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Exim India web site
MAY 14, 2026
  • Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool of USD 1.5 billion now operational
  • AAL Shipping launches AAL Mumbai
  • India-Oman CEPA to go live on June 1: Goyal
  • Dual-fuel container ship and vehicle carrier segment seeing significant growth
  • Finance Minister urged to provide urgent policy relief on GST Input Tax Credit disputes affecting genuine taxpayers
  • China escalates WTO trade war against India's solar and IT incentives
  • Electronics exports join top three categories as sector expands
  • India projected to record 7.2 pc real GDP growth in Q4: SBI
  • Court pauses ruling against Trump's 10 pc global tariff
  • About ocean freight procurement this season
  • Great Nicobar project to anchor India's Indo-Pacific dominance
  • MSC dominant in North Europe - Mediterranean trades
  • VOC Port records extraordinary 633.44 pc growth in cement cargo handling
  • You Ask We Answer
  • CWC Integrated Rail Terminal in Bengaluru commences rail operations
  • TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks shows confidence in Bengal's industrial ecosystem with Siliguri expansion

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 13, 2026
  • Neptune Group acquires "Neptune Pireas" in China
  • Europe's air freight shrinks in March
  • Georges optimizes tour planning with Cardinal
  • L'Atelier des Producteurs pools pallets at IPP
  • Continental builds automated warehouse in Illinois
  • Emilia-Romagna: Four partners establish "ROLER"
  • PD Ports purchases third LPS 550 crane
  • Vienna: now 50 ZET companies
  • ISE AG opens warehouse in Dubai
  • SBB installs derailment detectors before Gotthard Base Tunnel
  • Infertile Air Cargo
  • UAE purchases Brazilian transport aircraft
  • Emissions reporting: Tidalis partners with Awake.ai
  • Anemoi confirms rotor sail performance on bulk carrier
  • Hellmann achieves solid results in 2025
  • Transport market recovers in Europe
  • CMC promotes Pignataro to CFO
  • CCM appoints Pellicori as General Counsel
  • TGW Logistics receives gold at "German Innovation Award"
  • ELP & RTC begin Euro9000 test drives in Italy

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 13, 2026
  • Hapag-Lloyd loses market share in an 'unsatisfactory' first quarter
  • US broker lawsuit expands into 'blacklist' claims against major logistics firms
  • Shippers await OOCL appeal after FMC's 'unconstitutional' record fine
  • EXCLUSIVE: Saadé just can't stem the (talent) bleed at Ceva Logistics - sources
  • MSC dominating north-south European regional box trade
  • DP World eyes second Chittagong box terminal in Bangladesh push
  • 'Jet fuel will be the least of our worries': Cargolux CEO on Hormuz crisis
  • Box ship manager denies negligence as DoJ probes Baltimore bridge tragedy
  • More pain for cargo owners from rising THCs at Indian ports

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Marine Log web site
MAY 13, 2026
  • Op-Ed: Shipping's future will depend on the skills of both men and women
    International Day for Women in Maritime is observed annually on May 18. For me, when asked about its significance, I see it as a way to celebrate the women who work, both
  • Ship Repair USA: Why some shipyards win repeat business according to vessel owners
    That question will take center stage during the session "Inside the Owner's Mind: What Makes a Shipyard 'Bankable'?" at Marine Log's Ship Repair USA, taking place June 23-24, 2026, at the Hyatt
  • Op-Ed: Technology alone will not secure shipping's Future
    Ships don't decarbonize themselves. Algorithms don't assume accountability. Yet as shipping accelerates into alternative fuels, deeper digitalization and a more complicated security environment, the industry still tends to describe the challenge primarily
  • Navy releases its FY 2027 Shipbuilding Plan
    The Department of the Navy has released its Fiscal Year 2027 Shipbuilding Plan, outlining the Administration's long-term strategy to expand fleet capacity, strengthen the maritime industrial base, and deliver a more capable,
  • VIDEO: First Anemoi rotor sails fitted on bulker pass 8-year milestone
