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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 May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea
Odessa
One of the nine crew members died
Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.
La Spezia
Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.
Singapore
Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day
Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it
Victoria
The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%
Paris
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.
BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing
Copenhagen/London
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%
Genoa
The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.
After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz
Naples
Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz
Islamabad/Tehran
Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters
Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.
Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
Naples
Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.
Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company
Rome
DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi
Charlotte/Los Angeles
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.
Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.
Rome
Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.
US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network
Wellesley/New York/Montreal
It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA
Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports
Constance
FEPORT urges it
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.
Measured
Project for a new bulk terminal
Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.
Long Beach
The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Rome
Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.
RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment
Genoa
Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability
Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)
Piraeus
Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only
The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.
Genoa
Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president
Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.
Rome
Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels
Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos
Marseille
The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders
Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard
San Vendemiano
One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division
Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.
Rome
He led the port authority for over eight years
ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.
Singapore
In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona
The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.
Suape
It will become operational in the second half of this year
Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong
Singapore/Hong Kong
Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel
Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers
Milan
Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
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