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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 20, 2026
  • CMA CGM concludes strategic vessel order and launches a dedicated R&D hub in India, further strengthening the country's maritime and logistics ecosystem
  • Karsten Behrens of SAL Engineering to conduct Masterclass on managing the complex logistics of project cargo and heavy lift shipping at CTL-BHP 2026
  • JNPA inks MoU with Port of Marseille Fos aimed at enhancing bilateral trade and maritime flows
  • APSEZ and Port of Marseille Fos sign strategic IMEC partnership to strengthen India-Europe trade connectivity
  • CONCOR boosts capacity to more than 18,500 wagons
  • Indian Register of Shipping secures US Coast Guard designation as Similarly Qualified Organization
  • Sugar exports surpass 2 lakh tonnes in 2025-26 marketing year
  • FedEx breaks ground on a fully automated air cargo hub at Navi Mumbai International Airport
  • VOCPA hosts first-of-its-kind 'AI-Powered Ports' session at India AI Impact Summit 2026
  • Return to the Suez Canal seen to be a gradual process

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
  • REWE automates logistics center
  • Aerios integrates CargoAi for real-time data
  • Oman Air Cargo appoints Ribouleau
  • EEX and Veson integrate platforms
  • DHL expands healthcare logistics infrastructure
  • Rhenus tests hydrogen truck
  • FedEx introduces electric vehicles in the UAE
  • Genedani new Vice President of the Albo Autotrasporti
  • "EU Delivery Act" reforms delivery market
  • Alexandra Olvera becomes CCO at Hellmann
  • New terminal by MPLS in Oostende
  • Newcastle's first step towards a freight gateway
  • Unilode selects XPO as global logistics partner

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
  • EXCLUSIVE: DSV begins switch from CargoWise to Tango, say sources
  • CMA CGM orders six vessels from Cochin as part of India investment
  • EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Ceva baron in talks with MSC to lead forwarding charge
  • Intra-Asia rates spiralling as carriers continue to add capacity
  • Hellmann appoints DHL GF's Alexandra Olvera as chief commercial officer
  • AI could give SME forwarders leverage with air cargo carriers
  • APMT buys minority stake in DP World's Jeddah facility
  • Union Pacific to launch new bid for NS merger green light
  • Amazon and City Hall line up for battle over delivery licence in New York

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
  • Plans for SWITCH's 150-passenger zero-emission ferry enter a new phase
    SWITCH Maritime's plans to deploy a 150-passenger hydrogen fuel cell powered zero-emission ferry in New York City waters are moving right along. Incat Crowther has started detailed development and naval architecture for
  • Hanwha Ocean inks MOU with Ontario Shipyards
    Hanwha Ocean and Ontario Shipyards have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at accelerating the return of large-scale shipbuilding in Ontario and to strengthen Canada's ability to deliver future naval
  • Op-Ed: The promise of modern pod drives
    Historically, mariners have had to choose between outboard and inboard engines. Each of these options have come with trade-offs. An outboard sacrifices valuable deck space and produces a lot of noise, while
  • MARAD seeks new applications for Centers of Excellence designation
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has published a Notice of Opportunity inviting maritime training and educational institutions to apply for a new round of designations under its Centers of
  • Powerful new Østensjø tug will feature Steerprop propulsion
    The largest and most powerful tug ever ordered by Norwegian shipowner Østensjø Rederi will feature the most powerful ducted propulsors ever developed by Finnish propulsion specialist Steerprop. On order at Spanish shipbuilder

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
  • Kongsberg upgrades Listen Electromagnetic Sensor System
    Kongsberg Discovery has upgraded its Kongsberg Listen electromagnetic sensor system. The update improves inspections, surveys, and data collection in complex underwater environments. The system was previously known as Argeo Listen. Kongsberg has enhanced both hardware and software. The upgrade improves data processing and visualisation. The platform-agnostic system supports applications in ocean
  • Global bunker market softens in week 08
    At the end of Week 08, the MABUX global bunker indices recorded a moderate decline, according to Sergey Ivanov, Director, MABUX . The 380 HSFO index decreased by US$ 0.51, from US$ 433.61/MT last week to US$ 433.10/MT. The VLSFO index declined by US$ 2.21, from US$ 522.29/MT to US$ 520.00/MT. The MGO LS index posted the most significant reduction, falling by US$ 5.18, from US$ 782.79/MT last week
  • Sea-Intelligence: Ocean Alliance Day 10, China+1 Strategy?
