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Exim India web site
JUNE 16, 2026
  • East Coast Maritime Forum and Eastern Star Awards 2026 sees eminent participation, engaging deliberation and deserving commendation
  • BCBA to host India Logistics Conclave 2026 in Mumbai tomorrow
  • DGS orders shipping firms to restrict Indian seafarer deployment in Persian Gulf
  • Electronics, pharma and engineering set to spearhead India's new export engine
  • Indian tractor exports breach 10,000-unit milestone with 13-month high
  • India's Russian oil imports jump 21 pc in May to hit 10-month high
  • Japan's JTTRI partners with IPA and CMEC for long-term port research
  • US-Iran deal: 'Lack of details and a history of overly optimistic reassurances'
  • Compliance complexity is the defining challenge amidst tariff uncertainties, a survey shows
  • VOC Port continues surge in windmill blades handling
  • DFCCIL recognised for leveraging Artificial Intelligence in its operations
  • Wheels turn for $10 bn US Customs refund to Indian exporters
  • Owners increasingly preferring LR2s over Aframaxes
  • Global shipping faces systemic shock as cyber, drone and mine threats converge
  • Rotterdam reaches milestone in autonomous shipping: inland vessel sails independently between terminals
  • AD Ports Group launches trial operations at Safaga Terminal in Egypt
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges launches Breakbulk Summit
  • APM Terminals delivers Suape terminal, bringing a new gateway to Northeast Brazil

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 15, 2026
  • Kalmar delivers electric reach stackers to Rotterdam
  • Gemini Cooperation wins VCOTA Award in Seattle
  • BioNatur Plastics wins TIACA Award 2026
  • Menzies Aviation acquires SPdH in Portugal
  • K2 Aviation acquires two Boeing 737-800 BCF
  • Robert Reiter appointed Group Managing Director of Toll Group
  • Air freight recovers after global holidays
  • Argonaut & Ensera collaborate for pharmaceuticals
  • Brendan Tate appointed COO at CRL Express
  • Pepijn Timmermans resigns as COO at Sif
  • CSP Iberian Bilbao Terminal invests 9.5 million euros for a STS crane
  • Cargolux digitizes flight information with Cathay Technologies
  • VDR welcomes US-Iran agreement for shipping
  • FETEIA-OLTRA signs manifesto for maritime transport
  • Daimler Truck expands Defence business globally
  • Urban Partners sells logistics properties in Norway
  • First WATT & MTN Nigeria promote renewable energies

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 15, 2026
  • 'Delete this string of emails': bombshell allegations emerge in container cartel case
  • 'Genuine partnerships' are what box shipping needs, not a 'power dynamic'
  • From Robinson to Expeditors & UPS via K+N & DSV - the ladder is burning
  • The Loadstar Leader: Fuel prices set to come down - just as BAFs are set to soar
  • Sub-Saharan Africa shippers eagerly anticipating formal end to hostilities
  • OceanX Radar: Morocco promises; air freight teases; peace beckons?
  • Cautious air cargo shippers delay tenders amid signs rates may have peaked
  • MSC boosts capacity and switches hubs on South Asia services
  • Amazon 'by special request' LTL unveiling raises eyebrows

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 15, 2026
  • GAO: Navy needs to act on challenges to RAS deployment
    As was demonstrated only days ago by the rescue of two crew members from a downed Apache by a Saronic drone boat, the Navy is already successfully deploying Robotic Autonomous Systems (RAS)
  • IRPT gains new ideas and partnerships at European Summit
    Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals Inc. (IRPT) recently completed the first phase of its European Summit in The Hague, Netherlands, where members examined infrastructure, operational practices, technology, and freight transportation strategies used
  • Q&A: Inside the Jones Act-A working mariner's view
    The Jones Act is often debated in terms of economics, trade policy, and domestic shipping costs. But for the thousands of American mariners who work aboard U.S.-flag vessels, the law represents something
  • Sallaum Lines orders its largest PCTCs yet
    Limassol, Cyprus-headquartered Sallaum Lines has ordered the two largest vessels in its history. It has signing a shipbuilding contract with China's Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (XSI) for two next-generation pure car
  • Shipping cautiously welcomes news of U.S.-Iran peace agreement
    Details on the specifics of the peace agreement reached by the U.S. and Iran remain unclear. But in a post on Truth Social yesterday, President Trump said: "I hereby fully authorize the
  • Everllence reports first order for methane dual-fuel ME-GI 10.7 engine
    Everllence has announced that the world's first order for its latest generation of dual-fuel methane engine, the Everllence B&W ME-GI (-Gas Injection) Mk10.7 type is for the engines that will power a
