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Exim India web site
JUNE 19, 2026
  • One fraternity, one vision: BCBA's India Logistics Conclave 2026 charts roadmap for a seamless, digital Viksit Bharat
  • CONCOR and JNPA discuss optimising rail operations with stakeholders
  • Mumbai Port Authority explores collaboration with Japan's Urban Renaissance Agency for Vision 2047 Master Plan
  • US-Iran peace framework set to unlock critical trade routes for Central Asia
  • Strait of Hormuz transit:'Significant safety and security risks still persist'
  • India-UK trade pact clears 3.78 lakh car imports at slashed duties
  • MOL inks deal to supply bio-LNG fuel for car carriers in Europe
  • Chennai Port Authority launches NCCS 2026-27, offering wharfage concessions up to 80% for non-containerized cargo
  • VOC Port powering a sustainable tomorrow
  • US overtakes Qatar as India's top LNG supplier amid Gulf conflict
  • US-Iran MoU reveals Hormuz commercial fees after two months

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 18, 2026
  • Westwell optimizes air freight with AI
  • West Sydney anticipates Saudia Cargo
  • Europa Road warns of transport changes
  • STEF opens frozen storage near Strasbourg
  • Amazon invests one billion pounds in Northamptonshire
  • Groupe Blondel tests AI technology with Konboi
  • Bertling acquires Pfaff International in Germany
  • Chapman Freeborn: urgent charters for the aviation industry
  • Hong Kong Air Cargo: GSA in India, handling in Turkey
  • Robert Humphry new VP Sales at Swisslog
  • Gurkerl.at wins Austrian Logistics Award 2026
  • Montpellier Airport: more than tourism
  • Alpha Trains expands "EURO6000" fleet with Stadler
  • JetZero begins construction in Greensboro
  • MODAL GROUP emphasizes rail freight strategy in France
  • Hidden costs for automotive manufacturers
  • FM Logistic: Pharmacist leads pharmaceutical business in France
  • Customs Support Group presents survey on customs data
  • APOC Aviation reorganizes leadership team
  • Hactl: Already 50 years and 15 more to come
  • Geis Group rebrands Gras companies
  • Brett Milutin appointed COO of Galveston Wharves
  • Idwal partners with Daiwa Kisen
  • Freightos joins IATA Digitalization Charter
  • ATC Dubai provides hazardous goods training to SolitAir
  • Interferry calls on EU to take action

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 18, 2026
  • Hormuz traffic rises as US-Iran MoU sparks cautious optimism
  • CargoWise outage reignites debate over software quality, support and updates
  • UP CEO Vena blasts rivals: mega-merger 'is enhancement of competition'
  • Sticky port congestion drives intra-Asia freight rates higher
  • USPS - insourcing is killing the contractors that built its network
  • Network restructuring cascading larger vessels onto Intra-Europe trades
  • Cold storage crunch eases as vacancy rates hit 20-year high and supply dries up
  • What container shipping rates tell us about the economy

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 18, 2026
  • Podcast: Strategies for extending vessel life and improving reliability
    As vessel operators continue to extend the service lives of existing fleets, maintenance and reliability have become increasingly important considerations. Aging propulsion and auxiliary systems can present operational challenges, making it critical
  • Strait of Hormuz may be "open," but mines are still a danger
    Following the signing of an MOU between the U.S. and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz is officially open to shipping, but don't expect normality to return any time soon ... with BIMCO
  • Fairbanks Morse Defense holds Talent Pipeline Program (TPP) event
    Beloit, Wis.-based Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) recently hosted a regional Talent Pipeline Program (TPP) Signing Day event to celebrate new hires entering the U.S. defense industrial base workforce through the U.S. Navy's
  • VIDEO: Candela debuts new and luxurious P-12 Voyager
    Swedish e-foiler pioneer Candela AB has unveiled the first P-12 Voyager, a luxury version of its P-12 vessel that pairs a luxurious lounge-style interior with the hydrofoil experience, which many passengers describe
  • Interior in $765M offshore wind buy-out deal with Invenergy
    The U.S. Department of the Interior has agreed to pay Invenergy $765 million in return for terminating its affiliates' four offshore wind leases located in the New York Bight, Central Coast of

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Container News web site
JUNE 18, 2026
  • Adriatic Gate Container Terminal enhances Far East connectivity