    In issue 752 of the Sunday Spotlight , Sea-Intelligence analysed the new 2026 "Day 10" network product from Ocean Alliance. There are 318 unique port-port connections that are unchanged between the Day 9 and Day 10 products, 26 that are discontinued from Day 9, and 21 that have been newly introduced in Day 10. In terms of total connectivity, the new Day 10 product has 498 port-port connections, 3
  • When military theatre meets commercial expansion in arctic waters
    Two contradictory realities now define Arctic maritime operations: commercial shipping traffic surged 40% between 2013 and 2025, reaching 1,812 unique vessels, while NATO simultaneously deploys carrier strike groups to demonstrate High North defense capabilities
  • The trade war Washington isn't fighting
    While the United States fixates on tariffs and port fees, China's manufacturing overcapacity is quietly rewriting the rules of global maritime commerce and American trade policy is aimed at the wrong target
  • PIL's LNG-powered KOTA ODYSSEY debuts at Aqaba
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) celebrated the maiden call of KOTA ODYSSEY, its first LNG-powered vessel in the Red Sea, at Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT). The ship had previously made its first call to Saudi Arabia earlier this month. The arrival ceremony was hosted by PIL's Regional Head for the Middle East, Horn of Africa & East Africa. Distinguished guests included the Chief Commissioner of
  • CMA CGM strengthens Indian maritime commitment with new vessel order
    CMA CGM has reached a major milestone in its partnership with India following a visit from Chairman and CEO Rodolphe Saadé. During the visit, the company signed a final shipbuilding contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited. This agreement covers the construction of six LNG-powered 1,700 TEU container ships directly in India. The signing took place in the presence of Shri Shantanu Thakur, Minister of
  • DP World sets Chile record at San Antonio terminal
    DP World continues to reinforce its role as Chile's leading provider of automotive logistics after successfully discharging 6,338 vehicles in a single vessel operation at its multipurpose terminal at the Port of San Antonio. The operation, conducted from the vessel M/V Morning Lily, surpassed the previous national record of 6,185 vehicles set at the same terminal in 2021, and demonstrates DP Worl
  • The port of NY/NJ launces flights from Newark to Puebla
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Volaris today announced the launch of nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Puebla, Mexico, further expanding international connectivity between the New York-New Jersey region and Mexico. The new Volaris service will begin on Tuesday, June 2, with four weekly nonstop flights. With the addition of the Puebla route, Volaris wi
  • Interview with Matthias Dietrich, Senior Director Strategic Programs at Hapag-Lloyd AG
    In this exclusive interview, Container News journalist Antonia Saratsopoulou speaks with Matthias Dietrich , Senior Director Strategic Programs at Hapag-Lloyd AG. The discussion explores the company's strategic direction, recent initiatives, and how it is navigating geopolitical uncertainty, digital transformation, and the industry's decarbonization journey in a rapidly changing global trade env
  • MSC updates freight rates for Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to Europe
    MSC has announced new freight rates for cargo moving from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to European hubs. These rates apply from March 1, 2026, until March 31, 2026. Consequently, the carrier is updating its pricing for the Antwerp and Valencia trade lanes to reflect current market conditions. The new rates for Colombo departures are set at USD 1,550 for 20-foot containers. Furthermore, both 40-foot a
  • DP World and APM Terminals announce strategic partnership at Jeddah Islamic port
    DP World and APM Terminals announced a strategic partnership in the Southern Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port. Under the agreement, APM Terminals will acquire a 37.5% minority stake in the terminal, while DP World will retain a 62.5% majority shareholding and continue to lead the operations at the facility. The investment strengthens the long-term collaboration between the two organizati
  • MOSOLF opens new terminal at Port of Oostende
    MOSOLF Port Logistics & Services (MPLS) has opened a new terminal at the Port of Oostende. The move strengthens MPLS's North Sea presence and adds capacity for vehicle handling, specialised logistics, and technical services. The terminal covers 80,000 m² and can expand up to 200,000 m². It currently stores up to 3,000 vehicles and features a workshop and high-voltage charging infrastructure. With