    Anemoi Marine Technologies has marked a major milestone. M/V Afros, the world's first bulk carrier fitted with Anemoi rotor sails, has successfully completed its second intermediate survey after more than eight years
  • Guice Offshore names Trey Stolz its CFO
    Covington, La.-based Guice Offshore has appointed veteran energy finance executive Trey Stolz as its chief financial officer. Stolz comes to the company with more than 20 years of experience as an investment

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Container News web site
MAY 13, 2026
  • Konecranes secures order for cranes at Westcon Helgeland
    Konecranes has received an order from Westcon Helgeland AS for two double girder overhead cranes to be installed at the company's new production facility in Nesna, Norway. The order was booked in the first quarter of 2026, with deliveries scheduled for October 2026. The two Konecranes CXTD double girder cranes will support the handling of heavy components for oil industry equipment manufacturing
  • DHL Express signed agreement for Middle East aviation fuel facility
    DHL Express and SAF One have signed an offtake agreement that will integrate the first SAF production facility in the Middle East into DHL's global sustainable fuel supply network. The SAF will be produced at SAF One's flagship plant in Bahrain, utilising renewable feedstocks and next-generation refining technologies designed to deliver high-quality, certified and scalable sustainable aviation fu
  • HHLA first quarter constrained by geopolitical headwinds
    Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG reported first quarter 2026 Group revenue of EUR€450.9 million, a 3.5% increase on the prior year's EUR€435.6 million, while the operating result declined 6.3% to EUR€30.5 million from EUR€32.5 million. The divergence between revenue growth and earnings reflects the significant operational disruption caused by harsh winter conditions, which temporarily restricted c
  • How Iraq and Pakistan are navigating Iran's controlled Hormuz corridor
    Since Iran effectively closed the corridor following US-Israeli strikes in February 2026, two of its most exposed neighbours Iraq and Pakistan have been forced to negotiate individual transit clearances with Tehran
  • LX Pantos opens Americas regional headquarters
    LX Pantos Americas has officially inaugurated its new regional headquarters at the Glenpointe Center in Teaneck, New Jersey, marking a significant milestone in the Korean logistics company's strategic expansion across North and South America. The opening ceremony brought together company leadership, customers, partners and local dignitaries to celebrate the launch. The event featured welcoming re
  • Hellmann recorded strong results
    Hellmann Worldwide Logistics closed fiscal year 2025 with Group revenue of EUR 3.7 billion, compared to EUR 3.8 billion in the prior year, while total shipments grew slightly year-on-year to approximately 21 million. Despite persistent pressure on logistics margins and a demanding global market environment shaped by geopolitical tensions and subdued trade activity, the company delivered solid ope
  • Kalmar launches upgraded T2i terminal tractor
    Kalmar has introduced the upgraded T2i Terminal Tractor, combining enhanced modularity, improved ergonomics and a reinforced mechanical architecture, with production now underway at the company's Shanghai facility. The T2i is designed for heavy industrial sites, ports, terminals and distribution hubs across the APAC, Middle East, Africa and Latin America regions. The T2i platform moves away from
  • When geopolitics surpasses the supply chain
    Supply chain stress indexes are flashing red again as Global Supply Chain Pressure Index has risen for three consecutive months to its highest level in nearly four years
  • CMA CGM announces Peak Season Surcharge on Taiwan to Canada
    CMA CGM has notified customers of a Peak Season Surcharge applicable to cargo moving from or via Taiwan to Canada's East and West Coast ports, effective from May 15, 2026 until further notice. The surcharge covers all cargo types and is structured at US$ 1,800 per 20-foot container, US$ 2,000 per 40-foot container and US$ 2,530 per 45-foot container. The post appeared first on Container News .
