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Exim India web site
JULY 20, 2026
  • FFFAI puts forward comprehensive trade facilitation recommendations at Customs Consultative Group Meeting
  • Historic Kolkata-Biratnagar rail cargo service begins,slashing transit costs
  • Chabahar Port terminal not damaged in US airstrikes: MEA
  • US widens Iran campaign with strikes on bridges, ports and power grid
  • Hormuz shipping plummets to new lows amid renewed US-Iran escalation and vessel strikes
  • NMPA targets 53 million tonnes of cargo in FY27 after record golden jubilee performance
  • China's rare earth export controls jeopardise $6.5 trillion in global production, IEA warns
  • Hydrogen rail technology to spearhead India's net-zero maritime and transport goals
  • DFCCIL puts out RFP for development of Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal at New Nilaje in Maharashtra
  • India targets $51 bn in critical imports to fuel major self-reliance drive
  • FTA benefits set to push India's UK pharma exports past $981 million
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (17 July 2026)
  • Minister Shantanu Thakur reviews the operational performance and other projects & initiatives of Deendayal Port

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 17, 2026
  • Polsca Baltic Ferries launches Gdansk-Karlshamn service
  • Catalina Aircraft receives order for amphibious aircraft
  • Rheinmetall trains British Army in autonomous logistics
  • aluplast opens high-bay warehouse in Karlsruhe
  • Organ transport relies on electric aircraft
  • Baltic Hub receives 220.6 million PLN funding in Gdansk
  • Port Freeport: new ship, new collaboration
  • Galveston opens new cargo port for construction equipment
  • DP World launches electric tractors in Jeddah
  • JAXPORT launches weekly Asia connection
  • Europa Road appoints Dirk Van Thillo in the Netherlands
  • MAN: Billion investment in Poland
  • GEODIS receives pharmaceutical certifications in Poland
  • 15 full freighter orders next week?
  • BUILDINX highlights China's role in the logistics real estate market
  • Rhenus Philippines expands warehouse infrastructure
  • APG Airlines Cargo partners with Himalaya Airlines
  • 80 years ago: CARE utilizes railways in Austria
  • BGL criticizes Austria's anti-transit measures
  • Skyport wins cargo contract in Bratislava
  • Leadership change at Avion Express Brasil
  • Yudi Takizawa appointed CCO in Corpus Christi

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 17, 2026
  • Ocean capacity is rising, demand is cooling, and 'the market is starting to turn'
  • AI cargo props up air cargo market amid warnings of an early peak
  • Rampant Prologis - the two sides of the data centre story
  • Sea Legend Shipping returns to Arctic route with China-Europe NSR sailings
  • Forwarders say policy not consumers will determine green transition
  • New Hactl chief Frosti Lau: putting people before technology as he charts the next 50 years

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Marine Log web site
JULY 17, 2026
  • As U.S. steps up strikes, Hormuz crossings hit three week low
    As CENTCOM completed new rounds of attacks on Iranian targets and stepped up blockade enforcement actions, including vessel boardings, Kpler reported today that Strait of Hormuz traffic continued to weaken on July
  • GAO: No comprehensive plan for CPS hypersonic missile deployment
    The Navy is installing the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missile on three ships and plans to add it to some future submarines. The Army is also buying the missile. Together, the
  • Maine Maritime Academy welcomes new NSMV training ship to revamped pier
    The new NSMV training ship State of Maine arrived at Maine Maritime Academy's Castine, Me., campus for the first time this past Sunday. And while most of our coverage of the NSMV
  • House and Senate committees pass WRDA 2026
    On July 14, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unanimously approved H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026. On July 15, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee also
  • Lake Charles pilots take delivery of new Gladding-Hearn pilot boat
    With three Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding pilot boats already in their fleet, the Lake Charles pilots have taken delivery of the Calcasieu Pilot from the Somerset, Mass., shipyard. The pilots, who took delivery of

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Container News web site
JULY 17, 2026
  • Baltic Exchange: Container freight rally loses momentum
    The recent rally in container freight rates is showing signs of slowing, according to the latest Baltic Exchange Market Report . After several weeks of strong gains, the major east-west trade lanes recorded either declines or little change during the week ending 17 July , suggesting that the recent upward momentum has eased. The biggest weekly decline came on the China/East Asia-US West Coast rou
  • Maersk updates AC1 and AC2 services between Asia and Latin America
    Maersk has announced updated configurations for its AC1 and AC2 services connecting Far East Asia with Latin America's Pacific coast, as part of the carrier's Modular Network strategy aimed at strengthening regional connectivity. The revised AC2 service will link Far East Asia with the West Coast of Latin America through the rotation Ningbo - Tanshan - Busan - Lazaro Cardenas - Manzanillo (Mexico
  • Port of Hartlepool acquires Konecranes mobile harbour crane