  • Costamare reports full-year 2025 net income of $371 million
    Costamare Inc. reported net income from continuing operations of $371 million for the full year 2025. The figure translates to $3.09 per share. The containership owner posted fourth quarter net income from continuing operations of $72.6 million, or $0.60 per share. The company held liquidity of $589.6 million as of December 31, 2025. The financial results reflect the spinoff of Costamare's dry bu
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen posts strong 2025 results
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen delivered solid results in 2025. Adjusted EBITDA reached USD 1.81 bn , slightly down from USD 1.90 bn in 2024. Net profit rose to USD 1.10 bn from USD 1.07 bn. CEO Lasse Kristoffersen said: "I am proud of our team. We secured strong financial results, paid a total dividend of USD 2.11 per share , expanded our book of business, and maintained safe, resilient operations." Q4 20
  • Tanger Med handles over 11 million containers in 2025
    Tanger Med Port Complex handled 11,106,164 TEUs across its four container terminals in 2025, an 8.4% increase from 2024. Growth was driven by the commissioning of the Terminal TC4 extension operated by APM Terminals. Truck Activity: Trucks totaled 535,203 units, up 3.6%, fueled by exports of industrial goods (+4.8%) and agri-food products (+4.3%). Passenger Activity: The port served 3,220,422 pas
  • cargo-partner launches Hong Kong-Europe airfreight service
    cargo-partner, a leading airfreight provider in Hong Kong, has launched a new Hong Kong Consol service. The company now operates three weekly charter flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to Budapest (BUD) and Warsaw (WAW). The service provides secured capacity and express handling for time-critical shipments from Hong Kong and China to Europe. The service targets the automotive and high-tech/electronics
  • MITSUI E&S wins order for 17 electric RTGs at Port of Tokyo
    MITSUI E&S has secured an order for 17 electric Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes for Y3 Berth at the Port of Tokyo. The order comes from Tokyo Port Terminal Corporation, which operates the city's container terminals. The cranes will operate at the Outer Central Breakwater Container Terminal. The Y3 terminal is under development and will feature a 16-metre water depth, a 400-metre quay, and a 500-

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
  • Navios lines up $134m capesize duo
    New York-listed Navios Maritime Partners has moved to expand its dry bulk footprint, lining up two Japanese newbuilding capesizes under long-term bareboat-in arrangements. The Angeliki Frangou-led owner said in its quarterly earnings report it agreed to take the scrubber-fitted vessels from an unrelated third party on 12-year bareboat contracts. Navios holds purchase options from the ...
  • Oregon maps four offshore wind futures, from zero build to 3GW
    The US state of Oregon has unveiled a draft offshore wind roadmap outlining four potential futures off its deepwater west coast, from zero turbines to 3 GW of floating wind, with public input open until April 3. Gestating since June 2024, the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) plan avoids outright endorsement, instead ...
  • Teekay Tankers offloads sole VLCC
    Teekay Tankers is pulling out of the VLCC segment, agreeing to sell its only supertanker in a deal that leaves the New York-listed owner focused squarely on suezmax and aframax tonnage. The Kenneth Hvid-led company said it has struck a deal to sell the 2013-built, 318,700 dwt Singapore Spirit - previously known as Hong Kong ...
  • New head of Poseidon Principles urges banks to keep climate disclosure alive despite US rollback
    In a climate of escalating geopolitical tension and a sharp retreat from green legislation in Washington, Paul Taylor, the newly appointed chair of the Poseidon Principles Association, has issued a staunch defence of maritime transparency. Writing on LinkedIn, Taylor, who also serves as global head of maritime industries at Societe Generale, acknowledged that the sector ...
  • Vantris to market Dolphin Drilling rig across Asian drilling markets
    Semisub rig owner Dolphin Drilling has entered into an agreement with Malaysian offshore services company Vantris Energy, formerly known as Sapura Energy, to market the Blackford Dolphin semisub. The 1974-built rig will be marketed by Vantris Energy on a non-exclusive basis in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and other locations. "We believe that Vantris is ...