    Adriatic Gate Container Terminal, operated by ICTSI in Croatia, has strengthened its links to the Far East through the launch of MSC Phoenix service at the Port of Rijeka. This development represents a significant step forward in establishing Rijeka as a key strategic gateway in the Adriatic region. The Phoenix service provides a new direct and regular mainline connection linking the Adriatic and
  • GEODIS expands airport logistics partnership with Lagardère Travel Retail
    GEODIS has expanded its partnership with Lagardère Travel Retail by taking over logistics operations at London Heathrow Airport and Auckland Airport. The agreement extends GEODIS' airport logistics services beyond its existing operations in Paris. The company will manage warehousing, order preparation and deliveries for retail and duty-free stores at both airports. At Heathrow Airport, GEODIS wil
  • Alabama Port Wetland Project secures RESTORE Act funding
    The Alabama Port Authority is set to advance a major initiative to create new wetlands and restore vital wildlife habitat following the award of US$24 million in funding under the RESTORE Act. Last week, the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council approved US$403 million for various coastal restoration projects across the Gulf of America. In Alabama, this included US$24 million allocated to the
  • Explainer: Why DP World is coming back to America
    Two terminal negotiations look like opportunism. Five years of converging strategy, market structure and US policy say otherwise
  • Bangladesh withdraws investment limit in off docks to lure foreigners
    The government of Bangladesh has now lifted the cap on foreign investment in the country's off-docks and Inland Container Depots (ICDs) to attract increased foreign direct investment in the port and logistics sectors. The announcement was made in parliament on June 11, when the country's Finance and Planning Minister, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, presented the budget for the fiscal year 2026-27.
  • Valenciaport reports cargo decrease through May
    The Port Authority of Valencia managed 32.8 million metric tons of cargo in the first five months of the year, marking a 3.59% decrease from the same period last year. The drop was mainly due to a sharp decline in solid bulk cargo, especially construction materials, which fell by nearly 60%. Container traffic, however, remained stable, reaching 2,317,507 TEUs a slight increase of 0.17% compared t
  • HHLA doubles storage capacity at Container Terminal Tollerort
    Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG has expanded its capacity for handling Airbus aircraft parts at Container Terminal Tollerort, opening new storage bays in a joint ceremony with shipping company COSCO Shipping and Airbus. The expansion doubles the terminal's storage capacity to a total of 20 bays for Airbus segments, enabling increased shipment volumes of aircraft components through the Port of Ham
  • How the Port of Los Angeles is absorbing a war it cannot see
    The Port of Los Angeles closed May 2026 with 840,165 TEUs, up 17% year-over-year, keeping the nation's busiest container gateway slightly ahead of last year's pace
  • Port of Helsinki container traffic rises 9.4% in early 2026
    The Port of Helsinki handled 5.8 million tonnes of cargo between January and May, down 1.1% from the same period last year. Despite the slight decline in total cargo, unitized cargo continued to grow. The port handled 495,000 unitized cargo units, up 4.9% year on year. Container traffic increased 9.4% in TEUs, while truck and trailer volumes rose 1.2%. Unitized cargo totaled 5.3 million tonnes, a
  • Thailand revives US$30bn land bridge project as alternative to Malacca Strait
    Thailand has revived plans for a 1 trillion baht (US$30.5 billion) land bridge linking the Gulf of Thailand with the Andaman Sea, aiming to offer an alternative route to the Strait of Malacca, according to Reuters . The proposal has regained momentum following the conflict in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which highlighted the risks of relying on major maritime chokepoints. Accord
  • Explainer: What is actually changing at Hormuz
    The architecture diplomats announced and the architecture the U.S. military, Maersk, and European navies are describing are not the same picture. The framework holds. The risk profile inside it is hardening
  • Rhenus Road Freight to build new transshipment hub in Dortmund
    Rhenus Road Freight has received approval to begin construction of a new transshipment hub in Dortmund, Germany. The facility is scheduled to become operational in 2027 and will replace the company's existing site in nearby Unna. The new hub will be Rhenus Road Freight's first purpose-built transshipment facility in Germany developed entirely in-house. The site will include 11,000 square metres o
