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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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In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
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In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
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
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
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FORUM of Shipping
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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