  • Trading house BB Energy launches new shipping unit
    Energy trader BB Energy is reshaping its shipping arm, rolling all chartering and freight activities into a newly branded unit, Blue Bolt Shipping, and bringing in a seasoned industry executive to run it. Blue Bolt Shipping, a rebrand of Turbo Asia and a wholly owned subsidiary, will consolidate the group's global freight operations under one ...
  • TPAO and Shell strike Black Sea exploration partnership in Bulgaria
    Turkey's state-owned energy company, Turkish Petroleum (TPAO), has entered into a partnership with supermajor Shell for offshore exploration in Bulgaria. The agreement, the latest move in Ankara's upstream expansion abroad, will see the two companies target oil and gas in the massive Khan Tervel block. The Shell-operated Khan Tervel block spans 3,800 sq km and ...
  • Sinokor now controls one in four compliant VLCCs
    One in four compliant VLCCs are now controlled by Ga-Hyun Chung-led Sinokor, according to analysis by Norwegian broker Fearnleys, following the Korean company's dramatic supertanker raid in the S&P and charter markets over the past few months. Fearnleys suggests Sinokor now controls about 25% of the compliant fleet, noting in a weekly report how this ...
  • Borr Drilling secures fresh jackup deals and extensions across four rigs
    The Oslo- and New York-listed offshore driller Borr Drilling has revealed in its fleet status report that it secured new contracts and extensions for four of its jackups. The 2018-built Natt has won a contract extension from Eni in Congo. The extension was scheduled to last from January 2026 to February 2026. The rig has ...
  • BP awards $1bn deal for O&M on two Azeri fields
    Supermajor BP has extended platform and rig operations and maintenance contract with Turan Drilling & Engineering Company on the Azeri Chirag Gunashli (ACG) oil field and the Shah Deniz gas field in the Caspian Sea. Turan Drilling & Engineering Company is a joint venture between SOCAR and US-based Helmerich & Payne. The renewed contract covers ...
  • APM Terminals buys into DP World's Jeddah terminal
    APM Terminals has bought into a Saudi terminal owned by DP World. APM Terminals will acquire a 37.5% minority stake in the Southern Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port, while DP World will retain a 62.5% majority shareholding and continue to lead the operations at the facility, which it has had a 30-year build-operate-transfer concession ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Shipfinex
    Being a shipowner is no more a dream, own a ship from as little as $1,000, states the homepage of Geneva Dry sponsor Shipfinex, a ship tokenisation platform aiming to revolutionise ship ownership and investment through fractional ownership and blockchain technology. While much of the dry bulk industry remains fixated on fuel transitions, Vikas Pandey, ...
  • Crew change travel carries a carbon cost that shipping can no longer ignore
    Pippa Ganderton, head of ATPI Halo, writes for Splash about the largely unaccounted-for environmental impact of crew change travel and why shipping cannot afford to ignore Scope 3.6 emissions. Shipping's efforts to decarbonise are rightly focused on optimising vessel performance, with the aim of reducing fuel consumption and emissions through more efficient propulsion, operational and ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
  • Tanker execs parse Iran, Venezuela and 'seismic' Sinokor strategy
    The VLCC market hit yet another cycle peak on Thursday, with average Middle East Gulf-China rates surging to over $150,000...
  • Flag states rush to flush out fake registries in buildup to IMO meeting
    The buildup to the IMO's legal sub-committee meeting next month has seen a flurry of letters from states notifying the...
  • Danish authorities seize falsely flagged containership
    Nora is sanctioned by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control under its former name, Cerus, for its links to...
  • Navios Partners unveils two VLCC sales as Frangou girds for 'new world order'
    Outgoing tanker duo believed to be among the slew of VLCCs being snapped up by Sinokor
  • Watering down the NZF would sabotage green goals, GMF warns
    Green researchers argue that watering down the Net-Zero Framework so it can pass its next MEPC vote would do little...
  • Maersk secures first Red Sea foothold with DP World deal at Jeddah
    APM Terminals' entry into Jeddah comes as Saudi ports reel from Red Sea disruption, but signs grow that Maersk and...