  • ONE updates Irish Sea Express rotation
    Ocean Network Express has announced a revised port rotation for its Irish Sea Express service, effective late May 2026, introducing a direct connection between Southampton and Ireland while maintaining Rotterdam's link to Belfast. The updated service will operate across two loops. The first will run Southampton to Dublin to Cork and back to Southampton, replacing Rotterdam on the Dublin and Cork
  • Hapag-Lloyd reports unsatisfactory first quarter
    Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter of 2026 with a Group EBITDA of US$ 494 million, a Group EBIT of negative US$ 157 million and a Group net loss of US$ 256 million. The results represent a significant deterioration compared to the same period in 2025, driven by lower freight rates and operational disruptions stemming from severe weather conditions across Europe and North America and the blockag
  • DP World and Al Dahra partner to strengthen food security and agri-logistics
    DP World and Al Dahra Holding, a multinational agribusiness headquartered in Abu Dhabi, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening food security and advancing agri-logistics capabilities across the GCC and international markets. The partnership addresses a critical structural vulnerability in the region, where the UAE imports approximately
  • AD Ports Group Q1 net profit jumps 41% to record AED 653 million
    AD Ports Group reported record quarterly profits in Q1 2026, driven by strong growth across its maritime, logistics and economic zones businesses. Revenue rose 25% year-on-year to AED 5.75 billion through organic growth. EBITDA increased 33% to AED 1.52 billion, while the EBITDA margin improved to 26.4% from 24.7% a year earlier. Net profit surged 41% to AED 653 million. Profit attributable to sh
  • HMM Q1 profit falls
    HMM reported lower revenue and profit for the first quarter of 2026 as container freight rates declined and operating costs increased. Revenue fell 4.8% year-on-year to KRW 2,719 billion. Operating profit dropped 56% to KRW 270 billion, while net profit declined 52% to KRW 354 billion. HMM said the average Shanghai Containerized Freight Index fell 14% during the quarter to 1,507 points. Freight r
  • Maritime IT Networking Summit kicks off
    The Maritime IT Networking Summit, held at the Grecotel La Riviera resort and organised under the aegis of AMMITEC, the Hellenic Institute of Maritime Technology (H.I.M.T.) and the Propeller Club, has officially opened today. The two-day premium B2B event is a Boussias Events initiative focused on the secure digital transformation of the shipping industry, and stands as the only event of its kind
  • AD Ports Group partners with Krivia and IRH to boost electronics trade
    AD Ports Group has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Krivia Holdings Limited and IRH Global Trading Ltd to strengthen cross-border electronics trade through Abu Dhabi. The partnership combines logistics infrastructure, digital trading capabilities and trade finance solutions to support the movement of smartphones and electronics across global markets. The initiative will support imp
  • Thomas Scott Jensen takes the helm at Gatehouse Maritime
    Gatehouse Maritime is set to operate as an independent maritime data technology company, with Thomas Scott Jensen appointed as chief executive officer. The move marks the next phase of development for the company's maritime intelligence and data platforms, following the restructuring of the broader Gatehouse Group. The spin-off comes in the wake of the sale of sister company Gatehouse Satcom to C

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Splash web site
MAY 13, 2026
  • Torm adds six MR resales in latest fleet expansion move
    Danish product tanker owner Torm is expanding its fleet again after lining up eight additional vessels through a mix of resale and secondhand acquisitions. The Copenhagen- and New York-listed company said it has agreed to acquire six MR tanker resales following the end of the first quarter, with deliveries spread between 2027 and 2028. The ...
  • BW LNG firms up LNG carrier brace at HD Hyundai Samho
    BW LNG is the buyer behind a fresh order for two large LNG carriers at HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries in South Korea. The gas shipping arm of Singapore-based BW Group has confirmed ordering a pair of 174,000 cu m newbuildings scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2029. Parent company HD Korea Shipbuilding ...
  • Thenamaris tied to MR newbuild play in South Korea
    Greek shipowner Thenamaris has reportedly returned to the South Korean newbuilding market with four MR2 product tankers at HD Hyundai Mipo. Broker reports from Athens suggest the Nikolas Martinos-led owner has signed up for four scrubber-fitted 50,000 dwt vessels at the Ulsan-based yard, with deliveries scheduled through 2028. The newbuildings are said to cost about ...
  • Cape Shipping swings back to bulkers with newcastlemax order
    Greek owner Cape Shipping is returning to the dry bulk newbuilding market for the first time in more than 15 years after placing an order for two newcastlemax bulk carriers at China's Dajin Heavy Industry. Shipbuilding sources say the Adrianopoulos family-controlled company has contracted the yard for a pair of 211,000 dwt vessels, with deliveries ...
  • Norden expands owned fleet with handysize quartet
    Danish owner and operator Norden has expanded its fleet by acquiring four handysize bulkers. The four acquired vessels were built in 2024 and are scheduled for delivery during the second quarter of 2026. Financial details or the seller were not disclosed. The company claims that the open-hatch and box-hold capabilities make them well-suited for specialised ...
