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Exim India web site
JANUARY 19, 2026
  • Nichicon strengthens India presence with appointment of Radiant Maritime India Pvt. Ltd. as General Agent
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges roadshow across India this week
  • Indian Maritime Centre conducts workshop on Indian Ports Act, 2025 legislation to ascertain stakeholders' views
  • Tech-enabled goods transportation services reduce logistics costs for MSMEs: C-DEP-IIT Delhi study
  • DFC achieves highest-ever train interchange, further boosting seamless high-density freight operations on network
  • Extension of export incentives to postal shipments welcomed
  • Maharashtra emerges on top in NITI Aayog's Export Index
  • Marine products export up
  • CONCOR sets new benchmark in refrigerated EXIM movement
  • Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme online portal goes live
  • INSV Kaundinya reaches Muscat, reviving 5,000-year-old India-Oman maritime relationship
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (16 January 2026)
  • JNPA seeing continuous air quality improvement due to green initiatives
  • Merchandise exports gain for 2nd straight month
  • Chabahar Port project has US sanctions waiver till April 2026: MEA
  • Indian spice exporters may face stiff competition from China
  • MECL service, connecting the Middle East and India with the US East Coast, returns to the Suez
  • Global piracy and armed robbery up in 2025: Report
  • Shipments to China soar in Dec but dip to US

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 16, 2026
  • Research project "iPORTUS" launched
  • Höegh Autoliners is a new WSC member
  • ACS Singapore charters flying Noah's Ark
  • Milan Tevel new Managing Director at Supermaritime
  • Next step towards decarbonization
  • New Era on the Rails
  • Union Pacific informs about merger
  • BVL - Trends and Strategies
  • Steve Rand new President of EAL
  • JT/SF: Indonesian-Chinese Joint Venture
  • Accelya unifies cargo and passenger technology

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 16, 2026
  • Ocean spot rates feel the pressure as CNY blankings are unveiled
  • US aluminium imports surge as industrial demand reshapes air cargo
  • JB Hunt - a 'fragile' market is a positive. Believe that!
  • Transparency becoming a basic requirement in supply chains
  • Hunt for more tonnage continues, but more quietly
  • China-EU agreement on EVs will complicate our job, say importers
  • Modal shift momentum in East Africa for perishables

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 16, 2026
  • Judge's ruling allows Dominion Energy to resume construction of CVOW
    The Trump Administration's latest efforts to cripple the U.S. offshore wind industry have met their third legal set back in the course of a week. Today the U.S. District Court for the
  • VIDEO: Incat Tasmania starts harbor trials of Hull 096, the world's largest battery-electric ship
    Incat Tasmania has marked another milestone in maritime decarbonization with the world's largest battery-electric ship, still referred to by the shipbuilder only as Hull 096, commencing harbor trials on Tasmania's River Derwent
  • Ports of Indiana names Brady Jacoba CCO
    Ports of Indiana has appointed Brady Jacoba as chief commercial officer. He brings three decades of expertise in real estate, sales, marketing, and economic development to the state port authority, which manages
  • VIDEO: Cargill-chartered green methanol fueled Brave Pioneer enters service
    Agribusiness giant Cargill reports that Brave Pioneer, the first of five green methanol dual-fuel dry bulk vessels chartered by the company, has commenced its maiden voyage. It says that the deployment of
  • Fleetzero raises $43M in series A funding
    Hybrid and electric propulsion innovator Fleetzero has raised $43 million in Series A financing and opened a new manufacturing and R&D facility in Houston. The financing round was led by Obvious Ventures,

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Container News web site
JANUARY 16, 2026
  • ABS and Fleetzero advance containerized marine battery systems
    ABS and Fleetzero have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the technical requirements for containerized battery systems for maritime use. The agreement sets a framework to review system designs and configurations. It also supports the development of testing methods and quality control processes to ensure safety as new commercial battery solutions enter the market. ABS will contr
  • AD Ports Group signs AED 840m KEZAD Land deal