  • German maritime sector under strain from Russia sanctions
    No return to previous economic ties
  • Rodolphe Saadé seals CMA CGM feeder newbuilds with Cochin Shipyard
    Newbuilding contract represents Cochin Shipyard's second order for containerships and is its most prominent to date
  • Competition and flat freight markets push DFDS into first annual loss since pandemic
    While Mediterranean operations recovered in the fourth quarter and Baltic volumes improved, margin pressure persisted
  • Panamax bulkers poised to benefit as China weighs soyabean imports from the Americas
    Cost will be key in determining whether China will follow through on Xi's commitment to raise US soyabean imports
  • The Daily View: Shipping capacity in the new world order
  • Daily Briefing
    Red Sea traffic slows under seasonal challenges and increased security risk | Zim workers take strike action following Hapag-Lloyd takeover...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
  • Truckload shippers look to minimize growing regulatory risks
    Asset-based carriers offer a layer of security for shippers concerned with the English language proficiency of drivers and non-domiciled CDL regulatory compliance, but it doesn't eliminate the risk fully.
  • Maersk to upsize India-USEC capacity to tap post-trade deal cargo growth
    The carrier has finalized plans to inject significant incremental westbound capacity into the market on its "MECL" service, multiple industry sources told the Journal of Commerce.
  • Southern California imports 'return to trend' after lengthy period of turbulence
    The monthly year-on-year decline in import TEUs landing in Los Angeles and Long Beach over the past half-year isn't a cargo swoon, but rather a return to normalcy, according to Larry Gross.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
  • GTT anticipates logging its second-best financial performance in 2026
    LNG cargo containment specialist posts record returns for third year running
  • Denmark detains suspected false-flagged ship on US blacklist
    US sanctioned the container ship Nora in 2025 for allegedly being part of an Iranian shipping network
  • Captain of runaway VLCC charged in US after resisting military boarding
    US military team seized the Marinera in January after pursuit across the Atlantic Ocean
  • Aristidis Alafouzos: Hats off to 'unbelievable' Sinokor as it builds fleet of 150 VLCCs
    Okeanis boss is full of praise for the unprecedented acquisition play by South Korean owner
  • Going, going, almost gone: Inside Zim's long goodbye to the Big Apple
    TradeWinds takes a look at how Israel's Zim fell to a 'strategic' investor rather than insiders
  • Checkmate: How Maersk lost out to Hapag-Lloyd in Zim bidding war
    Hapag-Lloyd's $4.2bn Zim takeover followed months of tense negotiations
  • Charterers in quandary as two suezmaxes are cheaper than one VLCC
    Indian state refiner working out what to do with 2m barrels of African crude
  • Navios Partners dives into bulker newbuildings amid 'new world order'
    Angeliki Frangou's behemoth also joins growing ranks of VLCC sellers
  • Evangelos Marinakis VLCC newbuilding breaks $100,000 barrier for one-year charter
    Sources also says DHT Holdings has tied up another big tanker at $94,000 per day in red-hot market
  • Israeli regulator raises doubts over Hapag-Lloyd's $4.2bn Zim takeover
    Government Companies Authority questions consistency with Golden Share terms
  • Finance platform accelerates digital 'tokenisation' of vessels
    Dubai operation wins in-principle approval for broker-deal licence from regulators
  • ExxonMobil set to approach shipbuilders for raft of LNG newbuildings
    Energy major poised to make initial call on yards later this year
  • Landmark shipping emissions plan risks further deadlock, UCL study fears
    Report says fragility of proposed Net-Zero Framework means it could be delayed again
  • New Swiss investment venture behind suezmax newbuilding play
    European Maritime Finance spin-off targets institutional investors and family offices
  • Hafnia takeover of Torm not a foregone conclusion, Danske Bank says
    Fourth-quarter earnings could be buying opportunity, Danish bank argues
  • 'The Sinokor era': New venture with billionaire Gianluigi Aponte has unprecedented VLCC standing
    Chartering and shipbroking platform tallies South Korean owner with a massive 24% share of the spot VLCC sector
  • Volkswagen lines up $7bn takeover battle for ship engine giant
    Private equity funds and Japan's Yanmar said to be in the running for Volkswagen-owned operation
  • Arrested bulker set for online auction in South Africa
    Sea Lord will go under the hammer via Teams
  • Paris MOU bans a persistent safety offender for a year
    Veteran cargo ship has a history of port state control detentions
  • Indian giant returns to Wuhu Shipyard with four-ship order
    JSW Group orders general cargo vessels in China
  • 'Insanely good' spot performance underpins Okeanis Eco Tankers stock spike
    Analysts see rising estimates for first quarter after strong trading performance
  • Safe Bulkers stays cautious in the Red Sea and steers clear of Yemen
    US-listed bulker firm is 'closely monitoring developments', while raking in its fifth consecutive year of profits
  • Teekay Tankers exits VLCC segment as S&P fire keeps burning
    Strong rates propel owner to bigger profits amid fleet renewal
  • George Procopiou cashes in on Sinokor Maritime's unlimited appetite with the sale of 11 VLCCs
    South Korean owner's appetite for tonnage described as 'unlimited'
  • Green Seas: Can you trust the science of scrubbers?