  • Petronas charters five newbuild LNG carriers from MISC
    Malaysia's Petronas has signed a 20-year time charter agreement with compatriot MISC for five newbuild 174,000 cbm LNG carriers. This follows the conclusion of shipbuilding contracts between MISC and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in January and February 2026. These vessels will be constructed in Shanghai with charter commencement expected between 2029 and 2030. MISC will provide project ...
  • Syria's offshore ambitions gather pace with TotalEnergies partnership
    French energy major TotalEnergies, together with its partners QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Syrian Petroleum Company to explore Block 3 offshore Syria in the Mediterranean Sea. The MoU covers a technical review of the offshore Block 3 area by the partners and establishes a framework for technical and commercial ...
  • Adani Ports commits $1.36bn to European offshore expansion
    India's largest private ports and logistics company, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), has announced it will expand its European presence and offshore capabilities by committing $1.36bn in capital spending through fiscal year 2031. This will be achieved through a partnership between Adani Port's marine platform, Astro Offshore, and the US engineering firm Oceaneering ...
  • Iran tightens Hormuz grip
    Iran has expanded the maritime zone it considers under operational control around the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iranian-linked media coverage cited by analysts, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy now describes the Strait of Hormuz as a "vast operational area" stretching from Jask in eastern Iran to Siri Island in the west. Reports from ...
  • Lars Jensen: African safari aims to uncover logistics gold rush
    One of the best known names in container shipping is readying for a new adventure. Lars Jensen, who heads up consultancy Vespucci Maritime, will be packing his camper van shortly for an epic, 18-month voyage across Africa. Hapag-Lloyd, DSV, and Nexxiot are sponsoring the journey which will see the former Maersk man explore container logistics ...
  • Criminal charges filed against Synergy over Key Bridge collapse
    Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against Singapore-based shipmanager Synergy Marine over the 2024 collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, two years after the containership Dali struck the span and killed six people. The indictment, announced on Tuesday, names Synergy Marine Pte Ltd and Synergy Maritime Pte Ltd, along with Radhakrishnan Karthik Nair, 47, ...
  • White paper maps shipping's climate risk minefield
    A new white paper argues that shipping's current fragmented approach to climate risk management leaves it dangerously exposed. The white paper titled, Navigating climate transition risks in global shipping, draws on a peer-reviewed academic study by researchers from Erasmus Rotterdam University, University of Copenhagen and UCL. The study identified five interconnected categories of transition ri
  • How war is remaking the agri trades
    The agri-commodities session at Geneva Dry last month, moderated by Maryana Yarmolenko Stober, the president of WISTA Switzerland, delivered a grounded assessment of how the Middle East war and Hormuz closure are reshaping global food and fertiliser supply chains - with speakers united on one point: trade flows are not collapsing, but they are being ...
  • We have made the garbage move faster
    Willem Vermaat, shipping director at Heidelberg Materials Trading, on today's technology glut that is holding shipping back. There's a phrase I've been using lately that tends to get a reaction in a room full of shipping people: "garbage in, garbage out - we've just made the garbage move faster". Some people laugh. Some people flinch. ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 13, 2026
  • Iran defends Hormuz actions at IMO as UAE heaps on criticism
    Iran has said its actions in the Strait of Hormuz are in self-defence, in response to criticism from the UAE...
  • Lloyd's mulls major shake-up of war risk wordings
    Independent panel could rule on whether military clashes constitute war for insurance payout purposes
  • Strait of Hormuz: vessels are stuck, but seafarers are not
    Hundreds of vessels remain stranded in the Middle East Gulf but a gradual opening of Middle Eastern airspace means seafarers...
  • Hapag-Lloyd maintains cautious outlook and expects slower sailing to ease capacity oversupply risks
    Hapag-Lloyd said Middle East disruption remains a challenge, with four vessels still stranded in the region, while the company has...
  • HMM flags risk of boxship glut again as weak rates bite
    HMM sounded a second alarm on the oversupply of newbuildings that will likely push weak freight rates even lower
  • Torm secures MR tanker resales ahead of long queue for newbuilds
    Torm chief executive Jacob Meldgaard stressed the company's focus remains on shareholder value and long-term competitiveness, rather than simply increasing...