    The Port of Hartlepool has welcomed a new Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6 mobile harbour crane following assembly and testing in Antwerp. The 390-tonne crane offers a maximum lift capacity of 125 tonnes and a working radius of up to 49 metres, further enhancing the port's cargo handling capability. The new crane joins the recently acquired Sennebogen 875M materials handler as part of the port's ongoing
  • MSC announces new India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh-Europe freight rates
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to Europe. The new rates will take effect on 1 August 2026. They will remain valid until further notice, but no later than 31 August 2026. For shipments from India and Pakistan, rates to Antwerp range from US$4,650 to US$4,950 per container. Rates to Valencia range fro
  • Genoa completes new outfitting quay at Sestri Ponente shipyard
    The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has completed a new outfitting quay at Genoa's Sestri Ponente shipyard. The project marks the first completed phase of the port's €440 million expansion programme. The new facility is now fully operational. It features a 315-metre quay and a 15,000-square-metre operational yard. The infrastructure will support the final construction and outfitting of next-g
  • Drewry World Container Index slips as peak season momentum eases
    The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) fell 2% this week to US$4,547 per 40ft container, ending 10 consecutive weeks of gains. Drewry said the decline suggests that the strong peak season momentum is beginning to ease. However, carrier capacity management continues to support freight rates. On the Transpacific trade, spot rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles fell 3% to US$6,272 per 40ft container.
  • What Houthis re-activation could cause?
    Iran has asked Yemen's Houthi movement to be ready to shut down the Red Sea oil route should the United States strike Iranian power infrastructure, a move that would place one of the world's most sensitive shipping arteries directly in the line of fire
  • IAG Cargo expands India network to 70 weekly UK flights
    IAG Cargo will launch a third daily service between London Heathrow and Delhi from 19 September 2026, expanding its UK-India network to 70 weekly flights this winter. The new year-round service will be operated by British Airways using a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The expansion follows strong demand on the India trade lane. Between January and May 2026, IAG Cargo recorded a 12.6% increase in outbou
  • HAROPA PORT ships 8.4 million tonnes of grain in record export season
    HAROPA PORT exported 8.4 million tonnes of grain through its Rouen terminals during the 2025/2026 grain marketing year, reinforcing its position as France's leading grain export gateway. The result marks a 61% increase from the previous campaign, when exports reached 5.2 million tonnes. It also exceeds the 10-year average of 7.4 million tonnes, making it one of the strongest grain export seasons
  • EU ETS revenues: Rail groups call for reinvestment
    EU ETS revenues should be reinvested into rail infrastructure, according to eight European rail organisations. In a joint statement, they urged the European Commission to direct part of the carbon market's income towards freight corridors, intermodal terminals and rail infrastructure. The call comes ahead of the European Commission's planned revision of the European Union Emissions Trading System
  • How a Gulf crisis is redrawing the map of the region's ports
    A security crisis around the Strait of Hormuz did not just hit one port. It changed the way an entire region from the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean thinks about its trade
  • Automar launches rail corridor to strengthen Gioia Tauro automotive logistics
    Automar, part of the Grimaldi Group, has launched a new rail corridor linking Livorno, Pontecagnano and Gioia Tauro in partnership with FS Logistix, GTA and the ALIS logistics association, strengthening automotive logistics connections between central and southern Italy. Operated by Mercitalia Rail, the service provides a round-trip connection between Livorno, Pontecagnano and Gioia Tauro, creati
  • COSCO SHIPPING launches CHX3 Peru-Costa Rica service
    COSCO SHIPPING Lines has launched its new Chancay Express Service 3 (CHX3), introducing the first regular weekly container service linking Paita and Chancay in Peru with Caldera in Costa Rica. The new route strengthens regional connectivity and supports more efficient supply chains across Latin America. Paita Port, a key container and cold-chain gateway in northern Peru, serves major agricultural
  • RXO partners with Highway to strengthen freight security
    RXO has partnered with Highway to strengthen freight security and improve carrier onboarding through advanced identity verification and real-time shipment tracking. The partnership integrates Highway's Carrier Identity platform into RXO's operations. The technology will help verify carrier information faster and reduce the risk of freight fraud. RXO is also deploying Highway's Load Lock+ ELD Trac
  • Port of Corpus Christi sets records for best quarter and best first half
    Port of Corpus Christi customers moved 55.8 million tonnes of commodities through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in the second quarter of 2026, establishing the best single quarter in the port's history and surpassing the previous record of 54.5 million tonnes set in the first quarter of 2026. The consecutive record quarters combined to produce the strongest first half in port history, with 110.
