's position as a regional hub for sustainable metals processing and circular economy manufacturing. Delivered in phases, the in
  • CMA CGM introduces PCS for Freetown
    CMA CGM has announced the introduction of a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS for cargo destined for Freetown, Sierra Leone, due to ongoing congestion at the port. The surcharge will apply from 22 January 2026, based on the loading date. The PCS applies to shipments originating from North Europe, the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Black Sea, and North Africa, and covers dry, reefer, and special cargo. Und
  • Maersk revises DPS for export cargo from inland container depot
    Maersk has announced a revision to its Dry Port Surcharge - Export (DPS) for selected inland container depots (ICDs) in India, as part of efforts to maintain service reliability and operational efficiency across its global network. The revised surcharge will apply to export cargo moving via Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT), Mundra, and Pipavav to worldwide destinations. For non-regulated countries, t
  • Oregon Container Terminal launches at Terminal 6
    Oregon Container Terminal officially launched today at Terminal 6 following a seamless transition from the Port of Portland to Harbor Industrial that sustains a competitive option for supply chains in Oregon. Signaling OCT's importance, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek stated that global connections like these give Oregon a competitive edge and help secure our economic future. "Tim McCarthy, president
  • HMM begins Wing Sail installation to cut emissions
    HMM has installed a Wing Sail wind-assisted propulsion system on the 50,000-dwt MR tanker Oriental Aquamarine . The Wing Sail uses wind power to generate additional thrust through aerodynamic lift, similar to an aircraft wing. The system supports low-carbon vessel operations and is well suited for ships without deck cargo, including bulk carriers and tankers. HMM expects the technology to deliver
  • Global shipping is facing the volatility trap
    Container rates surge 26% despite weak demand, exposing fragile equilibrium as geopolitical tensions override market fundamentals

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Splash web site
JANUARY 12, 2026
  • Scorpio Tankers sheds 11-year-old LR2
    Monaco-headquartered product carrier major Scorpio Tankers has sold one of its LR2 tankers. The New York-listed owner said the 2015-built scrubber-fitted LR2 product tanker STI Kingsway for $57.5m to an undisclosed buyer. According to the Emanuele Lauro-led company, the sale is expected to close within the first or second quarter of 2026. After the sale, ...
  • Kalleklev takes helm of EPS gas fleet after CoolCo merger
    Eastern Pacific Shipping has moved to reshape its gas shipping leadership after completing the merger between its LNG unit CoolCo and subsidiary EPS Ventures earlier this month. The Idan Ofer-controlled group confirmed that former Flex LNG and Avance Gas chief executive Øystein Kalleklev will take charge of the combined gas platform, assuming the role of ...
  • CoolCo completes privatisation deal
    Cool Company has completed its long-trailed take-private deal, bringing an end to the LNG carrier owner's run as a publicly listed company. The London-based owner said the cash merger with a newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary of EPS Ventures has now been formally completed, with the transaction registered at the Bermuda Registrar of Companies. CoolCo ...
  • Korean-developed wing sail mounted on an HMM tanker
    Korean shipping and shipbuilding interests are stepping up collaboration on wind-assisted propulsion. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), HD Hyundai's mid-level holding company for institutional shipbuilding, has begun sea trials of its self-developed Wing Sail system after installing a prototype on a tanker operated by HMM. The trials are being carried out on ...
  • Nova Marine Carriers JV doubles down on Amsterdam logistics
    Italian-Swiss dry bulk group Nova Marine Carriers has tightened its grip on the Port of Amsterdam after completing the acquisition of the Waterland Terminal in a joint venture with Germany's Aug. Bolten and Spain's Ership. The deal was executed through Dutch subsidiary Maja Stuwadoors Groep, which reached a final agreement with VCK Holding to acquire ...
  • Himalaya Shipping seals fresh index-linked deal
    Oslo-listed Himalaya Shipping has fixed one of its newcastlemax vessels on a fresh time charter, locking in improved earnings. The Tor Olav Troim-backed owner said the 2023-built Mount Ita has been chartered for a period of 11 to 14 months. The new contract is due to kick in during the second half of January, once ...
  • Saipem to restart suspended jackup rig in Saudi Arabia
    Italian energy services contractor Saipem has announced the restart of operations for the jackup rig Perro Negro 7 in Saudi Arabia, scheduled to begin in January 2026. The contract for the 2008-built jackup was awarded to Saipem in 2011 by Saudi Aramco and was extended in June 2023 for a further 10 years. The contract was temporarily ...