  • 2026 Silver Bells Award celebration raises more than $825,000
    The Seamen's Church Institute (SCI) welcomed 635 maritime leaders and professionals to Chelsea Piers in New York City on June 11 for its annual Silver Bell Award celebration. Genco Shipping and Trading

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Container News web site
JUNE 15, 2026
  • CSP Bilbao adds Atlantic Arc's largest quay crane
    CSP Iberian Bilbao Terminal has commissioned a new super post-Panamax ship-to-shore (STS) crane at the Port of Bilbao. The company invested €9.5 million in the equipment, which is now the largest quay crane in the Atlantic Arc. The crane will increase the terminal's capacity to handle larger container vessels and improve operational efficiency. It joins two existing super post-Panamax cranes alre
  • Hiab starts Raisio facility expansion to boost capacity and sustainability
    Hiab has started a major expansion of its MULTILIFT demountables facility in Raisio, Finland. The project will modernize production and office spaces, increase capacity and improve operational efficiency. The expansion will support growing demand for MULTILIFT demountables in both the commercial and defence sectors. Hiab will also build a new showroom as part of the project. The company said sust
  • ClassNK launches digital marketplace for maritime design data
    ClassNK has launched the ClassNK Design Data Marketplace, a new platform for sharing and using ship design data. The marketplace connects shipyards, design firms, software providers and other maritime stakeholders. Users can search, compare and access 3D models, design data and digital services through a single platform. ClassNK said the initiative aims to increase the use of design data beyond t
  • DHL extends FIA World Endurance Championship logistics partnership
    DHL and the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) have extended their global logistics partnership through a new multi-year agreement. The deal reinforces DHL's role as the championship's Official Logistics Partner and expands the collaboration to include the Asian Le Mans Series for the first time. The partnership began in 2012 and covers the FIA WEC and the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans. DHL
  • WinGD reaches new ammonia milestone with first X72DF-A engine approval
    WinGD has completed Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of its first X72DF-A ammonia-fuelled engine, marking another milestone in the development of low-carbon marine propulsion. The engine will be installed on a 210,000 dwt dry bulk carrier being built for CMB.TECH. CSSC Engine Co. (CSE) carried out the testing in China. Representatives from Lloyd's Register (LR), the American Bureau of Shipping (A
  • What the dual-chokepoint crisis means for maritime professionals
    The signing of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding on June 14 may be to read this as a return to normalcy. It is not. The MoU ends one phase of the crisis while the conditions that define the next remain firmly in place
  • KS AUTOTRADING launches operations in Misurata Free Zone
    KS AUTOTRADING has officially launched operations in Libya after opening a new branch in the Misurata Free Zone (MFZ). MFZ marked the launch with the signing of an investment agreement during a ceremony at the Seaside Convention Center. The event was attended by Eng. Muhsin M. Sigutri, Chairman of the MFZ Management Committee, and Jang Jihak, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Libya. The inve
  • Valenciaport installs vertical photovoltaic system
    Valenciaport is advancing the installation of vertical solar panels on the breakwater of the northern expansion of the Port of Valencia, as part of the European RENEWPORT project, which aims to promote the clean energy transition of Mediterranean ports. The contract has been awarded to Pavener Servicios Energéticos SL for a total of EUR€169,314.55, with installation expected to be completed and o
  • Explainer: Hormuz under the US-Iran framework
    A diplomatic announcement has been made but a transit regime has not been restored. Here is what maritime professionals need to understand before routing tonnage back through the strait
  • Misurata Free Zone signs cooperation agreement with Port of Antwerp-Bruges
    Misurata Free Zone (MFZ) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges to strengthen cooperation in port development and logistics services. MFZ Chairman Muhsin M. Sigutri signed the agreement with representatives of the Belgian port during a ceremony attended by Belgium's Ambassador to Libya, François Dumont, and a delegation from Belgian ports and dredging compa
  • ONE launches service connecting Port of Riga to Portugal
