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Exim India web site
JANUARY 14, 2026
  • India and Germany agree on structured partnership covering postal, express and logistics services
  • Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminals are steadily transforming India's logistics landscape
  • Maersk uses Red Sea route once again amid ceasefire holding
  • FIATA offering three online self-paced courses for its members
  • Rice exporters likely to be impacted by Iran situation and US tariff after last year's surge
  • DPA's CSR initiative supports setting up of Green Technology Lab at Tolani Polytechnic in Adipur
  • CONCOR's door-to-door assured transit container train service finding favour with the trade
  • Likely change in Venezuelan oil exports seen boosting crude tanker demand
  • Indian tea exporters to Iran concerned as shipments halt
  • US container imports seen rising in Jan.
  • Global air cargo volume up in 2025 but 2026 outlook seen uncertain
  • Adani inks MoU with Embraer to build commercial fixed-wings planes in India
  • CONCOR throughput soars in Q3
  • BLR Airport's domestic agri cargo volume on the ascent
  • Turkish Airlines announces second phase of its SmartIST air cargo terminal
  • JAL Cargo partners with rail operator JR East to speed up transit times

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 13, 2026
  • New Sales Manager at LHG
  • USA Truck returns to regional ownership
  • Kilavuka leaves Kenya Airways as CEO
  • "Maersk Denver" passes Bab el-Mandeb
  • Toyota reduces Scope 3 emissions
  • Sun Country opens base in CVG
  • FedEx strengthens Indian jewelry exports
  • Construction work for BlueTechPort has begun
  • Clark presents new electric forklifts at LogiMAT
  • Fashion industry fights against overproduction
  • BIFA collaborates with FleetCheck for safety
  • Marc Dai� new Development Director at Baytree
  • Rhenus Group receives EcoVadis Platinum Medal
  • Tom Owen appointed Group Director Corporate Development
  • TURNPOINT mourns Co-President

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 13, 2026
  • Carriers withdraw Asia-Europe/transpacific ocean rate hikes
  • Maersk sends another box ship through Suez Canal - more to come?
  • The tariff refund paradox - who gets the money if IEEPA falls?
  • Trump threatens extra 25% tariff on those trading with Iran
  • EXCLUSIVE: Another ex-Ceva exec to join MSC's (French) forwarding arm
  • Prolonged freight slump forces ambitious STG Logistics into Chapter 11
  • Transport & Logistics M&A 2026 outlook - why it matters more than 2025
  • Vado Ligure loses out as ONE revamps Mediterranean-USEC network
  • Timing of STB push for improved shipper access raises eyebrows
  • DSV hit by warehouse blaze in Poland
  • Michael Hansen to replace Torben Carlsen as DFDS CEO

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 13, 2026
  • C&C Marine and Repair delivers towboat M/V Al Sloss to Canal Barge
    C&C Marine and Repair, Belle Chasse, La., has delivered the M/V Al Sloss to Canal Barge Company, completing the first vessel in a four-boat newbuild series currently under construction for the New
  • New Hartman Seatrade vessel will have Wärtsilä 31 engine
    Wärtsilä has been selected to supply the engine and propulsion equipment for a new 3,800 DWT heavy lift vessel being built for Urk, Netherlands-based operator Hartman Seatrade. The vessel will operate with
  • Motive Energy to deliver charging infrastructure for Curtin Maritime's Port of LA hybrid-electric tugboats
    Motive Energy reports that its Tustin, Calif.-based Sustainable Solutions division has been selected to design and deliver the primary charging and energy infrastructure supporting Curtin Maritime's future fleet of hybrid-electric ship assist
  • Austal USA christens USNS Lansing, the final EPF
    The final U.S. Navy Expeditionary Fast Transport Ship - the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) - was christened April 10 at Austal USA's Mobile, Ala. shipyard. The christening marked a major milestone

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Container News web site
JANUARY 13, 2026
  • OrbitMI opens Tokyo office, appoints Kazuo Yamashita for Japan growth
    OrbitMI, a leading maritime SaaS provider and voyage optimization platform, has opened a new office in Tokyo. The office will support OrbitMI's growing customer base and partner network in Japan. The expansion reflects rising demand for solutions that improve reporting, compliance, and commercial decision-making through connected workflows. To lead its Japan operations, OrbitMI appointed Kazuo Ya
  • ABS approves HD Hyundai's Floating offshore substation design
    ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for a next-generation floating offshore substation designed for deepwater wind farms. The concept received a SMART (SHM) Tier 3 AIP under the ABS Guide for Smart Functions for Marine Vessels and Offshore Units. The approval confirms that the proposed structural health management system meets Tier 3 requirements. T
  • Echandia to power India's first fully electric tug
    Echandia will deliver the battery system for India's first fully electric tugboat. The vessel will operate at Deendayal Port Authority (Kandla Port) under the Government of India's Green Tug Transition Program. The tug will feature a 4.4 MWh Echandia battery system. The setup will enable zero-emission operations at one of India's key port hubs. The battery system is designed for a 15-year lifespa
  • SeaCube Cold Solutions expands West Coast Footprint with Martin Container deal
    SeaCube Cold Solutions has acquired Martin Container. The deal strengthens SeaCube's position as the first dedicated national provider of portable cold storage in the US. The acquisition combines SeaCube's national platform with Martin Container's strong West Coast presence. Martin has served customers across California, Arizona, and Nevada for nearly 50 years. SeaCube Cold Solutions launched in
  • Supergasbras boosts LPG delivery with Descartes Routing
    Descartes Systems Group announced that Supergasbras has modernized its gas distribution operations using Descartes' cloud-based route planning and fleet management solution. Supergasbras is one of Brazil's leading LPG distributors. The company manages more than 400 trucks, employs over 900 people, and delivers more than 400,000 tons of LPG each month across the country. The new solution supports
  • Indian Coast Guard inducts Pollution Control Vessel Samudra Pratap
    The Indian Coast Guard has inducted ICGS Samudra Pratap , the first of two indigenously built Pollution Control Vessels. The ceremony took place on January 5, 2026, at Goa Shipyard Limited. The vessel was designed and built to the Classification Rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). The classification highlights IRS's role in supporting India's domestic shipbuilding and strengthening na
  • MPC Capital completes sale of 3,500 TEU container vessel
    MPC Capital has completed the successful sale of the 3,500 TEU container vessel Rio Kobe , underscoring the company's active asset management strategy within the maritime sector. The vessel was acquired in 2024 together with selected investment partners. The transaction reflects a well-timed entry and exit, supported by strong commercial and technical management throughout the holding period. Fol
  • China built the Caribbean gateway and now America wants it back
    Beijing spent a decade transforming sleepy island ports into strategic assets, with Washington's response being a US$23 billion buyout and military intervention in Venezuela
  • Port of Shanghai handles 55.06 million TEUs in 2025
    In 2025, the Port of Shanghai achieved 55.06 million TEUs, up 6.9% from 2024. It remains the world's busiest container port for the 16th consecutive year. International transshipment reached 7.911 million TEUs, up 10.6%. Yangshan Deep-Water Port Area recorded 10.4% growth, handling 52.1% of total volume. Phase III Terminal throughput exceeded 10 million TEUs for the first time. These results refl
  • V.Group acquires Njord
    V.Group has announced the acquisition of Njord , the maritime fuel efficiency and decarbonisation specialist founded by Maersk Tankers . The transaction marks a further expansion of V.Group's fuel efficiency and decarbonisation ecosystem, reinforcing its technical capabilities and technology-driven services. The acquisition enhances V.Group's ability to deliver value to shipowners and charterers
  • What Makes an Amazon River Cruise From Peru So Unique
    Imagine a journey into the heart of the world's greatest rainforest. The Amazon River feels like another planet. A cruise from Peru offers a special key to this green labyrinth. The adventure starts in Iquitos, a city with no roads to the outside world. This remote location sets the stage for a true escape. Travelers leave the familiar far behind. The river becomes their road as the jungle become
  • Maersk Denver completes additional Trans-Suez sailing
    Maersk conducted another East-West Suez transit trial following the successful passage of Maersk Sebarok in December 2025. On 11-12 January 2026, the U.S.-flagged Maersk Denver (voyage 552W, MECL service) safely transited the Bab el-Mandeb Strait into the Red Sea. All necessary safety measures were applied, prioritizing crew, vessel, and cargo security. Customers were notified directly. Future sa