  • CEVA Logistics extends GSK distribution center contract in Poland
    CEVA Logistics has extended its contract with GSK for another five years. The agreement covers the management of GSK's pharmaceutical distribution center in Robakowo, near Poznan, Poland. CEVA has operated the facility since 2012. The company said the renewed contract reinforces its role in GSK's supply chain across Northern and Central Europe. The Robakowo hub is one of four strategic European d
  • Tropical Shipping orders four Konecranes mobile harbor cranes
    Tropical Shipping has ordered four Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6 Mobile Harbor Cranes to strengthen container handling in Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Konecranes booked the order in the second quarter of 2026. Delivery and commissioning are scheduled for Q2 2027. One crane will be deployed at Riviera Beach, Florida. One will go to St. Croix and two to St. Thomas. The cranes will be the first
  • DP World deploys electric terminal tractors at Jeddah
    DP World has deployed 35 electric terminal tractors at Jeddah Islamic Port's South Container Terminal, expanding the facility's terminal tractor fleet by over 20% and marking a further milestone in the company's US$ 800 million long-term investment programme to transform SCT into one of the region's most advanced, efficient and sustainable container terminals. The deployment is expected to reduce
  • Freightos Q2 platform activity beats expectations
    Freightos reported preliminary second-quarter platform metrics that exceeded management's expectations, driven by stronger transaction growth and higher gross booking value (GBV). The company recorded a record 458,000 transactions during the quarter. That was 15% higher than a year earlier and above its guidance of 437,000-444,000 transactions. Gross Booking Value (GBV) reached a record US$422 mi
  • Kuehne+Nagel expands cloud-based warehouse platform to more than 1,000 sites
    Kuehne+Nagel is rolling out a cloud-native version of its KN SwiftLOG warehouse management system across more than 1,000 sites in nearly 100 countries. The company said the upgrade marks one of the largest warehouse digitalization projects in the logistics industry. KN SwiftLOG now runs on Blue Yonder's Warehouse Management Solution. The platform also introduces agentic AI capabilities to improve

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Splash web site
JULY 17, 2026
  • Erasmus stacks up boxship orders with fresh China deal
    Athens-based Erasmus Shipinvest has returned to CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding for two firm 1,900 teu feeder containerships, with options for two more. The John Su-led owner signed the contract with Huangpu Wenchong and CSSC Trading in Dalian. Financial terms and delivery dates have not been disclosed. The ships are based on Huangpu Wenchong's Swan feeder ...
  • COSCO signs for four Qingdao Beihai newcastlemaxes
    Chinese dry bulk giant COSCO Shipping Bulk has added four newcastlemaxes at CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding. The contract was signed with China Shipbuilding Trading and ICBC Financial Leasing also involved in the deal. No price or delivery schedule has been disclosed, although shipbuilding sources have tipped the quartet for handover in 2029. The 210,000 dwt ...
  • Splash Wrap: Chokepoints under siege
    Over the past five days, the Hormuz crisis has worsened sharply. A 7,000 teu Global Feeder Shipping containership was attacked and caught fire, forcing the crew to abandon ship and prompting fresh US and Iranian strikes. Traffic fell to a five-week low as Tehran declared the strait closed, while Washington insisted it remained open. Donald ...
  • Topline and Aesen target Philippine offshore wind boom
    Philippine firm Topline Equity Corporation has launched a strategic joint venture with Singapore-based marine and offshore services provider Aesen to support the country's growing offshore wind, offshore energy, and maritime infrastructure sectors. The joint venture, named Aesen Topline Offshore, is being positioned to capture opportunities arising from an estimated 600bn Philippine pesos ($9.73b
  • Taylor Maritime calls time on five-year London run
    London-listed bulker owner Taylor Maritime will cease trading once the company completes the sale of its remaining assets and returns the proceeds to shareholders. The Ed Buttery-led outfit said its accounts for the year to the end of March had been prepared on a non-going concern basis following the decision to pursue an orderly wind-down. ...
