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Exim India web site
MAY 13, 2026
  • Niraj Bansal appointed CEO - Ports, APSEZ
  • Total exports reach all-time high of $ 863.11 bn in 2024-25
  • India-linked tanker navigates high-stakes Hormuz crossing to ease gas crisis
  • India diversifies energy outreach amid West Asia crisis
  • Economic impact of Iran conflict seen likely lasting for months
  • 'Middle East shipping is moving again, but it is not fully stable'
  • MSC and MEDLOG receive renewed certification for GDP and FSM protocols
  • Gulf nations fast-track new logistics corridors to bypass Hormuz chokepoint
  • ACAAI Regional Meeting in Bengaluru sees strong participation & meaningful discussions
  • Sachin Kurve appointed Chairperson of Chennai Port Authority
  • India Post APIs on ULIP bring significant facilitation for logistics stakeholders
  • Rice exporters brace for margin hit as Gulf crisis threatens domestic fuel hike
  • Vizhinjam Port expansion being speeded up
  • CIAL achieves 10 pc cargo growth despite West Asia crisis
  • Emirates SkyCargo's products now available on Pelicargo
  • Lufthansa Cargo introduces GlobeCross as subsidiary for cross-border logistics
  • Etihad and EDGE ink Global Air Carrier Services Agreement
  • Qatar Airways Cargo launches Pharma Passive FlexTemp
  • India positioning itself as a strategic node in global e-commerce logistics
  • Global airfreight volume drops towards end of April but pricing continues to climb: Report

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 12, 2026
  • dnata invests 32 million AUD in freight terminal Western Sydney
  • Mercedes-Benz starts production in Zárate
  • Garbe Opens MilEast Logistics Park in Covo
  • United Cargo flies historic cloak back
  • Dematic & Alheembouw build warehouse for NMBS
  • British Army delivers medical aid to Tristan da Cunha
  • Harris strengthens regional ACS connections
  • AAL Shipping launches "AAL Mumbai" in Guangzhou
  • Descartes acquires Idelic
  • Breeze calls for adjustment of maritime insurance
  • Arrival of cargo ship in Gwadar sets a precedent
  • Delsol International appoints Chief Financial Officer
  • Chapman Freeborn OBC launches NFO service
  • Österreichische Post & Amazon expand collaboration
  • Global air freight rates reach record high
  • SCT/MANNOL aims to secure raw material supply
  • Volvo Trucks develops new powertrains
  • WISTA International introduces Associate Membership
  • Damen hands over CSOV 9020 to TSSM
  • Realterm targets DACH market with Ramasubbu

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 12, 2026
  • DSV confirms CargoWise shift as Tango becomes core of AI platform
  • Gulf conflict means an early peak season, says Yang Ming chief
  • DSV Capital Markets Day - new ambitious targets disclosed
  • What a $400,000 lobster theft teaches us about cyber risk
  • Torus defence supply chain 'a model for other verticals', says CEO
  • AI is needed in logistics - but it can be a multiplier or a liability
  • New cargo insurance products another chance for a 'quick cash grab'

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Marine Log web site
MAY 12, 2026
  • GAO: MARAD should do more to spread the word on aid programs for mariner training
    In response to a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024 requiring the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review issues related to federal financial aid for mariner training,
  • Cydome and ABB partner to advance maritime risk management
    ABB and maritime cybersecurity specialist Cydome are collaborating to help shipping companies strengthen risk management and support safer operations. They say that, by feeding ABB's weather routing and voyage optimization data into
  • Blue Water Marine Capital and Horizon Offshore Services form partnership
    Blue Water Marine Capital and Horizon Offshore Services announced the completion of a cross-purchase agreement in which each company acquired a 25% ownership stake in the other. Blue Water Marine Capital, based
  • Op-Ed: How to capture the opportunity of shipbuilding's golden age
    Shipyards need the confidence to act at speed and "fail fast" to capture a generational opportunity, writes Denis Morais, CEO, SSI Shipbuilding in Canada is poised to enter a golden age but
  • Titan charters United LNG I bunker vessel
    Amsterdam-headquartered Titan Clean Fuels has chartered United LNG I, a new LNG bunker vessel launched in December 2025, owned by Somtralux and operated by United Bunkers. The 135-meter-long inland waterway bunker vessel
  • Incat Crowther picked to design new fast crew vessel fleet
    Singapore-based Fast Offshore Supply (FOS) has selected Incat Crowther to design a fleet of ten new 55-meter DP2 fast crew vessels Capable of transporting 80 passengers and a payload of 150 tonnes
  • Criminal charges filed in Key Bridge collapse case
    The U.S. Department of Justice reports that two Synergy Marine Group corporate entities and a shoreside superintendent face criminal charges in connection with the strike by the 900-foot containership Dali that led
  • Bay Towing orders Z-Tech 30-85 ASD tug at Sterling Shipyard
    Houston-based Bay Towing reports that Philip E. Kuebler, the company's president and CEO, has, signed a contract with Sterling Shipyard LLC in Port Neches, Texas, covering the construction of a Robert Allan

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Container News web site
MAY 12, 2026
  • Why even reopening will not restore Hormuz's pre-crisis status?
