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Exim India web site
JULY 21, 2026
  • Container traffic projected to grow 7-9% as Major Ports outpace non-major ports
  • Yang Ming and PSA International ink MoU to jointly accelerate adoption of low-carbon solutions across the maritime value chain
  • Weekly ocean container shipping update
  • Maximum permissible draft enhanced at Ennore Coal Terminal
  • Indian steel shipments face safeguard hurdle as UK quotas exhaust ahead of schedule
  • Iran directs Houthis to block vital Red Sea gateway if US attacks its power grid
  • Industry body urges tariff removal to support green aluminium recycling
  • Machilipatnam, Dugarajapatnam shortlisted for HSL's new Greenfield shipyard in Andhra
  • Kerala clarifies Rs 10,000 cr target represents cumulative state maritime vision, not sole Tata pact
  • Northern European ports continue to face congestion, Asia-Pacific mixed: Update
  • Upcoming FTAs tailored to drive massive trade opportunities for Indian exporters
  • FFFAI's Industry-Led Skill Development Initiative lauded; First Batch of Export-Import Logistics Course Receives Certificates
  • Black Sea escalation threatens grain corridors as Russia, Ukraine target merchant vessels
  • China's June exports jump 27 pc on global AI demand and semiconductor price surge
  • Govt launches National Shipping Line, Container subsidies to mitigate shocks
  • IEA warns collapsing US-Iran ceasefire threatens global oil supply recovery
  • India lands $3 billion Japanese funding for green hydrogen
  • India launches UNSC bid with focus on maritime security and seafarer safety
  • CMA CGM to launch KORA EXPRESS service from North Europe to West Africa
  • DP World deploys lower-carbon port infrastructure at Jeddah Islamic Port terminal
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges stands firm in a challenging first half of 2026
  • Uniform permit for providers of port towage services in Rotterdam
  • J M Baxi Marine Services recognised with Gold Steamer Agent Excellence Award for 2025-26

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 20, 2026
  • HHLA lowers the forecast for 2026
  • Crown Data Systems launches app for driver communication
  • Lockheed Martin awarded $10.5 billion USSOCOM contract
  • Gartner Group acquires Seidel Transport
  • Montenegro introduces digital CMR protocol
  • Cargo iQ restructures board for air freight quality
  • i-charging delivers MAX charging solutions in Portugal
  • Textron presents TUG MX4 baggage tractor
  • Alpha Trains celebrates 25 years with anniversary locomotive
  • Kiss leads Schmitz Cargobull in Hungary
  • Global GSA Group supports Azul Logística
  • Modal Group establishes company "TRAIX" for freight
  • Bournemouth Airport supports Farnborough Airshow
  • Online Systemlogistik expands central HUB in Schlitz
  • Hadjipetrou outlines growth strategy of Columbia Group
  • China's exports and imports rise in June
  • BAV tightens regulations for freight cars in Switzerland
  • Vietnamese logistics provider strengthens UAE team
  • Radiant uses 100% renewable energy in North America & Asia
  • DEME installs foundations at the Zeevonk wind farm
  • AMATA & PTT examine E-truck park in Laos
  • Mitchell becomes President of East Coast Warehouse
  • CBP seizes 200 counterfeit watches in Louisville
  • Culina Group appoints Tim Lawlor as CFO
  • Riga's market leader is Latvijas Pasts

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 20, 2026
  • A new era for shippers, with blanked sailings now a fact of life
  • TIACA names Mammen Tharakan as next director general
  • Transpacific trades in unchartered water, with tariff uncertainty at the helm
  • The cost of non-compliance just escalated from 'line item to prison sentence'
  • OceanX: Breaking down the AI hype - face-to-face is your superpower
  • Poland wary of China ecommerce as it eyes role as Europe's new cargo hub
  • French customs shake-up raises the bar rather than closing the door
  • Graham's sanctions bill set to detonate global sourcing? Model it!
