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Exim India web site
APRIL 21, 2026
  • GTI marks maiden call of Interasia Lines' Vietnam-Thailand-India service
  • India to create domestic maritime insurance pool with sovereign guarantee of Rs 12,980 cr.
  • JWR CFS resumes normal operations after fire; no injuries or casualties
  • DP World integrating sea, rail and road networks to maintain cargo flows and ensure supply chain resilience
  • Ajit Kumar Panda selected as next CMD of CONCOR
  • One India-flagged oil tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz; firing incident raised with Iranian Ambassador
  • NLDSL and Maharashtra ink MoU to strengthen state logistics; collaboration to leverage Unified Logistics Interface Platform for seamless & efficient logistics
  • Strategic diversification helps Indian exports navigate shipping hurdles in the Middle East
  • Highway upgrades urged to strengthen Kutch's logistics infrastructure
  • Govt overhauls DGFT panels to slash export delays
  • India defies oil shocks with projected 6.8-7.1 pc growth in FY27, says SBI
  • IMO approves new set of guidelines to aid in eliminating fraudulent registration of ships
  • AD Ports Group establishes alternative routes for cargo across land, rail, sea and air to mitigate supply chain disruptions
  • ZIM announces departure of CEO
  • CMA CGM strengthens its strategic footprint in Vietnam with the Gemalink expansion

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 20, 2026
  • Henrik Fritz Poulsen leads new DSV Road Germany
  • AJ Smith of Trade Window resigns
  • Magma Aviation expands sustainability efforts
  • HZ Logistics aims to detect fatigue and distraction early
  • NatRoad welcomes interest-free loan program
  • New elections for the supervisory board of KION Group
  • Hannah Testani named Woman CEO of the year
  • Global trade flows disrupted by conflicts
  • Vinyl record boom in the UK for DP World
  • eVTOL transport in China
  • Circle and Perioli digitalise corridors between Italy and North Africa
  • Dematic partners with GreyOrange
  • Meeting on shipping emissions

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 20, 2026
  • Box ships attacked from both sides as confusion reigns in Hormuz
  • Jet fuel costs force LH freighter withdrawal
  • Waiting for Kuehne + Nagel - where's the value?
  • Airlines chase yield as weak demand fails to dent soaring air cargo rates
  • News in Brief podcast | Week 16 2026 | Fuel surcharges, contract advice, and IEEPA refunds
  • OceanX: Gunboat diplomacy; German woes; rate rally ends; MSC's generation game
  • Weak spot rates and demand doubts raise spectre of Asia-Europe overcapacity
  • Japan's carmakers cut back production as Gulf war disrupts exports
  • AI in supply chains: what works - and what doesn't
  • Nippon Express makes $1.6bn North America play with Metro Supply Chain buy
  • Mammoth B777-200LRF ready for take-off as fuel price threatens 747

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 20, 2026
  • Welin Lambie all-electric davit achieves OPC program test milestone
    Welin Lambie, a Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) company, reports that its TWPIV 5.0E all-electric, dual-point davit system has successfully completed the First Article Test milestone for the U.S. Coast Guard's Offshore Patrol
  • Entering the ultra-deep, Astro Offshore acquires 2021-built subsea vessel
    Dubai-headquartered Astro Offshore reports that it has strengthened its offshore subsea capabilities with the addition of Energy Savanah, formerly operated by Golden Energy Offshore and soon to be renamed Astro Atlas. The
  • C&C Marine and Repair celebrates keel laying for new hybrid escort tug quartet
    C&C Marine and Repair has held a keel laying ceremony at its Belle Chasse, La., shipyard, marking a major milestone in a new series of four advanced hybrid escort tugs being built
  • VIDEO: Saildrone unveils Spectre, its largest and fastest USV design yet
    Alameda, Calif.-based unmanned surface vessel specialist Saildrone has released the design of the Saildrone Spectre. The culmination of two years of intense design work, leveraging over 10 years of operational USV experience,
  • Everllence ammonia engine passes "huge milestone"
    In what Everllence is hailing as a huge milestone, the company's first ammonia-burning engine has successfully completed its Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) at licensee Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine & Machinery Division (HHI-EMD)
  • Edison Chouest enters strategic partnership with Anduril Industries
    Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) and defense technology innovator Anduril Industries have entered a strategic partnership to design and construct next-generation defense maritime vessels in the United States. Under this partnership, Anduril will