  • ASENAV and SAAM seal first-ever tugboat build in Chile
    ASENAV shipyard and towage operator SAAM have signed their first shipbuilding contract, marking a milestone for Chile's maritime industry. The agreement covers the construction of a state-of-the-art tugboat at ASENAV's yard in Valdivia. The vessel will meet IMO Tier III environmental standards and support Chile's national Shipbuilding Plan. Construction will take around 15 months, with delivery s
  • Readers Speak: Top Global Container Shipping Challenges in 2025
    Our recent poll across Container News platforms asked maritime professionals and industry followers: "What was the biggest challenge for global container shipping in 2025?". The results reveal a clear consensus among our readers. Key Takeaways Across all platforms, geopolitical disruptions and security risks, especially Houthi attacks and the resulting Red Sea route disruptions, dominated our rea
  • Guillaume Sauzedde appointed Regional Managing Director for Europe at Maersk
    With the start of the new year, Guillaume Sauzedde has assumed the role of Regional Managing Director for Europe at Maersk, taking responsibility for the company's largest regional market. Sauzedde, a French national with more than 25 years of experience in the logistics industry, is well known to both employees and customers across the region. He joined Maersk in 2024 as Head of Logistics & Serv
  • Portland's Terminal 6 reopening signals new era of strategic port investment
    Oregon's rescue of a struggling container terminal reveals how global trade infrastructure has become a weapon in great power competition
  • New cranes for the port of Rijeka
    Adriatic Gate Container Terminal has taken delivery of two new hybrid rubber-tired gantry cranes, further strengthening its operational capabilities at the Port of Rijeka. The equipment arrived in late December, shortly after the terminal received two new super post-Panamax quay cranes as part of a broader infrastructure upgrade. The hybrid RTGs enhance yard operations, while supporting AGCT's su

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Splash web site
JANUARY 13, 2026
  • Kyoei Tanker adds VLCC slot at JMU
    Japanese owner Kyoei Tanker is expanding its VLCC fleet with a 310,000 newbuild ordered at Japan Marine United's Ariake yard, with delivery slated for 2029. The Tokyo-based company confirmed the vessel will be acquired through a shared ownership structure, following board approval and final sign-off by partners late last year. Kyoei declined to disclose the ...
  • Diana Shipping scores second fixture of the year with Bunge deal
    Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has secured a new charter deal for its ultramax bulker DSI Altair, fixing the vessel to commodities group Bunge. The New York-listed company said the contract was agreed at $14,750 per day, less a 5% commission, for a period running from a minimum of January 15, 2027, to a latest ...
  • Polemis tied to suezmax order in China
    Adam Polemis' New Shipping has been tied to fresh Chinese tonnage, extending its suezmax tanker orderbook and newbuilding programme that has gathered pace over the past year. CSSC Beihai Shipbuilding has secured a contract for a 161,800-dwt suezmax crude oil tanker from undisclosed Greek interests. However, Greek broking sources have since linked the deal to ...
  • MOL plugs into Singapore electric vessel start-up Pyxis
    MOL PLUS, the investment arm of Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), has taken a stake in Singapore-based electric vessel developer Pyxis Maritime. The investment targets both electric harbour craft and the charging stations, with a focus on commercial roll-out rather than pilot projects. Pyxis develops and builds electric workboats and passenger vessels, while ...
  • Former UK MP takes on maritime nuclear role
    Virginia Crosbie has been appointed managing director of the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO), a membership-led body promoting the safe, secure and sustainable use of nuclear technologies in the maritime sector. Crosbie, who is chair of Supporters of Nuclear Energy (SONE), takes up the role at a time when interest is growing around nuclear-powered and ...
  • Mercuria lines up fleet growth at Chinese yards
    Swiss commodity trader and shipowner Mercuria Energy Group has stepped up its fleet growth across dry bulk and tankers with fresh newbuilding deals in China. Brokers say the Geneva-based trader has signed contracts for up to four newcastlemax bulk carriers and two aframax/LR2 units. The bulker order is understood to cover two firm 211,000 dwt ...
