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Exim India web site
APRIL 23, 2026
  • CMA CGM Group reaffirms strategic commitment to India by reflagging fifth vessel in the country
  • India and Singapore charting roadmap for green maritime corridor
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • India's textile exports up in value and markets
  • DRI seizes 132 containers with mis-declared goods
  • Record seafood exports in 2025-26
  • Additional wheat exports permitted
  • Operational update regarding oil jetties at Deendayal Port
  • Singapore port authority and UNCTAD ink MoU to support maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation efforts globally
  • Hormuz shutdown jolts Indian manufacturers
  • MSC and ONE make their mark in reefer capacity growth
  • Iran seizes two vessels in Hormuz
  • Middle East conflict propels interest in alternative maritime routes
  • MPA and PSA Singapore seek proposals for autonomous shipping to modernise port operations
  • CONCOR and Transworld Group Singapore explore opportunities in overseas and coastal shipping
  • 'You Ask We Answer' presented to Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai
  • You Ask We Answer

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 22, 2026
  • Descartes European Benchmark Survey 2025
  • Blue Yonder with the "2026 Supply Chain Compass: Spotlight on Sustainability"
  • Relief supplies for storm victims in Hawaii
  • Wärtsilä Receives Order for Ammonia Tankers
  • Rail Cooperation in the Middle Corridor
  • Donohoe new CEO of DP World in Mexico
  • Leadership change at Barth Logistikgruppe
  • Naming ceremony for "BISAN MARU"
  • Volvo FM receives five stars from Euro NCAP
  • GEODIS opens cold chain facility in Chicago
  • CargoLand strengthens logistics between Taiwan & Europe
  • MyCrane on course for success in India
  • Air freight rates increased - even though tonnage decline

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 22, 2026
  • UPDATED: Iran claims two MSC box ships were seized as they fled the Gulf under fire
  • Container spot rates into Jeddah taper off as Gulf landbridge routes bed in
  • Norfolk Southern building a merged railroad the STB hasn't approved yet
  • DHL upbeat on Middle East airfreight: capacity returns as airspace reopens
  • Oman's Asyad Group completes takeover of UK forwarder Ligentia
  • Hormuz shock: How long before trade flows break, not bend?
  • A steady first quarter, but port of Rotterdam waits for Hormuz ripples
  • Forwarding M&A: 'We buy the freight, not the brains'
  • A strained system: seven predictions for global trade
  • KLN 'beaten' by Amazon in the transpacific race? 'You need to look deeper'
  • The Loadstar Snapshot Ep. 4: Earnings pressure and the logistics shake-up
  • Why logistics is now a frontline in cyber warfare
  • Cathay Pacific veteran Frosti Lau to be Hactl's new CEO
  • Indian exports struggle as transhipment feeder rates to Colombo surge

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 22, 2026
  • Iran seizes containerships in Strait of Hormuz
    As the status of any possible negotiations between the U.S. and Iran remains unclear, the already tense situation in the Strait of Hormuz is getting more so -with UKMTO noting three incidents
  • Port Houston handled 1,087,870 TEU of containers in first quarter 2026
    Port Houston reports that it handled more than one million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) of containers in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 1,087,870 TEU, up 2% over 2025's record-breaking year. Total
  • HD Hyundai Heavy wins Swedish icebreaker contract
    In a first for a Korean shipyard, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has booked an export order for an icebreaker. It has signed a $349 million contract with the Swedish Maritime Administration covering
  • Under new majority ownership, Bourbon announces $180M fleet expansion
    Out of restructuring and with funds managed by affiliates of Davidson Kempner Capital and Fortress Investment Group now its majority shareholders, Marseille-headquartered offshore services major Bourbon today announced a major expansion of
  • Accelleron's new ACCX300-L low speed turbocharger now market-ready
    Accelleron has announced the commercial launch of the ACCX300-L, its next-generation low-speed turbocharger for two-stroke marine engines. Designed to help shipowners adapt to evolving operating profiles, fuels, and emissions requirements, it combines

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Container News web site
APRIL 22, 2026
  • UNCTAD and Singapore partner to drive sustainable maritime transition
    The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have launched a new partnership aimed at accelerating the shift toward more sustainable, resilient and inclusive global maritime transport. Ports play a critical role in global trade and economic development, handling more than 80% of worldwide trade volumes. However, they remain
  • Port of Oakland March volumes rebound