    The Hormuz diplomatic deadlock is no longer just a shipping crisis but it's accelerating a permanent rewiring of global energy logistics with or without a resolution
  • MGTP and CONROO launch smart truck handling at Montreal Terminals
    Montreal Gateway Terminals Partnership and CONROO have launched the first two terminal sites in North America fully powered by smartphone-based truck handling technology. The new system digitizes the entire truck journey, from pre-arrival booking to gate processing and yard navigation. Truck drivers can now use a mobile app for contactless gate check-in, real-time navigation and terminal processi
  • Rhenus opens new dangerous goods warehouse in Bangkok
    Rhenus Group has opened a new dangerous goods warehouse in Bangkok, Thailand. The facility expands the company's specialized warehousing capabilities in Southeast Asia. It is located near major ports and next to Rhenus' existing KM19 warehouse in Bangna Trad. The new warehouse covers 5,817 square metres. Rhenus will open the facility in phases. It will handle both dangerous and non-dangerous carg
  • Chinese ship owners build boxships in local shipyards as demand mounts
    Chinese ship owners have been ordering container ships at mid-tier shipbuilders that can offer earlier delivery dates, amid strong demand for tonnage. This month, two Chinese ship owners, Xiamen Yixiang Shipping and Xiamen Haoxiang Shipping, each ordered a 5,700 TEU ship at Zhejiang Mingfei Shipbuilding. Priced at US$48.7 million each, the ships will be delivered in 2027
  • CMA CGM introduces PSS from Taiwan to Canada
    CMA CGM Group has announced a peak season surcharge (PSS) on all cargo moving from or via Taiwan to both the East and West coasts of Canada, effective May 15, 2026, until further notice. The surcharge applies to all cargo types and is set at USD 1,800 per 20-foot container, USD 2,000 per 40-foot container and USD 2,530 per 45-foot container. The measure is in line with the carrier's broader effor
  • Danaos reports decrease during the first quarter of 2026
    Danaos Corporation reported unaudited results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, with operating revenues from its container vessel segment reaching US$ 229.6 million, a 2.8% decrease of US$ 6.6 million compared to US$ 236.2 million in the same period of 2025. The quarter was shaped by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a development that primarily benefited the tanker sector through sha
  • Maersk launches reefer rail service from Hyderabad to Mumbai
    Maersk has inaugurated a dedicated weekly reefer rail service connecting Hyderabad's pharmaceutical manufacturing cluster to Nhava Sheva port, developed in close partnership with CONCOR, the Container Corporation of India. The service is purpose-built for the needs of pharmaceutical exporters and operates on a fixed weekly schedule using 40-foot refrigerated containers, with pre-trip inspection c
  • DHL Express launches Heavy Weight Express Service
    DHL Express has expanded its global express portfolio with the launch of Heavy Weight Express (HWX), a new service for heavyweight international shipments. The new solution supports shipments up to 1,000 kilograms per piece and 3,000 kilograms per shipment. DHL said the service combines express delivery speed with full shipment control, proactive monitoring and predictable pricing across more tha
  • How geopolitics rewrote the logic of global shipping
    For the better part of the twentieth century, maritime routing decisions were governed by a single variable: distance. Shortest path, lowest fuel cost, fastest transit time
  • MSC and MEDLOG renew food safety management certifications
    MSC and MEDLOG have received renewed certification from RINA, a leading certification body, for their Food Safety Management System and Good Distribution Practice protocols. MEDLOG Italy has additionally achieved FSM certification for the first time, extending the certified network across the group's operations. The two certifications address distinct but related areas of sensitive cargo manageme
  • How Digital Freight Forwarding Software is Reshaping Container Shipping Operations in 2026
    Everyone thinks container shipping lives with the carrier. It does not. It lives with you. The carrier moves the box from one port to another. That is the easy part. You handle everything else. The quote, the booking, the Master Bill, the ISF, the trucker at the port, the vendor invoice that arrives three weeks late, and the margin you are praying survives. None of that runs on the carrier's syst
