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Exim India web site
MARCH 18, 2026
  • CTL-BHP 2026 opens to packed halls, significant perspectives and learning from the experts
  • Consolidators Association of India (CAI) advisory on the evolving geopolitical developments in the Gulf region and the surrounding maritime corridors
  • Conflict sees India facing a critical supply gap in LPG
  • India's chance to build the world's first 'Living Supply Chain Map'
  • DG Digital dangerous goods declaration solution launched
  • Initiatives to advance use of AI in air cargo
  • Supply chain shock forces multimodal shift in Asia-Europe trade

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 17, 2026
  • Simon Loos expands electric fleet with 75 eActros
  • Partnership for Digital Logistics Optimization
  • Early warning systems against forced labour in logistics
  • German customs halts illegal waste transports
  • Approval for TM Aerolíneas in Brazil
  • MSC Group leverages Nigerian potential
  • "Seaway" receives new Liebherr crane
  • Global GSA takes over sales for Asiana Airlines Cargo
  • Cold-Link Logistics expands cold storage in Providence
  • Crane relies on a central platform for global offers
  • Röhlig Chile appoints new managing director
  • Expansion of warehouse capacities in Guatemala
  • MLP achieves record in logistics rentals
  • PEARL service expands US-India connection
  • Felbermayr expanding heavylift capacities
  • Best truck parking areas are in France
  • SF Express flies to East Midlands Airport
  • Lufthansa Cargo expanding digital booking options
  • ManoMano and ID Logistics celebrate partnership
  • Exotec and KDS Open Fulfillment Center in Savannah
  • Oman Air Cargo introduces surcharges
  • CSX awards 21 "Select Site" designations

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 17, 2026
  • Carriers miss March GRI targets as Middle East disruption proves milder than feared
  • Jeddah emerges as Gulf supply-chain lifeline as Hormuz closure reroutes container trade
  • Freight rate indexes vs actual rates paid - when it hits the fan...
  • Atlas Air's surprise A350F mega-order signals bet on future capacity crunch
  • Behind Atlas Air's A350 order: a familiar private equity pattern
  • Analysis: Autonomous freight hits the road - anyone making money?
  • Trade imbalances drive surge in empty containers, pushing up costs and emissions
  • Manston airspace consultation raises question: does UK cargo need another airport?

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 17, 2026
  • Tanker struck while anchored off Fujairah
    Although CENTCOM continues to find and eliminate Iranian missile launchers, the regime continues its attacks against its neighbors - including Fujairah, UAE, where there have been multiple strikes on the Fujairah Oil
  • BV certifies Everllence's PrimeServ Assist digital monitoring solution
    Everllence has been awarded Smartship Software Type Approval Certification (TAC) and Smart Service Supplier recognition by Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) for its PrimeServ Assist services, confirming compliance with the requirements
  • Brian Dooley to lead new Ports of Indiana international trade office
    Appropriately for Saint Patrick's Day, Ports of Indiana chose today to announce that it has opened its first international trade office - in Ireland. The aim is to grow cargo shipments and
  • Seasats Quickfish USV completes 8-day continuous sea trial
    San Diego-headquartered autonomous surface vessel specialist Seasats reports that its high speed Quickfish USV has successful completed an 8-day continuous sea trial .The Quickfish is a high-speed interceptor, with a top speed

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Container News web site
MARCH 17, 2026
  • Sea-Intelligence: Gemini Ceding Capacity Market Share
    In issue 756 of the Sunday Spotlight , Sea-Intelligence highlighted a contraction in Gemini's capacity market share across the Transpacific and Asia-North Europe trade lanes. The rolling 8-week average weekly capacity market share, as shown in Figure 1, demonstrates a clear downward trajectory for Gemini. Between April 2025 and May 2026, Gemini's share of Asia-North America West Coast weekly depl
  • DH Shipbuilding closes in on annual target with new Suezmax order
    DH Shipbuilding has secured a new contract for a Suezmax crude oil tanker from an Oceania-based shipping company, pushing the yard to the brink of its 2026 annual order target in record time. The deal, valued at approximately 130 billion KRW ($98 million), represents the highest price achieved for a vessel of this class by the yard this year. The premium pricing reflects the market's high valuati
  • DHL Supply Chain deploys SVT Robotics Platform
    DHL Supply Chain announced the deployment of SVT Robotics' SOFTBOT platform across its global warehouse network. The plug-and-play platform enables robotics integrations up to 12 times faster than traditional custom coding setups. DHL operates more than 8,000 collaborative robots across its global operations. The technology-neutral platform allows the company to fast-track future automation rollo
  • NX Group consolidates Indonesian Forwarding Units
    NX Group has completed the merger of its primary Indonesian subsidiaries to create a unified freight forwarding powerhouse. Effective March 1, 2026, PT. NX Lemo Indonesia Logistik absorbed PT. Nippon Express Indonesia to streamline the group's air and ocean operations. The move marks the end of a fragmented structure where air and ocean services were split between separate entities. By consolidat