    The Port of Oakland handled 198,667 TEUs in March 2026, a significant recovery from the 163,254 TEUs recorded in February, as vessel call activity normalised following the Lunar New Year slowdown. The port received 86 vessel calls during the month, up from 72 in February, driving the improvement in overall container throughput. March trade flows were notably balanced, with imports reaching 99,091
  • CMA CGM adjusts BAF on France-Tunisia ro-ro service
    CMA CGM has announced a revision of its Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) on the ro-ro South service connecting France with Tunisia, in response to recent developments in bunker fuel prices. The updated surcharge, which applies to both import and export cargo, will come into effect on May 1, 2026. Under the new structure, the BAF for full rolling units will be set at EUR 649 per unit, while empty ro
  • Freightos Weekly Update: Asia -Europe ocean rates slide despite Hormuz pressure
    Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz was open on Friday - followed shortly thereafter with statements that it was closed - led to a brief rush for the exit and many u-turns. Subsequent attacks on vessels in the region as well as US blockade forces taking control of an Iranian cargo ship have meant no real change in the status quo, with the ceasefire expiration approaching and US-Iran neg
  • PhilaPort appoints new Executive Director and CEO
    The PhilaPort Board of Directors has appointed Rich Lazer as the port's next Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, with his tenure expected to begin on June 1, 2026. Lazer succeeds Jeff Theobald, who announced his retirement in December after a decade of leadership that transformed PhilaPort into one of America's fastest-growing ports. Lazer currently serves as Executive Director of the
  • Hapag-Lloyd to suspend Red Sea Services JD2 and JD3
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced the temporary suspension of its JD2 and JD3 services, effective May 10, 2026 . This decision is part of ongoing network adjustments in the Red Sea aimed at consolidating capacity and maintaining operational stability in the region. Service Impacts Suspended Services: JD2 and JD3 will cease operations until further notice. Continued Coverage: The JD1 and SE4 services will
  • IACI posts first increase in two weeks
    Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) recorded its first weekly increase in two weeks, rising by 4% in the third week of April to reach $870 per FEU. On an annual basis, the index remains significantly higher, up 23% compared to the same period last year. The latest data reflects a mixed picture across key intra-Asia trade routes. Spot rates from Busan to Shanghai remained unchanged at $53 p
  • Nippon Express Holdings to acquire Metro Supply Chain Group
    Nippon Express Holdings has reached an agreement to acquire all shares of Metro Supply Chain Group Inc., marking the largest acquisition in the company's history. The deal, formalized through a share purchase agreement signed on April 17, 2026, values Metro Supply Chain Group at CAD 1.8 billion (approximately ¥207.0 billion) on an enterprise value basis. The agreement also includes a potential ea
  • How the Hormuz crisis rewired container shipping
    The conflict in the Middle East has not merely disrupted the container industry's routing architecture it has dismantled it
  • Bureau Veritas reports steady Q1 growth
    Bureau Veritas reported revenue of EUR 1,547.0 million for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, representing organic growth of 4.5%, while overall revenue declined slightly by 0.8% year-on-year due to currency headwinds. The group delivered strong performance in its Marine & Offshore division, which grew by 11.2%, alongside Buildings & Infrastructure at 7.3%. Moderate growth was recorded across Consum
  • Vancouver Fraser Port Authority and GCT explore partnership for Roberts Bank Terminal 2
    The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority and GCT Global Container Terminals have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a partnership for the development and operation of Roberts Bank Terminal 2 at the Port of Vancouver, supported by the Major Projects Office. The parties will work collaboratively over a one-year exclusive period to share information and negotiate toward a Joint Develop
  • Container ship hit by gunfire off Oman coast
    A container vessel linked to Greek interests came under fire while sailing near the coast of Oman, raising fresh concerns over maritime security in the region. The incident occurred approximately 15 nautical miles off the Omani coastline, when the Liberia-flagged container ship EPAMINONDAS (IMO 9153862) was approached by an armed vessel. According to maritime security sources, the ship is owned b
  • MPA and PSA Singapore develop autonomous container feeder operations
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and PSA Singapore have launched an Expression of Interest seeking proposals to develop and test autonomous inter-gateway container feeder vessel operations within the Port of Singapore. The initiative targets the movement of containers between terminals, such as between the Tuas and Pasir Panjang facilities, a function that plays a critical role in dai