    AD Ports Group has signed an AED 840 million land sale agreement with Danube Properties. The deal supports a major residential and mixed-use development at KEZAD Town Centre in Abu Dhabi. The transaction covers around one million square metres of freehold land. It marks the second major land sale within the 16 square kilometre KEZAD Town Centre area. AD Ports Group completed the first deal with M
  • Wan Hai and Interasia revise NS5 service and launch TVS
    Wan Hai Lines and Interasia Lines are set to introduce significant changes to their NS5 service from next month, while also launching a new service branded TVS, according to Alphaliner. Under the revised NS5 configuration, Kawasaki will be replaced by Chiba in Japan. In addition, the calls at Taipei and Taichung will be removed, while new calls will be introduced at Xiamen, Shenzhen (Shekou), Gua
  • Messina resumes calls to Syria
    Messina Line has resumed operations in Syria, with the port of Latakia now included in the carrier's Red Sea, Gulf and IPAK service network, according to Dynaliners. The move marks Messina's return to the Syrian market, integrating Latakia into a broad rotation that links Southern Europe, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent and North Africa. The service connects Castellon, Barcelona, Marseil
  • Drewry World Container Index falls 4% to $2,445
    Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) fell 4% this week, reaching $2,445 per 40ft container. The decline was driven by weaker rates on the Transpacific and Asia-Europe trade routes. Spot rates from Shanghai to New York dropped 10% to $3,568 per 40ft container, while Shanghai-Los Angeles rates fell 7% to $2,909. Despite expectations of upward pressure from the upcoming Chinese New Year factory shut
  • Egypt and Djibouti agree cooperation on new container terminal
    Egypt's Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport and Djibouti's Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on the development of a new container terminal in Djibouti, according to Dynaliners. The agreement also involves Great Horn Investment Holding, with all parties being state-owned or state-controlled entities. The planned terminal wil
  • MSC secures construction permit for new Baltimore container terminal
    Plans to develop a new container terminal at Sparrow's Point in Baltimore have taken a significant step forward after the US Army Corps of Engineers and federal authorities granted the required construction permits. The new container facility will be operated by a joint venture between MSC's terminal arm, Terminal Investment Limited (TIL), and TradePoint Atlantic. The project is set to transform
  • Cosco orders 18 new container vessels
    Cosco Shipping Holdings has placed orders for 18 new container vessels, adding momentum to the wider Cosco Group's previously announced shipbuilding programme. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! The post appeared first on Container News .
  • HMM won't retry Hyundai LNG bid, says Busan move difficult
    HMM CEO Choi Won-hyuk said South Korea's flagship container carrier will not consider buying back its former liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping arm, Hyundai LNG Shipping. The company sold its LNG business, mainly comprising long-term shipping contracts with state-controlled LNG importer Korea Gas Corporation to private equity firm IMM for around US$1 billion in 2014 to raise money. IMM wants to
  • Contships Logistics completes senior unsecured bond tap
    Contships Logistics Corp., the world's largest independent owner of container feeder vessels, has successfully completed a USD 25 million tap issue of its outstanding senior unsecured sustainability-linked bond due 11 February 2030. The company operates a specialised fleet focused on vessels between 900 TEU and 2,000 TEU and currently has 32 container feeder vessels in operation. The tap issue wa
  • HMM partners with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and Avikus on AI navigation
    HMM has partnered with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and Avikus to advance AI-based autonomous navigation technologies. The company signed contracts with Avikus to introduce autonomous navigation solutions across its fleet. In parallel, the three companies entered into a memorandum of understanding covering joint research and technical cooperation. HMM will first deploy the technol
  • Container shipping braces for oversupply storm as 2027 downturn looms
    Record vessel deliveries from 2023's ordering frenzy are flooding the market just as demand growth stalls, setting the stage for the industry's worst capacity glut since 2016 with the crisis peak still two years away. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! The post appeared first on Container News .