  • Meridian Capital Reviews: A Broker That Makes Investing Profitable
    Meridian Capital is a broker that relies not only on a modern infrastructure for online trading but also on high-quality analytical support for its clients. Understanding that achieving stable profits is impossible without deep market research, the intermediary established its own analytical center. The mission of the center's specialists is to provide traders with accurate forecasts, expert opin
  • Fincantieri raises 2026 guidance as backlog hits record €74.2 billion
    Fincantieri kicked off 2026 with strong momentum. The Italian shipbuilder posted Q1 revenue of €2.135 billion and raised its full-year guidance across all key metrics. Total backlog reached a new all-time high of €74.2 billion, 8.1 times 2025 revenues, with delivery visibility stretching to 2039. Revenue fell 10.1% year-on-year. The drop reflects the absence of a one-off Indonesian Navy order tha
  • Trump says Iran ceasefire on 'Life Support' as US weighs new military action
    The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is facing renewed pressure after Donald Trump sharply criticized Tehran's latest response to a US peace proposal and signaled that Washington could resume military action. Speaking on Monday, Trump described the ceasefire as being "on life support" after rejecting Iran's proposal, which he called "stupid" and "garbage." The comments came on
  • Port of Los Angeles handles second-best April on record
    Port of Los Angeles processed 890,861 TEUs in April 2026, marking a 5.7% increase compared to the same month last year and the second-best April performance in the port's history. During the first four months of 2026, the port handled 3,279,704 TEUs. Volumes were 2% above the five-year average for the period but 2% below last year's pace, which had been boosted by cargo front-loading. Gene Seroka
  • Aqaba reinvents itself as shifts to energy-logistics hub
    As dual-chokepoint disruption reshapes regional shipping, the Port of Aqaba is absorbing infrastructure displaced from the Gulf while building a new cargo identity grounded in LNG imports, green fuel exports, and overland transit to Iraq
  • Kaleris launches AI-powered Yard Intelligence Suite for container terminals
    Kaleris has launched its new Yard Intelligence Suite, an AI-powered solution designed to help container terminals improve yard planning, reduce congestion and increase throughput without expanding physical infrastructure. The solution debuted at the TOC Europe 2026 in Hamburg. Kaleris said the platform allows terminal operators using the N4 terminal operating system to interact with yard manageme

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Splash web site
MAY 12, 2026
  • Diana launches campaign site while Genco fires back with 'myths and facts' rebuttal
    The long-running tussle between Diana Shipping and Genco Shipping & Trading escalated into a public relations duel this week after both bulker owners issued fresh actions aimed directly at shareholders ahead of a looming proxy fight. New York-listed Genco issued a detailed rebuttal accusing Diana of spreading "false and misleading claims" in its campaign to ...
  • North Star secures contracts for 17 ERRVs
    UK offshore vessel owner North Star has secured contracts for 17 emergency response and rescue vessels (ERRV) in its fleet for work in the North Sea. The contracts, comprising both new awards and renewals, represent approximately 50 years of combined contract duration. The deals were secured through a combination of competitive tender processes and contract ...
  • Mubadala invests $325m in world's biggest offshore wind farm
    Abu Dhabi state investor Mubadala has announced a $325m investment in Ørsted's Hornsea 3, which, once completed, will be the world's single largest offshore wind farm. Mubadala is investing alongside a consortium led by Apollo-managed funds, which includes USS and La Caisse. The investment follows Apollo Funds' acquisition of a 50% stake in the joint ...
  • Safe Bulkers expands orderbook with four bulkers
    Greek dry bulk owner Safe Bulkers has entered into recapitulation agreements for the acquisition of four Japanese newbuild dry bulk vessels. Three newbuild vessels are 82,000 dwt kamsarmaxes, with two set for delivery in the first half of 2029 and one in the third quarter of 2029. One newbuild vessel is a 182,000 dwt cape, ...