  • The hidden flaw in global supply chains: why optimisation alone is no longer enough

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Marine Log web site
JULY 20, 2026
  • HD Hyundai and Kiewit Offshore Services partner up to support U.S. shipbuilding
    HD Hyundai and Kiewit Offshore Services, Ltd. (KOS) say that they have entered into a Strategic partnership agreement to pursue collaboration on shipbuilding projects serving the U.S. market and other areas of
  • Hanwha Philly and TOTE Services selected to build $2B MRIV duo
    Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy and White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought on Friday announced a $2 billion investment to build two new Missile Range Instrumentation Vessels
  • Op-Ed: What the Strait of Hormuz backlog reveals about operational readiness
    Every shipowner understands the cost of waiting. Delayed cargoes, disrupted schedules, charter implications, and idle assets are all visible consequences of the oil tanker backlog in the Strait of Hormuz. The less
  • Parker Towing christens new towboat M/V Chipper Rabbit
    Parker Towing Company, Mobile, Ala., has christened the M/V Chipper Rabbit, a new 1,400-horsepower towboat built by Serodino Inc. of Chattanooga, Tenn., for the company's Mobile Operations Division. The vessel honors longtime
  • Cunard reveals plans for Queen Victoria refit
    Carnival Corporation's British luxury brand Cunard has revealed plans for an extensive transformation of Queen Victoria, with the ship set to emerge from dry dock this fall with refreshed signature spaces, including
  • IMCA names Natalie Carroll head of competence and training
    The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has appointed Natalie Carroll as head of competence and training. In that role. she will lead the association's initiatives to strengthen workforce capability, improve skills transferability,

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Container News web site
JULY 20, 2026
  • Boluda joins Cantabria Chamber of Commerce Plenary
    Boluda Corporación Marítima has joined the Plenary of the Cantabria Chamber of Commerce, reinforcing its commitment to the economic and business development of the northern Spanish region. The company will be represented by Daniel Berasategui , Corporate Director of the Northern Region. His appointment was formalized during a session held at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Santander
  • Singapore container throughput rises 3.2% in June as vessel arrivals grow
    The Port of Singapore handled 3.83 million TEUs in June 2026 , a 3.2% increase compared with the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) . The growth came alongside higher vessel traffic, reinforcing Singapore's position as the world's busiest transshipment hub. Total vessel arrivals reached 11,520, up 6.3% year on year, while
  • The Waiting Room off Johor: Iranian Tankers and the Maritime Grey Zone East of Singapore
    The location 45 miles off the coast of Johor, Malaysia, often referred to as the Eastern Outer Ports Limits (EOPL) anchorage, does not look like a crisis zone. It sits around Malaysia and Singapore's eastern approaches, off Johor, in one of the busiest maritime theatres in the world. Tankers, container ships, bulkers, bunker traffic and service vessels move through or around the area every day. O
  • Gulftainer launches Sajaa Bonded Dry Port service in the UAE
    Gulftainer has introduced its new Sajaa Bonded Dry Port, aiming to simplify cargo movement into the United Arab Emirates through faster customs procedures, lower logistics costs and expanded storage options. The new service, with rates effective from 1 August 2026, connects Khorfakkan Port with the Sajaa inland facility through a fully bonded transport corridor. According to Gulftainer, customers
  • Port of Lázaro Cárdenas records cargo growth
    The Port of Lázaro Cárdenas handled 15,555,241 tonnes of cargo in the first half of 2026, a 16% increase compared to the same period of the previous year, consolidating its position as a key driver of Mexican foreign trade and national logistics. A total of 879 vessel arrivals were recorded during the period, reflecting strong confidence from shipping lines and the productive sector in the port's
  • Port of Oakland records volume growth in June
    The Port of Oakland handled 181,356 TEUs in June 2026, a 7.7% increase compared to June 2025, driven by solid growth across both imports and exports. Loaded container cargo rose 10.3 percent year-on-year to 143,254 TEUs, marking another month of strength in productive cargo movement through Northern California's international trade gateway. Full imports reached 78,114 TEUs, up 11.1% year-on-year,
  • How drone strikes turned Kazakhstan's lifeline into collateral
    Drone strikes on tankers loading at Russia's CPC terminal confirm that Kazakhstan's oil lifeline and the West's stake in it is now a fixed line in a war it did not choose
  • ESPO welcomes EU ETS review but seeks stronger safeguards for European ports
    The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has welcomed the European Commission's proposal to address carbon leakage under the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), while warning that further assessment is needed to ensure the measures do not create new competitive disadvantages for European ports. ESPO said the Commission's proposal acknowledges concerns over carbon and business leakage, particu