  • The investments orientation of UAE port operators (maps+charts)
    Two strategies emerge from disruption: DP World deepens logistics integration across established corridors while AD Ports Group executes rapid emerging market expansion radiating from Abu Dhabi hub. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Freightos Q4 2025 KPIs beat expectations
    Freightos has reported stronger-than-expected key performance indicators for the fourth quarter of 2025, underscoring continued momentum across its digital freight booking platform. The Barcelona-based company said Q4 transactions reached 445,000, marking a 27% year-on-year increase. The figure slightly exceeded management's expectations and capped the company's 24th consecutive quarter of record
  • Port of Oakland ends 2025 with stable cargo volumes
    The Port of Oakland handled 179,580 TEUs in December 2025, down 1.7% from last year, closing the year with stable overall volumes despite uneven global trade. Full containers totaled 140,050 TEUs, down 3.0%. Loaded imports fell 12.8%, while exports rose 10.9%. Empty containers reached 39,530 TEUs, up 3.4%, reflecting year-end equipment repositioning. For the full year, Oakland processed 2,253,976
  • KEZAD Group signs 50-year lease with Jotun Abu Dhabi for AED 450M facility
    KEZAD Group and Jotun Abu Dhabi have signed a 50-year land lease in ICAD - KEZAD Musaffah. Jotun will invest AED 450 million to build an 83,177 sqm state-of-the-art facility for manufacturing, selling, and distributing paints and coatings. The project will create around 200 jobs and replace their existing 22,000 sqm site. Abdullah Al Hameli, CEO of Economic Cities & Free Zones, AD Ports Group, sa
  • James Kemball expands Felixstowe off-dock capacity
    James Kemball has become the largest off-dock container storage provider in Felixstowe following the acquisition of a new site close to the port. The transport and storage company has acquired a six-acre site less than a quarter of a mile from the Port of Felixstowe. The site was purchased last month from Genesee & Wyoming Inc and is already operational, with additional services planned. The acqu
  • How Jeddah lost 300,000 TEUs to Jebel Ali in eight months
    When Houthi attacks forced carriers to abandon the Red Sea in late 2023, Saudi Arabia's flagship port didn't just lose ship calls it hemorrhaged its strategic future. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Port of Rotterdam implements innovative tendering process for CO2e reduction
    The Port of Rotterdam Authority has set up a tendering process whereby initiators receive compensation if their activities reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the port area. The essence of 'Carbonbid', as the process is called, is that it supports projects that reduce the most CO2 equivalent at the lowest cost. The outcome of the first Carbonbid process is that eight projects will together reduce
  • Matson releases preliminary 4Q25 results and 2026 outlook
    Matson, Inc. has announced its preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, provided an outlook for consolidated operating income in 2026, and confirmed that its fourth-quarter earnings call will take place on 24 February 2026. Commenting on the performance, Matt Cox , Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Matson, said the company delivered a stronger-than-expected finish to th
  • DH Shipbuilding secures four Suezmax tanker orders
    DH Shipbuilding has reinforced its position as a global leader in the Suezmax crude oil tanker market by securing four new vessel orders at the start of the year, with a total contract value of approximately KRW 500 billion. On January 13, the company signed contracts with a Bermuda-based shipowner for two Suezmax crude oil tankers. The following day, January 14, it secured additional contracts f
  • Wärtsilä 31 engine chosen for Hartman Seatrade heavy-lift vessel
    Wärtsilä will supply the engine and propulsion system for a new 3,800 DWT heavy-lift vessel being built for Netherlands-based Hartman Seatrade at their new Rock Shipbuilding yard. The order was booked in Q4 2025. The vessel will use the Wärtsilä 31 engine, known for top fuel efficiency, low emissions, and modular design that reduces maintenance and supports both fast and slow steaming. Teele Hart

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Splash web site
JANUARY 16, 2026
  • Turkey's Aygaz makes VLGC debut in $119m South Korea deal
    Turkey's Aygaz is making its first move into the very large gas carrier space, signing a $119m newbuilding contract with South Korea's HD Hyundai Samho. The Istanbul-based LPG distributor said in a stock exchange filing that the yard will build a VLGC for delivery in the second quarter of 2028. The vessel will be used ...
  • Can Southeast Asia evolve from factory floor to strategic node in global supply chains?
    Wolfgang Lehmacher on Asean's moment of opportunity. A container loaded with electronics leaves a factory complex outside Ho Chi Minh City, rolls by truck to the Cai Mep-Thi Vai deepwater complex, and sails for Long Beach. This looks like a win. Exports from Southeast Asia to the US have climbed as Chinese shipments came under ...
  • Hengli Heavy plans $1.94bn capacity expansion
    Hengli Heavy Industry, recognised as one of the fastest-growing shipyards in the world, has unveiled plans to invest 13.5bn yuan ($1.94bn) in a major capacity expansion initiative. In just three years, Hengli Heavy has built up a massive orderbook, now accepting orders deep into 2029 with leading Greeks and MSC among key clients. The private ...