  • Sumitomo, "K" LINE, and NYK join forces for ammonia bunkering in Singapore
    Three Japanese maritime leaders have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an ammonia bunkering vessel (ABV). Sumitomo Corporation , Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ("K" LINE) , and NYK Line will jointly study the design and ownership of the new ship. The partnership supports Singapore's goal to become a global hub for low-carbon marine fuels. The companies will now start a Front-End Engine
  • CICE Veracruz adopts Portchain Connect to digitalize berth alignment
    CICE Veracruz has joined the Portchain Connect network to modernize its ship-to-shore communication. The terminal will use the digital platform to automate berth alignment with shipping lines, replacing manual data exchange with "digital handshakes." The integration allows CICE Veracruz to receive real-time vessel schedules and move count updates directly from carrier systems. By streamlining the
  • VIACHAIN joins DCSA+ to drive IoT standardization
    VIACHAIN , an ORBCOMM® company, has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's (DCSA) partnership program, DCSA+. The move aims to accelerate the adoption of interoperable digital standards and eliminate the fragmented data practices currently hindering the container logistics sector. As a specialist in IoT-enabled supply chain intelligence, VIACHAIN will contribute its technical experti
  • ClassNK certifies Pakistan's first Hong Kong convention-compliant ship recycling facility
    ClassNK certified Salam's International, a ship recycling facility in Pakistan, as the first facility in the country certified for compliance with the Hong Kong International Convention for ship recycling. The competent authority in Pakistan is expected to issue the Document of Authorization to conduct Ship Recycling as required by the Convention. Pakistan acceded to the Hong Kong Convention in N
  • CMA CGM upgrades PEARL Service
    CMA CGM is overhauling its PEARL (PRX) service to offer a new direct connection between the West Indian Subcontinent and the US West Coast. The upgrade focuses on enhancing transit times and reliability for shippers moving cargo from India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka to Los Angeles. The revised rotation introduces exclusive direct calls, cutting out transshipment delays for major South Asian hubs. T
  • Indian Register of Shipping classes VLCC Lila Jamnagar
    Indian Register of Shipping took into class Lila Jamnagar, a 298,997 DWT Very Large Crude Carrier. The vessel is one of the largest to sail under the Indian flag. The addition marks an important milestone for India's tanker fleet. It highlights the growing role of Indian classification in supporting the country's maritime ambitions. RFK Shipping IFSC Private Limited owns the vessel. The ship is o
  • Port Houston February 2026 volumes Up 4%
    Port Houston handled 4,380,996 short tons across its eight public terminals in February 2026. The volume represents a 4% increase. Year-to-date total reached 8,927,585 short tons, up 5%. Container activity remained flat in February. Port Houston handled 326,799 TEU, bringing year-to-date container volumes to 696,833 TEU. The year-to-date figure represents a 2% increase compared to the same period
  • Pilbara Ports February 2026 throughput hits record 55.9 million tonnes
    Pilbara Ports delivered total monthly throughput of 55.9 million tonnes in February 2026. The result represents a 13% increase compared to February 2025. The Port of Port Hedland marked its third consecutive month of record throughput. The three consecutive record months are December 2025, January 2026, and February 2026. The result can be attributed to targeted operational changes implemented at
  • Global powers reject Trump's call for naval coalition in Strait of Hormuz
    United States President Donald Trump recently requested an international naval coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz. This request comes during the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran. However, several key global allies have formally declined to send military vessels. European allies cite legal constraints Major European powers expressed significant reservations about the mission. German Chancellor
  • CNC enhances JP8 service linking Japan, South China and Philippines
    CNC has upgraded its JP8 service to improve connectivity between Japan , South China, and the Philippines , offering faster transit times and more reliable shipping solutions. The enhanced service introduces direct connections between Japan and the Philippines , linking key ports such as Sendai, Omaezaki, and Moji with Batangas and Manila. This provides one of the few direct options in the market

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Splash web site
MARCH 17, 2026
  • Euroseas books high-reefer boxship newbuilds in China
    Greek boxship Euroseas has moved into the high-reefer segment with an order for two 2,800 teu newbuilds at Huanghai Shipbuilding in China. The vessels, designed for trades with high refrigerated cargo demand, will each be fitted with more than 1,000 reefer plugs, with delivery set for June and August 2028. The Nasdaq-listed tonnage provider said ...