    The scrubber wash water debate is based around research claims. But which do you trust?
  • Shipbuilder resurrects two UK government tankers in purchase deal
    Deal to acquire vessels that have been out of action since 2022
  • DNB cuts LNG spot rates outlook as 'heavy' orderbook weighs on freight markets
    Bank sees 'sustained strength' in FSRU market
  • 'Going critical': Shipping takes a step closer to nuclear reality
    Billion-dollar investments and technology developments push forward nuclear power for shipping
  • MISC bags long-term floater contract from ExxonMobil
    The FSO vessel will be deployed in Papua New Guinea's Kumul Marine Terminal
  • Maersk buys stake in DP World's Jeddah container terminal
    Danish giant's terminals operator describes investment as 'strategic step' to deepen its presence in Saudi Arabia
  • Western Bulk CEO: We're targeting growth that does not depend on markets
    Torbjorn Gjervik tells TradeWinds the company is still out to hire staff from its rivals as it focuses on niche trades
  • MISC bags long-term FSO contract from ExxonMobil
    The FSO vessel will be deployed in Papua New Guinea's Kumul Marine Terminal
  • Maersk buys stake in DP World's Jeddah container terminal
    Danish giant's terminals operator describes investment as "strategic step" to deepen its presence in Saudi Arabia
  • Pertamina-backed oil company becomes sixth to score US permission to operate in Venezuela
    Treasury Department adds France's Maurel & Prom to general licence

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FreightWaves web site
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
  • State of Freight five takeaways: a strong market likely sticking around
    The February State of Freight webinar was the third consecutive event where after months-years, really-of talking about weak freight markets , the discussion was once again about one that was increasingly strong. And as FreightWaves and SONAR CEO Craig Fuller and SONAR Zach Strickland looked out over a radically different freight landscape than just three to four months ago, it raised the inevita
  • FMCSA finalizes changes to reduce burdens on truckers
    WASHINGTON - Following a broad deregulatory initiative launched last year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has finalized 11 of 18 rulemaking actions originally proposed in May 2025 . The final rules, published on Thursday, address a range of operational requirements, from vehicle equipment standards to administrative recordkeeping, and are an effort to modernize regulations that a
  • Detroit rolls out Gen 6 engine portfolio for Freightliner and Western Star trucks
    DETROIT - Daimler Truck North America's Detroit powertrain brand unveiled its Gen 6 heavy-duty engine portfolio Thursday. Engineers showed the updated DD13, DD15 and DD16 engines earlier that week at the company's manufacturing facility in Redford Township, Michigan. Detroit designed the lineup to meet the Environmental Protection Agency's strict 2027 emissions standards. Executives also say the
  • FMCSA issues mandatory non-domiciled CDL directives
    WASHINGTON - New guidelines released by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reveal just how aggressive the agency plans to be in enforcing its final rule cracking down on non-domiciled CDLs. The new FAQ provides details on a federal purge of unvetted foreign drivers, introducing mandatory operational changes not detailed in the final rule issued last week . Targeting "temporary" crede
  • Asia-U.S. container rates continue to fall as industry change swirls
    Analyst Freightos said Asia-U.S. East Coast prices in the latest week fell 12% to about $3,000 per forty foot equivalent unit (FEU) and back to early December levels before pre-Lunar New Year demand picked up. The holiday is a traditional fallow period for trans-Pacific demand as China factories close for several weeks. Asia-North Europe rates slid 5% to about $2,400 per FEU, also back to Decembe
  • The Dumping Ground: Insuring America's Most Dangerous Truckers. No Questions Asked
    I knew we had significant concerns about trucking insurance, given the rising underwriting absence rates. Instant issue policies are increasingly prevalent, particularly among the worst-performing fleets. What I found was a massive hole in the regulatory framework so large that you could drive a truck through it. Based on the numbers, someone already has. About 589,690 times. I've held a CDL for
  • Autotech Ventures bets big on hard-to-copy logistics startups
    LAS VEGAS - Autotech Ventures is placing its chips on logistics startups that can't easily be copied. It's a strategy its managing director says separates lasting winners from the crowded field of AI solutions flooding the market. Numerous AI-powered freight technology companies were showcased at Manifest 2026. The early-stage venture capital firm manages roughly $600 million and focuses exclusiv
  • Canadian firm to acquire breakbulk, steel terminal at Mexico's Port of Altamira
    Logistec Corp. , a Montréal-based marine and logistics provider, has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of IPA Terminal, a breakbulk and steel handling facility at the Port of Altamira, marking the company's first move into Latin America. The transaction, announced Tuesday, aims to position Logistec as a broader global multi-purpose marine terminal operator and expands its presence beyond
  • TFI already seeing a tough set of first quarter numbers
    The TFI International fourth quarter 2025 earnings call took place in the middle of the first quarter of 2026, but the company's two management representatives on the forum made it clear that the first three months of the year have not been going well for the trucking conglomerate. After posting adjusted earnings per share of $1.09 in the first quarter, which topped the 80 to 90 cents that TFI ha
  • ICE Is at the Truck Stops. Is Your Hiring Process Ready?