  • Middle East port update: Wednesday, May 13
    All Automatic Identification Systems should now be switched on as normal for Ras Laffan Terminal, stated a notice from QatarEnergy
  • The Daily View: Future shock
  • European Shipowners weigh in on EU ETS revision
    The ECSA European Shipowners said a commitment by the EU to take shipping out of its emissions trading system would...
  • Hormuz LNG carrier crossings gain momentum but force majeures cap return to norm
    Asia faces challenges with Qatari LNG seemingly lost amid the seasonal rise in demand, as political negotiations wield a bigger...
  • Cosco VLCC slips through Hormuz as Trump lands in Beijing
    Tehran seems to have let another Cosco tanker pass hours before Trump and Xi sit down to talk Iran
  • Daily Briefing
    Demand rebound and Hormuz gridlock fuel container rate hikes | Crude trade dynamics unsustainable, promising tanker shift ahead | China's...
  • Crude trade dynamics unsustainable, promising tanker shift ahead
    The crude tanker business will be at a crossroads in the coming months if the Strait of Hormuz does not...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 13, 2026
  • Eroding connections expose Canada's ports, shippers: central bank
    The Bank of Canada says the country's maritime trade connectivity has dropped severely in the last decade just as the country looks to shift its international trade away from the US.
  • Yang Ming to develop cargo base to offset trade, geopolitical uncertainties
    Taiwan's number two carrier has been involved in three service launches this year, with plans to add 22 container ships to its fleet between now and early 2030.
  • Hapag-Lloyd posts Q1 net loss in 'unsatisfactory' start to 2026
    Weather-related port congestion in January and February caused higher terminal storage costs while war in the Middle East raised operating expenses late in the quarter.
  • Domestic intermodal share improvement remains elusive, for now
    If current market conditions continue, analyst Larry Gross believes there will be fresh gains in domestic intermodal share.
  • Maersk joins race to target burgeoning China-India trade with capacity boost
    The carrier is increasing capacity in response to growth in Indian imports from China and other Asian production markets in recent years, propelled by input sourcing to support rapid industrial development.
  • IMO carbon pricing mechanism 'dead in the water': DNV
    Without the funding element, shipping groups and environmental campaigners argue that the so-called net-zero framework will be unable to provide crucial funding for shipping's decarbonization journey.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 13, 2026
  • Singapore hedge fund hikes position in US-listed tanker shares
    Frontline becomes Pinpoint's seventh-biggest investment in New York-listed equities
  • Republican senator speaks out against Trump's Jones Act waiver
    Louisiana lawmaker says waiving cabotage law hurts American jobs without lowering fuel prices
  • US set to become Europe's largest LNG supplier in 2026
    Russia holding in number two slot despite ongoing EU phase-outs
  • Flex LNG sees 'structural shift' to long haul trade as supportive for modern vessels
    CEO says fixing its open ships on term business at last-done rates could tip company's 2026 revenue to all-time high
  • How a toll on Hormuz could offer Trump a path to peace
    In the mess the Middle East is currently in, some form of compensation to Iran may offer a way out of the impasse
  • Gersemi Shipping Fund reveals gain from quick bet on monster International Seaways profit
    Investor Joakim Hannisdahl says he saw enormous earnings coming for US tanker owner
  • Resale coup makes sense with secondhand tanker values so high, Torm boss says
    Danish executive explains why he pursued two deals for MR tankers being built in China
  • Adnoc VLCC leaks fuel after Iranian drone attack
    Abu Dhabi company says it is working with authorities and specialist response teams
  • Yang Ming to push on with fleet renewal plan as first-quarter profit slumps
    Company blames decline in freight rates amid lower vessel deployment caused by war
  • Qatar's expanding LNG shipping fleet set to weigh on supply-shocked market, Vortexa says
    Ship sector remains 'fundamentally long' despite recent rate hikes
  • First Norwegian-flagged ship makes Strait of Hormuz run since March
    Tanker managed by low-profile Arctic-based outfit claimed Iraqi ownership and Russian crew
  • Petros Panagiotidis could scrap latest Nasdaq spin-off after tanker sale
    Cyprus-based owner appears to have received a better offer in secondhand market
  • Thenamaris mulls product tanker order in South Korea
    Greek shipping company is in discussions with HD Hyundai for two 50,000-dwt product tanker newbuildings
  • John Su's Erasmus Shipinvest orders six feeder container ships
    Athens-based owner strikes third newbuilding deal in three months
  • LNG-starved Asian and EU countries beef up bulker demand as they switch to coal
