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Exim India web site
JULY 13, 2026
  • GTI enters Dedicated Freight Corridor ecosystem with first double-stack rail operation
  • Key reform aims at strengthening India's maritime leasing and financing landscape, position GIFT City as a global maritime services hub
  • Saudi Arabia plans major pipeline expansion to bypass volatile Hormuz
  • India retains 'fastest-growing major economy' title despite marginal IMF GDP cut
  • CONCOR and GAIL in long-term deal to establish LNG dispensing station at ICD Khodiyar
  • Govt extends Customs duty relief for electronics, lithium-ion battery sourcing till 2029
  • Global rejection of Iran's attempts to impose control over Hormuz urged
  • Structural contraction of global liner networks
  • Deendayal Port modifies berthing policy for liquid cargo
  • Ports and logistics industry urged to be prepared for the impact of a "super" El Niño event
  • Eauzo Logistics completes complex MRI system delivery from Kobe to Shillong
  • Temporary berth closure at Haldia Dock Complex
  • All ports under the Bureau of Port Security framework should have container scanning facilities: Amit Shah
  • US presses Iran to disavow rogue attacks on Gulf commercial shipping
  • India keeps anti-dumping duty on Chinese seamless steel tubes till 2027
  • ICD Patparganj emerging as a leading LCL export hub for North India
  • Weekly ocean container shipping market update
  • Dedicated Freight Corridors achieve growth in Gross Tonne Kilometres
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (10 July 2026)

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 10, 2026
  • Ocean spots and demand hold steady, but waves may be building
  • Box ship buying spree is over, says Braemar, lines must be more selective
  • The EU's €3 customs duty? Shein and Temu already built the bypass
  • WiseTech defends DSV relationship, as CargoWise volumes rise 20%
  • EXCLUSIVE: MSC vs CMA CGM - twists and turns at Clasquin & Ceva
  • Forwarders fear for time-critical cargo as Kenya plans new security measures
  • Geopolitics now trumps supply and demand in box shipping, says KOBC
  • CMA CGM expands Syria ambitions with Damascus airport cargo deal
  • What supply chain visibility gets wrong about ETA numbers and why it matters

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Marine Log web site
JULY 10, 2026
  • American Shipbuilding Suppliers Association joins USA Shipbuilding Coalition
    The American Shipbuilding Suppliers Association (ASSA) reports that it has joined the USA Shipbuilding Coalition, a growing labor-management partnership working to advance policies that strengthen the U.S. maritime industrial base and restore
  • ITF: Lady Mina seafarers left stranded in Las Palmas, owed $68,000
    The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) reports that six seafarers remain abandoned aboard the 1969-built general cargo ship Lady Mina (IMO 880113), detained in the Port of Las Palmas after an ITF
  • White Paper: Ensuring vessel uptime through drivetrain inspections, proactive maintenance, and strategic spares
    This white paper emphasizes that maximizing vessel uptime depends on a structured approach to drivetrain reliability, centered on routine visual inspections, proactive maintenance practices, and strategic management of critical spare parts.