    Ocean Network Express has inaugurated the Iberia Baltic Express, a new weekly container shipping service calling at the Port of Riga that establishes the first direct connection in the port's history between Latvia and Portuguese ports. The service extends ONE's regional network significantly, providing Latvian exporters and importers with expanded access to European and global markets. The IBX r
  • Maersk revises dry port surcharges for Hungary
    Maersk has announced revisions to its Dry Port Surcharge - Import (DPI) and Dry Port Surcharge - Export (DPS) for cargo moving through the Hungarian inland terminals of Budapest and Fényeslitke. The revised charges will take effect on July 1, 2026, for non-regulated countries and July 13, 2026, for regulated countries. Under the updated import surcharge structure, cargo moving through Fényeslitke
  • APM Terminals delivers Suape Container Terminal
    APM Terminals has delivered its new container terminal at the Port of Suape in Pernambuco, Northeast Brazil, as the facility enters its final stages before commencing commercial operations. The terminal represents an investment of more than US$ 350 million and will be the first fully electrified container terminal in Latin America, setting a new benchmark for sustainable port operations in the re
  • Hapag-Lloyd expands eBL adoption through Galileo platform
    Hapag-Lloyd has partnered with WiseTech Global to publish Electronic Bills of Lading (eBLs) through Galileo, supporting its goal of achieving 100% eBL adoption by 2030. The first Hapag-Lloyd eBL published through Galileo was issued for GEODIS, a CargoWise customer. The transaction demonstrated the transfer of a verified electronic document from the carrier to the freight forwarder during a live s
  • US and Iran agree framework deal to end conflict and reopen Strait of Hormuz
    The United States and Iran have agreed on a framework deal to end their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement triggered a sharp decline in oil prices and boosted market sentiment across Asia. US President Donald Trump said the agreement was complete and confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen on Friday. Pakistan, which helped mediate the negotiations, said the two si
  • Readers Speak: The biggest lesson from the Hormuz Crisis
    The latest Readers Speak poll asked readers: What is the biggest lesson from the Hormuz crisis? The results revealed a divided but insightful response, highlighting how the crisis has reshaped industry thinking about risk, trade, and resilience. Politics and trade are becoming inseparable Two responses emerged as the strongest among readers: "Politics drives shipping" and "Routes need diversif
  • The geoeconomy of critical minerals restructure global shipping
    How the race for strategic resources is redrawing trade routes, fleet strategies, and the architecture of maritime logistics

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Splash web site
JUNE 15, 2026
  • How Hengli became one of shipping's biggest builders in four years
    Chinese shipbuilding phenomenon Hengli is on track to deliver at least 160 ships in 2028, according to new analysis from SSY, underlining one of the most extraordinary industrial expansions the shipbuilding sector has ever witnessed. The Dalian yard, which only acquired the former STX Dalian facility in 2022, has amassed an orderbook of at least ...
  • Pan Ocean linked to four-VLCC order at Hanwha Ocean
    South Korean owner Pan Ocean has emerged as the buyer behind a four-vessel VLCC order at compatriot shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean. Hanwha Ocean disclosed on Friday that it had secured a KRW800.1bn ($524m) contract from an unnamed Asian shipping company for four very large crude carriers. Multiple shipbuilding sources have since identified the owner as Harim ...
  • Petrobras taps OceanPact for Marlim field decom campaign
    Brazilian offshore vessel owner OceanPact has signed a R$443.7m ($88.75m) contract with Petrobras to execute specialised pull-out and collection services for flexible lines in the decommissioning of stationary production units. Work under the contract, awarded after a public competitive process, will focus on the risers of the P-18 platform in the Marlim field of the ...
  • Sallaum Lines books its largest car carriers to date
    Car carrier owner Sallaum Lines has signed a contract for two firm and two optional 8,600 ceu newbuilds, marking the owner's largest vessel size to date and another step in its ongoing fleet expansion programme. The order has been placed with Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry for PCTCs designed to operate on LNG, VLSFO and MGO, with ...
  • Scottish offshore wind farm stake changes hands in $208m deal
    The Renewables Infrastructure Group Limited (TRIG) will dispose of its entire stake in the 588MW Beatrice offshore wind farm for around £155m ($208.2m) after receiving a binding offer from a co-shareholder. TRIG agreed to dispose of the 17.5% stake in the Beatrice offshore wind farm located off the north-east coast of Scotland to funds managed ...
