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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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The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
Sana'a/Hamburg
German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed
New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone
Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August
Long Beach
In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%
WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods
Washington
Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk
T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.
Brussels
If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Bern
The road runs faster than the rail
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Geneva
The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.
Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.
Bremen
It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.
APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port
Copenhagen
Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built
Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.
Genoa/Milan
The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity
Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy
Cernobbio
Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.
Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia
Delta
The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai
Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.
Rome
The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work
Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships
Shanghai
The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%
Cairo
In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)
Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa
IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.
London
38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.
Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance
Brussels
The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.
The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain
Geneva
This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union
Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships
London
Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz
Riyadh
Bahri VLCC Sidr hit
Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Brussels
BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list
In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed
Balboa
The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.
Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.
Trieste/Kiel
The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions
Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG
Manila
The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa
EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia
Brussels
This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record
Anjra
Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
Hong Kong
The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.
G20 trade accelerates in second quarter
Paris
Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace
La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.
La Spezia
OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter
Hong Kong
The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)
Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.
Florence/Livorno
SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year
Bern
The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)
White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs
Washington
IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden
London/Riyadh/Southampton
The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.
CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port
Paris
The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
Beijing
In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%
Bremen
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships
Trieste
A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
The unit was forced to head towards Somalia
CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Hong Kong
The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
Hamburg
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal
The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
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.
In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%
Ravenna
A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August
Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito
Rome
A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase
The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.
Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship
Papenburg
With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.
VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS
Hamburg
The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.
The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.
Genoa
More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far
ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations
Genoa
Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen
Genoa
Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August
Los Angeles
The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones
Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal
Sharjah/Bangkok
It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok
Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security
Abu Dhabi
Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world
Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia
Frankfurt am Main
The shares were acquired from the other 20 members
US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers
Tampa
Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island
Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund
Abu Dhabi
Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.
Milan
Construction of the wave barrier is underway
For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.
Balboa
Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.
Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba
Portoferraio
Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.
HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale
Seoul
It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company
Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop
Oslo
The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems
New drug seizure in the port of Livorno
Livorno
53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%
Brussels
Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively
A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.
Genoa
The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.
Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.
Ravenna
MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa
Genoa
The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa
Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship
London
The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.
The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.
Ravenna
Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st
MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste
Stockholm
The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.
Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
An accident also in the Indian Ocean
Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Taranto
The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment
Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested
Nicosia
Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.
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Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026
Hong Kong
The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.
CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet
Hong Kong
Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%
In the first half of this year, China
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Hong Kong
Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)
In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%
Hong Kong
Net profit up 7.4%
Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025
Papenburg
The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros
Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September
Genoa
It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya
The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera
Trieste
The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.
Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.
La Spezia
The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route
MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan
Oslo
Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.
Schindellegi
Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958
A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.
Livorno
It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals
In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)
Madrid
Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)
Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini
Rome
Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins
Ravenna
The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%
Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.
Noise
An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th
Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe
Vilnius
It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
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%.
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
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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%
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
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard
(Maeil Business Newspaper)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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.
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