  • Iran confirms US deal as Strait of Hormuz set to reopen
    Iran has confirmed it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the United States to end the recent conflict, paving the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the resumption of commercial shipping through one of the world's most important maritime corridors. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei confirmed the agreement on Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced the
  • PD Ports invests in third electric-hydraulic crane
    PD Ports has strengthened its bulk handling capability at Teesport with the arrival of a third electric-hydraulic Liebherr LPS 550 crane, representing a £5.4 million investment in port infrastructure. The new crane complements two identical units introduced in 2023 as part of an £8.6 million investment, significantly enhancing the port's ability to handle a wider range of bulk and breakbulk commo
  • ID Logistics launches healthcare subsidiary in Iberia
    ID Logistics has launched ID Logistics Healthcare , a new subsidiary dedicated to pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics in Spain and Portugal. The move strengthens the company's investment in the healthcare sector and expands its specialized logistics capabilities across the Iberian Peninsula. The new subsidiary operates five healthcare logistics sites covering more than 70,000 square metres. A
  • Bulgarian Shipowners Association joins ICS as affiliate member
    The Bulgarian Shipowners Association (BSA) has joined the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) as an Affiliate National Association Member. Established in 2003, the BSA represents Bulgarian shipowners and promotes safe, high-quality and environmentally responsible shipping. The association also supports its members by sharing international and national best practices across the maritime sector
  • Zim bidder faces foreclosure despite US$4.5 billion takeover offer
    Businessman Haim Sakal, who recently submitted a US$4.5 billion bid to acquire Zim, is facing foreclosure proceedings over a property in Herzliya Pituach, according to Israeli business newspaper Calcalist. Rival takeover bid disrupts ZIM's planned merger with Hapag-Lloyd The Haifa District Court appointed a receiver after financing company Extra Credit sought to recover a debt of around NIS 15 mi
  • US container imports from Asia rise 17.5% in May
    U.S. container imports from Asia increased 17.5% year on year to 1.75 million TEUs in May, according to Descartes Datamyne data based on U.S. Customs and Border Protection records. Compared with April, imports rose 8.7%. Overall U.S. container imports reached 2.43 million TEUs in May, up 11.6% from the same month last year. During the first five months of 2026, U.S. imports from the 10 largest As
  • CMA CGM NOTRE DAME makes first transit through Suez Canal
    The Suez Canal has welcomed the CMA CGM NOTRE DAME , one of the world's largest LNG-powered container ships, on its maiden transit through the waterway. The vessel sailed with the southbound convoy on its voyage from Singapore to France. Operated by CMA CGM, the ship measures 399.9 metres in length, 61.3 metres in beam and has a draft of 16.5 metres. It has a gross tonnage of 245,000 tonnes and a
  • Eimskip appoints Elísa Dögg Moraitis Björnsdóttir as EVP of Iceland Domestic Operations
    Eimskip has appointed Elísa Dögg Moraitis Björnsdóttir as Executive Vice President of its Iceland Domestic Operations division, strengthening the company's executive management team. The division oversees Eimskip's land transportation and distribution centres, warehousing and cold storage operations, as well as facility management activities, employing around 400 people across 16 locations throug
  • ABS joins autonomous bridge concept study for VLOCs
    ABS, Polaris Shipping, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and AVIKUS have signed a concept study agreement to develop a Conditional Unmanned Bridge for very large ore carriers (VLOCs). The project will evaluate autonomous bridge operations on one of Polaris Shipping's 325,000 dwt VLOCs during deep-sea voyages. The concept allows the bridge to operate without crew only under specific low-risk condi

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Splash web site
JUNE 18, 2026
  • Genco fends off Diana board challenge
    Genco Shipping & Trading's shareholders have overwhelmingly re-elected all six company-backed director nominees, handing the dry bulk owner a major victory in its long-running battle with rival suitor Diana Shipping. Based on preliminary results from the company's proxy solicitor, nearly 90% of shares not owned by Diana voted in favour of each of Genco's nominees. ...