  • Berg Propulsion solutions picked for six-vessel Jiangsu Dajin contract
    Hönö, Sweden-based Berg Propulsion has secured a contract to provide comprehensive propulsion packages for six multipurpose dry cargo vessels being built by China's Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry. Ordered by U.K. shipowner and
  • VIDEO: Fincantieri Monfalcone cuts steel for new Carnival Destiny
    In a ceremony at Fincantieri's Monfalcone, Italy, shipyard, Fincantieri and Carnival Corporation today cut steel for Carnival Destiny, the first of three new Ace-class ships for Carnival Cruise Line - and celebrated
  • Donjon Marine wins $180M NAVSEA contract
    Hillside,N.J.-based Donjon Marine Co. LLC, has been awarded a $180,000,000 cost-plus-award-fee and cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for salvage-related towing, harbor clearance, ocean engineering projects, and point-to-point towing services. Work will be performed in
  • GoAL names Mike Camara president & CEO
    Mike Camara has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of Bossier City, La.-based Gulf of America Logistics (GoAL), effective immediately, while continuing to serve as president of the company, a role he

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Container News web site
JULY 10, 2026
  • Interport Global appoints Anthony Donald as CEO
    Interport Global has appointed Anthony Donald as its new Chief Executive Officer to lead the development of Project Velocity, the company's proposed US$20 billion infrastructure investment programme in Central Queensland. Project Velocity aims to transform Gladstone into a major freight and logistics hub through investments in ports, shipping, energy infrastructure, industrial facilities, cold st
  • WSC concerned over continuation of forced shipment of unmanifested empty containers at Chittagong Port
    Singapore-based World Shipping Council (WSC) has expressed concern over the continuation of forced shipment of un-manifested empty containers at Chittagong port that gravely jeopardizes ship safety and breaches international regulatory compliance. It said the mandatory loading of empty containers at short also exposes carriers' to potential sanctions
  • Hapag-Lloyd expands shore power use at Port of Hamburg
    Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) to use shore power at the Port of Hamburg, reinforcing its efforts to reduce emissions during port calls. Under the agreement, Hapag-Lloyd will use the available shore power infrastructure whenever operationally feasible. The commitment covers all terminals equipped with shore power facilities in the Port of Hamburg. The ca
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces GRI on North Europe-US trade
    Hapag-Lloyd will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments from Northern Europe to the United States, effective for containers gated in full from 10 August 2026 until further notice. The GRI applies to dry, reefer and special containers across the trade. For 20-foot dry containers, the carrier will increase base rates by US$400. Examples include Hamburg to New York, Bremerhaven to Hou
  • KPI OceanConnect reports higher earnings on strong marine fuel demand
    KPI OceanConnect has reported higher revenue and earnings for the 2025/26 financial year, supported by business expansion, the integration of Baseblue and growing demand for marine fuel and decarbonisation services. During the year, the company supplied 13 million metric tonnes of marine fuel, while revenue increased to US$6.2 billion. Earnings before tax (EBT) rose 21% year-on-year to US$10.9 mi
  • NYSHEX Freight Index (NYFI) now available on Container News
    The NYSHEX Freight Index (NYFI) is now available on Container News, giving readers access to one of the container shipping industry's leading transaction-based freight benchmarks. The integration expands Container News' market intelligence offering. It also provides shipping professionals with an additional tool for tracking freight market developments across key global trade lanes. Developed by
  • Evergreen launches China-Philippines Express service
    Evergreen Marine Corporation will launch its new China-Philippines Express (CPX) service by the end of the month, strengthening its intra-Asia network with direct links between China, Hong Kong and the Philippines, according to DynaLiners. The weekly service will deploy three vessels of approximately 2,000 TEU and follow the rotation: Rizhao, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Cebu, Davao and back to Rizhao. A
  • Container ship orders continue as owners expand feeder fleets
    According to Dynaliners, several shipowners have placed new feeder vessel orders or converted existing options into firm contracts, highlighting continued investment in the sub-2,000 TEU container ship segment despite growing global orderbooks. Greek shipowner Goldenport has ordered three 1,800 TEU container vessels at Wuhan Qingshan Shipyard, part of China Merchants Group. The ships are schedule
  • Drewry World Container Index climbs to 10 month high
    The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) increased 2% this week to US$4,639 per 40ft container, reaching its highest level since September 2024 as stronger Asia-Europe rates continued to lift the market. Freight rates from Shanghai to Rotterdam rose 5% to US$4,933 per 40ft container, while rates to Genoa increased 2% to US$6,463. Drewry attributed the gains to constrained capacity, with only four b