  • CMA CGM to invest $820m in Kenya's Port of Mombasa
    France's CMA CGM has agreed to invest Ksh106bn ($820m) to modernise and expand two terminals at the Port of Mombasa under a cooperation framework with the Kenyan government. CMA CGM, which has been present in Kenya since 2005, said the investment will raise cargo-handling capacity, strengthen regional trade corridors, and enhance Kenya's connectivity to global ...
  • US cracks down on Iran's covert crude pipeline to China
    The US Treasury Department has designated 12 individuals and entities for their roles facilitating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' sale and shipment of Iranian oil to China, in the latest wave of sanctions under Washington's Operation Economic Fury. The action, carried out by the Office of Foreign Assets Control under counterterrorism authority, targets a web ...
  • Bauxite storm brewing for capesizes
    The seaborne bauxite trade - one of dry bulk shipping's most reliable growth engines over the past five years - is facing pressure from two directions simultaneously: a potential Guinean export cap that could free up dozens of capesize vessels, and a Hormuz-driven supply chain crisis that is forcing Middle Eastern aluminium producers into costly ...
  • TMC and Allseas team up on commercial deepsea mining system
    Canada's The Metals Company (TMC) has signed a contract with Swiss-based marine construction specialist Allseas for the development, commissioning, and operation of the first commercial nodule collection system. The agreement was signed in preparation for the commencement of nodule recovery operations in the Clarion Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean. Following the successful 2022 pilot ...
  • Fire hits California offshore platform amid Trump drilling push
    A fire broke out early Monday on the non-operational natural gas platform Habitat, located some 13 km offshore from Santa Barbara, during decommissioning operations. The fire ignited around 7 am local time while workers were working on the platform. The US Coast Guard said a gas leak ignited, but platform and emergency crews closed a ...
  • Panama Canal slot auctions hit record $4m
    Auction prices for priority Panama Canal transits have climbed to an unprecedented $4m per vessel as geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East reshapes global shipping patterns and sends operators scrambling for alternative routes. The extraordinary fees, paid on top of standard canal tolls, underline how the Panama Canal has become one of the key pressure ...
  • Geopolitical shocks tighten geared bulker availability
    The minor bulks panel at last month's Geneva Dry 2026 turned into a broader debate on how shifting commodity flows, geopolitical disruption and tightening vessel supply are reshaping the geared dry bulk market. The session - the third discussion of day two - focused on what is driving global minor bulk exports, the relatively modest ...
  • Shipping faces decade-defining split as geopolitics, overcapacity and decarbonisation collide
    The global shipping industry is entering one of its most uneven periods in decades, according to the latest Shipping Market Review from Danish Ship Finance, with geopolitics, ageing fleets, environmental regulation and slowing globalisation reshaping virtually every major sector. The May 2026 edition paints a picture of an industry increasingly divided between winners and losers. ...
  • Economou tied to VLGC newbuild slots in South Korea
    Greek shipowner TMS Cardiff Gas is being linked to an order for two dual-fuel very large gas carriers (VLGCs) at South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries as owner George Economou continues to expand his gas shipping portfolio. The vessels form part of a contract announced on Friday by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering for ...
  • Knutsen stacks LNG orderbook higher with Hanwha Ocean deal
    Norwegian shipowner Knutsen Group is being linked to another LNG carrier order at South Korea's Hanwha Ocean, further expanding one of the industry's largest long-term backed LNG orderbooks. The South Korean shipbuilder said on Monday it had secured a contract worth KRW363.2bn ($250.3m) for one LNG carrier from a "shipping company in Europe". Market sources ...
  • Dolphin Drilling firms up $150m semisub deal with Harbour Energy
    Norwegian offshore rig owner Dolphin Drilling has secured a new long-term contract with Harbour Energy for the semisubmersible drilling rig Paul B Loyd Jr in the UK sector of the North Sea. The contract will begin immediately after the expiry of the rig's current firm term and follows the letter of intent announced in April. ...
  • NextGeo wins Central Mediterranean deal
    Italy's Next Geosolutions (NextGeo) has secured a new contract worth about €10m ($11.8m) for survey work tied to a subsea energy infrastructure project in the Central Mediterranean. The Milan-listed offshore survey specialist, part of the Naples-based Marnavi Group, said the award came from an international client operating in the subsea power cable sector. The project ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 12, 2026
  • US prosecutors charge Synergy Marine for alleged role in Dali disaster
    The US Justice Department has brought criminal charges against Synergy, the third-party manager of the containership Dali, and a company...