  • Trump's Iran squeeze fuels tanker volatility
    Shipping markets are bracing for heightened volatility as tensions around Iran spill over into trade, energy and maritime security, with US president Donald Trump escalating both economic and military threats. Trump announced on Monday that the US will impose a 25% tariff on goods from any country conducting commercial business with Iran, warning that the ...
  • Lianson Fleet sells anchor handler for $10m
    Malaysia's Lianson Fleet Group (LFG), formerly known as Icon Offshore, has sold one of its anchor handling tug and supply vessels to an undisclosed buyer in the United Arab Emirates. The 2015-built Malaysian-flagged DP-1 anchor handler Yinson Hermes was sold for RM40.65m ($10m). According to the company, the consideration was reached on a willing-buyer and willing-seller ...
  • Larsen & Toubro takes full ownership of heavy-lift vessel
    Malaysian offshore services company Vantris Energy, formerly known as Sapura Energy, has divested its 40% interest in L&T-Sapura Shipping, the owner and operator of the LTS 3000 heavy-lift and pipelay vessel. The stake was sold to its joint-venture partner Larsen & Toubro for approximately $30.5m. The amount consists of equity consideration and the full repayment ...
  • Russian drones hit ships off Odesa as Black Sea attacks escalate
    Russia has carried out fresh drone strikes on two civilian vessels transporting food products in the Black Sea, injuring a seafarer and setting one ship ablaze, Ukrainian authorities said on Monday. Ukraine's regional development minister Oleksiy Kuleba said a Panamanian-flagged tanker, the Ata Voyager, was struck while waiting to enter port to load vegetable oil ...
  • Mitsui & Co to offer Japan's first ship tokenisation vehicle
    Trading house Mitsui & Co will start offering Japan's first digital securities for fractional aircraft and ship ownership, according to local financial newswire Nikkei. Mitsui, through subsidiary Mitsui & Co Digital Asset Management, has operated an online asset management service named Alterna since 2023. The company plans to add aircraft and ship securities to its lineup, ...
  • Court sides with Ørsted as US offshore wind project restart approved
    A US federal judge has allowed Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted to resume work on its almost completed Revolution Wind project, which the Trump administration halted along with four other projects. The government's attorneys had argued that the suspension of the project's lease was justified by new, classified information regarding offshore wind's impact on national ...
  • €100m cocaine haul seized from bulk carrier off Canary Islands
    Spanish authorities have intercepted almost 10 tonnes of cocaine hidden aboard a merchant vessel off the Canary Islands in what police say is the country's largest-ever drug seizure at sea. The bust, worth more than €100m ($116.5m), followed the boarding last week of an unnamed Cameroon-flagged dry bulkship some 332 miles west of the Canaries. ...
  • ITIC warns of rising payment fraud after $200,000 crew settlement hijacked
    The International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has warned P&I correspondents to tighten payment verification procedures after a fraudster intercepted email communications during a crew claim and diverted a $200,000 settlement. In a case highlighted in ITIC's latest Claims Review, a correspondent handling a sensitive settlement involving the family of a deceased seafarer became the target
  • Greek dry bulk management partnership formed
    Capital-Executive Ship Management Corp has entered into a strategic partnership with Axis Maritime Corp, an SPV led by Nicholas Madias, and will rebrand as Capital Axis Maritime Corp. Announced in Athens, the cooperation agreement brings together Capital-Executive's shipmanagement platform with Axis Maritime's dry bulk expertise, creating a new venture focused on in-house commercial and technical

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 13, 2026
  • China ramps up imports of US soyabeans, boosting bulker demand
    Who knows how long the trade détente between America and China will last, but for now, it is positive for...
  • Split incentives and distrust holding back more efficient shipping, says GMF
    Operational efficiency is one of the biggest levers shipping has to save fuel, cut emissions and improve resilience. The Global...
  • Prospects for Venezuela tanker return looking brighter
    One possibility is 'partial blockade', suggests HFW's Martin
  • Black Sea attacks intensify with three tankers hit
    A further two vessels were hit in attacks on Odesa last night as the conflict in the region continues to...
  • Iran releases Greek-owned suezmax after two years
    Unheralded move last week comes on two-year anniversary and may be unconnected to country's social turmoil and escalating tension with...