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Container News web site
APRIL 20, 2026
  • How feeder shipping became the spine of a disrupted world
    As Hormuz trembles and the Red Sea burns, the vessels no one watches have become the vessels no one can do without
  • World's largest all-electric container vessel delivered
    China has taken a major step in green shipping with the delivery and deployment of the world's largest fully electric container vessel, Ningyuan Diankun. The vessel, developed by Ningbo Ocean Shipping Co, has officially entered service, marking a milestone as both China's first pure electric intelligent container ship and the largest of its kind globally, with a displacement of 10,000 tons. Ningy
  • Port of Gothenburg awards dredging contract as Skandia Gateway project advances
    The Port of Gothenburg has signed a contract with Boskalis Sweden AB for blasting and dredging works forming part of the Skandia Gateway infrastructure project, valued at approximately EUR18 million. The contract was awarded following a competitive tender process involving five contractors, with Boskalis selected on the basis of its experience and competence in comparable projects. The works are
  • How ship registration fraud became the legal infrastructure of geopolitical volatility
    The IMO's first-ever registration guidelines arrive as 529 vessels are confirmed flying false flags and the Hormuz crisis has turned maritime identity into a geopolitical weapon
  • ZIM strike eases as takeover talks with Hapag-Lloyd continue
    Operations at ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. have resumed under a partial strike arrangement, with employees returning to work on a 50% work-from-home and 50% office basis. Despite the partial return, negotiations remain ongoing and tensions persist over labor terms linked to the company's planned ownership change. The agreement allows business operations and ship movements to continue wit
  • The strait holds, but the framework does not
    Iran's April 18 closure declaration validates five months of structural analysis and introduces a scenario no framework had anticipated
  • DP World launches carbon inset scheme at Southampton Port
    DP World has launched its first port-based carbon inset scheme at Port of Southampton , allowing customers to claim verified emissions reductions toward their supply chain targets. The new Container Terminal Inset Certificates convert carbon savings generated at the port into measurable credits. These savings come from initiatives such as biofuel use (including HVO), electrification, and renewabl
  • U.S. Navy seizes Iranian cargo vessel M/V Touska
    In the first major direct engagement since the implementation of the April 13 naval blockade, the USS Spruance (DDG 111) intercepted and disabled an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, the M/V Touska, as it attempted to sail toward the port of Bandar Abbas on April 19, 2026. Interception and Standoff The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer intercepted the 900-foot vessel while it was transiti
  • Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation reroutes Middle East cargo via Khor Fakkan
    Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has revised its GS2 service in response to escalating security risks in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz. Service Changes The carrier will maintain its scheduled call at Sohar, Oman. However, vessels previously bound for other Middle East ports or India will now discharge cargo at Khor Fakkan Port , which is considered a more stable
  • Maersk Middle East update: New shipping restrictions and surcharges
    Maersk is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East and has introduced operational changes to protect crew, cargo, and network stability. Strait of Hormuz: Safety Measures Following security guidance, Maersk continues to avoid transits through the Strait of Hormuz . Any future passage will depend on ongoing risk assessments. Landside Operations Adjusted Maersk has expanded land
  • Singapore and Hamburg Port authorities sign cybersecurity MOU
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the Hamburg Port Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with four academic institutions to strengthen cooperation in maritime cybersecurity. The signing partners include the Singapore Institute of Technology, the Singapore University of Technology and Design, the University of Hamburg and the Hamburg University of Technology. T he MOU
  • Port of Klaipeda posts strong Q1 growth despite global challenges
    The Klaipeda State Seaport Authority reported a solid start to the year, with cargo volumes rising 9% in the first quarter. The port handled nearly 11 million tonnes, making it the only Baltic port to achieve growth during the period. Container volumes led the surge, jumping 38% year over year. Over 4 million tonnes and more than 374,000 TEUs were handled, marking the best container performance i