  • Ukraine drone attacks target Lukoil's largest offshore fields
    Ukraine's Special Operations Forces struck three Lukoil drilling platforms in the Caspian Sea on Sunday, January 11. Ukraine's General Staff said that the military hit platforms on Lukoil's three largest offshore oil fields. "As part of measures to reduce the aggressor's military-economic potential, units of the Defence Forces of Ukraine hit three drilling platforms of ...
  • Iran draws shipping into widening confrontation with US
    Iran has said that commercial shipping and maritime infrastructure could become legitimate targets if the United States launches a military attack against Tehran. Speaking during a parliamentary session on Sunday, Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Israel, US military assets and "shipping centres" would be targeted in the event of American military action. Addressing ...
  • One seafarer killed as Russia strikes ships around Odesa
    One seafarer has been killed and another injured after Russian forces carried out drone attacks on civilian vessels operating in Ukraine's southern Odesa region on Friday. According to Ukraine's deputy prime minister, the strikes targeted ships operating in or close to Ukraine's maritime export corridor, a key route sustaining the country's agricultural exports. One of ...
  • Unipec reigns supreme among dirty spot charterers
    The annual dirty spot charterer rankings compiled by broker Poten & Partners have a familiar name at the top but notable changes lower down. China's Unipec remained the lead spot charterer in 2025, taking care of 15.4% of the reported fixtures. Notably, ExxonMobil leapfrogged Chevron and Shell to second place, up from fourth, while Petrobras ...
  • Seacon steps into newcastlemax newbuilds with Qingdao Beihai deal
    Seacon Shipping Group has moved deeper into the large bulker space, signing contracts for two 210,000 dwt newcastlemax newbuildings at Chinese state-run Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding. The deal marks a step-up in the Hong Kong-listed owner's dry bulk growth strategy, pushing beyond earlier exposure to large bulkers through secondhand purchases around 2020 and into purpose-built newcastlemax ...
  • Agricore taps Soho Chuangke for ultramax newbuilds
    Bulker owner and operator Agricore has placed an order for two ultramax newbuildings at Jiangsu Soho Chuangke Shipbuilding, with options attached for a further two vessels. The 63,500 dwt units are scheduled for delivery in 2028, adding fresh work to the Yangzhou yard's forward orderbook as it continues to rebuild its presence in the bulk ...
  • Purus adds Samsung LNG newbuilds to expanding gas fleet
    Purus has returned to South Korea for a fresh LNG carrier newbuilding deal, pressing ahead with the expansion of its gas fleet. Samsung Heavy Industries disclosed in late December an order for two LNG carriers worth about $503m, at the time linked to an undisclosed Oceania-based shipping company. The owner has now been confirmed as ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd arm takes full control of Florida International Terminal
    Hapag-Lloyd's terminal and infrastructure division, Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT), has agreed terms with Chilean shipping and logistics group Grupo Empresas Navieras (GEN) that will see HGT take full ownership of Florida International Terminal (FIT). The deal, reached with GEN affiliate Agunsa Universales (AGUNSA USA), reshapes the capital structure of the Port Everglades facility and hands ...
  • Prosafe bags further flotel work in UK North Sea
    Prosafe has secured another contract extension for its accommodation unit Safe Caledonia, keeping the vessel working in the UK North Sea into late February next year. The Oslo-listed accommodation rig specialist said the semisubmersible will continue supporting operations at Ithaca Energy's Captain field after winning the remaining three weeks of options under the contract. The ...
  • Why maritime decarbonisation now needs a governance architecture
    Captain Stylianos Mourtzanos writes that shipping's decarbonisation challenge is now less about technology and more about governance architecture, specifically, how multiple regional systems interpret and price the same tonne-mile in parallel. Maritime decarbonisation is usually discussed in terms of fuels, engines, ship design, and infrastructure. These issues matter, but they are no longer the

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 12, 2026
  • VLCC spot rates partially recover from Christmastime plunge
    VLCC rates are well below 2025's six-figure highs, but the market still has legs. Spot indexes have already recouped a...
  • Political pressure builds in Europe to tackle stateless shadow tankers
    The UK government appears to be emboldened by its recent role in the US seizure of Marinera, but legal guidance on...
  • Iran threatens to attack 'shipping centres' if US strikes
    That 'murky' threat will likely pertain to the Strait of Hormuz, one analyst told Lloyd's List, which Iran has threatened...
  • Marinakis launches new dry bulk partnership with Madias-led SPV Axis
    New venture, Capital Axis Maritime, will initially manage fleet of 20 bulkers including seven new capesizes for delivery in 2027
  • What to look out for in tankers in 2026
    Lloyd's List senior reporter Greg Miller makes sense of the crazy start to the year and how recent geopolitical events...