  • Georgia Ports Authority appoints new President
    Kevin Price has officially assumed the position of President of the Georgia Ports Authority, effective July 1, 2026. His appointment follows the announcement made on February 10, 2026, that Price would join GPA reporting to CEO Griff Lynch. The transition plan calls for Price to succeed Lynch as President and CEO on August 1, 2027, when Lynch will retire following a 38-year maritime career, inclu
  • Port of Los Angeles formalises relationship with Shenzhen and Yantian
    The Port of Los Angeles has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Yantian International Container Terminals and Shenzhen Port Group, establishing a formal sister port relationship with Shenzhen and providing a structured framework for cooperation in sustainable trade, maritime innovation and global supply chain development. The MOU was signed in Shenzhen during the Shenzhen Port Global Supply
  • Long Beach extends Harbor Commissioner's service through 2032
    The Long Beach City Council has voted unanimously to confirm Mayor Rex Richardson's reappointment of Sharon L. Weissman to the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners, extending her service through June 30, 2032. The five-member commission sets policy for the Port of Long Beach and the City's Harbor Department. Weissman was first appointed to the Harbor Commission in July 2020 by then-Mayor Robe
  • Neptune Pireas arrives at Port of Piraeus
    Neptune Lines has welcomed Neptune Pireas to the Port of Piraeus, marking an important milestone for both the vessel and the company as it returns to the port where Neptune's story began more than 50 years ago. Neptune Pireas is the first vessel delivered under the company's expanded Genesis Project, which will comprise six new vessels aimed at modernising the fleet and supporting lower-emission
  • Cool Carriers takes delivery of second next-generation Snow-class reefer
    ool Carriers has taken delivery of Snow Flake, the second vessel in its new-generation Snow-class series, continuing its fleet renewal programme for the global refrigerated cargo market. The vessel was officially named at Kitanihon Shipbuilding in Japan on 29 June, three months after the delivery of her sister ship, Snow Flower. Snow Flake is the second of seven Snow-class vessels scheduled for
  • Russia's diesel ban welds two chokepoints into one market
    A domestic fuel shortage forced Moscow's hand, but the shock lands on a global diesel market already drained by Gulf disruption turning two separate crises into a single tanker-market event
  • Maersk revises heavy load surcharge on Far East-Latin America trades
    Maersk will revise its Heavy Load Surcharge (HWS) on selected trades from Far East Asia and China to Latin America. For Far East Asia to Mexico, the surcharge will apply from 15 July 2026. Maersk will charge US$150 for all 20-foot dry equipment with Verified Gross Mass above 20 metric tons. The same US$150 surcharge will apply to 40-foot non-operating reefers with VGM above 23 metric tons. The ca
  • Konecranes to modernise cranes in Bahrain
    Konecranes has received an order from Aluminium Bahrain, one of the world's largest aluminium smelters, to modernise five auxiliary cranes at its smelter complex in Bahrain. The order was booked in January 2026, with equipment delivery planned for the end of 2026 and installation scheduled to begin in early 2027. The modernisation programme covers the Casthouse and Mould Shop, where molten alumin
  • MSC introduces low water surcharge for Montreal shipments
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company will introduce a Saint-Laurent Low Water (SLW) surcharge on cargo moving to or via Montreal, Canada, citing reduced water levels on the St. Lawrence River. The surcharge will apply to shipments from West Mediterranean, the Adriatic, Israel and Northern Europe, including the UK and the Scan Baltic region, effective from 21 July 2026 until further notice. MSC said
  • Maersk expands relief measures following Venezuela earthquake
    Maersk has announced additional relief measures for customers affected by the ongoing disruption at La Guaira following the recent earthquake in Venezuela. The carrier said the safety of employees, partners and local communities remains its top priority as it continues to work with authorities to minimize supply chain disruptions. Under the updated relief package, Cargo Equipment Detention (CED)

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Splash web site
JULY 10, 2026
  • Lianson Fleet bulks up with ultramax brace
    Malaysia's Lianson Fleet Group (LFG) is moving into larger bulk carriers with the acquisition of two 2017-built ultramaxes for $52.32m. The Bursa Malaysia-listed company, formerly known as Icon Offshore, said its wholly owned subsidiary had signed two separate deals with unrelated Chinese sellers for the Tian Mu Shan and Yan Dang Shan. LFG said the ...
  • Höegh Autoliners adds $300m to Asian carmaker deal
    Oslo-listed car carrier operator Höegh Autoliners has extended an existing contract with a major Asian car producer in a deal expected to add about $300m in revenue. The contract extension runs until December 2029 and covers the transportation of cars in a key trade lane. Höegh Autoliners said the new agreement includes higher committed volumes ...