    On February 18, 2026, FreightWaves founder Craig Fuller reported that ICE agents in sprinter vans are showing up at truck stops and rounding up undocumented drivers, collecting more than 30 in a single two-hour sweep at one location. In a follow-up post, Fuller warned shippers directly: if your driver is arrested, your cargo will be stranded at an unknown location, unsecured, and likely unrecover
  • Shining a Light on Industry Excellence: Why FreightValidate Is Flipping the Script
    For the last few years, if you've followed trucking headlines, you'd think the entire industry is falling apart. Fraud schemes. Cargo theft. Crash investigations. CDL scandals. Bankruptcy filings. Rate collapses. Regulatory fights. Scroll your feed long enough and it starts to feel like trucking is nothing but dysfunction. But that isn't the full story. It never has been. For every headline that

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Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.
Brussels
A high-level council will be established
Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya
Moscow/Tripoli
In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue
Southampton/Battaramulla
Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.
Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels
Trieste
The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros
Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025
Kalafrana/Hong Kong
China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
Brussels
Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
London
The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.
Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers
London/Brussels
The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties
Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.
Muscat
Twenty-one crew members were evacuated
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.
Miami
The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports
Dubai/Muscat/Washington
Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea
ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East
London/Brussels/Singapore
This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.
Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat
On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.
European list of ship recycling facilities updated
Brussels
Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden
Confitarma urges the EU to strengthen the attractiveness of its maritime flags
Rome
An arbitration worth over $1.5 billion will resolve the dispute between PPC and the Republic of Panama.
Panama
Procedure at the International Chamber of Commerce in New York
Tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
Fincantieri and Navantia agree to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette project.
Sad/Madrid
They will form a joint venture that will be open to participation by the other project partners.
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
Rotterdam
In the fourth quarter alone, containers amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3%)
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
Rome/Singapore
The first phase focuses on the technological implementation and infrastructural adaptation of the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel
London
An investment of around £15 million is expected
Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.
Singapore
The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines
The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.
Milan
At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day
Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports
Hong Kong/Beijing
Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.
European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion
Brussels
Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented
The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL
Hong Kong/Panama
CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.
Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal
Panama
The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports
Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads
Brussels
The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.
The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.
Brussels
A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
Madrid
Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.
Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.
Houston
It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Washington/Suitland
An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.
Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025
Ancona
Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.
Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.
London
Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.
New York
Significant increase in full containers for export
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.
Marseille
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.
Noise
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.
Genoa
The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci
Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.
Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port
Geneva
It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters
Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics
Rome
Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche
Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management
Sydney
It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda
Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions
Turku
The main fuel is biomethanol
Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%
Helsinki
Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
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
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
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