  • Greek merchant fleet grows despite decline in gross tonnage
    The number of vessels in the Greek merchant fleet continued to increase in May 2026, although the fleet's total gross tonnage declined compared with the same month a year earlier, according to the latest figures released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority ( ELSTAT ). The Greek merchant fleet, comprising vessels of 100 gross tons (GT) and above, reached 1,871 ships in May 2026, representing a 1
  • Marine works begin at Immingham eastern ro-ro terminal
    The Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal, a joint investment by Associated British Ports and Stena Line at the Port of Immingham, has reached a significant construction milestone with a steel signing ceremony marking the start of marine works. The terminal is expected to reach completion by May 2028. Keir Mather, Minister for Maritime, Aviation and Decarbonisation, officially signed one of the marine
  • Maersk warns of rail disruptions across Italy
    Maersk has warned customers of potential disruptions to intermodal rail services in Italy as major railway infrastructure works are carried out across the national network through the end of September. The carrier said rail connections linking the Ligurian ports of Vado, Genoa and La Spezia with key inland hubs will remain operational but are expected to face delays, capacity constraints and unpl
  • Yang Ming and PSA partner to accelerate supply chain decarbonization
    Yang Ming Marine Transport and PSA International have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop low-carbon solutions across the global maritime supply chain. The agreement focuses on reducing end-to-end supply chain emissions through closer cooperation between ocean shipping and port operations. Under the partnership, the two companies will combine Yang Ming's low-carbon shipping init
  • Dynacom-managed tanker catches fire after projectile strike near Strait of Hormuz
    A tanker managed by Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire after an unknown projectile struck the vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime security authorities. The incident occurred about 8 nautical miles northwest of Kumzar, Oman, on 20 July. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) first reported a vessel on fire before reclassifying the incident as an attack. UKMTO
  • Hapag-Lloyd updates East Med Express port rotation
    Hapag-Lloyd will revise the port rotation of its East Med Express (EMX) service from week 36, replacing Hamburg with Wilhelmshaven to improve schedule reliability and strengthen feeder network connectivity. The updated rotation will be: Felixstowe - Wilhelmshaven - Bremerhaven - Antwerp - Piraeus - Izmit - Istanbul - Gemlik - Aliaga. According to Hapag-Lloyd, the change is intended to enhance ser
  • Maersk to offer integrated logistics solution for new Milazzo service
    Maersk will introduce an integrated logistics solution alongside the launch of its new Milazzo service, aiming to provide customers with a fully coordinated end-to-end transportation offering. The new service combines Maersk's inland transportation network with its ocean services, enabling customers to manage shipments through a single transport solution. According to the carrier, the integrated
  • Readers Speak: Strait of Hormuz seen as key shipping route
    The Strait of Hormuz shipping route has emerged as the corridor readers expect to matter most in the coming months. It ranked ahead of the Suez Canal, the Cape of Good Hope and the view that all three routes will carry equal importance. The result points to a clear hierarchy in current industry sentiment. However, the strong support for the combined option also shows that many readers see the maj
  • Port of Montreal cargo volumes grow 2% in H1 of 2026
    The Port of Montreal handled 17.7 million tonnes of cargo during the first half of 2026. Total volumes increased 2% compared with the same period last year. The port achieved the growth despite ongoing geopolitical and trade disruptions. The Port of Montreal said continued instability in the Red Sea, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the war in Ukraine, and US tariffs continue to affect global
  • Explainer: The Gulf's AI compute trap and the risk to supply chains
    Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have staked tens of billions of dollars on becoming artificial-intelligence powers

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Splash web site
JULY 20, 2026
  • Seacon adds $66m bulker pair at Tsuneishi Zhoushan
    Hong Kong-listed Seacon Shipping has returned to Tsuneishi Group's Chinese shipyard for two bulk carrier newbuildings worth $66m. The Qingdao-based owner will pay $33m per ship, with one vessel scheduled for completion in 2028 and the second in 2030. The filing lists the pair at around 26,700 gt each - equivalent to the yard's 42,200 ...
  • Diana Shipping lifts ultramax rate in Fednav switch
    Diana Shipping recently finalized a new charter agreement with Fednav, a Canadian dry bulk operator, resulting in nearly 30% increase in rates for one of its ultramaxes. The 2015-built 60,500 dwt DSI Pegasus has been fixed at a daily rate of $18,350, excluding a 5% commission. The charter is scheduled to start on July 27 ...