  • DP World positions multimodal corridor integration as strategic response to supply chain disruption
    DP World has highlighted the growing importance of integrated multimodal transport networks as global supply chains continue to reconfigure in response to geopolitical disruption, port congestion and climate-related pressures. The company is operationalising a corridor-based logistics approach that connects sea, rail and road networks to provide customers with more resilient and flexible cargo mo
  • Readers Speak: U.S. blockade seen as regional shipping disruption
    Strong consensus on regional impact The U.S. blockade targeting Iranian ports is already shaping industry expectations. In the latest Readers Speak poll, participants were asked how this measure could affect container shipping. The outcome is clear: most readers expect a major disruption at the regional level , rather than a contained or negligible effect. This reflects the immediate operational
  • Khorfakkan Port boosts Pakistan-UAE trade connectivity
    Khorfakkan Port is strengthening its role as a key trade gateway between Pakistan and the Gulf, offering fast and reliable access to UAE and regional markets. Gulftainer , through its GT Lines, operates the Khorfakkan Pakistan Express (KPX) . This dedicated service links Karachi directly to Khorfakkan with one of the fastest transit times in the market. It runs weekly, ensuring steady cargo flows
  • How Oman is converting geopolitical instability into permanent strategic architecture
    The Houthi blockade and the Hormuz crisis handed Oman an opening that few anticipated and fewer could exploit but Muscat did both

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Splash web site
APRIL 20, 2026
  • Genco swaps ageing supramaxes for modern capesize
    New York-listed dry bulk owner Genco Shipping & Trading is trimming older tonnage and adding a younger capesize as it continues to reshape its fleet. The company has agreed to acquire a 2019 Imabari-built, 182,000 dwt scrubber-fitted capesize, with delivery expected in June 2026. At the same time, Genco has offloaded two 2005-built supramaxes, Genco ...
  • Shishi Dingsheng steps into LR2 tanker segment with newbuild order
    China's Shishi Dingsheng Shipping is branching out from dry bulk, placing its first order for large product tankers as it looks to diversify its fleet. Clarksons is reporting the owner has contracted two 114,000 dwt LR2 newbuildings at Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding, marking its entry into the segment. No price has been disclosed for the vessels, ...
  • Laskaridis adds fourth suezmax at DH Shipbuilding
    Greek owner Lavinia Tankers has moved to expand its crude tanker footprint, lining up a fourth suezmax newbuilding at South Korea's DH Shipbuilding. The Panos Laskaridis-led outfit is understood to have exercised an outstanding option at the yard, taking its series to four vessels. The move follows a March decision to firm up a third ...
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding adds repair and conversion arm
    Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is widening its footprint beyond newbuilds, setting up a dedicated ship repair and conversion arm as it looks to tap into growing demand for retrofit and green upgrades. The Singapore-listed company has established Jiangsu Yangzi Hongda Shipbuilding and Repair, a wholly owned subsidiary with registered capital of $100m. The new unit will be ...
  • Ammonia bunkering gains ground with new Singapore partnership
    Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), Singapore's Golden Island and Norway's Yara Clean Ammonia have taken a step toward bringing ammonia fuel to the world's busiest bunkering hub. The three parties have signed a non-binding term sheet to explore the joint marketing and supply of low-carbon ammonia as a marine fuel in Singapore. The move targets ...
  • LD Armateurs bolsters offshore fleet
    French owner LD Armateurs is stepping up its offshore push, acquiring a multipurpose support vessel to expand its subsea capabilities. The vessel, Siddis Mariner, acquired from Norway's OH Meling for an undisclosed price, will be renamed TVO Mariner and join the fleet of LD TravOcean, the group's subsea arm. Delivery is scheduled for summer 2026. ...
  • MOL lands LNG carrier charter deal with Inpex
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has tied up long-term employment for an LNG carrier newbuilding, marking its first such deal with compatriot energy player Inpex Corporation. The charter has been agreed between MOL's subsidiary MOL Encean and Inpex Shipping for the 174,000 cu m LNG carrier Harmonic Breeze, built in 2026. The vessel was recently named ...
