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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
    WASHINGTON - America wants to make its maritime sector globally competitive again. But significant obstacles stand in the way of development and expansion, says the chief U.S. ocean shipping regulator. "The message that I try to reinforce is that [shipping revitalization is] going to last many administrations past this one,' Federal Maritime Commission Chair Laura DiBella said. "I hope that the s
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In the third quarter, revenues of French company CMA CGM grew by +31.1%
In the third quarter, revenues of French company CMA CGM grew by +31.1%
Marseille
Net profit tripled. The fleet transported a record number of containers.
Ports of Naples and Salerno saw container throughput growth in the second quarter.
Naples
283,000 TEUs were handled (+7.8%). Total freight increased by 4.7%. Ro-ro traffic slowed and cruise traffic declined.
Evergreen and WHL post strong quarterly earnings growth
Taipei
The two Taiwanese companies have ordered 83,300 and 110,050 new containers respectively.
Terminal Operators Face Off: HHLA Slows in Third Quarter, ICTSI Accelerates
Hamburg/Manila
The German company saw an 8.5% drop in container traffic. ICTSI reported an 8.1% increase (-1.8% on a like-for-like basis).
Port of Hamburg: Container throughput stable in third quarter
Hamburg
Bulk cargo decline. In the first nine months of 2026, traffic amounted to 84.5 million tons (-2.6%).
Fincantieri's orders totaled €3.57 billion in the third quarter, up 180%.
Trieste
Revenues down 6% to €2.02 billion, but EBITDA rises 7% to €161 million.
Hapag-Lloyd reports quarterly revenue growth of 27.9% with container volumes virtually unchanged.
Hapag-Lloyd reports quarterly revenue growth of 27.9% with container volumes virtually unchanged.
Hamburg
Average freight rate rises by 27.9% and supports the results of the German company, which further improves its annual estimates
HMM records a very positive third quarter in both the container and bulk segments
HMM records a very positive third quarter in both the container and bulk segments
Seoul
During the period the fleet transported 1.1 million containers (+8.4%)
The reform that was supposed to reduce the fragmentation of ports
Taranto
From the transition from 24 Port Authorities to 15 AdSPs to the entry of Gallipoli into the Taranto system: Italy continues to add ports
The port of Genoa closed the third quarter with growth, while freight traffic remained stable in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Port of Ravenna, September slows down
Ravenna
In the first nine months of 2026, freight traffic remained above last year's levels
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Ankara
Bulk carrier passages halved in the third quarter. The decline in the Dardanelles was more moderate (-12.8%), while container ships held steady.
In the third quarter, Eurokai terminals handled a record traffic of 3.9 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In the first nine months of 2026 the total was over 11.3 million TEUs (+8.7%)
Maritime ETS: Brussels says the system is working. Ports fear traffic flight.
Brussels
The Commission's latest report for 2025 reports a 4% drop in emissions and compliance above 99%. However, it provides no new data on the risk of tax evasion.
Yang Ming's revenues grew by 52.4% in the third quarter
Keelung
A continuation of favorable conditions for shipping is expected in the latter part of 2026
US-China trade easing also involves ports and shipyards
Beijing
Beijing extends suspension of port charges on US vessels and investigation into the impact of the US measures on its maritime industry
Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Boluda Towage acquires Ecuadorian towing company Cititug.
Valencia
The transaction includes the transfer of ownership of five tugboats
Port of Los Angeles Sets Container Traffic Record for October
Los Angeles
In the first ten months of 2026, 9.11 million TEUs were handled (+5.1%)
In 2027, the port of Ravenna expects 365,000 cruise passengers.
Ravenna
To date, 115 cruise ship calls are scheduled
Giosuè Vezzuto appointed CEO of RINA Services
Genoa
Finnlines' quarterly financial results show strong growth.
Helsinki
Revenues increased by 26.2% in the July-September period. Profit increased by 81.6%.
The Port of Tarragona has won the ESPO Award 2026.
Brussels
The area surrounding the Port Authority headquarters has become a sustainable, resilient and intergenerational space
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by +18.5%
Zagreb
Regular service passengers remained stable, while cruise passengers increased by 6.2%.
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, a meeting with Raffaele Fitto on the strategic issues of Italian ports.
Denmark's DFDS posts record quarterly revenue
Copenhagen
In the period July-September the group's ships transported 10.1 million linear metres of rolling stock and 2.1 million passengers (-3.6%)
In Montenegrin ports, cargo volumes are decreasing while passengers are increasing.
Podgorica
Traffic with Italy is declining
Ansis Zeltins has been re-elected president of the European Sea Ports Organisation.
Brussels
The Icelandic Ports Association has joined ESPO
This year Blu Navy recorded a growth of +12% in passengers transported
Portoferraio
Transported vehicles also increased (+11%)
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Uiltrasporti, the Democratic Party's commitment to amendments for port and maritime work is welcomed.
Rome
It is the only political force - the union underlines - that has responded to our requests for a meeting so far.
In the first nine months of 2026, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +1.7%
Rome
The Bank of Italy's economic update on Calabria's economy
FS Engineering and Sogesid have signed an agreement to develop infrastructure projects in Italy and abroad.
Rome
National focus on port infrastructure, logistics systems, and mobility-related infrastructure
The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has suspended the increases in maritime training center fees.
Rome
CONFORMAR and ANIFORMAR's request for precautionary measures has been granted. The hearing on the merits is scheduled for March 16.
Global Ship Lease revenues up 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026.
Athens
New $1 billion credit line to finance 15 new container ships
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
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FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
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
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MEETINGS
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
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PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
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Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
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Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
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