  • BW LPG flips former Avance Gas VLGC for $17m gain
    BW LPG has agreed to sell one of the ships acquired in the $1.05bn takeover of the Avance Gas VLGC fleet, booking a gain less than two years after the transaction. The sale of the 2015-built, 83,000 cu m BW Levant is expected to generate a net book gain of around $17m and net cash ...
  • HD Hyundai strikes US shipbuilding partnership with Kiewit Offshore Services
    HD Hyundai and Texas-based subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, Kiewit Offshore Services (KOS), have signed a strategic partnership agreement to expand US shipbuilding capacity and strengthen the American maritime industrial base. The deal brings together one of the world's largest shipbuilders with a major North American engineering, construction, and fabrication group. The companies said the partn
  • Europe's great rivers run dry
    Exceptionally low water levels on Europe's two most important inland waterways are disrupting commercial shipping, restricting port operations and adding fresh pressure to already strained supply chains. The Danube in Romania fell to its lowest level since 1996 over the weekend after weeks of intense heat and drought, while water levels on Germany's Rhine have ...
  • Nanjing Tanker books four MRs at GSI
    China's Nanjing Tanker has approved plans to order four MR product and chemical tankers at Guangzhou Shipyard International. The Shanghai-listed owner, part of China Merchants Group, has set aside up to $182.8m for the 50,000 dwt quartet, equivalent to a maximum of $45.7m per ship. The vessels will be contracted through wholly owned subsidiary Nanjing ...
  • Shanghai Changshun firms up Guoyu boxship quartet
    Chinese tonnage provider Shanghai Changshun Shipping has added four more 6,150 teu containerships at Yangzhou Guoyu Shipbuilding, taking the series at the yard to 10 vessels. Splash understands the latest signing covers the four options attached to a contract agreed in May for six firm ships and four optional units. Financial terms have not been ...
  • Scotland approves Ocean Winds' 2GW offshore wind project
    Ocean Winds, the 50/50 joint venture between EDP Renewables and Engie, has secured offshore consent from the Scottish government for its 2GW Caledonia offshore wind farm. With this approval, which follows the Aberdeenshire Council granting full onshore consent earlier this year, Caledonia has now cleared the final major regulatory hurdle, meaning it can advance towards ...
  • China Merchants maps out $728m VLOC order
    Shanghai-listed China Merchants Energy Shipping has lined up six very large ore carriers in a related-party deal worth up to RMB4.93bn ($728m). The 343,000 dwt vessels will be built by a yard under sister company China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry, with deliveries scheduled across 2029 and 2030. The investment works out at a maximum of around ...
  • Hormuz transits fall sharply amid escalating conflict
    The threat to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has intensified after Iran claimed two unidentified oil tankers exploded and were immobilised while attempting to use the waterway's southern passage. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the vessels had entered what it described as an unsafe or mined route under US pressure. It provided ...
  • Somali pirates seize tanker off Yemen and steer it towards Puntland
    Suspected Somali pirates have hijacked the Tanzanian-flagged tanker Asana off Yemen and taken the vessel towards the northeastern coast of Somalia. The 1992-built chemical tanker was seized on Friday after departing Mukalla, according to the Yemeni Coast Guard and regional security sources. Seven armed pirates are believed to have boarded the ship before assuming control. ...
  • Black Sea ships come under deadly weekend assault
    Commercial shipping across the Black Sea has endured one of its most violent weekends of the war, with Russian attacks on foreign-flagged vessels and Ukrainian drone strikes against ships serving Russian trade. The deadliest incident came on Sunday when the Turkish-owned, Guinea-Bissau-flagged Golden Leo was hit by three Russian cruise missiles after sailing from the ...
  • Fugro lands Timor-Leste offshore survey campaign
    Dutch surveyor Fugro has signed a contract for the Greater Sunrise and Bayu Undan pipeline survey programme in Timor-Leste. The survey programme will support the planning and development of critical offshore energy infrastructure associated with the two strategically important projects that underpin Timor-Leste's future energy ambitions. Under the contract, Fugro will undertake an extensive offsh
  • DEME wins foundation role on 1GW offshore wind project
    Belgian marine contractor DEME has been awarded a substantial contract to transport and install foundations for phase 1 of the Zeevonk offshore wind project in the Netherlands. Zeevonk, jointly owned by Vattenfall and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners through its Energy Investment Fund I, will have a total installed capacity of approximately 1GW. Under the contract, DEME ...