  • Chevron clears gas project off Israel for expansion
    US oil and gas supermajor Chevron and its partners in the Leviathan project have reached a final investment decision (FID) to expand the production capacity of the Leviathan production platform off Israel. The Leviathan expansion project is expected to come online near the end of the decade. The project includes drilling three additional offshore wells, ...
  • Splash Wrap: Global seaborne trading map redrawn
    The US said it will target 'dozens' of Venezuela-linked tankers in a serious shadow fleet squeeze. Thursday saw a sixth tanker apprehended by US forces, while Vitol and Trafigura became the first international companies to start shipping oil out of Venezuela since the January 3 ousting of Nicolas Maduro. Tension between Iran and the US ...
  • Vineyard Wind sues Trump administration as offshore wind legal battles escalate
    Vineyard Wind, a joint venture between Iberdrola's US arm Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, has sued the Trump administration to fight the suspension order issued last month. The company filed for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts, challenging the suspension order issued by ...
  • What Maersk's return to the Red Sea means for carrier profits in 2026
    News yesterday that Danish carrier Maersk is taking its first structural step back into the Red Sea has analysts voicing caution that this could mark the start of big shift from the Cape of Good Hope through the Suez with a significant knock-on effect for the bottom lines of global liners in 2026. Maersk, the ...
  • EnBW takes $1.4bn hit after pulling plug on two UK offshore wind projects
    German energy utility giant EnBW has dropped the Mona and Morgan offshore wind projects in the UK after not receiving government support through the AR7 contracts for difference round. The company has been developing the two projects with a potential total capacity of 3GW in the Irish Sea since 2021, together with Jera Nex BP. ...
  • Judge allows Equinor to restart construction of New York offshore wind project
    The US District Court for the District of Columbia has granted a preliminary injunction allowing construction activities to resume on Equinor's Empire Wind project. On January 2, Equinor's Empire Offshore Wind LLC, a company developing the Empire Wind project off Long Island, filed a civil suit in the US District Court for the District of ...
  • Zhejiang Energy enters the cape market
    Zhejiang Energy Marine, a subsidiary of Zhejiang Energy Group, has entered the capesize segment. The outfit, better known for its global footprint in scrubber supply as well as shipyard and retrofit services, is moving into unfamiliar territory, laying the winning bid for the Cape Providence (179,600 dwt, built 2009 at Daewoo), a ship sold by ...
  • US forces seize sixth tanker linked to Venezuelan trades
    US Southern Command has apprehended the 2003-built Veronica aframax during a pre-dawn operation yesterday, the sixth tanker with Venezuelan links to be taken by American forces in recent weeks. The Veronica, previously known as Pegas and Lana, has a troubled history; it was seized by Greek authorities in 2022 and has a history of moving ...
  • Damage reported following Russian strike on Chornomorsk
    Russian forces have conducted a ballistic missile strike on the port of Chornomorsk in Ukraine, impacting a Malta-flagged vessel preparing to load containers. The strike has left at least one crewmember injured and caused damage to the vessel, identified as the Matilda, a Greek-owned, Kazakh-operated ship. Ukrainian authorities have reported that the strike not only ...
  • HMM rolls out autonomous navigation tech across fleet
    South Korean flagship HMM has announced the signing of contracts with Avikus to implement AI-based autonomous navigation solutions. This initiative includes a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and Avikus for joint research and technical collaboration. HMM plans to deploy autonomous navigation solutions across 40 vessels initially, with intentions

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 16, 2026
  • Diana attempts to oust Genco board after takeover snub
    Genco turned down Diana's takeover bid without holding talks, a move that drew criticism from Diana earlier this week
  • Greece and Saudi Arabia to team up against IMO carbon price
    The Greek and Saudi governments have agreed to team up against the IMO's carbon price on shipping, with Greece in...
  • EU and UK lower Russian crude price cap
    This is the first time the dynamic price cap, which ensures the figure stays 15% lower than the market average...
  • Why the green methanol first movers are now looking at ethanol
    Cargill's pioneering push to invest in green technology and ships is hitting headwinds, but shipping head Jan Dieleman remains committed...
  • Venezuela traders change ownership following US pressure
    The move fits a broader trend of shadow fleet tankers moving to the Russian flag amid a strengthening response from...
