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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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The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
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Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea
Odessa
One of the nine crew members died
Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.
La Spezia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Rome
Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.
RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment
Genoa
Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability
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