  • Capital Tankers adds three VLCC newbuilds from Marinakis affiliate
    Evangelos Marinakis-backed Capital Tankers is expanding its fleet once again, agreeing to acquire three VLCC newbuilding contracts from parent company Capital Maritime & Trading Corp. The Oslo-listed tanker owner said the vessels are under construction at China's Hengli Shipbuilding and are scheduled for delivery in September, October and November 2027. The shipbuilding contracts were originally
  • HD Hyundai and Malcon team up on Korean offshore wind vessel design
    HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has signed a cooperation agreement with Malcon to develop Korea-type offshore wind support vessels. Under this agreement, the two companies plan to jointly develop an eco-friendly Korea-type SOV optimised for the operational environment of domestic offshore wind farms and to pursue approval in principle from the Korean Register. HD Korea Shipbuilding ...
  • Varamar takes plunge into ship ownership with four-vessel acquisition
    Antwerp-based multipurpose and breakbulk operator Varamar has entered the shipowning sector for the first time, acquiring four multipurpose vessels. The company, founded in 2009 by Alexander Varvarenko (pictured), has built its business around chartering and operating third-party tonnage across breakbulk, dry bulk, project cargo and heavylift trades. The latest move marks a strategic shift from ...
  • Eitzen pushes ahead with all-electric boxships
    Norwegian maritime investment group Eitzen has moved ahead with plans to develop one of the world's first large-scale electric container shipping networks, placing an order for two battery-powered boxships in China. The Oslo-based group said its subsidiary Zen had contracted Zhejiang Dongpeng Shipbuilding & Repairing Co to build two fully electric 900 teu vessels for ...
  • ESL Shipping to absorb AtoB@C under single brand
    Finland's ESL Shipping is bringing its Swedish subsidiary AtoB@C Shipping under a single ESL Shipping brand as part of a move to simplify its market presence and strengthen its position across the shortsea dry bulk sector. The company said the transition will be rolled out gradually over the coming months, with websites, marketing materials and ...
  • Hormuz ceasefire deal leaves shipping in familiar wait-and-see mode
    Asian shipping stocks rallied on Monday as investors bet a tentative US-Iran deal could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after 107 days of disruption, though industry experts warned any return to normal navigation will be gradual and far from guaranteed. Reports emerged yesterday that Washington and Tehran have reached a ceasefire-linked ...
  • Fredriksen doubles down on newcastlemaxes with four more Chinese newbuilds
    John Fredriksen-backed Seatankers Management has moved ahead with a major expansion of its newcastlemax programme in China, exercising options for four additional bulk carriers at emerging shipbuilder Dajin Heavy Industry. The latest declarations take Seatankers' orderbook at the yard to eight 210,000 dwt newbuilds, following an initial contract for four ships placed earlier this year. ...
  • Shell weighs $1bn offshore wind sell-off
    Energy supermajor Shell is reportedly preparing to launch a sale of its offshore wind farms in the company's latest move from renewable energy to focus on higher-returning fossil fuel business. According to a Bloomberg report, the company has tapped advisers from Rothschild & Co and PJT Partners to lead the sale, which could be worth ...
  • Emarat Maritime expands containership fleet with Chinese newbuilding order
    Dubai-based shipowner Emarat Maritime has ordered up to six feeder containerships at China's Guangji Xinneng Shipbuilding. According to Clarksons Research, the company has contracted three firm 930 teu vessels with options for a further three units. Delivery of the firm vessels is scheduled for 2028. No price has been revealed. The order will bolster Emarat ...
  • UK offshore wind workforce needs to double by 2030
    With the rapid expansion of offshore wind, a new report has highlighted how the UK can increase its offshore wind industry workforce from 40,000 to between 75,000 and 94,000, a step crucial to hit its clean power targets by 2030. The report, 'Workforce Foresighting for Offshore Wind 2030-2035', published by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) ...
  • Panama flag caught in US-China crossfire
    The Panama Ship Registry is paying the price for a geopolitical dispute far beyond its control, with shipowners abandoning the flag as tensions between Washington and Beijing spill over into global shipping. Clarksons Research data shows the Panama flag has shrunk by 3.3% so far this year, making it one of the biggest losers among ...