  • Greeks call for 'immediate' EU action to protect ships from attacks
    UGS wants Brussels to take a stand against strikes on tankers and threat to crew lives
  • Bulk carrier asset values remain strong as BDI descends
    Greek shipowners have dominated selling activity of late as they dispose of older tonnage as part of fleet renewal strategies
  • Cargo claim rejected after 'dereliction of duty' caused bulker grounding
    Ruling in Unity Ship Group v Euroins Insurance - known as the Happy Aras case - underlines the need for...
  • The elder Ren's new playbook: cheap ships from no-name yards
    Legendary Chinese shipbuilder is leveraging Yangzijiang's expertise to unlock value from underused smaller Chinese yards, creating an alternative route to...
  • Gulf Marine commissions lubricant barge as industry braces for new EU sanctions
    The year ahead could be a challenge for Gulf Marine who posted 97% on-time deliveries last year
  • The Daily View: Not just one tanker
  • DP World sets record with 2m teu handled in Callao terminal
    Throughput achieved following earlier investments and capacity expansion
  • Jiangnan Shipyard lands Eastern Pacific order for two LNG carriers
    The contract extends EPS's run of Jiangnan orders across LNG, ammonia and ethane carriers since 2023
  • Stage is set for tariff refunds if Supreme Court rules against Trump
    Container shipping could see a boost in US-bound volume in the 2026 peak season if the Supreme Court rules against...
  • Daily Briefing
    Growing stateless shadow fleet transits sparks stronger action from Europe | Hengli plans $1bn fundraising for 'green intelligent' shipbuilding expansion...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 16, 2026
  • STB rejects UP-NS merger application as 'incomplete'
    The regulator's decision was unanimous, but Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern can fix what is deficient in the application and resubmit it at a later date.
  • Washington state weighs permanent ban on funding port automation
    The state senate is considering a new bill that would block state funds from going toward port automation, with longshore workers adding their support.
  • Carriers expand MPV fleets with $450 million in new vessel orders
    The orders come amid continued strong growth in the global wind energy sector as turbines, blades and monopiles provide a stable cargo for MPV and heavy-lift operators.
  • Truckload at a tipping point; intermodal still lagging: J.B. Hunt
    But the US' largest intermodal provider said during its fourth-quarter earnings call it is not forecasting a market inflection just yet, citing the "false starts" the industry has seen during the past 18 months.
  • MPV, heavy-lift operators ready for UK offshore wind boom after project approvals
    But rapid development of the record 8.4 gigawatts of new offshore capacity could lead to ship capacity constraints and logistical bottlenecks.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 16, 2026
  • Maersk, Bill Gates fund and NFL team owner join electrification venture's $43m fundraiser
    Fleetzero aims to use cash to expand manufacturing for hybrid and electric propulsion.
  • US sanctions ship masters over Yemen port calls
    Measures part of broader targeting of Houthi finance and arms networks, says US
  • Trafigura forges ammonia bunkering alliance
    Trader teams up with giant producer CF Industries on low-carbon fuels
  • Maersk relaunches first full liner service through Suez Canal
    Move follows successful test sailings and 'improved stability' in Red Sea
  • Boxship owner Marfret diversifies through 'fund of funds'
    Marseille-based carrier's growing investment vehicle has plans to back a third fund
  • Eni's next up FLNG unit for Mozambique hits the water
    Company says it has incorporated 'lessons learned' from building in operation sister
  • Seafarer tells of horror as container ship heads straight at him before fatal accident
    Tanker crew member says ship came silently out of patchy fog before deadly North Sea collision
  • Diana strikes back: Greek owner to wage proxy fight against Genco Shipping
    Diana Shipping floats raft of experienced industry figures to stand for election to Genco board
  • Wavelength podcast: Crude delights?