  • Consortium wins offshore converter deal for German grid link
    German transmission system operator 50Hertz has awarded a consortium comprising Siemens Energy and Neptun Smulders Offshore Renewables (NSORe) a contract to construct a converter system for the offshore grid connection project North Sea Connector 2. The consortium is responsible for the full implementation and turnkey delivery of the installations. This includes system design, component procureme
  • Equinor moves forward with North Sea tieback project
    Norwegian oil major Equinor and its partners have agreed on the development concept for the Ringvei Vest subsea project linked to the Troll B platform in the Norwegian North Sea. The discoveries included in the project are Grosbeak, Swisher, Mulder, Kveikje, Toppand, Røver Sør, and Røver Nord. In addition, the prospect Grønngylt is included. The ...
  • Ports face $30bn climate disruption bill without action, warns World Economic Forum
    Ports that fail to adapt to climate change and growing environmental pressures could face annual disruption costs of up to $30bn by 2050, according to a new World Economic Forum (WEF) report that calls for a fundamental rethink of how maritime gateways are planned, financed and operated. The report, Future-Proofing Ports: Nature, Climate and People ...
  • Trump administration to buy back four offshore wind leases from Invenergy
    The US Department of the Interior has announced that it will buy back four offshore leases from the Chicago-based developer Invenergy. As part of the settlement agreement, Invenergy will voluntarily terminate its affiliates' four offshore wind leases located in the New York Bight, California, and the Gulf of Maine for $765m. The company will redirect that ...
  • Vår Energi approves seven-well development in the North Sea
    Norwegian oil and gas player Vår Energi has taken a final investment decision on the Balder Next New Wells project in the North Sea. The project comprises a first-phase development of seven new wells tied back to the Jotun FPSO, with expected start-up in the fourth quarter of 2027. The project will develop 86m barrels ...
  • EU set to miss carbon storage target by at least 17.5m tonnes per year
    The EU is on course to fall short of its legally mandated carbon capture and storage target by at least 17.5m tonnes per year, even if every project in advanced development proceeds as planned. The analysis from Wood Mackenzie was done as an independent study commissioned by ExxonMobil, OMV Petrom, Shell, and TotalEnergies. WoodMac's analysis ...
  • Fleetzero unveils autonomy platform for shipping
    US-based maritime technology company Fleetzero has launched an integrated marine autonomy platform combining hardware, software and propulsion systems aimed at expanding cargo operations into routes and regions that are difficult or uneconomic to serve with conventional vessels. The company said the new autonomy stack represents the culmination of years of development work spanning vessel control
  • Idwal wins fleet inspection contract with Japanese owner Daiwa Kisen
    Vessel assurance specialist Idwal has secured a fleet inspection programme with Japanese shipowner Daiwa Kisen, providing independent condition assessments across a selection of vessels as the owner looks to strengthen technical oversight and maintenance planning. The programme will initially cover a number of bulk carriers and one containership, with potential for expansion as Daiwa Kisen's ...
  • TGS expands Pelotas Basin coverage with new 3D survey
    Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has announced the Pelotas Sul Phase 1 multi-client 3D seismic survey in the Pelotas Basin offshore southern Brazil. The survey, which will be undertaken in a joint venture with SLB, covers approximately 13,500 sq km. The Ramform Tethys mobilised for the survey, with data acquisition expected to be completed in ...
  • The easy era of critical mineral trade is over
    Critical minerals have become strategic assets, prompting governments to rethink trade relationships and driving a wave of industrial projects into new and often challenging locations, writes Pappu Sastry, the CEO of ASL. I've been reading through UNCTAD's latest work on critical minerals and global trade, and honestly, it's one of those reports that doesn't just ...