  • Stena Bulk CEO Erik Hånell to step down after 14 years
    Swedish tanker owner Stena Bulk will see a change at the top later this year, with long-serving chief executive Erik Hånell set to step down in December. Hånell, who has led the company for 14 years and spent a total of 27 years within the wider Stena group, will remain on the company's board following ...
  • Nordic American Tankers sells vintage suezmax for $40m
    New York-listed suezmax specialist Nordic American Tankers (NAT) has sealed a deal to sell a 2005-built vessel for about $40m, continuing its steady disposal of older tonnage. The Herbjørn Hansson-led company did not disclose the identity of the vessel or the buyer. The latest deal follows a string of sales aimed at rejuvenating the fleet. ...
  • Performance Shipping seals sale and leaseback for LR1 newbuild
    Nasdaq-listed tanker owner Performance Shipping has secured a sale and leaseback deal for its LR1 newbuilding currently under construction in China. Under the agreement, the vessel being built at Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding for delivery in early 2027 will be sold to an unaffiliated third party and chartered back to the company on a bareboat ...
  • Fred Olsen Windcarrier signs decade-long deal with Siemens Gamesa
    Norwegian offshore wind installation player Fred Olsen Windcarrier has signed a long-term agreement with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy for operation and maintenance services. The work will be carried out utilising either the Bold Tern or Brave Tern self-elevating, self-propelled jackup offshore wind turbine installation vessels. The vessels will be working on Siemens Gamesa turbines up ...
  • Selective Gulf transits emerge under Iranian verification
    Commercial shipping remains deeply disrupted on the 18th day of the war between Iran and the US/Israeli coalition as tanker stocks build, alternative loadings expand and a limited, selective flow of vessels emerges through an unusual Larak-Qeshm corridor - a pattern maritime risk analysts say looks like a de-facto verification regime. Excluding locally trading vessels, ...
  • Japanese majors step up ammonia bunkering push in Singapore
    Japan's Sumitomo Corporation, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), and NYK Bulkship have teamed on a new ammonia bunkering vessel for Singapore. Under a memorandum of understanding, the partners will jointly carry out a front-end engineering design (FEED) study and assess ownership options for the newbuild vessel, aimed at supporting ammonia as a marine fuel in ...
  • Seadrill drillship secures additional Angola work
    Offshore rig owner Seadrill has been awarded a contract extension for one of its drillships. French major TotalEnergies exercised a seven-well priced option for the 2019-built ultra-deepwater drillship Sonangol Quenguela. This will extend operations in Angola by approximately 480 days and commit the rig into June 2028. The drillship has been working for TotalEnergies since ...
  • Wales funds deepwater wind push with support for Marine Power Systems
    UK's deepwater wind developer Marine Power Systems (MPS) has received funding from the Welsh government to develop technology that will position Wales as a leader in offshore wind. Around 80% of the world's offshore wind resource sits in water too deep for traditional turbine platforms to reach. MPS will use the £8m ($10.7m) investment to ...