    Plus, the trial of the Solong master; and seafarer missing, believed abducted in Asia
  • Seafarer tells of horror as containership heads straight at him before fatal accident
    Tanker crew member said ship came silently out of patchy fog before deadly North Sea collision
  • Panama Canal Authority and Monjasa team up on eco and community projects
    Tanker and bunker company says new cooperation will target environmental protection in vital watershed ecosystem
  • Amazon leader Alison Kay joins Lloyd's Register board after Greek owner retires
    UK and Ireland web services boss adds expertise following the departure of Michael Lykiardopulo
  • Norway's K Saetre Rederi orders fully electric dry bulk vessel
    The 3,400-dwt ship will have 13.3 MWh battery
  • Actual LNG bunker demand jumps in 2025 as industry waits for lift off
    Figures for dual-fuelled fleet show potential for huge upswing when price is right, according to Lansdowne Moritz
  • HD Hyundai's Avikus claims largest AI-based autonomous navigation systems deal
    Forty HMM ships to be fitted with next generation kit as companies ink cooperation agreement
  • Columbia plotting new ship management hub in India with 220 staff
    Schoeller Holdings company wants a new base to complement its Philippines operational centre
  • CMA CGM's Zebox partners with Norwegian venture fund
    Zebox and Katapult will connect ocean start-ups with industrial players and investors
  • Second time is the charm for US in latest Venezuela tanker chase
    Aframax seized by US forces had its cargo pursued by Washington in 2022
  • Sanctioned zombie tanker blocked from entering Baltic
    Aframax tanker sanctioned by the US in 2021 has changed its identity
  • Trafigura, Frontline and CMB.Tech forge ammonia bunkering alliance
    Trader and shipowners team up with giant producer CF Industries on low-carbon fuels
  • Drug 'monkeys': Spain smashes cartel using young swimmers to get cocaine on ships
    Police make 30 arrests in raid linked to Balkan group and Colombian smugglers
  • CMA CGM's Zebox partners with Norwegian venture fund
    Zebox and Katapult will connect ocean startups with industrial players and investors
  • Howe Robinson tips capesize bulkers to shine as market fundamentals come into play
    Low fleet growth and steady demand supports segment
  • VLCC rates could hit the wall as tanker over-supply set to grow
    Earnings spike has been driven more by length of tonnage list than cargo demand, Greece's Signal Ocean says
  • Troim lifts lid on Fredriksen partnership and the secrets to success in shipping
    Norwegian investor packs out lecture in his home town of Sandefjord
  • Greek owner Icon Energy adds to cash pile in deal with US investor
    Athens-based company raises $2.3m under share purchase agreement with Yorkville
  • Frontline gets 'buy' rating as DNB sees VLCCs in 'prime position'
    Rising rates, asset values and sanctions support stock
  • Maersk cut to sell as Red Sea return will see container market suffer
    Arctic Securities sees further downside for stock
  • Contships Logistics raises an extra $25m through second Nordic bond tap
    Investors show strong interest in five-year paper that sold at a premium to par value
  • BW LPG trading arm returns to profit amid geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility
  • Strong buying interest buoys capesize secondhand values
    But Greek brokers say shipowners are looking for younger and bigger bulkers
  • Sheng Lu Navigation ends shipowning foray with bulker sale
    Company may have taken a hit if it acquired its one and only ship in the hopes of cashing in on rising scrap prices
  • Panos Laskaridis enters crude sector with suezmax order in South Korea
    Major Greek owner has signed up for a pair of vessels at DH Shipbuilding
  • Liquidators order French expedition cruise ship onto the auction block
    Sale comes after owner Exploris failed to establish itself in the luxury end of the niche expedition cruise market
  • US-seized tanker emerges off Venezuela as two sit in Texas waters. Where will the latest land?
    Will the Trump administration send the Gallileo to the US or back into the hands of Caracas?