  • Cargo theft remains major global supply chain risk
    Cargo theft continues to disrupt global supply chains, with criminals using more advanced methods and targeting high-value goods, according to a new report by TT Club and BSI Consulting . The 2025 Cargo Theft Report shows that theft is not declining. Instead, it is becoming more organised, more targeted, and harder to detect. Global hotspots and key data Cargo theft remains concentrated in major
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines installs Wind Challenger on In-Service Coal Carrier for J-Power
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and J-Power have installed the Wind Challenger hard-sail propulsion system on the coal carrier Kurotakisan Maru III . This marks the world's first retrofit of the system on a vessel already in service. The ship arrived at Tachibanawan Thermal Power Station on April 13 and at Ishikawa Coal-Fired Power Station on April 17. The Wind Challenger uses telescoping hard sails to
  • Cool Carriers Chile reports strong summer season
    Cool Carriers has reported solid operational performance from its Chilean subsidiary for the 2025/26 summer season, despite a decline in demand for imported fruit in the United States. During the period from October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, Cool Carriers Chile transported a total of 260,000 pallets of cherries, blueberries, grapes and stone fruit to the US market. The company operates dedicated

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Splash web site
APRIL 22, 2026
  • Iran seizes two boxships after fresh attacks in Strait of Hormuz
    Fresh tensions in the Strait of Hormuz spilled over into direct action on Wednesday after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted three containerships, firing on them and detaining two. According to multiple maritime security reports, three boxships came under attack while transiting the strategic waterway linking the Gulf to global markets. Two of the ...
  • Vietnam Ocean Shipping expands product tanker fleet with South Korea newbuilds
    Vietnam Ocean Shipping (VOSCO) has moved further into the tanker segment, lining up a pair of MR product tanker newbuildings in South Korea as part of its ongoing fleet renewal push. Shipbuilding sources said the Haiphong-based owner has contracted two 50,000 dwt vessels at K Shipbuilding, with pricing understood to be around $52m per unit. ...
  • Bourbon adds 13 vessels in $180m fleet push
    France's Bourbon has moved quickly to expand its offshore fleet, adding 13 vessels since the start of the year in a push worth more than $180m. The offshore vessel owner said the expansion has been driven by targeted acquisitions, reactivations and a newbuild delivery, as it looks to capture improving demand across key offshore markets. ...
  • DeepOcean lands Taiwan wind cable job
    DeepOcean has picked up a cable installation support contract on Taiwan's TPC offshore wind farm phase two, marking another step in its expansion into the Asia-Pacific renewables market. The ocean services provider will handle installation of inter-array cables linking turbines to offshore substations, alongside engineering and project management work. Operations will be carried out with ...
  • Tanker stocks face covid-style reckoning
    Tanker equities are once again flashing warning signs of a sharp reversal, with one of Wall Street's top tanker analysts drawing parallels to the dramatic "buy the rumour, sell the news" croaking unwind seen during the covid-era floating storage boom. According to Jonathan Chappell at Evercore ISI, investor enthusiasm has surged to levels not seen ...
  • Nicaragua and Equatorial Guinea emerge as latest homes for sprawling shadow fleet
    Nicaragua and Equatorial Guinea have been flagged by maritime AI firm Windward as new registers to have recently emerged, taking on shadow tonnage. "False flagging remains one of shipping's most pressing regulatory concerns," Windward stated in a recent report. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) database listed 550 falsely flagged ships at the end of Q1, ...
  • Valeura Energy charters jackup for Thailand drilling campaign
    Canada-based Valeura Energy has chartered a jackup drilling rig for operations in the Gulf of Thailand. The company chartered the 2007-built jackup Shelf Drilling Enterprise, owned by a subsidiary of Saudi driller ADES, for a three-year term ending on December 31, 2029. No financial details were revealed. Valeura has an option regarding the start date ...
  • AI watchkeeper put through paces in Mediterranean trial
    British class society Lloyd's Register has taken a closer look at AI-assisted navigation, completing a live vessel trial of Orca AI's computer vision platform on a feeder containership operating in busy Mediterranean waters. The five-day assessment focused on how AI can support bridge teams in real conditions, particularly when visibility is poor or traffic is ...