  • MOL and NYK seal ammonia carrier charters with JERA
    Japan's two largest shipping lines have signed long-term charter deals with JERA for four very large gas carriers to transport low-carbon ammonia from the US to Japan. Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) have each fixed two 87,000 cu m VLGCs to JERA under contracts tied to the Blue Point ammonia project ...
  • US firms sue container makers over alleged price-fixing scheme
    Two US companies have filed class-action lawsuits against a group of container manufacturers accused by American prosecutors of conspiring to restrict output and fix prices in the global dry container market. The lawsuits, filed separately by manufacturer CA Spalding Company and shipping company Daybreak Express earlier this month, seek monetary damages and follow closely on ...
  • Hormuz reopens under US-Iran deal amid uncertainty over future transit fees
    A newly signed interim agreement between the United States and Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz and established a framework for ending hostilities, but significant uncertainty remains over how the deal will be implemented and what it could mean for global shipping in the months ahead. The 14-point "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding" was signed ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 18, 2026
  • The rise of shipping disruptions amid the shift to a multipolar world
    There are a lot of similarities between the current shipping upcycle and the 2000s supercycle, but the underlying drivers of...
  • LNG freight rates to hold steady despite possible Hormuz reopening
    LNG carrier spot rates are likely to stay near $100,000 per day despite possible reopening of Hormuz, as owners and...
  • Some underwriters set to slash Hormuz pricing in bid to grab market share
    We are where we are - but where we are is better than where we were last week, marine insurance...
  • Sea Cargo Charter finds its limits
    The green chartering initiative has helped more companies reporting, but its latest annual disclosure report presents a poor outlook for...
  • Safe Bulkers hikes dividend as earnings surge
    Owner of 45 bulkers plus 11 on order, tripled first-quarter net profit
  • China's shipping prowess pulls war risk insurance closer to Hong Kong
    With persistent geopolitical tensions squeezing market capacity for war risk insurance, Hong Kong's new pool is pitching a China-aligned alternative...
  • Major shipowners begin exiting vessels from MEG after US-Iran accord eases Hormuz restrictions
    There are some 550 merchant ships of above 10,000 dwt that will need to be prepared to exit the Middle...
  • Sanctioned tanker hit in Black Sea
    The tanker is reportedly still drifting and the extent of the damage is still being assessed
  • Middle East port update: Thursday, June 18
    In Oman, all ports are ISPS Level 1
  • The Daily View: Next week or next year?
  • Iran and US to begin immediate demilitarisation of Hormuz after MOU signed
    Freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz edges closer to restoration, with a final deal slated to be signed...
  • Daily Briefing
    At least five Iran-flagged vessels run US blockade line | Escrow freeze ripples through S&P market as sellers harden terms and...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 18, 2026
  • Norfolk aims to be preferred USEC gateway with deeper port: CEO
    The chief executive of the Port of Virginia said the newly inaugurated deeper harbor allows big ships to be fully loaded, giving the port a chance to become a fulcrum for container services.
  • US warehousing expanding faster at key inland hubs
    Industrial real estate vacancy rates are falling in Chicago, Indianapolis, and other key hubs as the frontloading of imports and data center construction drive demand.