    BRS and Bimco believe it is a short-term gain as Hormuz closure disrupts gas supplies
  • Costamare Bulkers makes first profit after shedding legacy trades in Cargill deal
    Greek owner says balance sheet has been derisked
  • Galp joins growing crush for LNG carriers to take on period hire
    Market uncertainties still clouding mid-term picture for LNG freight
  • Howe Robinson chairman David Anderson retires after 10-year stint
    London and Singapore-based shop's board to be chaired by two veteran brokers
  • Chinese VLCC heads out of Strait of Hormuz as more countries strike deals with Iran
    Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation vessel carrying more Iraqi crude out of the region
  • Denmark ready to join UK-France Strait of Hormuz security mission
    Countries ready to secure freedom of navigation, but only when conflict ends
  • Iran war puts major reinsurer Munich Re on the hook for $100m plus in claims
    Chief financial officer says impact on business less than during year of Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine
  • Norden buys four handysize bulkers in secondhand swoop
    Danish company has been busy buying, selling and leasing vessels this year
  • Strait of Hormuz disruption and severe weather blamed as Hapag-Lloyd sinks into the red
    Liner giant maintains unchanged 2026 outlook, as Middle East operations begin to stabilise
  • Asyad Shipping bets on spot market exposure after selling five vessels
    Newbuildings will aim to maximise earnings by staying free from term deals, Omani owner says
  • Strait of Hormuz disruption and severe weather blamed as Hapag-Lloyd makes quarterly loss
    German liner giant maintains 2026 outlook unchanged, as Middle East operations begin to stabilise
  • HMM focuses on managing soaring bunker prices as profit chopped
    South Korean owner expects uncertainty to remain elevated amid Middle East crisis
  • Awilco LNG almost doubles quarterly loss in weak spot market
    Norwegian shipowner says 'uncertainty persists' in LNG segment
  • 2020 Bulkers profit surges as last vessel is delivered
    Company is looking at 'potential strategic or other relevant value-creating opportunities'
  • Torm swoops for six resales and two secondhand tankers as profit soars
    Danish owner linked to YZJ Maritime MR vessel order in China
  • Chinese coastal bulker heads for auction in Guangzhou
    Domestic-trading vessel offered with a starting price of $3m equivalent
  • Greek VLCC turned back by US forces after exiting Gulf with Iraqi oil
    Vietnamese company wants Agios Fanourios I to reach its refinery with much-needed crude
  • BW LNG linked to LNG carrier newbuildings at HD Hyundai Samho
    The LNG shipping company has doubled the order for the 174,000-cbm newbuildings to four
  • Iran claims oil slick caused by tanker dumping waste water off Kharg Island
    Spill did not come from key terminal, official says
  • Flex LNG markets two spot trading ships as it eyes long-term business
    Company remains on watch to see how recent strong freight trend develops
  • Malaysian bulker player Lestari sells tonnage ahead of newbuilding deliveries
    Company offloads only port-panamax bulkers as it prepares to take delivery of two kamsarmaxes
  • CYH Shipping ramps up VLGC push with pair of acquisitions
    CYH Shipping expands gas fleet while exiting tanker ownership
  • Guiding Star: Singapore risks losing touch with the sea, veteran warns
    The unassuming former navy officer has spent decades quietly championing the city-state's maritime awareness, heritage and safety culture
  • Nan Fung exits MR tankers with sale to Hong Kong start-up
    Windar Shipping snaps up 2007-built ship after forming in April

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FreightWaves web site
MAY 13, 2026
  • Nobody Is Asking the Hard Questions About What Happens When an Autonomous Truck Breaks Down on the Highway at 2 AM. Let Us Start
    This article is not an argument for or against autonomous trucks. It is not a prediction about what the freight market looks like in 2035, and it is not an endorsement of any technology company's safety record or business model. It is a set of questions that the industry - carriers, drivers, regulators, first responders, and the public that shares the road with 80,000-pound vehicles - deserves ho
  • Pharma, Food, Flatbed, and Automotive. The Four Re-shoring Freight Lanes Small Carriers Can Actually Win - and the One They Should Stop Chasing
    The Gap Between the Headline and the Freight The White House published a press release on April 22, 2026, titled "Trump Effect: American Manufacturing Is Roaring Back as Factory Activity Hits Four-Year High." The ISM Manufacturing PMI did reach 52.7 in March 2026 - a multi-year high that signals genuine expansion in domestic manufacturing activity. The administration counts over 100 companies tha
  • The Load Board Is Busy Because Shippers Are Panicking - Not Simply Because the Market Recovered. Here Is the Difference That Matters