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FreightWaves web site
JANUARY 16, 2026
  • STB rejects "incomplete" UP-NS merger application
    Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have more homework to do after federal regulators late Friday gave their 7,000-page merger application an incomplete instead of a passing grade. The Surface Transportation Board in a 15-page decision (PDF) rejected the merger application, and two related applications, as incomplete. UP (NYSE: UNP ) and NS (NYSE: NSC ) can file a revised application, subject to t
  • Florida harbor pilot dies after fall from vessel
    A Florida harbor pilot died Monday after he fell from the ladder of an outbound cargo vessel. Captain Phillip Brady, 46, fell into the water while disembarking a bulk carrier near Panama City, the St. Andrew's Bay Pilots said in a social media post. Phillip Brady (Photo: Andrew Glassing via GoFundMe) Pilots guide ocean-going vessels in and out of ports, frequently scrambling over open water from
  • New bill gives Trump power to blacklist foreign ports
    WASHINGTON - A revamped version of a bill introduced last year that was aimed at amending federal trade laws has been streamlined into an enforcement measure that would give President Trump exclusive power to designate "prohibited" ports and terminals located in foreign countries. The original version of the Defending American Property Abroad Act, a bipartisan bill introduced in July 2025 by Reps
  • 2026 Trucking capacity: Why it will tighten and who gets trucks first
    Trucking capacity has been steadily exiting the market over the past couple of years. These exits, however, came on the heels of the massive COVID-era oversupply, cushioning their impact on the market. With capacity continuing to tighten going into 2026, the industry will start to feel the effects of this long-term constriction. Underneath the day-to-day, capacity is being trimmed in ways that ha
  • Cargo thieves sentenced to prison for hijacking trucks
    Six people were recently sentenced to prison terms up to 13.5 years for participating in a multi-state conspiracy to steal millions of dollars of cargo from tractor trailers during transit, the Department of Justice said Friday. Juan Perez-Gonzalez, 51, a Cuban national living in Florida received the most prison time. One of his co-conspirators was sentenced to seven years and 11 months in federa
  • Union Pacific CEO tells customers they will benefit from merger
    SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - You could say that Jim Vena's latest salvo in the war of words over the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger was downright Shakespearean. Which is to say that the Union Pacific CEO thinks the other Class I railroads doth protest too much. "If your competitor was doing something stupid, what would you do?" Vena said during an entertaining but often digressive talk Thur
  • Asia-US shippers could see lower rates from Red Sea return
    Major ocean carriers, after two years of sectarian violence that reconfigured regional shipping and the broader global supply chain, reopened services on a key Mideast route that could mean lower rates for shippers from Asia to the United States. The announcement Thursday by Maersk ( MAERSK - B.CO ) that it is restarting scheduled services via the Red Sea and Suez Canal was a welcome sign of norm
  • Oops! TQL seeks return of incorrect commission payments
    An error in calculating commissions for some brokers at 3PL giant TQL led to a clawback of some bonus funds in recent weeks, according to several sources. Sources at the company confirmed the accuracy of social media posts that said TQL had erred in the size of bonuses calculated for some of its brokers. Rather than allowing the brokers to hold on to the overpayment, the company sought repayment.
  • Aurora, McLeod deliver industry's first driverless trucking link to TMS platform
    Aurora Innovation and McLeod Software announced Thursday that their planned Transportation Management System (TMS) integration is ahead of schedule and now available. Through an API connection, the integration unlocks autonomous trucking capacity for carriers nationwide. It enables seamless tendering, dispatching and tracking of autonomous trucks. Aurora notes that this is the industry's first co
  • Cost management drives Q4 beat at J.B. Hunt
    J.B. Hunt Transport Services stated during a call with analysts on Thursday evening that "demand is solid" and that the company is actively taking market share. However, these gains may be specific to J.B. Hunt, as it is aligned with customers that are also winning share in their respective industries. Tightening in the truckload market began the week before Thanksgiving, carrying through the end
  • The Stagecoach Robbing Era and The Evolution of Freight Fraud
    In the Old West, a man could rob a stagecoach, cross into the next territory, and start fresh with a new name. There were no fingerprints. No databases. No way to objectively prove identity beyond a wanted poster and an eyewitness who might be hundreds of miles away. If you could outrun the immediate pursuit, you could reinvent yourself and do it all again. The American freight industry in 2026 o
  • Part that broke in UPS cargo jet crash had history of failure
    Boeing warned MD-11 operators in 2011 about a broken engine attachment but never flagged the failure as critical to flight safety before a UPS freighter aircraft crashed on Nov. 4 when its left-engine pylon separated from the wing during takeoff, the National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday. More than 60 FedEx, UPS and Western Global cargo jets have been grounded since the accident in
  • Rivian CEO, Mack Trucks Leader to Keynote ACT Expo 2026
    ACT Expo, the largest fleet technology conference in North America, has announced its keynote speakers for its upcoming event in Las Vegas. Stephen Roy, president of Mack Trucks and chairman of Volvo Group North America, and RJ Scaringe, founder and CEO of Rivian, will deliver keynote addresses. The event takes place May 4-7, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center and focuses on new digital tec

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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
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
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
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.
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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)
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FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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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.
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