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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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The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
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