  • Neptune Robotics scales up in Singapore to tackle hull fouling
    AI-driven hull cleaning player Neptune Robotics is ramping up its footprint in Singapore, opening a new manufacturing and R&D facility as it looks to meet rising demand for fuel efficiency and emissions cuts in shipping. The $12m investment follows a $52m Series B funding round in September 2025 and marks a step-up in the company's ...
  • BGN books four VLGC newbuilds in South Korea
    Energy trader BGN is stepping up its presence in shipping, placing a fresh order for very large gas carriers in South Korea as it builds out its LPG and LNG footprint. The company has signed for four 90,000 cu m dual-fuel VLGCs at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, with deliveries due in the second half of ...
  • What does good sustainability reporting look like in shipping?
    Rob Pearson, a director at Challenge Sustainability, has some advice for shipping. Sustainability has become a core part of how the shipping industry presents itself. But not all communication is created equal. From standalone reports to annual disclosures and website content, companies are saying more than ever. What separates them now is not volume, but ...
  • India sets up Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool to challenge global P&I dominance
    India is moving to establish its own protection and indemnity (P&I) capability by creating the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool, aimed at reducing reliance on overseas insurers and strengthening maritime self-sufficiency. The new pool will provide liability cover for Indian-flagged vessels, including risks such as pollution, collisions, and crew claims-areas traditionally dominated by the Internati
  • Smaller carriers retreat from transpacific as rates slide
    Smaller containerlines are rapidly exiting the transpacific trades as weakening freight rates erode margins, according to Danish consultancy Sea-Intelligence. Fresh analysis shows that capacity offered by non-alliance carriers on the Asia-North America west coast route has dropped to a 10-year low, excluding the early pandemic period. The sharp pullback highlights how quickly independent operator
  • IMO moves to tighten ship registration rules amid surge in flag fraud
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved new guidelines aimed at improving transparency in ship registration and cracking down on the growing misuse of flags. Adopted by the IMO's Legal Committee during its 113th session in London, the measures are designed to strengthen due diligence, enhance oversight of registries and ensure the accuracy of vessel ...
  • Hormuz crisis intensifies
    The Strait of Hormuz has lurched through a dizzying sequence of openings, closures, vessel attacks and a US naval boarding in the past three days, leaving commercial shipping operators very concerned about the safety of their fleets in the region. The crisis deepened dramatically this weekend as Iran announced the strait was open, only to ...
  • 20-year-old VLCC fetches $60.5m
    A 20-year-old VLCC has changed hands for just over $60m, underlining the continued strength in vintage tanker values. The Japanese-controlled, India-flagged Kasagisan (302,478 dwt, built 2006 at Mitsui) has reportedly been sold for $60.5m; no taker has been identified, but brokers point outside Korea. The deal could signal a market shift, breaking Sinokor Merchant Marine's recent ...
  • Rio Tinto sale headlines the dry bulk market
    The standout dry cargo deal of the week comes from the newcastlemax sector, where Rio Tinto's shipping arm has sold a pair of sister vessels, RTM Cartier and RTM Zheng. The 205,000 dwt pair, both built at HHIC Philippines in 2012, are reported to have been sold to Chinese buyers for a firm price of ...
  • Strait standoff reshapes fertiliser trade and crop economics
    Eight weeks of conflict in the Middle East have engineered a fertiliser crisis that threatens to reshape agricultural economics from Brazil to Southeast Asia, with roughly 24% of the global bulk fertiliser supply now effectively shut in behind the Strait of Hormuz While oil supply has dominated headlines since the conflict began, the fertiliser market ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 20, 2026
  • At least 26 Iranian shadow fleet vessels bypass US blockade
    While the US military says it has turned around over 20 vessels and 'completely halted' Iranian trade, Lloyd's List Intelligence...
  • Why shipping's cheapest alternative fuel could become its most expensive mistake
    Cheap biofuels are an illusion: someone, somewhere is paying the price through higher food prices, deforested lands and disruptive climate...
  • The week in newbuildings: Orders for 30 new ships signed across multiple sectors
    Ordering activity remains strong with shipowners placing orders for 30 vessels in the past week spanning the boxship, dry cargo...