  • European lawmakers demand Fayard drop Arc7 repair work
    More than 100 parliamentarians from 16 European countries have demanded Danish shipyard Fayard stop servicing the specialised ice-class Arc7 tankers that keep Russia's Arctic LNG exports moving, ramping up pressure on the last yard in the EU still accepting the fleet. An open letter to Fayard chief executive Thomas Andersen, published today, was signed by ...
  • Study maps out path for Mediterranean offshore wind
    A new study has revealed that clear rules, robust infrastructure, and grid readiness matter as much as technology for growing the offshore wind sector in the Mediterranean. Politecnico di Torino's MOREnergy Lab and WindEurope have studied how to speed up offshore wind development in the Mediterranean, with the goal of turning the region's wind potential ...
  • Hyundai robot passes world-first shipboard driving test
    Hyundai Motor and Kia's mobile robot platform MobED has successfully completed the world's first onboard autonomous driving demonstration aboard a working vessel, a step its backers expect to accelerate the era of smart ships, in which robots are deployed in cargo areas for safety inspections and material transport. Classification society Korean Register, together with Hyundai ...
  • Exmar clears out five gas carriers
    Belgian gas shipowner Exmar has agreed to sell five LPG carriers in a deal expected to generate a $35m profit. The package includes the 2016-built Kortrijk, 2018-built Wepion and 2017-built Kruibeke, three midsize gas carriers with capacities of between 38,200 and 38,500 cu m. Exmar is also selling the 2009-built fully pressurised vessels Joan and ...
  • Strike threat delivers bigger pay deal for Neo Next workers
    Offshore workers at Neo Next+ Energy's Elgin Franklin and North Alwyn platforms have secured a bumper pay deal after the threat of strike action. Around 50 offshore workers employed by Neo Next have backed an enhanced pay deal after a series of strikes was set to begin on July 22. The workers rejected pay offers ...
  • Iran primes Houthis to shut Bab el-Mandeb
    The risk of the Red Sea shipping crisis erupting again has risen, with Iran reportedly asking Yemen's Houthi movement to prepare to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if the United States attacks Iranian power infrastructure. Three sources told Reuters that the proposal has been discussed by Iran's leadership and conveyed to the Houthis, while a ...
  • Petronas extends Indonesian FPSO charter to 2036
    Malaysian oil company Petronas Carigali has negotiated an extension for the Ratu Nusantara FPSO, operating on its Bukit Tua oilfield offshore Indonesia, for another decade. The floating production vessel, which will stay off Indonesia until 2036, will generate long-term revenue for Malaysia's state of Sabah through Sabah International Petroleum (SIP) and its subsidiary, PT M3 ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 17, 2026
  • SCFI falls again as peak season appears to have peaked
    The good news for ocean carriers is that spot rates remain exceptionally high, despite the recent pullback, implying strong profits...
  • The Daily View: Good news for some
  • The rise and fall of Gabon's shadow fleet ship register
    Gabon has severed ties with sanctioned ship registry operator Intershipping Services, ending the relationship that briefly turned the west African...
  • Brussels proposes extending ETS to smaller ships, reserves billions for green shipping
    The European Commission's plan to overhaul the Emissions Trading System from 2030 would earmark billions for shipping decarbonisation and include...
  • Why the Diana-Genco 'odyssey' is more difficult to predict than you think
    The takeover battle between rival dry bulk companies seems to have been rumbling along forever, but may not be coming...
  • Super El Niño set to harden marine insurance premiums
    Double whammy from weather event and armed conflicts will mean more claims, TT Club warns
  • Gulf states race to make Hormuz less relevant
    The latest Iran-Hormuz crisis has accelerated gulf states' efforts to build pipelines, ports and rail links that bypass the world's...
  • Middle East port update: Friday, July 17
    Vessel movements at Kuwait's Shuaiba Port remain suspended for both inbound and outbound traffic due to safety reasons
  • Trial of Smyrtos master set to become test case for criminalisation of shadow fleet seafarers
    The UK's prosecution of Ajay Pant, captain of the seized shadow fleet tanker Smyrtos, is shaping up to become a...