  • Collision topples crane at UK port
    A collision involving a wind turbine installation vessel has brought down a gantry crane onto a containership at the port of Tyne in northeast England, leaving one person injured. The incident occurred shortly after 1pm on Sunday as Cadeler's Wind Orca was leaving its berth at the port's offshore wind staging facility. The installation vessel ...
  • Bin Sulayem takes interim control at MMC Ports
    The disgraced former chairman of DP World, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, has assumed interim leadership of Malaysia's MMC Port Holdings following the immediate departure of group CEO Azman Shah Mohd Yusof. An internal company memo seen by Reuters states that all matters previously handled by the group CEO will now be referred directly to bin ...
  • Aker BP extends Odfjell Drilling semisub charter to 2028
    Oslo-listed semisub player Odfjell Drilling has received signed confirmation from Aker BP that it will extend the firm contract period for use of the 2019-built Deepsea Nordkapp rig by one year. With this signed confirmation, the Deepsea Nordkapp extends its firm contract backlog to the end of 2028, after which Aker BP retains further options. The operating ...
  • Splash Singapore: Pacific Basin's Martin Fruergaard maps dry bulk's three-way challenge
    "The real challenge for our industry is navigating a world that is simultaneously more uncertain, more regulated and more technologically advanced." That is the central issue Martin Fruergaard, chief executive of Pacific Basin Shipping, expects to confront when he takes the stage for the Dry Bulk Market Outlook session at the inaugural Splash Singapore conference ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 20, 2026
  • Red Sea crisis redux: Could Bab el Mandeb be the next tanker chokepoint?
    From the Middle East to Europe, the world has become a veritable shooting gallery for commercial shipping. It could get...
  • Dynacom duo hit by missiles in Strait of Hormuz
    All crew were reported safe after Prokopiou-owned VLCC and product tanker were struck
  • The Daily View: Now you can swipe left on suspect charterers
  • Greek owners warn Brussels ETS tweaks fall short
    European Commission has failed to 'fully grasp' what is needed to sustain competitive European shipping industry, the Union of Greek...
  • Containership charter rates rising amid persistent demand
    Limited availability of high-quality ships is enabling owners to achieve premium rates, particularly in larger and sub-panamax segments
  • Why shipowners don't need to find the smoking gun on sanctions compliance
    Yes, you can refuse voyage orders if you have genuine suspicions about your counterparty
  • Latest Russian missile attack kills 10 seafarers
    The Ukrainian Navy called the attack 'an act of terror against peaceful navigation and a gross violation of international humanitarian...
  • The week in newbuildings: Big shipowners sustain investment
    Bulkers, boxships, gas carriers, tankers and vehicle carriers dominate new orders, with Chinese shipyards securing the majority of contracts
  • 'Exceptional' disruption reduces throughput at Antwerp-Bruges
    Exports of containers in particular suffered, which the port said reflected Western Europe's weak exporting position
  • Middle East port update: Monday, July 20
    In UAE, Ruwais and Abu Dhabi petroleum ports are operational. Ruwais PPA (ISPS Level 2) and Abu Dhabi Ports (ISPS...
  • The Week in Charts: The rise and fall of Gabon's shadow fleet ship register | SCFI falls again as peak season appears to have peaked
    Lloyd's List's weekly showing of the data and figures behind our news, analysis and markets coverage
  • Blank sailings settle at higher baseline in 1H26
    Sea-Intelligence said the addition of new tonnage has not translated linearly into available space for the market
  • US launches more strikes as Iran claims to have exited MOU
    Heightened risk in the region has brought on more uncertainty, as shipping remains at the heart of the biggest oil...
  • Daily Briefing
    Brussels proposes extending ETS to smaller ships, reserves billions for green shipping | Gulf states race to make Hormuz less...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 20, 2026
  • US spot, contract truckload rates to rise through 2027: indicator
    A prime indicator of higher truckload contract pricing from DAT shows contract rates are still catching up with market conditions and may not peak until next year.