  • Letter to the Editor: Project Captured adds measured data to a complex debate
    Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation chief executive Lynn Loo responds to criticism of the GCMD's latest research on onboard carbon...
  • Trump Iran-linked tariff plan adds fresh risks to tanker and wider shipping markets
    The next geopolitical test for shipping: whether Iran's unrest tips into regime change in Tehran - or even whether a...
  • Spanish police make largest-ever marine drugs bust
    The vessel ran out of fuel and was adrift for 12 hours before it was towed to the Canary Islands
  • The Week in Charts: Venezuela risk accelerates Russian intake of shadow fleet vessels | Bulker, gas and tanker sectors fuel recycling surge | Panama Canal transits rise
    Lloyd's List's weekly showing of the data and figures behind our news, analysis and markets coverage
  • The Daily View: Always legally permissible
  • Boxship charter enquiries rising as freight markets tighten ahead of Chinese New Year
    Activity remains concentrated on sub-5,000 teu ships as availability of larger vessels remains limited
  • HJ Shipbuilding launches first US Navy MRO project amid South Korea's full-scale MASGA push
    Seoul plans to support small- and medium-sized shipyards and equipment suppliers in entering the US MRO market, as well as...
  • Seacon places first capesize newbuild order at Beihai Shipbuilding
    Simandou ramp-up seen boosting capesize demand and supporting dry bulk recovery
  • Maersk records second successful Red Sea sailing amid geopolitical headwinds
    No additional sailings have been announced as the carrier grapples with tariffs and evolving trade corridors in the east and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Political pressure builds in Europe to tackle stateless shadow tankers | Onboard carbon capture results catastrophic for nascent tech |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 13, 2026
  • 4PL model reemerges as disruptive market dynamics buffet shippers
    Technology analyst Gartner's recent release of a report categorizing 4PL providers signals renewed interest in the concept, even as questions about which shippers it is for remain.
  • Cosco inks almost $2.7 billion in deals for 18 newbuild container ships
    The agreements include the construction of a dozen 18,000-TEU, LNG-powered vessels that are part of the massive $7 billion fleet renewal program the carrier unveiled in early December.
  • 'Unexpected' margin boost in Q3 2025 to lift ocean carriers' full-year results: Drewry
    Operating conditions could also turn expected losses in 2026 into profits, despite little clarity over the timing of a widespread return to Red Sea transits, according to the consultancy.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 13, 2026
  • VLCC spot market and futures pop as TotalEnergies, Unipec and more lock in ships at higher rates
    Baltic Exchange assessment for largest tankers gains 21% in a day as string of charterers book vessels for voyages to Asia
  • Russian master switched off safety system before fiery collision, court told
    Filipino seafarer was killed when container ship ploughed into tanker in the North Sea last year
  • Gibson's new financing arm swings into action with $70m deal
    EA Gibson Capital closes dive support vessel financing for Dutch owner
  • Tankers face 'multi-year recalibration' after Venezuela prompts tectonic shift
    Brokers and analysts read the runes for rates after seismic geopolitical events in January
  • Crew in good health after Iran frees Greek tanker held for two years amid tensions
    Empire Navigation confirms St Nikolas released in the Middle East
  • Maersk full Red Sea return creeps closer as second ship sent through key waterway
    Carrier inches closer to resuming Suez transits after two-year absence
  • Chinese export quotas not expected to bail out Asian product tankers
    'Major disappointment' for product tanker owners to continue into 2026
  • Greek tankers attacked as Black Sea drone war escalates
    Crude carriers managed by Thenamaris and Delta Tankers are hit by drones, most likely sent by Ukraine
  • Russian master did nothing to stop fiery ship collision, court hears
    Trial hears that Vladimir Motin was given warnings from bridge systems before fatal collision
  • Scorpio Tankers reveals huge cash pile as it exits DHT
    Owner amasses $1.17bn war chest after astonishing financial turnaround
  • European owner snags tanker in two-horse auction race
    Bidding war wrapped up in 19 minutes in online auction
  • China cracks down on ships using Starlink
    First ship fined in December for failing to switch off satellite system in Chinese waters
  • Gibsons' new financing arm swings into action with $70m deal
    EA Gibson Capital closes dive support vessel financing for Dutch owner