  • Onboard carbon capture results 'catastrophic' for nascent tech
    The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation's lifecycle emissions analysis of onboard CO2 capture is more worrying for the technology than...
  • Liner trade on track for 5% growth in 2025
    Global container shipping continued to outperform expectations in November, with surging Asian exports and broad based regional demand putting the...
  • DFDS confirms former Maersk man appointed as next chief executive
    Appointment follows a succession plan announced in November amid declining financial performance at Danish ferry operator
  • Oystein Kalleklev appointed CoolCo boss after EPS merger agreed
    Former Flex LNG chief Kalleklev will be commercial director of EPS Gas and managing director of CoolCo as it delists...
  • The week in newbuildings: Chipolbrok adds more heavylift MPVs in China
    Chipolbrok's latest newbuilding order follows a contract for four similar vessels signed in early January
  • Russian attacks on Odesa kill seafarer on bulker
    Two foreign-flagged vessels were hit during the attacks, leading to the death of a Syrian national and injuries to other...
  • South Korea reclaims one fifth of global shipbuilding orders
    China remained at number one in 2025 but lost market share year on year, while South Korean yards expect steady...
  • Taiwan's top liners see seasonal lift in December revenue
    Short-term demand is set to strengthen ahead of Lunar New Year, though geopolitical risks linger
  • The Daily View: Watch China for green shipping in 2026
  • Container freight futures spike on China solar export rush bets
    Shanghai's freight futures spike reflects policy-driven cargo timing rather than a lasting tightening of Asia-Europe capacity
  • Cargoship hit by Russian mine faked war risk cover note
    But mortgagees entitled to mortgage interest insurance payout, Commercial Court rules
  • Daily Briefing
    US blockade has left Venezuela shadow fleet in limbo | Why it won't be easy to pump up the volume...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 12, 2026
  • SeaCube acquires Martin Container in move to boost West Coast cold storage
    Martin's headquarters near the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex is now integrated into SeaCube's depot and transportation network, providing faster delivery to customers and improved regional coverage in the cold storage market.
  • Hapag-Lloyd's terminal arm takes full control of Port Everglades terminal
    Florida International Terminal specializes in container and general cargo handling and provides direct connectivity to major highways and rail networks, with Crowley and Mediterranean Shipping Co. its most frequent callers over the past 12 months.
  • Wind components expected to be a 'standout' cargo for MPVs in 2026
    Onshore and offshore renewables projects will drive shipments of turbines and transformers, carriers in the sector say.
  • STG files Ch. 11 bankruptcy, but intermodal operations remain intact
    STG said the filing will reset its balance sheet and reduce debt obligations, but drayage, domestic intermodal, transloading and warehousing operations will not be affected.
  • Solid growth evident in LNG order book despite regulatory uncertainty
    Most major carriers have set net-zero goals and are investing heavily in dual-fuel vessels that support their emissions-cutting strategies despite a lack of global regulatory support.
  • Drivers battling delays at Norfolk Southern terminal in Louisville
    The delays began last month after the railroad transitioned its Louisville ramp to grounded operations, but NS says it is taking steps to mitigate the backups.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 12, 2026
  • Sinokor Maritime's VLCC super-haul purchase tactics and pricing start to emerge
    Shipowners siloed off with some initially lured in on time-charter business
  • Trump vows to end Venezuela's crude exports to Cuba
    Cuban president says economic coercion won't lead to talks
  • New Greek outfit Capital Axis takes over Marinakis bulkers' management
    Nicholas Madias-led firm assumes the commercial and technical operation of 20 vessels, including seven capesize newbuildings
  • Marine Money does a deal: Ship finance firm sold to US-based events company
    Owners of industry magazine and global events network eye business as usual but long-term growth prospects
  • 'No-brainer': Omar Nokta returns to shipping research at a familiar firm
    Seasoned analyst returns to his old employer just weeks after exit from Jefferies
  • Finland releases vessel accused of deliberate cable sabotage in Baltic
    Some crew members believed to have been detained
  • MSC linked to deal for 30 container ships in Sinokor fleet
    Liner giant is kicking-off the year with a major deal to acquire more secondhand tonnage from South Korean owner
  • Great Eastern turbocharges fleet renewal with flurry of S&P transactions
    India's largest private shipping firm reveals flurry of deals in gas carrier, bulker and tanker sectors
  • Delfin Midstream poised to green-light first unit for US FLNG project
    Deadline slides and company extends shipyard agreement and further cements engineering deal
  • Ex-Enesel operations chief Erwin Derlagen heads home to Cyprus to join InterMaritime
    Experienced executive emerges from career break at company formed by tie-up between Intership and Interorient management operations
  • Wah Kwong denies link to missing Chinese seafarer case
    Hong Kong owner says name and recruiters were falsely used
  • Top Ships seals $38m sale of megayacht to Pistiolis spin-off
    Greek owner confirms sell-down of luxury vessel to US-listed Rubico
  • Bruton gets buy recommendation as Clarksons sees re-rating after VLCC deliveries
    Shares of Troim-backed tanker company rise in Oslo
  • Trader Vitol tipped to load first tanker heading to Venezuela under US deal
    Commodities group is said to have booked Valloeby LR1 to import naphtha