  • Chinese private shipping sector to play bigger role amid global volatility, says Wah Kwong's Hing Chao
    As trade uncertainty mounts, China's private shipping lines can team up with each other and state-owned players to secure maritime...
  • Middle East port update: Monday, April 20
    In Bahrain, vessel operations remain limited due to the current situation. BAPCO operations remain suspended
  • US extends Russian oil waiver
    The waiver applies to vessels already sanctioned under the Russian programme in a bid to ease supply shocks created by...
  • Capital discipline makes ship financers optimistic despite Hormuz crisis
    Volatility from the Strait of Hormuz crisis has kept ship financiers on alert, but disciplined balance sheet management and strong...
  • The Week in Charts: Iran-linked vessels continue to transit Hormuz despite US blockade | US claims right to seize Iran-linked vessels anywhere beyond neutral waters
    Lloyd's List's weekly showing of the data and figures behind our news, analysis and markets coverage
  • Mounting geopolitical flashpoints deepen shipping risks and endanger long-term crew supply
    As Singapore Maritime Week begins amid deep geopolitical uncertainty, shipping will need to adapt to rising volatility, with crises in...
  • The Daily View: What happens in Hormuz does not stay in Hormuz
  • Daily Briefing
    Hormuz traffic halts again as shots fired and Iran claims 'strict control' | Iranian tankers pivot and pause voyages amid...
  • US seizes Iranian boxship for breaching blockade
    Tehran has denounced the US seizure of an Iran-flagged boxship as 'armed maritime piracy', with its military headquarters promising a...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 20, 2026
  • Freight returning to US LTL market as pricing, fuel costs climb higher
    The less-than-truckload market is stabilizing, with opportunities for higher prices and profits in the second quarter, but the long-term outlook is still clouded by tariffs and geopolitical conflict.
  • Surge in global wind energy capacity growth to propel MPV volumes
    Some 320 gigawatts of new wind capacity are expected to be added worldwide between 2026 and 2030, comprising about 200 GW of onshore capacity and 123 GW offshore, according to a new report.
  • US toymakers absorbing tariff costs, importing less to preserve sales
    Higher tariffs prompted importers to shift some manufacturing out of China last year, but other markets simply don't have the expertise and capacity to wrest much more volume away from the still-dominant source for toys.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 20, 2026
  • Scorpio Tankers reaps $300m gross proceeds from sale of six product tankers
    Monaco-based shipowner nears $800m in net cash position through sales of older tonnnage at strong prices
  • Baltic Exchange asks tanker players whether Gulf benchmarks should be suspended
    Market participants have complained of how to accurately price voyages from the Gulf in the absence of physical fixtures
  • US laker operators' body asks Trump's trade chief for fees on foreign-built ships
    Trade group targets Canadian rivals' foreign-built ships on Great Lakes
  • Capital Tankers given 'buy' rating as Pareto sees 'extreme cash flows' for crude carriers
    Most-discounted tanker stock has 35% upside
  • Genco Shipping chalks up three deals amid preparations for proxy fight
    New York owner buys modern scrubber-fitted cape while disposing of two supramaxes
  • NYK teams with Yara on ammonia bunkering in Singapore
    Supplier Golden Island is also brought into alliance, exploring new market
  • Clarksons charity boosts children's cancer care in London
    Grant will boost chemotherapy production at Great Ormond Street Hospital
  • Ardmore Shipping linked to sale-and-purchase deal as values keep creeping up
    MR acquired from Frontline in 2016 is said to have been sold
  • Jeff Woyda explains why Clarksons' charitable work is more important than ever
    Chair of The Clarkson Foundation says donations are getting harder to come by
  • China rebukes US for 'forced interception' of Iranian ship
    Container vessel called last in Shenzhen before it was disabled and boarded by US troops
  • Strait of Hormuz closure opens up new frontiers for US oil shipments
    Earnings in the region remain strong as US bumps up against theoretical export limit
  • Petrobras shipping arm inks LPG newbuildings in China
    Transpetro has ordered three 10,000-cbm ships for around $165m
  • Middle East crude shipment using Red Sea detour goes to South Korea
    But almost 180 Korean seafarers remain stranded due to the Strait of Hormuz closure
  • Greek shipowners playing 'outsized' role in newbuilding surge, broker says