  • Hormuz conflict continues as Iran retaliates and US forces board vessel amid blockade
    Renewed attacks in the Strait of Hormuz are set to keep transits at bay as the IEA chief warns global...
  • Daily Briefing
    Russian attacks deter shipowners from calling at Ukrainian Black Sea ports | Baltic Exchange indexes take curiously different paths amid...
  • Baltic Exchange indexes take curiously different paths amid Hormuz crisis
    As the security situation violently seesaws back and forth in the Strait of Hormuz, the dynamics have changed for Baltic...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 17, 2026
  • US LTL carriers expanding networks, but still playing catch-up with lost capacity
    The sector is adding and expanding terminals, but data shows its overall door count is still almost 5% below its COVID-era 2022 peak.
  • Most 2026 newbuilds head into disrupted container trades
    Trades most impacted by the Red Sea diversions and closure of the Strait of Hormuz are getting more new ships, offsetting longer and delayed voyages, data shows.
  • Intermodal's 'value proposition' strongest in a decade: J.B. Hunt
    Hunt set a company record for intermodal volume in Q2, with the gains coming as shippers increasingly turn to intermodal as they struggle to secure truckload capacity and absorb fuel price spikes linked to the war with Iran.
  • Carriers attempt extra-loaders to US, Europe to capitalize on Indian export rush
    With vessel space increasingly scarce, cargo rollovers on certain premier westbound services out of India's key gateway ports of Nhava Sheva and Mundra have been as high as 2,000 to 3,000 TEUs per sailing in recent weeks, industry sources say.
  • Airlines put Middle East return on hold as hostilities resume
    Carriers were due to restart flights to hubs in the region later in the summer, but a collapse of the ceasefire between the US and Iran has extended route suspensions.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 17, 2026
  • Friday stocks rout on war escalation helps send shipping shares down 3% on week
  • Wavelength: Should the mariner be the fall guy when shadow vessels break sanctions?
    Plus: Money raisin' in Copenhagen
  • Danish shipyard rebuffs fresh call to end Russian LNG carrier work
    Shipyard responds to letter from European signatories
  • US boards VLCC as fighting reignites in Gulf
    Tanker was sanctioned by US authorities in 2024 over Iran links
  • Middle East Gulf tanker shuttle service slows as Iran and US trade blows
    Hormuz tanker transits and STS operations fall off as conflict rages on
  • What happens when Wall Street starts moving freight?
    Financial innovation is reshaping freight markets but not necessarily making them safer, argues Dr Kelly Gerakoudi
  • African flag state severs ties with sanctioned registry operator
    EU and UK blacklisted Intershipping Services for its role in flagging Russian shadow fleet
  • Guiding Stars: Claire Jungman has been tracking ships before you knew what AIS was
    Plenty are turning to places like MarineTraffic to figure out the ever-more-prominent shipping industry and Jungman was among the first
  • Swire Group promises 'most efficient newbuildings', when the time is right
    UK giant still holding back on fleet renewal in high-cost environment
  • Container freight market begins to turn after early peak-season surge
    After months of dramatic gains, spot rates are falling as front-loaded demand fades
  • Zeaside Capital targets bigger tankers as platform strategy takes shape
    Investment firm targets 20,000-dwt vessels after taking over Alba Tankers
  • Iranian owner moves into container ships with new order in China
    Kamal & Adel has previously been known for its tug fleet
  • Clarksons hires offshore broker from Wartsila as it expands in Brazil
    Genil Mazza joins growing team in Rio
  • Tanker drifting after armed pirate group boards off Yemen
    South Korean warship is heading to scene of incident
  • Salvor revenues slashed with wreck removals sharply down
    Total losses have fallen over the past decade due to improved design and safety devices
  • Tanker damaged in projectile strike while crossing Strait of Hormuz
    Vessel attacked off Oman able to continue its journey, with no casualties reported
  • MPC Container is following the market, not changing course, says Constantin Baack
    Move to acquire bigger ships ranks Hamburg-based tonnage provider as most active of its peers in S&P market
  • Underwriters on the hook for $3.6m after mine strike off Ukraine
    Lloyd's underwriters had claimed they should not have to pay out because of bogus documents
  • Three-quarters of ships in Strait of Hormuz go dark as missiles rain down
    Windward data shows tankers leading the way in terms of turning AIS off
  • George Procopiou's Dynagas cited as Greece blocks new EU sanctions on Russian LNG
    Financial Times says ambassador named Dynagas as the reason Athens cannot support new measures
  • French wind start-up scores pioneering kite contract from offshore FPSO sector
    Beyond the Sea team up with Technip and SBM Offshore to develop kite system for use on FPSOs while under tow
  • Serial seller Taylor Maritime to cease trading in 'orderly wind-down'
    Five years on from London IPO, Ed Buttery-led company is facing the end of the road
  • Danske Bank's shipping book expands as it takes 'larger bite out of the market'
    Norway boss sees high activity among customers