  • Onboard flex-fuel reformer pilot to turn existing ships into multi-fuel vessels
    Lomarlabs has partnered with Blaze Energy to pilot a compact, engine-integrated Flex-Fuel Reformer aboard a Lomar vessel, aiming to convert ammonia, methanol or LNG into hydrogen blends onboard and validate multi-fuel operation under real sea conditions. The installation - scheduled for early 2027 after land trials and class engagement - will first be proven on ...
  • Keyfield International secures charters for eight OSVs
    Malaysian offshore vessel owner Keyfield International has secured chartering contracts for eight offshore support vessels across Malaysia, the Middle East, and Thailand. In a Bursa Malaysia filing, the company said the contracts involve seven accommodation workboats (AWBs) and one anchor-handling tug and supply (AHTS) vessel. Five contracts are for AWBs working in Malaysia with an ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Klaveness Digital
    Ingrid Kylstad, managing director of Klaveness Digital, pulls no punches when asked about the state of technology adoption in dry bulk shipping. Progress is real, she says in conversation with Splash ahead of her return to the Geneva Dry summit next month. However, she warns that the industry's internal structures are still holding it back ...
  • Ports are not ready for the influx of electric ships hitting the water
    Michael Priv, founder of the Blue Vector Ocean Alliance, writes for Splash today. For years, the conversation around maritime decarbonisation has centred on vessels themselves. Battery-electric ferries, hybrid propulsion systems, and increasingly sophisticated onboard energy storage have moved from concept to commercial reality with surprising speed. Norway, Denmark, and Sweden now run electric f
  • Partnership to advance offshore wind support vessels in Japan
    UK-based ship designer Chartwell Marine and the Cooperative Association of Japan Shipbuilders (CAJS), an industry organisation representing 59 shipyards in Japan, have signed a memorandum of understanding to support the development and local construction of vessels for Japan's offshore wind industry. The collaboration will focus on crew transfer vessels (CTVs) and service operation vessels (SOVs)
  • APM Terminals secures foothold in Danang
    The Vietnamese government has approved a joint bid involving APM Terminals for a new container terminal just to the north of Danang, the country's third-largest city. Maersk subsidiary APM Terminals is working with local infrastructure company Hateco Group to develop the $1.7bn Lien Chieu Container Port, having been awarded a 50-year lease. Phase one of ...
  • What is AI in shipping?
    Consultant Frank Coles has some advice for how shipping should adapt artificial intelligence for operations at sea. Over the last 30 years as satellite communications made data sharing with ships virtually ubiquitous one thing that hasn't been missing is the over use of buzzwords and claims of doom for the human in shipping. The relentless ...
  • Tradlinx targets project44 with mass email push pitching 'hyper-accurate' ocean visibility layer
    South Korean supply chain visibility provider Tradlinx has launched a mass outreach campaign aimed squarely at users of established platforms such as project44, pitching its Ocean Visibility product as a specialist, high-precision add-on for ocean ETAs and terminal-level events. A widely circulated email - headlined "Beyond p44: Is your ocean visibility truly 'real-time'?" - invites ...
  • Stolt-Nielsen brings NYK into Avenir LNG venture
    Oslo-listed shipping and logistics group Stolt-Nielsen Limited has agreed to sell a 50% stake in LNG bunkering specialist Avenir LNG to Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha, forming a new joint venture focused on small-scale LNG supply. The deal, struck through Stolt-Nielsen's subsidiary Stolt-Nielsen Gas, will see the two shipping groups jointly develop Avenir LNG's bunkering and ...
  • Trump orders restart of California offshore oil project amid Iran war
    The Trump administration has instructed Sable Offshore to resume operations at the Santa Ynez Unit and Santa Ynez Pipeline System off the coast of California, citing supply risks from Iran's Strait of Hormuz closure. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued the order on Friday under President Trump's March 13 executive order, expanding Defense Production Act ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 17, 2026
  • How 'imaginary' Middle East VLCC rates are having real-world effects
    Not long ago, it was considered a big deal when VLCC indexes hit six figures. Now, the indexes for hypothetical...
  • IMO's green rankings are a fight for fuel market share
    The IMO's lifecycle assessment guidelines are being hashed out in the shadow of the geopolitical battles over net zero -...
  • Fujairah loadings plummet as drone attacks rock UAE port prompting tanker rethink
    Middle East crude oil is seemingly hard to replace. But US crude oil exports to Asia could soon rise if...