  • LNG charter rates slide as newbuilding deluge rains down
    2026 is expected to prove a 'transition year' for shipping to a larger market
  • Adam Polemis' New Shipping tied to fresh suezmax tanker order in China
    The Greek shipping company now has three suezmax tankers on order at the state-owned Qingdao Beihai
  • Kamsarmax shake-out sees BW Dry Cargo tied to fresh bulker sale
    BW Group's bulker arm said to have raised more than $60m from the sale of a modern kamsarmax pair
  • Kyoei Tanker orders VLCC in Japan as it pushes fleet expansion
    Domestic shipyard JMU to build 310,000-dwt crude carrier for co-ownership
  • Pelagic tanker sales roll on as product carrier departs after price drop
    Cypriot owner had signalled further disposals last year
  • Maersk has more gas in the tank as boxship outlook better than expected, says HSBC
    Analysts led by Parash Jain say Danish behemoth is being bolstered by logistics division
  • Russian drone attacks on shipping threaten survival of Black Sea grain corridor
    Four grain ships hit by drones in as many days in the Black Sea
  • Vitol and Trafigura said to be marketing Venezuelan oil as tanker market nears 'recalibration'
    Commodities giants pitch Chinese, Indian and US buyers on US-seized barrels
  • Ten-tonne cocaine bust marks Europe's biggest ever drugs haul
    The United S cargo ship was intercepted off the Canary Islands with 10 tonnes of drugs on board
  • New Scorpio Tankers ship sale nets healthy price
    US-listed owner banking $57.5m for 11-year-old LR2 ship
  • Agribusiness giant COFCO International sells its only vessel
    The vessel has been sold at $2.5m above market value
  • MOL pumps cash into Singapore electric vessel company Pyxis
    Japanese giant wants to step up the commercialisation of eco-friendly ships
  • Iran said to have 'secretly' freed Greek tanker held for two years amid tensions
    TankerTrackers claims the St Nikolas has been freed in the Middle East Gulf
  • Fraudsters cheat dead seafarer's family in email scam
    Criminal persuaded insurer to send payment to bank account they controlled
  • Diana Shipping inks ultramax time charter with Bunge
    DSI Altair will earn $14,750 per day until January 2027
  • KCC secures record-high COA portfolio covering Cabu fleet caustic soda capacity
    TCE earnings for fourth quarter in line with guidance
  • Agricore orders four ultramax bulk carriers at Chinese yard
    The newbuildings are aimed at improving fleet efficiency and reducing emissions
  • Russian master faces trial over fatal Stena Bulk tanker collision
    Vladimir Motin was the master of Ernst Russ-operated container ship that struck a tanker
  • Zhejiang Shipping in first newcastlemax sales deal for 2026
    Brokers report Chinese shipowner is buying Norden's Nord Palladium
  • Japan's Ministry of Defense to add more ropaxes to its ferry fleet
    Self-defense force's fleet renewal and expansion drive kicks off with ropax charters from two Japanese ferry operators
  • Agricore orders up to four ultramax bulk carriers at Chinese yard
    The bulker company ordered new ships to optimize fleet and reduce emissions
  • India's crude imports could shift back to Middle East on Trump's 500% tariff threat
    Crude imports from Russia and Iran could be curbed by US punitive measures
  • Seacon Shipping forges first-ever order for large bulkers
    Chinese shipping company has books two newcastlemax newbuildings at Qingdao Beihai
  • Trump orders tariffs against countries that do business with Iran
    Social media announcement comes a day before reported meeting with aides

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FreightWaves web site
JANUARY 13, 2026
  • Trump Administration Waves White Flag on Transportation Funding Immigration Fight, But the War is Far From Over
    The Department of Transportation on Tuesday filed a motion to dismiss its appeal of a November court ruling that blocked the agency from withholding billions in transportation funding from states refusing to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The move came ahead of any decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, effectively conceding defeat on this particular f
  • Feds seek input on solving supply chain bottlenecks
    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation is opening a significant opportunity for supply chain professionals to point federal researchers toward the specific bottlenecks - whether physical, digital, or regulatory - currently choking the flow of commerce. DOT issued on Tuesday a Request for Information (RFI) to shape its Research, Development, and Technology Strategic Plan for FY 2026-20
  • Weekly U.S. rail traffic shows 4% drop