  • MPV capacity easing may only offer temporary relief to shippers
    Strength in project cargo demand is expected to outweigh dip in breakbulk volumes in July, leading to reduced available ship capacity.
  • ArcBest trims LTL network, merges truckload, logistics subsidiaries
    Terminal cuts in smaller markets will affect about 1% of the LTL doors in the ABF Freight network, which has more than 220 facilities.
  • MVP capacity easing may only offer temporary relief to shippers
    Strength in project cargo demand is expected to outweigh dip in breakbulk volumes in July, leading to reduced available ship capacity.
  • Arctic service offers speedy China-Europe transits
    The eight-week long service offers roughly two-week faster transit than traditional east-west routes that now generally sail around the Cape of Good Hope due to Red Sea diversions.
  • Persistent blank sailings now structural across trade lanes: Sea-Intelligence
    While the extreme volatility and withdrawal spikes of the pandemic era have concluded, the pre-2020 expectation of single-digit capacity withdrawal is structurally obsolete, the analyst says.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 20, 2026
  • Dry bulk names lead US stocks rebound after Houthis' warning
    All 21 New York-listed shares surveyed ran to gains following losses last week
  • Somali pirates capture tanker in fourth hijacking since April
    Security risk near Somalia continues to ratchet up
  • E&S Tankers adds two newbuildings to its orderbook
    Norwegian-German owner operates ships in shortsea trading in Europe
  • Diana Shipping fixes out ultramax bulker to Fednav at higher rate
    Greek owner banks $18,350 per day
  • Seacon Shipping bulks up orderbook with handysizes
    Chinese owner opts for new vessel size at domestic shipbuilder
  • Houthis declare maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
    Move follows an escalating exchange of attacks last week after bombing of airport in Houthi-held territory
  • Minerva sells product tanker at strong price as values firm
    Greek owner finds Chinese buyer for vessel that has maintained nearly half its value over 22 years
  • Amazon drought could hit container shipping, Maersk warns
    Shortage of rainfall could again close the river later this year
  • Drone hits tanker in third Black Sea attack on Russian oil shipments
    Crew evacuated from the Azeri-owned Nelsa on Monday
  • Lighting up the dark: Staggering shift in Middle East shipping patterns
    Platform studied every large cargo vessel in the region for a month
  • Conflicts collide: Ukraine sabotage suspect in shadow tanker oil leak off Oman
    Sanctioned Caroline Bezengi loaded Russian crude in May and was later targeted in a mine attack
  • Aframax tanker rates surge as cargo demand lights the touchpaper
    Cross-Mediterranean earnings more than doubled last week
  • Drugs ship sold for $1 after costing Irish government millions to detain
    Government details maintenance and other expenses for the Matthew in Cork
  • Mercuria adds to capesize bulker fleet with latest buy from Nereus Shipping
    Trader snaps another ship that would be considered over-age by some rivals
  • Russian strike on grain ship could be deadliest of Ukraine war
    Triple missile strike could be worst attack on shipping since invasion
  • Dynacom tanker set alight by double strike in Strait of Hormuz
    Crew brought ashore safely after Iran claims to have targeted ships passing through Strait of Hormuz
  • BW LPG flips former John Fredriksen VLGC for big profit
    Singapore owner capitalises on rising ship values since Avance Gas fleet deal
  • Oslo shipping stocks drop as Iran launches fresh attacks across Middle East
    Oil market shock risks are now greater than earlier in the war, DNB says
  • New Columbia boss Hadjipetrou sets growth agenda after O'Neil exit
    Schoeller Group supremo makes first strategic statement
  • Dynacom tanker identified as ship on fire in Strait of Hormuz
    US launches ninth consecutive day of strikes against Iranian targets
  • Exmar banks $35m profit as it sells five older gas ships
    Belgian owner says deals are important step in ongoing fleet renewal
  • Dynacom, Nordic American and Alafouzos tankers hit in Black Sea attacks
    Ukraine appears to have maintained its drone raids on vessels loading at CPC terminal
  • Worker crushed to death at HD Hyundai shipyard
    This death is HD Hyundai's second fatal accident in as many weeks
  • Fire on ship off Oman as attacks intensify around the Strait of Hormuz
    Military sources have yet to confirm whether unnamed ship was the one the US claims it disabled over the weekend
  • Nanjing Tanker orders four MR tankers at Guangzhou Shipyard International
    Chinese tanker company is paying around $45.7m each for the methanol dual-fuel ready product carriers
  • Worker crushed to death in HD Hyundai shipyard
    This death is HD Hyundai's second fatal accident in as many weeks
  • Caution urged as vessel catches fire off Oman