  • Strait of Hormuz status puts seafarer repatriation obligations on shipowners
    Blocked waterway declared Warlike Operations Area
  • US ease-off on Russia sanctions will make no difference for most
    Nearly all shipowners and marine insurers will still have to stick to UK and EU rules
  • Guangzhou Shipyard International to win lifeline ropax newbuild contract
    The yard has significant experience in building ropax ships for leading European operators and won orders last year for New...
  • Kuwaiti gas carrier hit by projectile in Gulf of Oman
    A Kuwaiti-owned LPG carrier was hit by a projectile in the Gulf of Oman causing minor damage
  • Middle East port update: Tuesday, March 17
    Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to be severely disrupted, and many shipping companies are still avoiding transits due...
  • Boxship charter market strengthens as Middle East crisis sparks vessel shortages
    Limited vessel availability across all segments is nudging charter rates upwards
  • The Daily View: Iranians and Houthis hold the cards
  • The Week in Charts: Up to 140 containerships at risk in Gulf as indiscriminate attacks spread | Shadow tankers divert to India after US green lights Russia imports
    Lloyd's List's weekly showing of the data and figures behind our news, analysis and markets coverage
  • Daily Briefing
    China-linked Hormuz transits retreat to shipping's opaque fringes | India- and Pakistan-owned ships transit Strait of Hormuz | Data shows...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 17, 2026
  • Rising road volume puts Middle East land-based options under pressure
    Signs of stress are emerging as boxes pour into a land transport network crucial for the flow of cargo across the war-torn region.
  • APM Terminals to build $1.8 billion terminal in Da Nang
    The terminal capable of ultimately handling 5.7 million TEUs annually will be global terminal operator's third in Vietnam.
  • Potential new US tariffs cloud sourcing strategies, peak season demand
    Broad use of Section 301 tariffs, with 60 US trading partners now being scrutinized, provide a window into the administration's next phase of tariff applications as it seeks to redefine US trade.
  • Ocean shipping patterns erode intermodal share from West Coast: analyst
    The recent increase in intermodal share in the face of declining West Coast share is intriguing, and it might be signaling a more significant change in the situation, writes Larry Gross.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 17, 2026
  • Performance Shipping scores lease financing for Mercuria-chartered newbuilding
    New York-listed tanker owner sells and bareboat charters back LR1 product carrier
  • Greek shipowner Thenamaris to close Singapore office
    'Increasingly volatile shipping markets' sparked the closure, circular says
  • Allies' Hormuz hesitancy becomes Trump's latest Nato gripe
    US president says America didn't need help anyway
  • New Fortress Energy tackles debts with huge restructuring deal
    Company splitting off Brazilian business with two FSRU-based LNG import terminals still not complete
  • Capital Tankers: War offers 'sobering illustration of how quickly energy trade routes can be disrupted'
    Volatility rocks largest shipping IPO in decades even as chatter suggests optimism
  • Capesize market grapples with bunker price impact of war
    Earnings have remained steady, but the bigger questions remain over bunker price and availability
  • Russia calls IMO attention to 'outrageous' attack on LNG carrier
    Moscow claims the intention was to create 'an environmental disaster' and asks for a new agenda item for this week's extraordinary session
  • Stena Bulk CEO Erik Hanell stepping down after an 'extraordinary journey
    Head of pool operator GSB Tankers promoted to the top job
  • Nordic American Tankers nets a premium price for ageing suezmax
    Norwegian owner continues fleet renewal with sale of 2005-built ship
  • Yangzijiang triumphs in legal case against shipowner
    Case dated back to orders placed in 2022
  • Iranian traffic control scheme emerges in the Strait of Hormuz
    Ships steam between Iranian islands of Lark and Qeshm amid claims they have secured permission from Tehran
  • Greek owner PrimeBulk swoops on Norden-operated kamsarmax pair
    Singapore-based tonnage provider Goodwill Maritime is selling the scrubber-fitted ships
  • Westfal-Larsen sells tanker brace in a market feeling the effects of war
    Bergen-based shipowner has stepped into the sale-and-purchase market after a few years on the sidelines
  • Gulf states condemn 'reckless' Iran before IMO crisis meeting
    In turn, Tehran criticises sinkings of search-and-rescue vessel and marine ambulance in US-Israeli airstrikes