  • BW LPG India lands $36m gain on vintage VLGC
    BW LPG has agreed to sell an ageing very large gas carrier for continued trading, locking in a sizeable gain as secondhand VLGC values remain firm. The Oslo- and New York-listed unit of Singapore's BW Group said its 52%-owned subsidiary BW LPG India has signed a deal to sell the 2007-built BW Elm to an ...
  • Union Maritime widens newbuild push with VLGC debut
    Diversified UK owner Union Maritime has been linked to its first very large gas carrier newbuilding order. Market sources and shipping data platforms list the Laurent Cadji-led company with two VLGC/VLAC newbuildings at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea. The ships, costing roughly $234m in total, are expected to deliver in 2029. Neither Union ...
  • Pacifico Energy Korea signs local supply deal for offshore wind cluster
    US-based offshore wind developer Pacifico Energy Korea has signed a memorandum of understanding with three offshore wind suppliers in the Gwangyang Bay area to support the 3.2GW Jindo offshore wind project cluster. The agreement brings together Pacifico Energy Korea, EEW KHPC, KMC Line, and CS Energy. Under the deal, Pacifico Energy Korea will lead overall ...
  • Marco Polo Marine bags long-term Siemens Gamesa CSOV deal
    Singapore-based offshore vessel player and shipyard Marco Polo Marine has signed a multi-year framework agreement with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy for the deployment of two commissioning service operation vessels in the Asia-Pacific region. The deal, struck through Marco Polo Marine's PKR Offshore unit, will cover Siemens Gamesa projects in Taiwan on a non-exclusive basis, with ...
  • Eni taps SLB OneSubsea for deepwater Indonesia subsea package
    SLB OneSubsea, a joint venture backed by SLB, Aker Solutions, and Subsea7, has been awarded a contract by Eni to deliver a steel tube umbilical system for the Kutei North Hub field development project offshore East Kalimantan, Indonesia. The contract, awarded by Eni North Ganal, a subsidiary of Searah, a joint venture between Eni and ...
  • ADNOC L&S boosts LNG fleet with $900m newbuild deal in China
    ADNOC Logistics & Services has returned to Jiangnan Shipyard for four more LNG carrier newbuildings in a deal worth about $900m. The Abu Dhabi-listed shipping and logistics arm of ADNOC said the 175,000 cu m vessels will be built at the Shanghai yard and delivered in 2029. The agreement was signed during a visit by ...
  • EU pushes to end Ireland's alumina exports to Russia
    The European Parliament has passed a non-binding motion calling on the European Commission to sanction the sale of alumina to Russia. Earlier this week, a majority of members of the European Parliament supported the resolution, seen as a symbolic gesture that will increase political pressure on the European Commission to curb significant exports from Ireland ...
  • Splash Wrap: Hormuz at a standstill
    Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz came to a near standstill after US strikes on Iran, with president Donald Trump declaring the ceasefire between the two countries "over." The escalation followed attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the strait on July 6 and 7. Ukraine has sharply escalated its campaign against Russian shipping and oil ...
  • How not to become a shipowner
    The easiest part of becoming a shipowner is sounding like one. The hard part is paying for the ship as Sunil Kapoor details. Out of the blue, I got a call from someone I had known for many years - a senior figure at a prominent commodity trading company in Geneva. "Are you still active? ...
  • Bank ship finance climbs back above $300bn
    Global bank lending to shipping grew in 2025, marking a clear recovery after years of consolidation, according to the latest annual Petrofin Global Bank Research report. Petrofin's top 40 banks increased their shipping loan portfolios to $300.6bn at the end of 2025, up 6% from $283.6bn a year earlier. The Petrofin Global Index of Ship ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 10, 2026
  • SCFI retreats for first time in months as frothy box market loses momentum
    Container spot rates may be just taking a temporary breather, with more gains to come, or they may have hit...
  • New suspected false registry emerges in Guatemala
    Shipping's latest false flag looks to have sprung up in Central America, but Comoros and Guyana still dominate fake flag...
  • The Daily View: Europe's Russia sanctions strategy runs into law of unintended consequences
  • Banks increase lending for shipping
    According to a new Petrofin survey, banks remain the largest source of industry financing, despite growth in finance from other...