  • Shearwater lands $40m capital injection in debt restructuring
    Norwegian offshore seismic vessel player Shearwater Geoservices has signed an agreement with lenders and key stakeholders to amend its capital structure, improving its free liquidity and strengthening its financial position. The agreed equity capital injection and debt amendments, in addition to the previously announced divestment of SW Baret, materially improve the company's liquidity outlook, r
  • Call to arm shadow tankers follows UK boarding operation
    British forces have carried out their first-ever seizure of a Russian shadow fleet tanker, boarding the sanctioned tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel during a six-hour operation that culminated in the arrest of a seafarer on suspicion of sanctions offences. The vessel has since been moved to an anchorage off England's south coast where it ...
  • GE Offshore Marine Services bags AHTS charter in Equatorial Guinea
    UK-based oil and gas player Trident Energy has hired an anchor handler from GE Offshore Marine Services for work in Equatorial Guinea. The UK firm hired the 2008-built Red Tiger vessel, formerly the Norman F McCall, on a five-year contract to support operations offshore Bata. The vessel is a 120-tonne diesel-electric anchor-handling tug and supply ...
  • Maritime healthcare's real challenge
    Ronald Spithout, OneHealth by VIKAND managing director, outlines predictable problems and preventable disruption. When people think about medical emergencies at sea, they often picture dramatic evacuations, critical injuries or rare illnesses unfolding far from shore. Yet the reality facing the maritime industry is far less visible, and far more consequential. The greatest healthcare risk at ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 15, 2026
  • Tanker manager calls for 'accountability' following deadly US strike
    The manager of a shadow fleet tanker hit by US forces last week said 'serious questions must be asked' about...
  • Ship recycling sales rise, but monsoon season clouds recovery
    The monsoon season, which lasts through to October across South Asia, is expected to limit recycling activity by disrupting beaching...
  • Hormuz war risk rates yo-yo as underwriters watch politics unfold
    Friction with shipowners after some insurers reject loss of hire payouts
  • How will the Strait of Hormuz reopening work? Industry awaits missing details
    US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is expected on Friday, but key transit and security details remain unresolved...
  • The week in newbuildings: Sallaum Lines adds more vehicle carrier newbuilds in China
    Switzerland's Sallaum Lines joins several leading vehicle carrier operators that have ordered new ships in 2026, after a quiet 2025
  • Norway's Eitzen Group orders first two electric containerships
    Oslo-based shipowner Eitzen Group has ordered two fully electric containerships, calling it a milestone in green shipping
  • Vessel security team in 30-minute firefight
    The cargoship was approached by six armed people on two separate boats, security sources told Lloyd's List
  • The Daily View: Seafarers must not bear burden
  • Wuhu Shipyard to revive defunct Rongsheng assets in $147m expansion
    Revival of long-idled Rongsheng yard will give Wuhu Shipyard access to large-vessel construction capacity and relieve inland bottlenecks
  • The Week in Charts: Container spot rates still rising | Analysis exposes who dares use Iran's Hormuz Lanes
    Lloyd's List's weekly showing of the data and figures behind our news, analysis and markets coverage
  • Middle East port update: Monday, June 15
    In UAE, Vopak Terminal and ADNOC SPM Terminal are operational
  • A fragile thaw in Hormuz but timing and sequence now matter
    A 60-day US-Iran ceasefire promises to re-open the Strait of Hormuz, triggering rapid market reactions, but the maritime sector remains...
  • Some VLCC owners look to capture Hormuz first-mover advantage as others hold off
    Opportunistic shipowners are looking to be the early birds, pre-emptively positioning vessels for charterers looking to restock. But others are...
  • Stocks soar, but shipping stays cautious as US-Iran deal promises Hormuz reopening
    Investors are excited by the US-Iran ceasefire, but ships and insurers aren't convinced a Hormuz reopening is at hand
  • Daily Briefing
    Tanker-by-tanker analysis exposes who dares use Iran's Hormuz Lanes - and who hides | UK seizes shadow fleet tanker expelled from...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 15, 2026
  • Intermodal supply chain exposes recent weak link: drayage
    While the war-driven boost in intermodal demand is not breaking the rail network, it is exposing a weak link at the end of the trip where drayage fleets cut during the freight downturn are now struggling to find enough drivers to handle the cargo.
  • Shipping wants clarity on US-Iran deal before Hormuz transits can resume
    Statements made by the combatants are unclear and did not offer enough information around key aspects of Hormuz transits such as timings and safe routes, industry stakeholders say.