  • VOYWAR 1993 gives charterers 'implied obligation' to nominate alternative discharge port
    LMAA award has implications for Hormuz crisis, NorthStandard warns
  • Qatar orders ships to go dark as owners bed in for sustained Hormuz conflict
    QatarEnergy has ordered all ships entering Ras Laffan, the world's biggest LNG export hub, to switch off AIS tracking, sharply...
  • Simandou ships record volume of iron ore
    Simandou's long-awaited ramp-up is finally taking shape, with record April shipments feeding China's swelling iron ore inventories. The shift that...
  • China's demand for long-haul energy shipping will decrease, Danish Ship Finance says
    The change in China's shipping pattern is expected to continue as Beijing seeks to replace fossil fuels with a mix...
  • Vessel shortages continue to limit boxship chartering activity
    Larger vessel segments have seen renewed strength, driven by a number of sublets at high rates, while operators are increasingly...
  • Demand rebound and Hormuz gridlock fuel container rate hikes
    Freight rates are climbing but Hapag-Lloyd says the Hormuz crisis won't be a repeat of coronavirus-era windfalls
  • Middle East port update: Tuesday, May 12
    In Iraq, Basrah Oil Terminal and SPM Somo Terminal have ceased export operations
  • Firm LPG shipping costs to have lasting impacts on Asian importers
    The Hormuz crisis is set to cast long-term impacts on Asian buyers with demand destruction touted as a possible outcome...
  • Sweden brings seized cargoship into port
    Containership Caffa was boarded by Swedish forces in March after the coastguard identified it being a falsely flagged vessel
  • The Daily View: Willing to pay more?
  • US targets IRGC oil network in fresh sanctions as Trump calls Iran ceasefire 'on life support'
    US ramps up sanctions on IRGC oil network as Iran talks collapse and Trump seeks Beijing's help ahead of China...
  • Daily Briefing
    Hengli Heavy rides out sanctions scare to hit $20bn valuation | Industry concerns grow that freedom of navigation is now...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 12, 2026
  • Hormuz closure just the latest 'weaponization' of maritime chokepoints
    The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the most recent example of how maritime chokepoints can be leveraged as a useful political tool, forcing global supply chains to adapt to a more complex geopolitical landscape, writes Lars Jensen.
  • Asia-Europe air cargo rates remain elevated as Gulf tensions escalate
    With demand on the corridor continuing to outstrip available capacity constrained by the Middle East war, any resumption of hostilities would keep upwards pressure on rates.
  • AI throwing wrench into arbitrage machine for forwarding labor
    Forwarding costs are being upended by AI-enabled automation, forcing companies to decide what coordination and administrative work needs to be done at origin versus destination.
  • Surging Asia vehicle exports, high/heavy rebound buoy carrier operators
    Strong demand for roll-on/roll-off cargoes is expected to continue through 2026 as China enjoys "exceptional" export growth.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 12, 2026
  • Trump's 10% global tariffs are still firmly in place as appeals court halts judges' ruling
    Lower court had ruled that president exceeded authority with global tariffs
  • Second Qatari LNG cargo emerges en route to Pakistan after 'dark' Hormuz passage
    Qatar ordering LNG carrier to turn off AIS systems for safety reasons
  • Meet the new chief executive who's bringing rapid change to ABS
    World's largest classification society has sealed two acquisitions and a major training partnership in the first few months of John McDonald's tenure
  • American Steel: Finding the missing ingredient for a US shipbuilding renaissance
    In this week's American Steel newsletter, we hear from participants at last week's TradeWinds Shipowners Forum USA as they explore ways to revitalise this country's yards. We also report on MARAD's search for nuclear propulsion solutions, Federal Maritime Commission chairman Laura DiBella's takeaways from the recent International Maritime Organization talks on the Net-Zero Framework and Overseas S
  • Container ship manager charged over Baltimore bridge disaster
    Singapore's Synergy Marine and shoreside superintendent face criminal charges over 2024 disaster
  • Tankers rush back to Red Sea as owners seek to avoid Strait of Hormuz risks
    Sentosa Ship Brokers believes security risk is viewed as acceptable for non-US, Israel and UK ships
  • Containership manager charged over Baltimore bridge disaster
    Singapore's Synergy Marine and shoreside superintendent face criminal charges over 2024 disaster
  • Venture Global expects to be loading over 90 LNG carriers per month by 2029
    Company set to be largest US LNG producer by end of next year, CEO says, producing over 100 mtpa by decade end
  • Container freight rates to Middle East get boost from Strait of Hormuz closure
    Drewry's world container index jumps 20% week on week, while intra-Asia index leaps 50% in same time frame