  • Stateless ships seek quick flag changes before entering European waters
    European efforts to detain stateless shadow fleet tankers are prompting sanctioned vessels to scramble for new registrations before entering EU...
  • German marine equipment manufacturers urge action on 'unfair' Chinese shipbuilding practices
    Deregulation should be top priority at home, VDMA argues
  • Hormuz war risk premium surge confirmed
    Mid-single-digit percentage point range emerges as new normal
  • Mexican west coast LNG terminal ships first cargoes
    The Sempra project on Mexico's northwest coast shipped its first cargo on board Panama-flagged LNG carrier Pacific Success
  • Middle East port update: Friday, July 10
    Kuwaiti, Omani and Qatari ports are all fully operational with no stoppage of operations reported
  • Fraying ceasefire reignites Hormuz toll prospects with implications for other chokepoints
    Vessels have already begun following the Iran-stipulated route following the MOU fallout, suggesting that shipowners could be choosing the path...
  • Typhoon Bavi forces major port shutdowns across eastern China and Taiwan
    Typhoon Bavi is forcing port closures, disrupting operations at the world's busiest container hubs and threatening week-long shipping delays
  • Daily Briefing
    Red Sea return gathers pace as Maersk restores another Suez service | Hormuz war risk rates surge as Trump declares...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 10, 2026
  • Oversupplied ocean carriers steaming toward excess capacity after 2026
    Despite the current absorption effects of geopolitics and network disruption, the volume of tonnage coming online over the next two years is likely to overwhelm the market, a Journal of Commerce webinar was told.
  • EPA proposal likely to cut truck costs, but little impact expected on capacity
    For fleets, the emissions-related proposal announced Thursday changes the economics of purchasing equipment, but it is not likely to fundamentally change the economics of adding capacity, analysts say.
  • Oversupplied ocean carriers steaming towards excess capacity after 2026
    Despite the current absorption effects of geopolitics and network disruption, the volume of tonnage coming online over the next two years is likely to overwhelm the market, a Journal of Commerce webinar was told.
  • Ship operators push ahead with slew of new MPV, car carrier orders
    Breakbulk carriers are investing in tonnage to help address an aging fleet profile, though the ordering is being done with "discipline" to maintain a balanced fleet.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 10, 2026
  • Wavelength: Risky business - are we going back to square one in Hormuz?
    Plus:, shipping feels the heat as water levels fall
  • Trump says US has agreed to talks with Iran - but ceasefire still 'OVER!'
    Think tank questions whether administration will return to 'maximum pressure' campaign.
  • Ukraine intensifies drone attacks on Russian shipping, claiming 27 hits in two days
    Unmanned Systems Forces commander says Ukrainian 'birds' have hit 46 ships since Monday
  • Ukraine's 'Magyar Birds' intensify drone attacks on Russian shipping, claiming 27 hits in two days
    Unmanned Systems Forces commander says Ukrainian 'birds' have hit 46 ships since Monday
  • Shipping teams take on 24 Peaks Challenge for The Seafarers' Charity
    Efforts raised about £80,000 for people working at sea
  • Michele Bottiglieri bulkers still on the market, owner says
    Post-panamax pair again reported sold for $14.5m each, but negotiations continue
  • CMA CGM flagship completes first bio-LNG bunkering operation
    Liner completes its largest bio-LNG fuelling
  • How low-water surcharges are becoming the new normal for container shipping
    Carriers are passing on the costs of shallow waterways on key routes in North America, Europe and Latin America
  • Iran war has given green marine fuels a price edge, says KPI boss
    London-based supplier explains the effects of the Middle East conflict on alternative fuels
  • Joakim Hannisdahl's hedge fund gains from betting on crude tankers and VLGCs
    Gersemi Shipping Fund capitalises on post-Iran ceasefire sell-off
  • Ships steer clear of Omani route through Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran deal collapses
    Transits drop for three consecutive days following resumption of US-Iran conflict
  • Greek owner Centrofin boosts tanker fleet with resale swoop
    Chinese-built vessel emerges in Dimitris Procopiou's fleet after one-off deal
  • Shanghai leapfrogs London in global shipping hub rankings
    UK capital slips to third place as Shanghai's rise underscores China's growing maritime influence
  • How Baltic director navigates sanctions minefield with S&P escrow service
    Demand for Baltic Exchange's escrow service is rising, even as sanctions make compliance more complex than ever, says Singapore-based executive Szu Ker Ong
  • Turkish owner eyes asset play with former Fredriksen bulk carriers
    TTS could be in line for quick profit on Chinese-built panamax and kamsarmax
  • Who tops this fantasy football table of shipping-backed teams?