  • Russia calls for IMO to discuss 'outrageous' attack on LNG carrier
    Moscow claims the intention was to create 'an environmental disaster' and asks for a new agenda item for this week's extraordinary session
  • Traditional Turkish shipowner drives growth with modern bulker buys
    Family outfit is linked to acquisitions worth $70m from Nova Marine and Berge Bulk
  • Sumitomo, K Line and NYK team up on ammonia bunkering vessel
    Trading house and shipowners advance low or zero-carbon bunker proposal
  • Capital Tankers stock falls on debut as war offers 'sobering illustration of how quickly energy trade routes can be disrupted'
    Volatility rocks largest shipping IPO in decades even as chatter suggests optimism
  • Iraq seeks pass from Iran on Strait of Hormuz transits
    Oil ministry also wants to move some barrels through pipeline to Ceyhan, Turkey
  • Hafnia awards top bosses options for $6.5m shares
    CEO Mikael Skov was given 771,013 stock options
  • 'What doesn't kill you makes you stronger': Chinese lessors face pressure test
    Flexibility and renminbi funding remain key strengths despite geopolitical strain
  • MISC opts to scrap trio of steam turbine LNG carriers
    Sale bumps up 2026's demolition tally for the sector to four ships
  • 'Biggest security crisis since World War II': Norwegian shipowners brace for conflict
    Norway has the world's fifth-largest commercial fleet
  • 'We will not make war money': Chinese shipowners call for Hormuz window
    Volatility is lucrative, but stability still matters more, experts say at TradeWinds forum
  • Hafnia top bosses with options for $6.5m shares
    CEO Mikael Skov was given 771,013 stock options
  • Ship struck off the UAE as Europeans rebuff Trump navy demand
    European Union ministers rule out expanding Aspides mission to Strait of Hormuz
  • Western Bulk reshuffles board as Kistefos CEO steps down
    Gunnar Jacobsen nominated as new chairman
  • 'Rises and falls all depend on Trump': chaos decade forces shipowners to rewrite the rulebook
    Volatility is lucrative, but stability still matters more, experts say at TradeWinds forum
  • Prolonged shutdown of Middle East crude could cause 'total destruction' of tanker demand, analyst warns
    Asia faces acute risk as Gulf disruption threatens irreplaceable oil flows, says Banchero Costa's head of research
  • Pakistan doubles the number of Hong Kong Convention certified recycling yards
    ClassNK certifies Salam's International
  • Will Trump's trade chief go after shipbuilding again? Probe that could lead to tariffs names sector
    US trade representative's investigations into 'excess capacity' look at China, Japan, South Korea and more
  • Braemar adds project prowess with hire of James Palmer
    Founder of 1991 Shipping joins Braemar as part of partnership between the two firms

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FreightWaves web site
MARCH 17, 2026
  • There Are 292,000 Shippers in America and 9 out of 10 Carriers Have 10 Trucks or Less - The Match Has Been Right in Front of You the Whole Time
    Most small carriers operate their entire business through a load board. The freight comes through a broker, the rate gets negotiated down, the carrier moves the load, gets paid on net-30 or net-45 (or quick pay/factoring), and then goes back to the board looking for the next one. That cycle is familiar. It is also the most competitive, lowest-margin, least differentiated way to run a trucking ope
  • The Industry Is Focused on 200,000 Non-Domiciled CDLs - But There Is Another 200,000-Driver Story Nobody Is Covering
    The chart below is real. It comes directly from FMCSA's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. It is publicly available. And based on the coverage it has received relative to its significance, it might be the most important piece of data in the trucking industry that the industry has largely ignored. Here is what it says, in plain language, and then here is what it means for every carrier operating in t
  • Wisconsin-based carrier files for chapter 11 protection
    Family-owned Sparhawk Trucking, a Wisconsin-based company that the federal government says has 178 power units, has filed for protection under chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy code. The company, based in Wisconsin Rapids, has been in business since 1979, according to its website. There were four separate filings in the federal bankruptcy court for the western district of Wisconsin covering th
  • US Postal Service on brink of financial collapse, chief tells Congress