  • Genco hits back against John Wobensmith pay attack in Diana M&A battle
    New York company lays out its view of 'myths and facts' as relentless proxy exchanges continue
  • Tanker market at 'optimal' disruption level as premiums may not keep up with rates
    Implied VLCC resale value outpacing even surging valuations
  • Strong suezmax performance boosts SFL bottom line in latest quarter
    Shipowner declares 89th consecutive quarterly dividend
  • Chinese energy plans to shake up shipping, warns Danish Ship Finance
    Report warns of structural change in trade patterns
  • Asyad Shipping bulker fleet expansion plan not over yet
    Omani owner ramps up its bulker investments and does not plan to stop as war adds to strategic importance
  • Greece confirms Ukrainian origin of armed sea drone loitering in Ionian Sea
    Unmanned surface vehicle packed with explosives had been retrieved by Greek fishermen in a cave
  • Greek ship embroiled in Brazil cocaine bust
    Crew alerted authorities to suspicious activity around vessel
  • Taiwan in talks with Iran to rescue eight container ships trapped in Middle East
    All 175 crew members on board are safe, official reports
  • Trafigura revealed as buyer of Hengli-built VLCC resale for top-dollar price
    Another Hengli tanker newbuilding deal switch-around starts to emerge
  • Shipping mourns loss of capital markets pioneer Michael Hudner at 79
    Real estate entrepreneur turned shipping tycoon saw triumph and tragedy in a career spanning tankers and bulkers
  • Strong suezmax performance boosts SFL bottom line in latest quarter
    Shipowner declares 89th consecutive quarterly dividend
  • Former Economou and Pittas execs seal new funding for Greek tech start-up
    NeptuneZero promises AI solutions to boost vessel efficiency and cut bills
  • Aramco to expand Red Sea tanker loading capacity amid Strait of Hormuz blockade
    Boss Amin Nasser says more crude will be shipped through Yanbu, with Gulf exports still halted
  • Macquarie opens Oslo office in bid to expand $2.5bn shipping business
    Frithiof Wilhelmsen will lead Macquarie Shipping Finance's expansion in the Nordic region
  • Titan Clean Fuels charters in Somtralux LNG bunker vessel newbuilding
    Titan director Niels den Nijs makes the case for LNG as a marine fuel
  • John Coustas-led Danaos buys stake in shareholder of Evangelos Marinakis LNG firm
    Major container ship player also clinches resale deals for an extra pair of boxship newbuildings due next year
  • Middle East ceasefire threatened as US rejects Iran peace offer
    New sanctions imposed on companies behind Iranian oil exports
  • John Coustas-led Danaos acquires stake in shareholder of Marinakis LNG firm
    Major container ship player also clinches resale deals for an extra pair of boxship newbuildings due next year
  • Petronas inks 20-year time charters with MISC Group on LNG newbuilding quintet
    Deals sealed on Chinese-built ships contracted earlier this year
  • China detaining Panama-flagged ships at 'unprecedented' rates amid Canal row
    Sharp acceleration is believed to be linked to stripping Hong Kong group of terminals concession
  • Heavy shelling forces tankers to flee key Libyan port
    Exports halted from 8 May, but operations resumed on Monday
  • Canadian fund takes stake in Ismini Panagiotidi bulker firm Icon
    Canada's Hampton Financial makes its first investment in shipping
  • Sanctioned LNG carrier in limbo as India rejects Russian gas
    Talks continue on permitted cargoes despite Middle East shortfall
  • Safe Bulkers moves into capesizes with fresh batch of newbuildings in Japan
    Polys Hajioannou extends his rolling fleet renewal programme by three kamsarmaxes and one capesize
  • International Seaways brings in investment banks for potential share sales worth $200m
    Deals will be done with BTIG, B Riley, Clarksons and Fearnley Securities as sales agents
  • Japanese giant NYK pivots 2026 investment strategy towards gas carriers and tankers
    Company allocates nearly half its $10bn investment target towards LNG carriers and other forms of energy shipping
  • George Economou splurges $242m on VLGC newbuildings at South Korean yard
    HD Hyundai Heavy is scheduled to deliver the dual-fuel ships to TMS Cardiff Gas by March 2029

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FreightWaves web site
MAY 12, 2026
  • CVSA Roadcheck and enforcement is crucial to national security
    Right now, as you read this, thousands of CVSA-certified inspectors across North America are pulling commercial motor vehicles into weigh stations, pop-up checkpoints and roadside inspection sites as part of International Roadcheck 2026. For 72 hours, from May 12 through 14, roughly 15 trucks per minute will undergo the 37-step Level I inspection, the most comprehensive roadside evaluation in the
  • BMO's transportation group, huge lender to trucking, is being sold
    The transportation lending business of Canada's BMO is being sold to a private equity company with the bank retaining a minority stake. Stonepeak, which already is heavily involved in logistics through, among other assets, its ownership of chassis provider Trac Intermodal , said Monday it was acquiring the unit, along with BMO's vendor finance business. The sale will bring an end to BMO's (NYSE:
  • U.S. charges ship operators in fatal Baltimore bridge collapse
    A Singapore-based ship operator and senior employee will face criminal charges in the 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore that killed six people, the Justice Department said Tuesday, for decisions that led to the disaster and covering up events later. Power aboard the container ship Dali failed twice as it left the Port of Baltimore for Sri Lanka at 1:30 a.m. on March 24, 2
  • Amazon cranks up 30-minute delivery in major U.S. cities
    Amazon customers in dozens of U.S. cities will be able to get orders delivered in 30 minutes or less as the Amazon Now service expands from a limited pilot phase to a wide-scale commercial offering, the company announced on Tuesday. Amazon ( NASDAQ: AMZN ) last year began testing ultra-fast delivery in parts of Seattle and Philadelphia and currently offers it in nine countries, including the Unit
  • Eyeing growth, chassis provider CCM appoints new SVP-General Counsel
    Intermodal chassis provider Consolidated Chassis Management announced that Tara Pellicori has joined the company as senior vice president and general counsel, the latter a new position. In a release, Rockaway, N.J.-based CCM said Pellicori will partner closely with leadership to oversee all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters, supporting growth and operations across the intermodal ecosystem
  • The fraudsters are collaborating. It's time the good guys did too
    Fraudsters are sharing warehouses, swapping drivers, and coordinating across networks. The people trying to stop them are still working alone. That's the gap Dale Prax has spent years trying to close. Prax is the founder, president, and CEO of Collaborative Rating Systems (more widely known as FreightValidate.com) and a strategic fraud advisor and advocate at Truckstop.com . Prax joined Malcolm H
  • Top 10 ocean forwarder opens new U.S. headquarters
    LX Pantos Americas launched the official opening of its new Americas regional headquarters at the Glenpointe Center in Teaneck, New Jersey. The company, which serves North and South America, is the Americas regional organization of Seoul-based LX Pantos, South Korea's leading global logistics company. Pantos ranked in the top 10 of global ocean forwarders in 2025 with volume of 1.569 million twen
  • Tiny move in benchmark diesel as futures prices start to shift higher
    The benchmark price used for most fuel surcharges fell this week by the smallest increment possible, with the broader market showing signs that a recent slide is beginning to be overtaken by tightening market fundamentals. The Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average weekly retail diesel price declined 0.1 cents/gallon to $5.639/g, effective Monday and published Tuesday. The
  • Hub Group's accounting error causes further reporting delays
    Hub Group said Tuesday that it will delay financial reporting for the 2026 first quarter due to a previously disclosed accounting error. It said it will also restate results for 2023 and 2024, in addition to a prior plan to restate numbers for the first three quarters of 2025. In February, the company flagged a $77 million understatement of purchased transportation expenses for the first three qu
  • The DOJ may finally understand what modern cargo theft really looks like
    The transportation industry has spent years asking for more federal attention on cargo theft and freight fraud. A newly released letter tied to Department of Justice funding shows that conversation may finally be getting more attention in Washington. View the full DOJ implementation letter here. The document focuses on how the DOJ plans to address organized cargo theft groups that rely on fraud,
  • Autonomous truck gold rush or California dreaming?
    There's already been much written and said about the recent changes to California's DMV regulations and what they mean for autonomous trucking. To summarize, the rules were released April 28 and cover both light- and heavy-duty vehicles. This is a notable shift. California has long been a leader in autonomous driving for robotaxis but has lagged in heavy-duty autonomous trucking. Many companies b

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Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
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.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
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
SAILING LIST
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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
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.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
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
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.
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
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.
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