    Marios Iliopoulos' AEK Athens mounts the best season of 2026 among shipping industry-backed football teams
  • LNG shipping's Anita Odedra signs in at MidOcean Energy
    Pure-play LNG company has set an ambitious portfolio target for 2030
  • Stolt-Nielsen and Odfjell upgraded as DNB sees support from tanker market
    Analyst lifts ratings as ageing fleet and firm crude tanker fundamentals bolster chemical tanker outlook
  • Adnoc L&S books low-priced LNG carrier quartet at Jiangnan Shipyard
    Owner boosts its LNG orderbook to 18 vessels
  • BW LPG India nets $36m from sale of elderly VLGC
    CEO says the sale is at a level equivalent to a newbuilding price of about $248m
  • Hoegh Autoliners nets contract extension as second-quarter performance holds up
    Norwegian car carrier owner will report full second-quarter results in August
  • Third fatal accident in four months at HD Hyundai shipyard
    Worker fell from height while doing maintenance work on overhead crane
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers hits guidance after ship exits Strait of Hormuz
    Cabu carrier's safe departure from the Persian Gulf boosts on-hire days
  • Third fatality in four months in a HD Hyundai shipyard
    Worker fell from height while doing maintenance work on overhead crane
  • Marco Polo unit bags two-year charter for CSOV pair
    PKR Offshore will deploy the CSOV pair with Siemens Gamesa on offshore wind projects in Taiwan
  • Cosco Shipping Specialized rides second-quarter market squeeze
    Chinese owner links stronger earnings to tightening vessel supply and firmer freight rates
  • Union calls out Turkish shipowner over allegedly abandoned crew on detained vessel
    Case marks the second abandonment allegation in less than two years against the Lady Mina

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FreightWaves web site
JULY 10, 2026
  • Savannah opens last piece in project to ease port truck traffic
    A multi-step program to ease truck traffic in and out of the port of Savannah has been completed with a dedicated access road opening for business next week. The project is called the Brampton Road Connector. Its price tag is not what would be associated with a giant infrastructure project, just $126 million. It is a four-lane highway, which has also been described as more of a large offramp, tha
  • Analysts raise TL, LTL estimates ahead of Q2 earnings season
    Analysts have raised expectations for carriers heading into the second-quarter earnings season. While the trucking industry is still in the early stages of an upcycle, a tighter capacity backdrop has produced better pricing. Higher rates across leaner cost structures should generate more pronounced earnings growth moving forward. Richa Harnain, Deutsche Bank ( NYSE: DB ) analyst, is "forecasting
  • Freight Recession Over? Bloomberg Analyst on Trucking Market & Stocks
    Summary View Transcript Bloomberg Intelligence's Lee Klaskow dives deep into the state of the freight market, explaining how structural changes like federal mandates are elongating traditional trucking cycles. Discover why truckload and LTL stocks are soaring, what owner-operators and brokers expect for rates, and the impact of the Montgomery case on industry consolidation. Klaskow also shares hi
  • NOx Emissions Rule: What It Means for Trucking in 2027
    Summary View Transcript The EPA's new NOx emissions rule is here, setting tighter standards for heavy-duty trucks. But while these regulations promise environmental benefits, they come with a hefty price tag for new trucks - up to $25,000 extra per unit. Industry experts weigh in on how fleets typically respond with pre-buys, but question whether this surge will actually solve the market's ongoin
  • Amazon air bridge supports Venezuela earthquake relief
    Amazon is utilizing its air cargo network to help establish a humanitarian air bridge to Venezuela, where more than 3,800 people have died and nearly 2 million people need lifesaving aid following devastating twin earthquakes last month. Other cargo airlines are also supporting relief efforts in the South American nation. Amazon Air Cargo ( NASDAQ: AMZN ), the wholesale air cargo business that se
  • Trailer Rental Scams Are on the Rise: What Every Trucker Should Know
    (The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.) Owner-operators and motor carriers are facing a fast-growing scam in the trucking world. While cargo theft and ghost trucks remain the top mind for many logistics professionals, fraudsters are using fake trailer rental deals to steal money and even trick driver