  • Newbuildings and new customers to drive 'solid growth', says Nordea global shipping boss
    Higher client activity and a growing newbuilding pipeline boost outlook
  • Pareto Bank grows shipping book boosted by offshore loans
    Lender sees increased exposure in third quarter
  • Hyundai LNG Shipping sale nears finish line
    Sinar Mas' stalled $270m bid could close as early as September
  • Cosco Shipping Bulk orders newcastlemax quartet at Qingdao Beihai
    Chinese bulker giant keeps on the green path with four methanol and ammonia-ready newbuildings
  • French wind startup scores pioneering kite contract from offshore FPSO sector
    Beyond the Sea team up with Technip and SBM Offshore to develop kite system for use on FPSOs while under tow
  • John Su's Erasmus Shipinvest lines up new container ship order in China
    In the space of five months, Erasmus has inked five newbuilding contracts worth nearly $680m at Chinese shipyards
  • Hyundai LNG Shipping sale inches towards the finish line as one final review remains outstanding
    South Korean media reports indicate Indonesian conglomerate Sinar Mas may get its prize as early as September


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FreightWaves web site
JULY 17, 2026
  • SONAR Sitrep: Freight market pushes shippers toward network flexibility
    Transportation programs built around single-carrier lanes, fixed modes and rigid procurement cycles are facing their costliest stress test in years, according to a new freight intelligence report examining how shippers can protect service and cost when market conditions shift. The recent SONAR Sitrep report , arrives as key market indicators signal carrier leverage at multi-year highs. The SONAR
  • Saronic picks Texas port for $3B shipyard, betting on defense manufacturing boom
    Autonomous maritime technology company Saronic announced Thursday that it has selected the Port of Brownsville , Texas, as the site for Port Alpha, a planned $3 billion-plus next-generation shipyard. Saronic officials said the shipyard will dramatically expand U.S. shipbuilding capacity while creating up to 10,000 jobs in South Texas. "America's maritime future depends on our ability to build aga
  • The AI Experimentation Phase Is Over
    The AI conversation in logistics has shifted. on s. In the latest installment of Lean Quarterly Dive with FreightWaves and the team at Lean Solutions Group (LSG), Thomas Wasson sat down with Alfonso Quijano, chief technology officer and co-founder at LSG, to talk about how AI and automation are actually playing out inside freight brokerages and logistics companies. For much of 2025, frontier AI l
  • High yields, Covid-like volumes drive 23% gain in United's cargo revenue
    United Airlines' cargo revenue increased 22.6% to $527 million in the second quarter as the carrier benefited from a sharp rise in air cargo rates related to disruptions from the Iran war and the strongest volumes since the Covid-fueled boom in 2020. Global cargo demand grew 4% in the first half of the year and surged 7% in June, while capacity barely changed. But shipping space on aircraft fell
  • Chargebacks in Trucking Factoring: What They Cost You
    That's where chargebacks come into play-and if not handled carefully, they can quietly erode your profits and hurt your business. In this guide, we'll explain what chargebacks are, how they influence your factoring costs, and what steps you can take to reduce your risk and choose a partner who truly protects you. What Are Chargebacks in Freight Factoring? Factoring helps trucking companies unlock
  • Credit vs Factoring in Trucking: It's About Financial Fit
    If you're a carrier operating in today's freight market, with tight margins, rate volatility, and rising operating costs, the real issue isn't the tool. It's whether the financing actually fits how your trucking business runs day to day. Because in trucking, survival comes down to one thing: keeping cash moving at the same speed as freight. Why Financing Fit Matters More Than Financing Type Every
  • Mexico heavy-duty truck production, exports to US rebound in June
    Mexico's heavy-duty truck manufacturing sector showed renewed momentum in June, with production and exports rising year over year after more than a year of sluggish performance. Manufacturers in Mexico assembled 15,262 heavy-duty trucks and buses during June, a 7.6% increase from the same month in 2025, according to from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) and the National
  • The Visibility Gap: Why Fleets Can't Fix What They Can't See
    Fleet maintenance costs are rising fast, and most fleets lack the visibility to manage them strategically. FreightWaves partnered with Kooner Fleet Management Solutions to survey fleet professionals on what's really driving up costs - and why over 80% still haven't adopted the AI tools they say would help most. Insights include: Why fragmented data, not parts or labor, drives rising costs The gap
  • 2026 air cargo rates could rise 15% due to Iran war impacts
    Long-term contract rates businesses pay to move air freight are expected to rise 5% to 15% this year, instead of retreating, because the resumption of hostilities between Iran and the United States is once again reducing airline capacity through the critical Middle East corridor, freight analytics firm Xeneta said in a market outlook published on Friday. Xeneta's initial forecast at the start of
  • C.H. Robinson's AI Success: Real Tech or Clever Restructuring?