  • Engie follows TotalEnergies in seeking US offshore wind lease compensation
    French energy group Engie is in discussions with US officials about reimbursement for its offshore wind leases in US waters, as the Trump administration pushes back against the sector. Engie CEO Catherine MacGregor confirmed this week that the company was exploring options to cancel three of its offshore lease-holding positions through its 50-50 joint venture ...
  • Gunfire and gridlock choke Hormuz
    The shadow of the 1970s oil embargo has returned to haunt the global economy, but with a modern, more violent twist. In the latest escalation, a Liberia-flagged containership has been left with heavy damage to the bridge after being subjected to gunfire from an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) boat. The attack occurred 15 nautical ...
  • Saipem starts preliminary work on ExxonMobil project in Guyana
    Italian energy services contractor Saipem has been awarded a new limited notice to proceed worth around $150m by ExxonMobil for work on the Longtail project offshore Guyana. The limited notice to proceed allows Saipem to commence preliminary detailed engineering and procurement activities of the subsea structures, umbilicals, risers, and flowlines (SURF) system. Execution of the ...
  • Accelleron unveils turbocharger aimed at breaking drydock dependency
    Swiss engineering firm Accelleron has commercially launched its next-generation ACCX300-L turbocharger, targeting greater flexibility, efficiency and uptime for two-stroke marine engines. Designed for increasingly volatile operating conditions, the ACCX300-L moves beyond incremental gains, combining a simplified platform, integrated digital tools and a new service model intended to reshape lifecy
  • JP Morgan tipped for $500m VLCC move at DSIC
    US banking giant JP Morgan is being linked to a fresh push into crude shipping, with multiple brokers pointing to a VLCC newbuilding order worth around $500m at China's Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC). Market sources say a JP Morgan-backed shipowning platform has signed for two 307,000 dwt newbuilds, with options for two more, at ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Hempel
    As delegates descend on Switzerland for Geneva Dry next week, the air is thick with anticipation-and a fair amount of regulatory uncertainty. While the high-level panel on decarbonisation, moderated by the World Economic Forum, prepares to tackle the industry's macroscopic challenges, Yigit Demirel has a more immediate message for the dry bulk sector: don't ignore ...
  • Akkon set to become Turkey's largest liner
    Turkish carrier Akkon Lines is poised to become the country's largest containerline, capping a remarkable rise in just eight years since its founding, according to Alphaliner. The Istanbul-headquartered company is on the verge of overtaking long-time market leader Arkas Line following the addition of the newly delivered 3,316 teu Ou Sheng, a chartered vessel that ...
  • USA Shipbuilding Coalition formed
    A broad alliance of US labour groups and shipbuilding employers has launched a fresh push in Washington to revive domestic ship construction, forming a new coalition to back the long-stalled SHIPS for America Act. The newly created USA Shipbuilding Coalition brings together unions, shipyards and industry stakeholders in a coordinated lobbying effort aimed at restoring ...
  • The overlooked factor shaping safety, retention and crew wellbeing
    Gisa Paredes from WellAtSea writes about self-leadership onboard. The maritime sector is no stranger to conversations about safety, fatigue and retention. Yet one critical factor continues to receive far less attention than it deserves: the ability to lead ourselves. In an industry defined by isolation, long contracts and high operational pressure, self-leadership is not a ...
  • GE Vernova forced to continue work on US offshore wind farm amid dispute
    A Massachusetts judge has issued a preliminary injunction ordering GE Vernova to remain engaged on the Vineyard Wind offshore wind farm, pointing out the legal limits on contractor exits once major projects reach advanced operational stages. Suffolk County superior court judge Peter Krupp barred GE Renewables US, a GE Vernova unit, from terminating its $1.3bn ...
  • California ruling halts offshore pipeline restart despite federal push
    A California judge has ruled that Sable Offshore Corp. cannot resume operations on its coastal pipeline without state permits, rejecting the company's argument that a federal executive order trumps an existing state-level injunction. Santa Barbara superior court judge Donna Geck said the existing court order enforcing California pipeline regulations remains in force, even after US ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 22, 2026
  • Shadow fleet tankers disrupted, but not completely deterred by US blockade on Iran
    A number of Iran-linked shadow fleet tankers are diverting or pausing voyages, but at least 10 traceable via their Automatic...