  • MSC snaps up series of Chinese container ship resales
    With the secondhand market drying up, the Swiss liner giant is picking off newbuilding resales
  • Alternative-fuelled vessel orders plummet by half in 2025 amid lower newbuilding numbers
    Class society says the past year was shaped by 'regulatory uncertainty and market recalibration'
  • Iran's 'rising instability' is fuelling geopolitical risk premium for oil, says Kpler
    Data firm says the upside risk could reach $5 per barrel in the event of a regime change where the oil sector isn't affected
  • Co-founder of law firm Preston Turnbull joins Wikborg Rein
    Norwegian firm's newest partner wants to get back to lawyering, not managing
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping dives in with first LNG carrier orders
    Company adds Chinese-built duo to 63-vessel gas shipping portfolio as it unveils new business chief
  • Rough seas blamed as boxship loses containers off Taiwan
    Coast guard scrambles assets to track drifting boxes after suspected lashing failure and heavy rolling on the CUL Huangpu
  • Oystein Kalleklev steps into new gas role at Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific Shipping
    With CoolCo merger complete, EPS Gas charts course with 63-ship fleet and new chief
  • Brokers lift secondhand tanker values across the board after Sinokor VLCC spree
    And prices could rise further as rates spike and global unrest increases
  • DFDS hires ex-Maersk manager as new top boss
    Michael Hansen will join no later than 1 July
  • Iran regime change would be major positive for tanker shipping as protests escalate, analysts say
    Investors advised to maintain exposure to sector
  • 'What a week!' Joakim Hannisdahl's hedge fund gains from flurry of tanker deals
    Norwegian investor points to geopolitical risks and Sinokor VLCC purchases for rising shares
  • Are criminal syndicates kidnapping seafarers to work in scam call centres? The wife of a missing Chinese sailor believes so
    Bian Changpeng flew to Cambodia to join a vessel but his family believe he is being forced to work in illegal call centre
  • European ropax clearout puts Turkey in the ship recycling market's top spot
    Aliaga begins year with a bang as Italian, Greek and Turkish companies offload scrap tonnage
  • Ukrainian seafarers among crew of seized Russian-flagged runaway VLCC
    Two Russians were released last week after the US detained the Marinera
  • Frontline stock rallies after Clarksons upgrade on back of VLCC deals
    Tanker giant's shares up more than 20% this year
  • UK owner goes for unmanned 'robotic' multipurpose newbuildings at Vard
    Ocean Infinity returns to shipbuilder for four-ship deal
  • Tanker grounding triggers hull checks, no spill detected
    Coast guard says nine crew safe after engine failure off Siargao Island
  • Himalaya Shipping downgraded as DNB turns bearish on dry bulk
    Outlook remains muted on limited demand growth for bulker space
  • Norwegian hedge fund reaps profit from Frontline bet
    Sissener Canopus also bought DHT Holdings shares
  • Precious bulker sales extend as $50m newbuild loan fixed
    Thai owner presses on with fleet renewal plan
  • Seafarer killed in new Russian drone strikes on Turkish ships in Ukraine
    At least 10 mariners have lost their lives since the Ukraine war began, as their vessels become direct or collateral targets
  • Orient Overseas sees revenue slide 10.6% in 2025 as extra capacity takes its toll
    New ships and minimal scrapping, combined with tariff confusion did not bode well for Hong Kong-based liner operator
  • Are criminal syndicates kidnapping seafarers to work in scam call centres? The wife of a missing Chinese sailor believes so
    Bian Changpeng flew to Cambodia to join a vessel but his family believe he is being forced to work in a scam call centre
  • Philippine tanker grounding triggers hull checks, no spill detected
    Coast guard says nine crew safe after engine failure off Siargao Island
  • Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis sells teenage VLCC for $70m
    Reported deal comes a week after Greek shipowner sold another VLCC to South Korea's Sinokor
  • Missing Chinese national raises concerns criminal syndicates are targeting seafarers for forced labour
    Bian Changpeng flew to Cambodia to join a vessel but his family believe he is being forced to work in a scam call centre
  • Fujian Highton orders up to seven large MPP newbuildings as it targets 100-ship fleet
    Chinese company is paying less than $43m each for the 62,000-dwt heavy-lift newbuilding
  • European ropax clearout puts Turkey in the ship recycling market's top spot
    Aliaga's ship recyclers begin the year with a bang as Italian, Greek and Turkish companies offload unwanted tonnage
  • Asyad Shipping offloads four of its LNG steamships in $110m deal
    Age, old technology plus regulatory and commercial challenges on emissions performance cited as reasons for disposal
  • Middle East navigation fees frozen by maritime foundation for third year running
    Charges frozen again by non-profit organisation in the Middle East region

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FreightWaves web site
JANUARY 12, 2026
  • Purdue achieves first U.S. wireless charging of heavy-duty truck at highway speeds
    Charging an electric truck may soon be easier than plugging it in. Researchers at Purdue University have announced that, for the first time in the U.S., a roadway has wirelessly charged a heavy-duty electric truck while it was driving at highway speeds. Tests on the experimental highway segment used patent-pending systems designed by Purdue engineers. The segment was built by the Indiana Departme
  • Army Corp OKs $1B Baltimore container terminal
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a permit for construction of an all-new ocean container terminal on the site of a former steel mill that could eventually double container traffic through the Port of Baltimore. The USACE said in a release that the permit was issued Dec. 18 for the Sparrows Point Container Terminal (SPCT) project, a $1 billion joint venture between developer Tradepoint