  • No fast turnaround expected for declining MPV capacity trend
    The Journal of Commerce Breakbulk Shipper Index tracked down again in May to 97, a drop of 26 points since March and two points lower than April.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 18, 2026
  • Baltic Dry Index ticks up as Pacific capesize market stirs
    Baltic Dry Index rose on Thursday for the first time since late May
  • 'Resounding': Genco Shipping makes it official with details of lopsided win in Diana proxy fight
    Some 90% of non-Diana shares were voted in favour of incumbent Genco directors as two challengers rejected
  • Genco Shipping repels Diana advances in clean-sweep shareholders vote
    All six incumbent directors re-elected by investors while 'poison pill' stays in place
  • Neda Maritime sells tanker to Great Eastern at record price
    Owner is cashing in on rapid appreciation in aframax tanker values seen this year
  • Russia poised to deliver second home-grown Arc7 LNG carrier newbuilding
    Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced a ceremony for vessel today at Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex
  • Limbo or liberation? Brokers try to divine how VLCC market will react to peace deal
    Tanker experts examine a freight situation with many moving parts
  • Global Feeder Shipping pays premium rates amid tight container vessel market
    AD Ports subsidiary keeps foot on the pedal and is chartering or acquiring boxships
  • 'Still risky': New body to control rush for Strait of Hormuz exit
    Shipping organisations have been drawing up plans to coordinate an expected surge in shipping traffic
  • Navigator fixes first Japanese lease financing for $205m ethylene newbuildings
    US-listed owner says pricing is 'very competitive'
  • QatarEnergy brings first ballast LNG carrier into Middle East Gulf
    Vessel loads at Ras Laffan offering promise of exports resuming
  • Scorpio Tankers reveals rate dip in uncertain product carrier sector
    US-listed owner's update shows earnings down from stellar guidance in May
  • Swiss broker Charter Haus adds new general manager in Tokyo
    Chemical tanker executive Tomokazu Takeno is joining next month
  • Tanker rates surge alongside owner confidence following Hormuz reopening
    US Gulf to China assessment drives jump as tankers trickle out of Middle East Gulf
  • Chief engineer charged over Baltimore bridge collapse
    Criminal charge is first for any crew member serving on the container ship at the centre of March 2024 disaster
  • MOL and NYK ink long-planned VLAC charters with JERA
    Partners finally seal their deals with trading giant on four newbuildings
  • Neda Maritime revealed as seller of LR2 tanker to Great Eastern
    Transaction follows shortly after Greek owner's capesize order at Hengli Heavy Industry
  • Tankers pile up in Gulf of Oman. A 'broking job and a half' needed to get them to work
    VLCCs keep piling up near the Strait of Hormuz, but Fearnleys questions fixing frenzy line
  • US-Iran deal a 'step toward stability', says Maersk
    But Hormuz transits remain suspended with five Maersk vessels stuck in the Persian Gulf
  • 'Pot of gold' in reach as more Iranian-linked VLCCs head back into Gulf
    Brokers don't expect big rush of inbound tankers immediately, however
  • Strait of Hormuz crisis more than another black swan feast for shipping
    Energy players are rethinking their reliance on vulnerable chokepoints
  • First sanctioned tanker enters English Channel since UK ship seizure
    Russian-flagged aframax is hauling a cargo of Russian crude to China
  • Has dual-fuel ambition stalled in the face of commercial reality?
    Limited infrastructure, fuel availability and regulatory uncertainty have seen orders for alternative fuel-capable ships fall from their 2024 peak, writes Mariam Tzannatos
  • Shipping stocks slide after US-Iran peace deal
    ABG Sundal Collier sees lower tanker rates in next quarters
  • Laden QatarEnergy LNG carrier heads through Hormuz in open view
    Vessels in ballast muster outside Middle East Gulf following US-Iran deal poised for Qatari export restart
  • Russia shipping in rare fuel cargo from Turkey after Ukrainian refinery strikes
    Cargo also coming from Asia as traditional exporter finds roles reversed
  • Greece left with Houthi-damaged tanker stranded off Piraeus
    Authorities schedule another auction after three failed attempts to sell carcass of the Houthis' most iconic victim
  • Sanctioned tanker hit in Ukrainian Black Sea drone attack
    Damage to blacklisted aframax not known despite claims it was sunk
  • Safe Bulkers hikes dividend after launching parallel European listing
    Polys Hajioannou-led bulker specialist gets another financial leg to stand on alongside its main US listing
  • Braemar joins Sustainable Shipping Initiative to promote 'climate-smart' operations
    UK-listed firm will focus on commercial and financial levers driving decarbonisation
  • 'We love those people': Trump responds to Indian seafarer deaths
    US missile attack killed three Indian seafarers on product tanker off Oman
  • Police discover meth in charcoal bags shipped from West Africa
    Joint Border Force operation made the discovery in two containers at Port Botany
  • 'Building a business is hard. Sustaining it is harder'
    Emily Koo, fourth-generation managing director of TCC Group, on guarding a 100-year-old family business against the complacency that sinks most by the third generation
  • Diana Shipping's Semiramis Paliou makes last public pitch for Genco
    And why is Star Bulk's Hamish Norton comparing Diana to 'Crazy Eddie' television campaign of yesteryear?