    The U.S. Postal Service will be out of cash and unable to deliver mail, and pay vendors and employees, in less than 12 months unless Congress lifts the carrier's statutory debt limit of $15 billion and eliminate mandates that handcuff its ability to make money and burden it with uncontrollable expenses, Postmaster General David Steiner told Congress on Tuesday. After 20 years of losses tied to a
  • Longtime Memphis port chief Richardson retires
    Longtime Executive Director of the Memphis & Shelby County (Tenn.) Port Commission, Randy Richardson, will retire effective Dec. 31, 2026, the Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) and commission announced. A successor has not been chosen. Richardson joined the port in 1993 and directed it since 2010, advancing industrial development, logistics, and economic growth across Memphis and Shelby C
  • Shell Rotella Is Paying for Your Parking - Here Is What the Deal Actually Is and Why It Matters More Than a Free Night on the Road
    The deal is straightforward. Shell Rotella and Truck Parking Club are running a promotion called "Night on Us." Drivers who get a qualifying Shell Rotella T5 Synthetic Blend or T6 Full Synthetic oil change - at a minimum of 11 gallons - at a participating service location can submit their receipt at rotella.com/nightonus and receive up to $100 in Truck Parking Club Cash. That credit is usable at
  • Diesel benchmark moves above $5/g for first time since 2022
    Prior to this week, there had been 32 times when the Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average weekly retail diesel price topped $5/gallon. All of them came in 2022. That number now totals 33, with the latest price of $5.071/g smashing through the $5 mark, up 21.2 cts/g from last week's $4.859/g number. That price in turn was up 96.2 cts/g from the prior week. It was the nint
  • Parts and Labor Costs Dipped in Q4 2025 - But the Five-Year Trend Is Still Telling a Different Story
    If you are watching your shop bills, you may have noticed the fourth quarter of 2025 was slightly less brutal than the third. That is not an accident, and it is not because your trucks got more reliable. There is a real reason the numbers moved the way they did, and understanding that reason tells you more about what is ahead than the quarterly headline does. The Decisiv/TMC Parts and Labor Servi
  • It's war: Liner charges for 'free' Gulf container storage
    At least one major shipping line is offering free extended storage time for containers diverted in the Persian Gulf - but charging shippers for the accommodation. At the same time, nations have rejected President Donald Trump's demand for shipping escorts while China, France and India are reportedly negotiating with Iran to get trapped vessels out of the region and safely through the Strait of Ho
  • FreightWaves brings Freight Fraud Symposium 2026 to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to tackle the industry's biggest threat
    Freight fraud has evolved from a nagging risk into an existential crisis for the logistics sector. Bad actors now wield advanced AI tools, generative deepfakes, and sophisticated phishing campaigns to forge identities, falsify documents, and launch complex digital supply-chain attacks. As regulatory scrutiny and judicial accountability intensify, freight brokers face unprecedented legal and fiduc
  • Clarios Connected Services introduces Battery Manager Pro at TMC 2026
    NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Clarios Connected Services introduced Battery Manager Pro at the Technology & Maintenance Council ( TMC ) Exhibition 2026. The fully managed Battery-as-a-Service model is designed to shift fleet operators from reactive battery replacement to predictive maintenance that keeps trucks on the road. The offering comes as fleets struggle with a fundamental visibility problem: They la
  • Senate Dems parry Trump retribution to make bipartisan progress on highway, water bills: with VIDEO
    WASHINGTON - Port executives heard some good news for a change, that legislation to provide funding for transportation and infrastructure is making steady progress thanks to bipartisan support in a key Senate committee. At the same time, Democratic senators paused negotiations on permitting reform, one of President Trump's key re-campaign tenets, over the administration's canceling of some blue s
  • EXCLUSIVE: Nuvocargo unveils AI-native freight engine aimed at shippers
    Nuvocargo has launched a new artificial intelligence platform designed specifically for shippers that aims to automate large portions of freight execution across North America. The New York-based logistics technology company said its new platform, Nuvo AI, is an AI-native freight execution engine built to help manufacturers, retailers and distributors manage truckload freight while reducing costs

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