  • Allegiant to absorb Sun Country's Amazon cargo business
    Amazon will outsource two additional cargo aircraft to Sun Country Airlines this year after being notified of merger discussions with Allegiant Travel Co., signaling the retailer giant's interest in maintaining their flying partnership, executives for the two low-cost carriers said Monday. Sun Country Airlines ( NASDAQ: SCNY ) will be acquired by Allegiant ( NASDAQ: ALGT ) in a cash-and-stock tra
  • BNSF and CN want UP, NS to produce more merger documents
    Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are withholding key documents that are needed for rival railroads, shippers, and regulators to properly evaluate their transcontinental merger proposal, BNSF Railway and Canadian National have told the Surface Transportation Board. In separate filings, BNSF and CN say the STB cannot properly assess the merger's potential impacts on competition - or how to remedy
  • Henderson Front Loader Theft Highlights Devastation Potential When Equipment Theft and Violence Intersect
    A construction site security guard working her first shift at a new location never expected her Sunday morning would include a death threat from a man wielding a screwdriver while hot-wiring a 39,000-pound front loader. That's exactly what happened on Jan. 5 when 33-year-old Juan Rincon Carreno allegedly hopped a fence at a private construction site on North Water Street, threatened to kill the g
  • Large parcel carriers improved on-time delivery during 2025 peak season
    On-time delivery performance for two-way, national parcel carriers improved during the holiday peak shipping season despite a 5% volume increase from the prior year and capacity reductions in their own networks. The U.S. Postal Service showed the largest improvement, meeting on-time delivery standards 94.1% of the time during December compared to 90.4% in 2024, according to data released on Monda
  • CVSA Human Trafficking Awareness Week Kicks Off
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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria
Bucharest/Sofia
The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
Seoul
A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue
Southampton/London
Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.
Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises
Graz
Investment in Austrian MarineXchange
Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.
Naha
Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.
Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.
Genoa
Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.
LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits
The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.
Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.
Brussels
France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.
Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.
European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge
Brussels
National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain
Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck
Brussels
Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.
Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.
Genoa
PwC's assessment presented
FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe
Brussels
The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.
New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran/Tampa
Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Hamburg
Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.
Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.
Genoa
The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected
The Regional Administrative Court of Liguria has ruled that...
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Miami
Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
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Arrival ports by:
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Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
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PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
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FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.
Livorno
A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.
Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier
Madrid
A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027
Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further
Hamburg
Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service
La Spezia/Helsinki
The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia
Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona
Savona
Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.
The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.
Ravenna
The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long
Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel
Trieste
This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")
In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.
Rome
SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show
Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2
Kallithea
The 29 people on board were evacuated
Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.
Washington
If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.
Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.
Chaff
At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers
Trieste
The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.
Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.
Rome
The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.
The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.
River
With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs
Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.
Taranto
The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.
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