  • Police discover meths in charcoal bags shipped from West Africa
    Joint Border Force operation made the discovery in two containers at Port Botany
  • Japan's MOL confirms ammonia carrier charters with compatriot energy trader
    Shipping giant reveals the vessels are being built at Kawasaki Heavy Industries and are due for delivery in 2027.
  • Pirate attacks surge in Gulf of Aden with three strikes in 72 hours
    Small skiffs open fire on three commercial vessels in as many days south of Yemen
  • Building a business is hard. Sustaining it is harder
    Emily Koo, fourth-generation managing director of TCC Group, on guarding a 100-year-old family business against the complacency that sinks most by the third generation
  • Greek authorities struggle to get rid of Houthi-stricken tanker left floating in limbo off Piraeus
    Authorities schedule another auction after three failed attempts to sell carcass of the Houthis' most iconic victim
  • 'Something has to give': TCC Group questions tanker asset boom
    Fourth-generation owner says disconnect between asset prices and earnings are driving a deliberate pause
  • Houthi-stricken tanker left floating in limbo off Greece after scrapping dispute
    Authorities schedule another auction after three failed attempts to sell carcass of the Houthis' most iconic victim
  • US-Iran deal signed, confirms Hormuz opening within 30 days, 'no tolls' for 60
    Interim peace deal fudges the question of tolls and grants waivers to Tehran to sell its oil until a final accord
  • Erasmus Shipinvest doubles kamsarmax bulker orders at Jiangsu New Hantong
    The John Su-led company has a total of eight 82,000-dwt newbuildings on order

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FreightWaves web site
JUNE 18, 2026
  • Teamsters to fight UPS over alleged use of nonunion drivers
    The Teamsters unanimously passed a resolution at its international convention in Las Vegas this week instructing leadership to challenge United Parcel Service for violating the 2023 collective bargaining agreement by outsourcing delivery work to nonunion subcontractors, marking the latest effort to constrain the employer's freedom to cut costs and reorganize operations. The union represent about
  • Wabash stock soars as analyst cites management bullishness
    Trailer builder Wabash National, whose stock went from about $30 per share in March 2024 to less than $7 last month, has seen a surge of investor interest on the back of a bullish analyst report. Wabash (NYSE: WNC) is not a company that draws a great deal of interest from sell-side analysts. But on Wednesday, the team of Michael Shlisky and Linda Umwali from DA Davidson, after a meeting with Waba
  • RBW Logistics acquires warehousing unit from World Group
    RBW Logistics expanded its national footprint with the acquisition of World Group's warehousing business. The strategic carve-out included the acquisition of World Distribution Services and Pacific Cascade Distribution. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. "This is about building a stronger foundation for the future," said RBW Logistics CEO Frank Anderson. ... "Expanding our netwo
  • Swift, FleetForce launch CDL training hub at Mobile terminal
    One of the nation's largest trucking companies is partnering with a fast-growing driver training provider to expand commercial driver's license education in Alabama. FleetForce Truck Driver Training announced Tuesday that it has partnered with Swift Transportation to offer CDL training and certification at Swift's terminal in Mobile, Alabama. The program is designed to help address driver shortag
  • Predatory Towing is Turning Routine Truck Accidents into Six-Figure Financial Events
    A rollover on the interstate at 3:00 a.m. is already a bad day. But for a growing number of motor carriers, even worse financial damage comes from the tow bill that follows. Stephen Brasher, Travelers Inland Marine Claim Unit Manager, joined FreightWaves' What the Truck?! with host Malcolm Harris to break down how predatory towing practices are draining carriers of tens (and sometimes hundreds) o
  • How the 14-Point U.S.-Iran MOU Could Reshape Global Supply Chains
    A potential breakthrough in the Middle East could soon ease major headaches for truckers, shippers, and manufacturers worldwide. On Friday, U.S. and Iranian leaders are set to formally sign a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Switzerland. This interim deal aims to end recent fighting, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and start 60 days of talks on a final agreement. Once More Unto the Stra
  • Cassandra Gaines unveils trucking industry blueprint for carrier selection
    Carrier Assure founder and CEO Cassandra Gaines has released a new industry framework designed to help brokers, shippers and freight forwarders navigate one of transportation's most challenging questions: What constitutes a reasonable and defensible carrier-selection process? The framework, known as The CAVRA Standard , is a 54-page guide built around four principles - carrier assessment, verific