    Military sources have yet to confirm whether unnamed ship was the one the US claims it disabled over the weekend
  • China Merchants splashing out close to $728m on six-ship VLOC order
    The giant ore carriers will be built 'in house' by affiliated China Merchants Heavy Industry
  • Hormuz aftermath washes up in Singapore
    First signs of a new operational challenge are emerging beneath ships' hulls

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FreightWaves web site
JULY 20, 2026
  • Houthi announce new blockade of key Mideast shipping lane
    Houthi rebels in Yemen declared a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia in an escalating conflict that again threatens a key Mideast shipping route. On Monday the Houthis on social media tied the action at the Bal- al-Mandab Strait at the southern end of the Red Sea to what they called a Saudi siege and warned of escalation if Riyadh retaliates. Houthi terror attacks on merchant shipping in support of G
  • TIACA taps airport exec Mammen Tharakan to lead air cargo group
    Mammen Tharakan, an airport executive with extensive experience on air cargo issues, has been named director general of The International Air Cargo Association, which works to bring together and educate all parts of the air cargo ecosystem on industry best practices. TIACA announced on Monday that Tharakan would assume his role in August, taking over from Glyn Hughes, who has led the organization
  • Briefs in as sides gets read to rumble over non-domiciled CDLs
    With the relevant federal agencies filing their brief with the District of Columbia Court of Appeals last week, the stage is set for oral arguments in the case of Lujan vs. the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that will rule on the agency's recent restrictions on the granting of non-domiciled CDLs. Oral arguments will be heard September 15 in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District
  • Uber Freight CTO: Focus on business fundamentals to win with AI in freight
    CHICAGO - The AI wrapper economy came and went almost as fast as it arrived. In the early days of ChatGPT, when OpenAI's context window was tiny, a wave of startups built thin software layers just to help users pull meaning out of long PDFs. Most are gone now, wiped out the moment OpenAI expanded its own capabilities. For those handful of companies that built for an industry's fundamentals, rathe
  • Cathay Pacific halts restart of Mideast cargo flights as war reignites
    Cathay Pacific Airlines on Friday postponed the planned resumption of passenger and freighter flights to parts of the Middle East, joining all-cargo operator Cargolux in opting for risk avoidance following the resumption of large-scale hostilities between the United States and Iran. The decision cuts a key freight carrier used by businesses shipping between the Gulf region, Europe and Hong Kong a
  • No CDL, DUI and out-of-service orders: Commercial vehicle enforcement ramps up
    Commercial vehicle enforcement officers across the U.S. are intensifying efforts to remove unsafe trucks and unqualified drivers from the nation's highways, with recent actions in Arizona, California and Indiana. The enforcement actions highlight a growing focus on commercial driver's license compliance, impaired driving and vehicle maintenance across the country. One of the latest cases occurred
  • Sharp decrease in Asia armed robbery against ships in first half of 2026
    A new report finds ocean shipping in and around Asia was almost three times as safe from armed robberies in the first half of this year compared to a year ago, including a number of key global trade routes. In its Half Year Report for January to June 2026 on Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia, the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre of Singapore reveals a significant improvement in mari
  • Segro rebuffs enhanced $18.2B Prologis takeover bid
    Prologis said Monday that its enhanced bid to acquire London-based logistics warehouse operator Segro had been rejected. Prologis' third offer, valued at £13.5 billion ($18.2 billion), represented a 6% increase above its initial proposal and included a 20% cash component. The latest offer, a 41% premium to Segro's ( LSE.SGRO ) three-month weighted average share price, would give Segro shareholder
  • FedEx spreads shipping fees to EU, more zip codes
    FedEx is introducing, but not widely advertising, a series of new charges and fees over the next two weeks that could catch customers by surprise, building on a recent pricing strategy aimed at boosting revenue without touching base rates that shippers tend to focus on. Over an 18-month span, FedEx ( NASDAQ: FDX ) has implemented or announced more than 50 pricing changes, according to parcel spen

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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.
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
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%.
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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