    A busy quarter for shipyard contracting as tanker orders dominate
  • Rio Tinto inks deal to charter methanol-ready bulker newbuildings
    Mining giant says move is part of future-proofing the fleet
  • 'No such thing as a strategy,' shipping leaders warn as conflicts rewrite rules
    ICS and American P&I Club warn of harsher geopolitical fragmentation
  • Capital Tankers given 'buy' rating as Pareto sees 'extreme cashflows' for crude carriers
    Most discounted tanker stock has 35% upside
  • MOL strikes firm price for veteran VLCC in rare secondhand deal
    Japanese owner said to be banking $60m for vessel built in 2006
  • Money markets 'open' despite Gulf turmoil as shipping taps funding
    Equity, bond and bank funding remain available, says panel
  • Prepare for a bust as good times end, warns shipping veteran Stopford
    Market fundamentals and energy security risks could be pushing shipping into a market downturn
  • Dynacom tanker transfers Gulf oil to VLCC as Japan races to fill supply gap
    Eneos Ocean Corp tanker said to be taking part-cargo to refinery in Kiire
  • First ammonia dual-fuel engine for Eastern Pacific VLAC passes key test
    Pioneering newbuilding due for delivery from October
  • Greek tanker involved in pioneering attempt to beat Strait of Hormuz shut-in
    Tsakos Energy Navigation aframax tanker loads oil trucked overland from Iraq to Syria
  • India plans state-backed rival to Western-dominated P&I clubs
    Officials accelerated plans for the scheme after G7 sanctions affected subcontinent's oil imports
  • Indian refiner knocks back Iranian cargoes on two VLCCs as US waiver ends
    Reliance refuses to buy Iranian oil ahead of Sunday expiry
  • Shipping stocks slide as investors digest US attack on Iranian ship near Strait of Hormuz
    Frontline, Hafnia and CMB.Tech shares drop
  • One killed as Ukrainian attack causes blaze at Russian Black Sea port
    Tuapse terminal came under second assault in four days
  • Shipping stocks rally on Hormuz easing and Trump tipping deal 'in a day or two'
    Crude tanker owners show biggest gains on day and week as US markets stage relief rally
  • Shipping insists on crew safety and freedom of navigation guarantees if Strait of Hormuz reopens
    Safety of ships and seafarers in the waterway needs to be assured, shipping bodies say
  • James Marshall: Berge Bulk hits pause on new ship ordering despite bullish outlook
    CEO says there are enough large bulkers on order to cover projected long-term cargo growth
  • Dynacom tanker sails through Strait of Hormuz with AIS off
    Greek owner continues to trade in Middle East Gulf no matter what the state of play
  • Closed-door IMO meeting this week will help give clarity ahead of the net-zero debate
    Role of LNG and bio-LNG must be part of the discussion, argues Shell Asia boss
  • Only the market can limit autonomous disruption, says ST Engineering marine chief
    Singapore shipyard group says hybrid adoption dominates as regulation slows full deployment
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding expands into ship repair and conversion
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder is injecting $100m into Jiangsu Yangzi Hongda Shipbuilding
  • Iran lays down the law on Hormuz with fees and ship checks until war ends
    Tehran's top security body demands the US lift its blockade and envisages strict traffic terms until war ends
  • Iran draws new shipping corridor near Hormuz islands
    Revolutionary Guards require approval for passage through newly designated waters
  • Astro Offshore goes ultra-deepwater with Golden Energy vessel buy
    The 97m-loa multipurpose support vessel will go on long-term charter to Oceaneering International
  • The only thing that can limit autonomous disruption is the market, says ST Engineering marine chief
    Singapore shipyard group says hybrid adoption dominates as regulation slows full deployment
  • US fires on and seizes Iranian ship attempting to breach blockade, Trump says
    US Navy blows a hole in vessel during operation, president claims

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FreightWaves web site
APRIL 20, 2026
  • Trimble roundtable focuses on supply chain resilience
    A growing trend in logistics is no longer about preventing disruptions. The new focus is recovering from disruptions faster than competitors. That was the central message from Trimble Transportation and Logistics executives during a virtual roundtable. In the presentation, company leaders outlined how their expanding carrier-shipper network is helping transform supply chains from reactive to proa
  • Carrier shutters New Jersey hub, cuts over 175 jobs