  • Flexport: New tariff wave could replace expiring trade duties by late July
    As importers continue navigating one of the most turbulent trade environments in recent memory, executives at supply chain management and logistics provider Flexport said that a new round of tariffs could arrive before existing duties disappear, potentially keeping pressure on global supply chains despite ongoing court challenges. During Flexport's webinar on Tuesday, "Tariff Trends 2026: Expert
  • Teradar pushes Summit sensor closer to serialization with new OEM deal
    Boston-based Teradar recently announced a paid technical evaluation program with a top German automaker for its terahertz vision technology. The milestone represents a key step forward for Teradar's flagship Summit sensor. The sensor will be tested against edge cases that continue to expose the limitations of cameras, lidar and radar. These include detecting a fallen motorcyclist at a distance or
  • C.H. Robinson a defendant in post-Montgomery Florida broker liability case
    The combination of a high profile fatal crash involving an illegal immigrant driver plus the legal fallout from the case of Montgomery vs Caribe Transport II is likely to mean a Florida lawsuit will become a closely-watched case. The estate of Faniola Joseph on behalf of her surviving daughter, Angeline Daudin, filed suit last week against several defendants, including C.H. Robinson, in the Augus

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Genoa
Port of Ravenna, September slows down
Ravenna
In the first nine months of 2026, freight traffic remained above last year's levels
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Ankara
Bulk carrier passages halved in the third quarter. The decline in the Dardanelles was more moderate (-12.8%), while container ships held steady.
In the third quarter, Eurokai terminals handled a record traffic of 3.9 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In the first nine months of 2026 the total was over 11.3 million TEUs (+8.7%)
Maritime ETS: Brussels says the system is working. Ports fear traffic flight.
Brussels
The Commission's latest report for 2025 reports a 4% drop in emissions and compliance above 99%. However, it provides no new data on the risk of tax evasion.
Yang Ming's revenues grew by 52.4% in the third quarter
Keelung
A continuation of favorable conditions for shipping is expected in the latter part of 2026
US-China trade easing also involves ports and shipyards
Beijing
Beijing extends suspension of port charges on US vessels and investigation into the impact of the US measures on its maritime industry
Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, Raffaele Fitto will discuss the strategic issues of Italian ports.
Denmark's DFDS posts record quarterly revenue
Copenhagen
In the period July-September the group's ships transported 10.1 million linear metres of rolling stock and 2.1 million passengers (-3.6%)
In Montenegrin ports, cargo volumes are decreasing while passengers are increasing.
Podgorica
Traffic with Italy is declining
Ansis Zeltins has been re-elected president of the European Sea Ports Organisation.
Brussels
The Icelandic Ports Association has joined ESPO
This year Blu Navy recorded a growth of +12% in passengers transported
Portoferraio
Transported vehicles also increased (+11%)
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Uiltrasporti, the Democratic Party's commitment to amendments for port and maritime work is welcomed.
Rome
It is the only political force - the union underlines - that has responded to our requests for a meeting so far.
In the first nine months of 2026, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +1.7%
Rome
The Bank of Italy's economic update on Calabria's economy
FS Engineering and Sogesid have signed an agreement to develop infrastructure projects in Italy and abroad.
Rome
National focus on port infrastructure, logistics systems, and mobility-related infrastructure
The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has suspended the increases in maritime training center fees.
Rome
CONFORMAR and ANIFORMAR's request for precautionary measures has been granted. The hearing on the merits is scheduled for March 16.
Global Ship Lease revenues up 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026.
Athens
New $1 billion credit line to finance 15 new container ships
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
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FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
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
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MEETINGS
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
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PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
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Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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