  • Gulfport looks to future of bigger ships with dredge project approval
    The US Army Corps of Engineers has recommended deepening the Mississippi port's main channel to a depth that would allow it to accommodate post-Panamax vessels, up from the feeder container ships it now handles.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 15, 2026
  • China completes world's largest bulker-to-boxship conversion
    Chinese owner transforms 80,000-dwt kamsarmax into 3,600-teu vessel as demand for container tonnage fuels a wave of conversions
  • Right about so much, Andreas Sohmen-Pao reveals one big thing he got wrong
    Master consolidator also seizes on Elon Musk's record IPO to point out area where shipping 'has some work to do'
  • Metrostar comeback extends wave of Greek product tanker newbuildings
    Panagiotis Angelopoulos-led firm books its first MRs in more than a decade
  • 'Do not cross': US warns Hormuz blockade still very much in effect
    Threat level 'severe' until deal is signed on Friday, military says
  • Bullish bulker market opens asset play window for canny Greek cape owners
    Alberta Shipmanagement, NGM Energy and Lavinia Bulk profitably shed capesizes they bought cheaply six years ago
  • Norway's car carrier owners take cautious approach to Hormuz peace deal
    Hoegh Autoliners' vessel in the Middle East Gulf left last month, while Wallenius Wilhelmsen still has one there
  • Cuban tanker trade complicated by US sanctioning of state oil company
    Last tanker delivery to Caribbean island was in March
  • Sallaum Lines continues newbuildings push with second series on the way
    Cypriot owner again heads to China, this time for its largest-ever vessels
  • Klaveness says Japanese dry bulk trading has evolved beyond cheap freight
    Chartering manager Junji Aratani says cargo structure and vessel selection growing in influence
  • Greek owner Iolcos resumes growth with new orders in China
    Bulker specialist books kamsarmaxes at New Dayang
  • Sallaum Lines continues newbuilding push with second series on the way
    Cypriot owner again heads to China, this time for its largest-ever vessels
  • Emarat Maritime expands into container shipping with newbuildings
    Middle Eastern company has ordered up to six 930-teu feeder ships in China
  • Mercuria named as charterer of Yangzijiang's first LNG newbuilding
    Chinese yard nets business for one of two vessels it opted to build speculatively
  • US-Iran truce poses greatest risk for container ships as Red Sea return beckons
    Return inches closer after Maersk completes second transit of Bab el-Mandeb since start of Iran war
  • Hundreds of VLCCs needed: How Strait of Hormuz reopening will impact big tankers
    Vessels will be in demand as crude volumes return
  • Eleven Indian seafarers convicted of cocaine smuggling in Nigeria
    Owner and crew members fined a total of $6m in trafficking case
  • Attackers fire at and attempt to board container ship in Gulf of Aden
    The region has seen an uptick in pirate incidents in recent months
  • Mothballed Norway ship tunnel gets state sign-off
    Tunnel will be large enough for small cruise ships and coastal ferries
  • Shipping stocks split as investors digest US-Iran deal to open Strait of Hormuz
    Tanker equities on the rise, but container and car carrier stocks sink
  • Major shipowners shun quick Strait of Hormuz return amid Iran-US peace deal
    Shipping companies are taking a wait-and-see approach before committing tonnage to the chokepoint waterway
  • China welcomes US-Iran ceasefire deal as experts warn Hormuz crisis 'not over'
    Beijing backs memorandum and urges parties to pursue dialogue
  • Shipping stocks split as investors digest US-Iran peace deal to open Strait of Hormuz
    Tanker equities on the rise and container and car carrier stocks drop
  • Laden Indian LNG carrier openly sails through Strait of Hormuz
    Petronet LNG's vessel appears to be among first in ship sector to leave AIS on during passage
  • The great escape: Shipping regulator advances plan to free 500 ships and 20,000 crew from Gulf
    Safety and security guarantees are paramount, IMO warns
  • Hormuz reopens: Was shipping's doomsday scenario really as bad as feared?