  • OEMs win one in DC: new seat belt rules likely to be delayed
    A request by the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) to delay new seat belt rules has received the support of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which has kicked off a federal rulemaking on the proposal. In a notice published late last month in the Federal Register, the NHTSA said it is backing the EMA's request to push back a compliance date for the regulation in seat
  • Arizona inspection blitz sidelines 5 truck drivers in July 1 enforcement push
    Arizona law enforcement agencies removed five commercial drivers and two vehicles from service during a four-hour enforcement operation July 1. The Arrive Alive Arizona detail was conducted from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. along Arizona State Route 85 in Buckeye by troopers from the Arizona Highway Patrol's Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit, officers from the Arizona Department of Transportation's Enforc
  • Supply Chain: Intermodal's Unexpected Domestic Boom Explained
    Summary View Transcript Intermodal volumes are surging, but the story has changed. Anne Reinke, President & CEO of IANA, reveals why domestic freight is now the driving force behind intermodal's robust growth, explaining how supply-side factors and long-term contracts are insulating it from market volatility. Discover why intermodal is becoming an "easy button" for shippers and what it means for
  • Contract Rates Skyrocket: Why 50 Cents/Mile is Just the Start
    Summary View Transcript Contract rates could jump by as much as 50 cents a mile, according to Sonar data. We dive deep into why the spread between spot and contract rates is at historic highs, signaling a significant shift in the freight market. Learn how compliance crackdowns, stable diesel prices, and broad industrial recovery are driving this change, and what it means for your business's botto
  • Trucking M&A Heats Up: Are We Entering a Supercycle?
    Summary View Transcript The freight market is showing signs of a major shift in M&A activity. After a difficult period, private equity and strategic buyers are re-evaluating opportunities as freight rates stabilize and earnings profiles improve. Chris Wofford of Wofford Advisors breaks down the forces at play, including the potential for a trucking supercycle, and what it means for asset-based ca
  • EPA's war on diesel is a national security issue
    On July 9, the Environmental Protection Agency signed a proposed rule that would stop new diesel engines from cutting a truck's speed when the emissions system throws a fault. Instead of a derate, the driver gets a beep and a light. A virtual hearing runs July 29 and 30, and written comments close Aug. 29. Sixteen years after the EPA required manufacturers to develop a strategy to slow a loaded t
  • Indiana State Police recover 12 stolen truckloads worth more than $11 million
    Update: This story has been updated with additional information provided by Indiana State Police following publication. According to an Indiana State Police announcement , a team of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division troopers has recovered about 12 semi-trailer loads of stolen cargo since April 2026. The agency valued the recovered freight at more than $11 million. The recoveries occurred ac
  • Texas autonomous freight route a 'future-focused, risk management solution' for driver headcount
    When AVI-SPL launched autonomous freight operations between Dallas and Houston , the technology solutions provider made a deliberate choice: announce what they had already accomplished, not what they hoped to do. "We think that a lot of people are, especially with AI, saying, 'This is what we're going to do [and] we hope to do this,'" said Jeremy Codiroli, vice president of global supply chain at
  • Proposed EPA change keeps NoX limits in place, impacts other truck regulations
    The long-awaited proposed changes in a set of EPA heavy-duty truck regulations that loosely is referred to as "the NoX rule," because its provisions are aimed at reducing emissions of that pollutant, were released by the agency Thursday as it declared the revised standards will not bring any changes to the cost of truck manufacturing. The possible revisions in the NoX rule don't actually change t

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In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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