    Rail traffic for U.S. railroads fell 4% for the week ending Jan. 3, 2026, according to statistics from the Association of American Railroads. Volume for the week was 404,293 carloads and intermodal units, with 192,665 carloads, down 2.8% from the corresponding week a year earlier, and 211,628 containers and trailers, down 5.1%. Only chemicals, 2.3%, and grain, 0.9%, improved from the previous wee
  • Consumer Price Index reports continued hikes in 2025
    The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 2.7 percent in the year 2025, according to an annual report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published on Tuesday. The report stated that the overall increase was largely driven by a 0.4 percent rise in the shelter index recorded in December. The food and energy indexes also contributed to the yearly increase. For the year, the food in
  • OnTrac CEO Duffy leaves for UK pest control company
    OnTrac CEO Mike Duffy will leave the multi-regional parcel carrier at the end of the month to be the Chief Executive Officer of U.K.-based pest control specialist Rentokil Initial PLC. Duffy will be based in North America, Rentokil's largest market, the company said. Privately-held OnTrac, which is positioning itself as the largest alternative carrier to FedEx and UPS, on Tuesday promoted Mike Br
  • Why Charleston drayage drivers should care about Iran protests
    The world's second-biggest ocean container line continues to test a return to a key Middle East trade route as events in Iran may signal a change for the better on the Red Sea. The company announced that the U.S.-flag Maersk Denver, operated by the Danish carrier's American-based Maersk Line subsidiary, on Jan. 12 successfully completed a two-day voyage through the Suez Canal and Red Sea. The Mae
  • 2026 Outlook: Spot Market Strategies for Shippers, Carriers, and Brokers
    As freight strategies evolve heading into 2026, the spot market is no longer just a last-resort option. It's becoming a deliberate part of how shippers, carriers, and brokers balance flexibility, cost, and capacity. FreightWaves and Trimble surveyed industry stakeholders to better understand how the spot market is used today and how sourcing strategies are shifting. The results show an industry n
  • Koch bolsters retail fulfillment network in SOS deal
    Transportation and logistics provider Koch Companies announced it has added to its warehousing and retail fulfillment network with the acquisition of Store Opening Solutions (SOS). Financial terms of the transaction were not provided. Murfreesboro, Tennessee-based SOS provides retail inventory consolidation. It had been owned by Marmon Holdings , a global industrial conglomerate that is part of B
  • Benchmark diesel down 8th straight week
    The consecutive week streak of declines in the benchmark retail diesel price is now eight, but market conditions are suggesting it might be a challenge to reach nine. The Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average weekly retail diesel price declined 1.8 cents/gallon in the price published Tuesday, effective Monday. The latest price is $3.459/g. It's the lowest price since the
  • Why Buying and Selling Heavy Equipment Still Feels Stuck in 2005
    The trucking and heavy equipment industries have undergone a dramatic transformation since the pandemic. Fleet operators have adapted their business models, and buyer behaviors have shifted fundamentally. The demand for speed and efficiency has never been higher. Yet somehow, the marketplaces where trucks, trailers, and heavy-duty equipment change hands are still stuck in the past. For lack of a
  • Laney: the AI analyst from GoodShip shaping logistics' future
    Transportation teams don't suffer from a lack of data. They suffer from the time it takes to turn that data into decisions. That reality is what pushed GoodShip to take a different path with its latest product launch. Rather than adding another dashboard or layering in agent-based automation, the Bellevue, Washington-based freight orchestration platform has introduced Laney, an AI transportation
  • Mexican-built logistics startup WeShip sets sights on US expansion
    A fast-growing Mexican logistics technology platform built by former e-commerce operators is entering the U.S. market this year, betting that software designed around real-world shipping pain points can compete in one of the world's most concentrated parcel markets. WeShip , a Monterrey, Mexico-based, multi-carrier shipping platform, is launching U.S. domestic parcel services in 2026 as the first
  • Feds slash compliance costs for fuel haulers
    WASHINGTON - Federal regulators have finalized a rule that restores a decade-old marking exception for fuel haulers and officially brings cargo tank inspections into the digital age. The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a 58-page final rule on Monday aimed at stripping away "unnecessary regulatory burdens" that have cost the

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