    Estimates of exports lost could be well wide of the mark
  • The great escape: Shipping regulators advance plan to free 500 ships and 20,000 crew from Gulf
    Safety and security guarantees are paramount, global regulator warns
  • Swedish bulker owner AtoB@C to be merged into ESL Shipping
    Finnish parent seeking clarity by unifying its operations under one name
  • 'Welcome relief': Tanker owners hail Iran-US deal and seek details on Hormuz
    Intertanko urges caution until deal is formally signed and demands end of parallel sailing regimes in the area
  • MOL and HMM shun quick Strait of Hormuz return amid Iran-US peace deal
    Shipping companies are taking a wait-and-see approach before committing tonnage to the chokepoint waterway
  • Shadow fleet VLCC master pleads guilty in US false flag case
    Georgian captain of runaway tanker admits resisting seizure by US Coast Guard
  • Eitzen orders electric-powered container ship pair
    Owner to consolidate electric shipping business in Zen subsidiary
  • Pan Ocean inks $542m VLCC newbuilding contract with Hanwha Ocean
    Four crude carriers said to have been ordered against employment contract from South Korean oil major SK Energy
  • Capital Tankers already $82m in the money as it buys VLCC trio from Marinakis firm
    Oslo-listed vehicle acquires Hengli newbuildings from privately owned Capital Maritime
  • Stolt-Nielsen sends stainless steel-laden tanker to India for recycling
    Sale of Stolt Innovation comes months after operator sent two other vessels to Alang
  • 'Human safety over commercial interests': Charterers back Mediterranean rescue diversion despite 14-hour delay
    Chinese bulker captain recounts logistical and commercial challenges of rescuing 41 migrants from a sinking raft
  • Indian seafarer dies of neglect on US-sanctioned tanker stranded off Oman
    Crew members used cold water bottles to keep body from decomposing
  • Strait of Hormuz opens and naval blockade of Iran lifted after mediators announce US-Iran interim deal
    Free transits on vital waterway to resume after formal signature of 'Great Deal' on 19 June

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FreightWaves web site
JUNE 15, 2026
  • LRT Group acquires F2F Transport
    Chattanooga-based F2F Transport announced Monday that it has been acquired by LRT Group. Fort Payne, Ala.-based LRT Group is a transportation holding company focused on building transportation-based businesses as part of its strategic growth. As part of the acquisition, F2F Transport will join a growing portfolio of transportation companies under the LRT Group umbrella. The move is expected to cr
  • Cass says freight volume recovery set for second half
    A positive inflection in freight shipments now appears likely after 40 months of year-over-year declines, according to a monthly report from Cass Information Systems. A turn in demand would further bolster the supply-driven rate recovery that began late last year. The multimodal shipments component of the Cass Freight Index dipped just 1.2% year over year in May, the smallest decline in 18 months
  • Routing guides are crumbling: 'It is different this time'
    Routing guides are crumbling. Truckload contract rates set early in the 2026 bid season aren't holding, management teams at some of the nation's largest carriers told investors at a conference last week. Mini-bid activity has spiked, and some shippers have been forced to rebid their entire book as tender rejections surge, Spencer Frazier, head of sales and marketing at J.B. Hunt Transport Service
  • U.S.-Iran peace deal reopens Strait of Hormuz
    The United States and Iran reached agreement on a deal to end the war and lift restrictions on the vital Strait of Hormuz that stranded thousands of ships in the Persian Gulf. Reports said that the memorandum of understanding, the terms of which were not released, will be signed June 19. It would suspend sanctions on Iran oil, release $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets, and provide 60 days for
  • How hackers allegedly stole $1.7 million worth of condoms
    A shipment of condoms and personal lubricant valued at approximately $1.7 million was allegedly diverted after criminals compromised the identity of a legitimate trucking carrier and used that identity to secure freight bound for a Walmart distribution center. According to reporting by Cybernews , the shipment originated in Lynn, Massachusetts, and was destined for a Walmart distribution center i
  • Shippers say renewed tax on Chinese ships could put some U.S. ag producers out of business
    A trade group representing U.S. shippers of grain, soybeans and other agricultural commodities say a push by Democrats to renew port taxes on Chinese ships docking at American ports could put some crop producers out of business. Democratic Senators Mark Kelly of Arizona and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts want the Trump administration to reinstate port fees on Chinese cargo vessels calling U.S.
  • July 4 holiday period exposes supply chain vulnerabilities
    As warehouses prepare for extended holiday closures and trailers begin accumulating in yards ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, the transportation industry is entering what some security professionals consider one of the highest-risk periods of the year for cargo theft. The combination of reduced staffing, longer dwell times and unattended freight creates conditions that organized theft groups

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Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
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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