  • Does shipping get a good deal when it comes to finance?
    Lloyd's List looks to answer as many of your questions about ship finance as possible in 30 minutes, with insights...
  • Containership methanol retrofits advance as Cosco concludes four-vessel project
    Maersk completed the first methanol-fuel retrofit in 2024, while both CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd are also undertaking similar conversion projects
  • Shipping braces for prolonged turmoil as Hormuz crisis fuels inflation and supply strain
    Global shipping is braced for prolonged disruption as the Hormuz crisis tightens energy supplies, fuels inflation and exposes deep vulnerabilities...
  • Between rules and orders: shipping's compliance dilemma in a fractured world
    Shipping's compliance landscape is fracturing under geopolitical pressure, with waivers, blockades and seizures creating a minefield where even well-intentioned decisions...
  • Middle East port update: Wednesday, April 22
    In Bahrain, crew changes are not feasible as the airspace remains closed
  • Iran claims seizure of two MSC-operated boxships while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
    Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy says its has seized two MSC-affiliated containerships and fired on a third vessel in...
  • Mental health crisis brewing among seafarers stranded in Middle East Gulf
    Seafarers' families ashore are also experiencing heightened anxiety due to limited communication and uncertainty
  • Shipping trade bodies stick by net zero ambition ahead of MEPC84
    ICS, BIMCO, the World Shipping Council, Intertanko, Intercargo, Interferry and the Cruise Lines International Association say they are committed to...
  • IMO issues due diligence guidelines to counter false flag explosion
    Falsely flagged vessels have risen sharply, with IMO data showing over 500 cases in the past year compared with 220...
  • The Daily View: No simple choices any longer
  • Daily Briefing
    Non-Iranian traffic through Hormuz hits post-war high as dark transits surge | US stresses effectiveness of blockade based on impact...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 22, 2026
  • Breakbulk26: Trade lane shifts, policy changes among evolving challenges for breakbulk cargo
    From tariffs to weather to labor shortages, the breakbulk industry has been forced to navigate a series of hurdles of late.
  • Carriers' handling of fuel surcharges agitates small, midsize trans-Pac shippers
    The varied strategies employed by ocean carriers to manage war-driven volatility in bunker fuel prices are delaying the completion of some 2026-27 service contract negotiations as the key May 1 date looms.
  • Breakbulk26: Loss of Persian Gulf oil supplies difficult to replace quickly
    A prolonged war would ultimately result in a shift from supply constraint to demand destruction for oil and natural gas coming from the Middle East, according to S&P Global Energy expert Amy Groeschel.
  • Breakbulk26: Shippers urged to pivot from typical view of tariffs, trade compliance
    Tariff refunds might be available for many breakbulk companies, but they still need to prepare for the possibility of new levies, conference attendees were told.
  • Breakbulk26: Repeated global crises force carriers to adopt strategies for uncertainty
    An endless string of post-COVID disruptions has caused breakbulk and project cargo carriers to become more agile while breaking down old barriers with shippers.