    Freight transportation provider Alan Ritchey Inc. is closing a logistics facility in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, and laying off nearly 200 workers, marking the company's second major workforce reduction this year tied to lost U.S. Postal Service business. According to a WARN notice filed with state labor officials, the Valley View, Texas-based company will terminate 176 employees at its Phillipsbur
  • Application process opens for federal CRISI rail grants
    Applications are now being accepted for $2.04 billion in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grants for the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Monday. Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on June 22, 2026. The Federal Railroad Administration's CRISI grant program has become a significant source of funding for infrastru
  • After CBS report, C.H. Robinson seeks to deflect safety responsibility to FMCSA
    After arguing the issue of broker liability before the highest court in the land, C.H. Robinson on Sunday found itself facing a new battle, this time in the court of public opinion. A CBS News report that focused in part on the issue of "chameleon carriers," which the network had covered a few days earlier on 60 Minutes , reported on the role of freight brokers keeping chameleon carriers on the r
  • Australia Post offers eBay sellers in-store printing of shipping labels
    Australia Post and eBay have teamed up to make it easier for Australians to sell online, launching a new 'Print in Store' capability that allows eBay sellers to print shipping labels at participating post offices using a QR code, at no additional cost. Designed to make sending simpler, faster and more convenient, the new capability gives sellers a free and flexible way to create and print labels
  • Trump administration launches $166B CAPE system for tariff refunds
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) activated the first phase of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool on Monday. Integrated into the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Secure Data Portal, the CAPE system is designed to streamline the massive undertaking of refunding billions in duties and interest to the trade community. The launch of CAPE follows a landm
  • FMC Chief: Ocean carriers knew war could increase fuel prices
    WASHINGTON - U.S. shipping regulators are throwing gas against carriers looking to cover rapidly increasing fuel costs. The Federal Maritime Commission has again rejected a request by Maersk to waive the 30-day waiting period for implementing emergency fuel surcharges. It was the third time since the start of the Iran war that the Danish carrier (OTYC: AMKBY ) has seen its request for special per
  • Home Depot acquires warehouse automation firm to speed fulfillment
    Home Depot has acquired SIMPL Automation to improve fulfillment operations at its distribution centers. SIMPL, based in Waltham, Massachusetts, uses advanced engineering and AI technology to help warehouses operate faster and more efficiently, the home improvement retailer said in a news release on Wednesday. Home Depot ( NYSE: HD ) said SIMPL's automation will advance its strategy of same-day an
  • National Airlines' 1st 777 cargo jet to make debut in May
    All-cargo charter operator National Airlines will place its first Boeing 777-200 freighter aircraft into service in early May, said Alan White, chief growth officer for parent company National Air Cargo said in an email exchange. The company anticipates Boeing to deliver its second 777-200 in the final week of May, added Caterina Alf, global director of business development. National Airlines exe
  • Is cargo theft costing $60 billion annually? What that number actually represents
    Last week on What The Truck?!? , Malcolm Harris discussed a stat that has been making its way around the industry, putting cargo theft and freight fraud at just 0.0036% of freight. The message behind that number is simple. It makes the issue feel small, controlled, and unlikely to impact most brokers or carriers in a meaningful way. It suggests this is more noise than real risk. That conclusion o
  • Green light for Strait of Hormuz shipping could take six months after war's end
    It could take six months or longer for ships to be cleared for transit through the Strait of Hormuz, even after the Iran war is over. That's because Iran has mined the narrow waterway that guards the entrance to the Persian Gulf. In 1991 it took the United States six months to recover 1,300 mines after the Iraq war - a task that led to the destruction of two American warships, a source with knowl

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