    What Is Actually Driving the Freight Right Now The surge in freight movement that started in late April and is accelerating through May 2026 is not the organic demand recovery that small carriers have been waiting three years to see. It is, in large part, a tariff front-load. Shippers who import goods from China, Mexico, and Canada have been scrambling to pull inventory forward before tariff rate
  • The 2026 CVSA Roadcheck Opened Yesterday. Here's What the First Day of Real Data Actually Shows
    What Day 1 Actually Produced FMCSA inspection records show Day 1 produced 1,580 inspections across 1,417 distinct carriers. Total violations logged: 2,637. Out-of-service orders issued: 496. That works out to an average of 1.67 violations per inspection - a 31.4% out-of-service rate against total inspection volume. Data via Search Carriers , which aggregates live FMCSA inspection records and refr
  • Coupa bets big on AI, optimization as supply chains face new volatility
    LAS VEGAS - Coupa used its Inspire 2026 conference this week to showcase a broad push into AI-driven supply chain management, as executives from major global manufacturers detailed how digital sourcing and network optimization tools are helping companies reduce costs, accelerate procurement decisions and manage increasingly volatile logistics networks. During the opening keynote at the Coupa Insp
  • FedEx board approves spinoff of LTL unit
    FedEx Corp. is officially moving forward with the spinoff of its less-than-truckload unit, FedEx Freight, following formal approval from its board of directors. The Memphis-based company announced Wednesday that the separation is set to conclude by June 1. Under the approved plan, FedEx ( NYSE: FDX ) will execute a pro rata distribution of 80.1% of FedEx Freight's outstanding common stock to its
  • UP-NS say revised merger application is 'comprehensive and complete'
    Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern defended the completeness of their revised merger application in a filing with the Surface Transportation Board, saying it is "comprehensive and complete" while rebutting comments that called for the board to reject the amended application. The UP-NS response filed Tuesday addresses the three areas that caused the board to reject the initial application as incom
  • We have a long-haul problem and Hirschbach proved it
    The American trucking industry has been telling itself a story for thirty years. The story goes like this: we are running out of truck drivers. The shelves will go empty. The supply chain will collapse. We need to lower the age to drive interstate. We need heavier trucks. We need immigration reform. We need autonomous vehicles. That story isn't true and the announcement last week that Hirschbach
  • Railroads cheer crime bill passage, want DoJ to gear up supply chain theft fight
    House passage of a bill to fight retail crime is a good start, says a rail trade group, who called on the Justice Department to do more to fight supply chain theft. The Association of American Railroads (AAR) said it applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) Tuesday. The bipartisan legislation (H.R. 2853), which takes aim at criminal n
  • Texas probes CDL schools, warns CVS over supply chain practices
    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has expanded statewide enforcement efforts across transportation and supply chain-related industries through separate actions targeting commercial driver training schools and corporate supplier diversity programs. The moves come as Texas and federal officials increase scrutiny of issues ranging from commercial driver qualification standards and English-language p
  • Outpost launches second-generation gate kiosk that deploys in one day
    Outpost launched its second-generation gate automation platform on Wednesday, introducing a ruggedized kiosk that deploys in as little as one day and slashes gate operating costs by up to 70 percent. The Austin, Texas-based truck terminal owner and automation company now processes more than 3 million gate events annually across its network of more than 30 terminals and customer sites. The rapid d
  • State of Sustainable Fleets 2026: Fleets diversify amid policy shifts
    The seventh annual State of Sustainable Fleets report lands as fleets face one of the most uncertain environments in decades. Tariff disruptions, regulatory reversals and a prolonged freight recession have suppressed new vehicle orders across every drivetrain. Federal policy shifts erased the previous federally driven push toward zero-emission trucks. The rollback of greenhouse gas vehicle standa

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Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe
Vilnius
It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
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In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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