  • Carriers' handling of fuel surcharges agitates small, mid-size trans-Pac shippers
    The varied strategies employed by ocean carriers to manage war-driven volatility in bunker fuel prices are delaying the completion of some 2026-27 service contract negotiations as the key May 1 date looms.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 22, 2026
  • 'Why not ethanol?' Vale looks to extend new fuel across orderbook
    Head of shipping Rodrigo Bermelho says decarbonisation is a long-term, irreversible trend
  • Tanker stocks pare worse losses but still stumble on winning day for US markets
    Other shipping sectors turn green, but only Ardmore Shipping and Scorpio add value in tanker group
  • MSC-operated ship heading to Iran as owner confirms armed forces boarding
    Incident was one of up to three attacks by Iran on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
  • Greek ship heading to Iran as owner confirms armed forces boarding
    Incident was one of up to three attacks by Iran on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
  • US claims more than 40 tankers have taken advantage of Jones Act waiver as Trump mulls extension
    MARAD data shows Stena Bulk, Hafnia and Torm among vessel operators moving waived cargoes
  • Chevron's insurers refused $57m payout in Iranian 'war' dispute
    Insurers claim 2024 seizure of crude by Iranian commandos was not covered by war risk policy
  • 'One-two punch': Tanker owners look to earnings season giddy and uncertain
    This week's Streetwise previews first-quarter results for tanker players and what might be to come
  • Odfjell consolidating orderbook as it takes control of four super-segregators
    Norwegian shipowner and operator controls 14% of chemical tanker orderbook
  • Iran targets MSC ships trying to break through Strait of Hormuz
    Liner operator still gets four ships through chokepoint over the weekend
  • Donald Trump demonstrates the art of the double block
    How one man's vision of the world is throwing shipping into turmoil
  • Fate of MSC-operated ships attacked by Iran in Strait of Hormuz uncertain
    Liner operator still gets four ships through chokepoint over the weekend
  • Odfjell consolidating orderbook as it takes control of four supersegregators
    The Bergen shipowner and operator controls 14% of the chemical tanker orderbook
  • Smaller product tankers grabbing big earnings, Clarksons says
    Handysizes are raking in some of the highest rates
  • Germany's Salamon exits tankers with sales in 'completely unforeseeable' asset boom
    Boss Christian Salamon says the owner will not be returning to sector in the short term
  • Tanker investment a 'no-brainer' as buyers get used to Strait of Hormuz premium
    Researcher Eva Tzima says purchasers are now fully at ease with big price tags on vessels they would not previously have considered
  • Germany's Salamon exits tankers with sales in 'completely unforeseeable' asset boom
    Boss Christian Salamon says the owner will not be returning to the sector in the short term
  • Iran seizes two MSC ships trying to break through Strait of Hormuz
    Liner operator still gets four ships through chokepoint over the weekend
  • NYK promotes its first female LNG carrier captain
    Louise Lin started as a deck cadet in 2011
  • Traders and end users move to boost newbuilding books amid Hormuz shock
    'Shipping is a shock absorber within the system'
  • Banks too scared of geopolitical risk to fund shipping, says veteran money man
    Seafin managing director warns banks that don't realise volatility creates opportunities will miss out on today's shipping boom
  • Three MSC ships attacked by Iran trying to get through Strait of Hormuz
    Liner operator still gets six ships through chokepoint over the weekend
  • Greek owner emerges as buyer of Asyad VLCC in win-win deal
    Omani seller reports $20m profit, while buyer has seen ship's value soar
  • Everllence warns of yawning gap on engine retrofit uptake in meeting IMO GHG goals
    Regulations need to incentivise owners for fuel switches on existing vessels, engine designer says
  • Investors still have appetite for shipping despite Iran war, says Nordea
    Market fundamentals 'still constructive', shipping boss says
  • Tanker stocks plunge as 'Hormuz confusion hangs over market'
    Oslo Shipping Index fall 2.2% following latest twist in ceasefire saga
  • Andi Case builds Clarksons stake to £38m as stock options handed out
    Second-in-command Jeff Woyda also rewarded with shipbroker's latest incentive awards
  • Bourbon beefs up fleet with 13 ships after US private equity giants move in
    French owner acquires offshore vessels from Chinese group as part of expansion
  • Higher rates boost cash pile at Petros Panagiotidis' Toro Corp
    Cypriot owner saw the benefit of adding tankers last year
  • Carib LPG returns to shipowning after 13 years away
    Barbados-based company has bought a semi-refrigerated gas carrier from Petredec
  • Shell grabs Enesel and Nordic American suezmax tankers
    Brokers report more reasonable rate ideas for million-barrel vessels
  • Tanker loans swell Nordea shipping book to over $5bn
    CEO says Middle East disruption may dampen economic activity
  • Ship suffers 'heavy' bridge damage in Strait of Hormuz after Iranian vessel attack
    Tensions remain high after Trump extends ceasefire
  • EPS Ventures pivots investment strategy away from maritime-specific decarbonisation solutions
    Idan Ofer-backed venture capital fund believes cross-industry solutions are a better bet after collapse of IMO's Net-Zero Framework
  • White House mulling Jones Act waiver extension as Iran war drags on
    Trump reportedly 'likes what he sees' on proposal to stretch waiver expiring on 17 May