    Summary View Transcript C.H. Robinson has been lauded as the most successful AI company in logistics, but how much of this is truly AI-driven innovation versus strategic business restructuring? We dive into their approach, exploring the balance between cutting-edge AI, lean methodologies, and the crucial element of human change management. Learn how they navigate cultural shifts, leverage data-dr
  • Logistics AI: Why Drivers PREFER Talking to Bots (Shocking!)
    Summary View Transcript CloneOps CEO David Bell reveals how AI agents are transforming the modern supply chain. Discover why drivers prefer interacting with AI for critical logistics updates and how this shift is enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Bell shares insights on building a profitable AI company and the real impact of intelligent automation on operations. Summary unavailable. The post ap
  • Freight M&A: Why is Private Equity 'Bullish' on the Next 18 Months?
    Summary View Transcript Despite a recent slowdown, the freight M&A market is buzzing with excitement. Investment banking director Eddie Zukowski explains why he's bullish on the next 12-18 months, driven by macroeconomic stability, recovering freight rates, and a massive $2 trillion capital logjam from private equity. Discover what's hot, what's not, and how hybrid operating models are becoming t
  • Intermodal Booms: Why J.B. Hunt & Shippers Win Big | FreightWaves Earnings
    Summary View Transcript The Q2 earnings reports from Prologis and J.B. Hunt reveal critical shifts in the freight market. Discover how tight warehouse capacity is driving record lease signings and why intermodal is presenting massive opportunities for shippers looking to cut costs. We break down the diverging rate trends between truckload and intermodal, showing where the smart money is moving an
  • Private Equity in Trucking: Why Most Deals Fail (and 1 That Didn't)
    Summary View Transcript Private equity's track record in asset-based trucking is 'painful,' according to Spencer Tenney of The Tenney Group. Learn why traditional private equity models struggle in this sector, and what ingredients are essential for successful, specialized freight investments like the nine-figure Texas Trans Eastern deal. Discover how understanding market cycles and partnering wit
  • Cass: TL linehaul rates advance in June, volume inflection delayed
    Freight shipments backed up in June but expenditures, led by higher truckload rates and fuel surcharges, continued to advance, according to a monthly report from Cass Information Systems. The multimodal shipments component of the Cass Freight Index fell 4.1% year over year in June, a downward acceleration from the 1.2% y/y dip logged in May. Shipments slid 3.1% from May to June (down 2.9% seasona
  • SBTC faces uphill battle in bid to strip New York, California of CDL authority, experts say
    The Small Business in Transportation Coalition (SBTC) has sharpened its legal arguments in its effort to force the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to decertify the commercial driver's license (CDL) programs of New York and California. However, transportation experts say the unprecedented lawsuit faces long odds. In filings submitted July 10 to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Distric
  • August 2019: Two Trucks and a Fresh Start. Today: Nearly 40 Trucks, 140 Trailers, and a 40-Year-Old Carrier
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The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Reinvesting revenues in decarbonization is a good thing, but FEPORT and Greek shipowners are demanding more. Danish Shipping and KVNR are promoting reform.
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
A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea
Odessa
One of the nine crew members died
Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.
La Spezia
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
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PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
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FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
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.
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Rome
Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.
RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment
Genoa
Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability
Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)
Piraeus
Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only
The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.
Genoa
Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president
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