  • Hormuz passage not settled law, lawyers warn
    Experts say transit rights unclear as shipowners weigh safety over legal principle
  • Angelicoussis-led coalition renews call for IMO to abandon current net-zero goal in favour of LNG friendly option
    Growing number of energy carrier players, along with top flags and class societies, back net-zero alternatives
  • Trump extends ceasefire and blockade as Iranian cargoes continue to sneak through
    Vortexa data shows 34 tankers and gas carriers have made it through US blockade line

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FreightWaves web site
APRIL 22, 2026
  • Knight-Swift aims for double-digit rate hike in tight market
    Knight-Swift Transportation reported a messy first quarter but the company is becoming increasingly bullish on truckload market fundamentals. Knight-Swift ( NYSE: KNX ) reported a headline net loss of $1.3 million for the first quarter on Wednesday after the market closed. Adjusted earnings per share of 9 cents were in line with the negative preannouncement last week, which was well below the con
  • What Network Downtime Really Costs Manufacturers
    A parts supplier outside Detroit runs its production line around the clock. Orders feed in through a cloud-based ERP system, shipping commitments sync with carrier TMS platforms in real time, and quality data streams from sensors embedded in the assembly equipment. All of it depends on a network connection that many people take for granted. When that network connection drops, though, the math get
  • Teamsters fighting deal between Amazon and NLRB on joint employer status
    Efforts by the Teamsters to advance organizing efforts at various targets, but with special aim at Amazon, have received two significant developments in recent days, one looking like a clear setback and the other more ambiguous. Where the Teamsters had a negative outcome is in a case before the National Labor Relations Board, where the union is objecting to a settlement between Amazon and the NLR
  • Werner doubling intermodal fleet in Mexico
    Werner Enterprises announced Wednesday that it is doubling its intermodal container fleet in Mexico to 800 units by the end of the year. The further deployment of 53-foot containers is expected to give customers better cross-border shipping options. The company said it's focused on adding assets in Monterrey and Silao to start, with additions slated for Mexico City in the back half of the year.
  • DQS nets contract logistics provider in latest acquisition
    DQS Solutions & Staffing announced it has further expanded its transportation and logistics platform with the acquisition of contract logistics provider Comprehensive Logistics, Inc. The deal merges CLI, DQS and McLaren Transport, which DQS acquired last year, under parent company Axvor. Each company will continue to operate under its current banner. Financial terms of the transaction were not di
  • Alaska Airlines upgrades Amazon cargo contract
    Alaska Air Group has renegotiated a cargo transportation contract with Amazon that was unprofitable, but executives on Tuesday suggested improvements to the deal didn't go far enough. Alaska Airlines ( NYSE: ALK ) operates 10 Airbus A330-300 converted freighter aircraft for the retail and logistics behemoth, shuttling e-commerce packages between nodes in its U.S. air distribution network. Alaska
  • SMBs ditch 'wait-and-see' as tariffs force supply chain overhaul
    Small and midsize businesses are rapidly restructuring their supply chains and inventory strategies as tariff volatility stretches into a second year, according to a new survey from supply chain software firm Netstock . The company's 2026 Tariff Impact Report shows a sharp shift from cautious observation to active mitigation, with companies diversifying suppliers, extending planning horizons and
  • Shell Starship 3.0 showcased at US Eco-Marathon
    INDIANAPOLIS - Shell's Starship 3.0 natural gas truck made its latest stop at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the U.S. Shell Eco-marathon. The event, marking more than 40 years since its 1985 launch, showcased a decade of iterative engineering aimed at decarbonizing commercial trucking through available technologies rather than far-future promises. The demonstration brought together Shell
  • Gnosis Freight adds Walmart veteran Gary Adams to its board
    Gnosis Freight has brought on a supply chain heavyweight with deep roots at one of the world's largest retailers. The company announced Wednesday that Gary M. Adams, who spent more than three decades at Walmart including 18 years as a company officer, has joined its board of directors. Adams most recently served as head of global logistics, a role that capped a career spanning international expan
  • SONAR Sitrep: AI data center build-out fuels US freight surge
    The AI infrastructure boom has become the largest privately-funded infrastructure program in American history, and it is generating one of the most significant demand shocks the U.S. trucking industry has ever seen. To put the sheer scale of this into perspective: The Interstate Highway System -widely considered the most transformative infrastructure project in U.S. history- took 35 years to buil
  • Why 'grossly inefficient' U.S. ports need automation, and the danger in a new Arctic sea route
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Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
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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)
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FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
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