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JANUARY 27, 2026

Republic Day Special Offer: Complimentary access to CTL-BHP 2026 Conference & Seminars! 'The logistics industry expects Budget 2026 to continue the focus on incentivising private participation in infrastructure creation, capacity building, digitisation, skill development and sustainability' India, EU FTA can reshape global trade rules, says Germany Freight rates up for tankers to ship Urals crude to India from Russia Global economy to see reasonable growth in 2026 but underlying weaknesses remain: Report IRS certifies India's first indigenous autonomous navigation software for unmanned surface vessels Baltic Exchange Market Report (23 January 2026) SDHI wins India's first chemical tanker order; one of the largest commercial shipbuilding deals for the nation Customs Brokers Licensing Examination, 2025, to be held on March 17, 2026 TVS ILP's INR 50 crore logistics park in MP to begin operations in August 2026 India cancels more soy oil cargoes from South America IWDC 3.0 approves over INR 1,500 crore projects to drive green mobility, cargo movement; lays out forward-looking roadmap for the development of inland waterways in the country FIEO clarifies on EU GSP notification and its impact on Indian exports Shipyard expansion portal under SbDS now live Maersk appoints Charles van der Steene as its new Managing Director for the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East & Africa DP World's London Gateway registers 52% surge in container throughput in 2025 MSC highlights expanded intermodal solutions across Africa to boost inland connectivity Bahri and Hadeed sign Letter of Intent to explore collaboration in maritime transport solutions Maharashtra CM holds discussions with Maersk CEO on maritime infrastructure, Vadhvan Port

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JANUARY 26, 2026

GOL founder Constantino Junior has passed away Aerios presents AI module for air freight quotes Leschaco appoints Emile Goossens as CFO Japan Airlines wins Forklift Championship Platforms for Freight Brokers MH Direkt presents logistics concept Ellerman launches BALTEX short-haul service New Air Freight Service to Europe Shipping Facing New Challenges Groupe STEF appoints new managing directors New President at Yang Ming Gaps in the Supply Chain Hainan Airlines begins next B737-800SF conversion Fluctuations in Truck Spot Prices

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JANUARY 26, 2026

Houthis signal potential return of attacks on shipping Unreliability is the 'new normal' for container shipping DSV Insurance: wake-up call from regulator - implications The Loadstars' Diary: A bargain, a 'brick', and nautical milestones 'Keep on CargoWising' - to the tiny good news, finally! Wan Hai bids for box terminal in Japan's Osaka Port OceanX: Lectures and lessons from Davos... trade diversification will be key 500 FedEx jobs at risk - part of 'bold' restructure in France Canada eyes trade pivot despite threat of more US tariffs

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JANUARY 26, 2026

TTB 2026: How risk management strengthens tug, towboat & barge profitability As tug, towboat and barge operators face rising insurance costs, tighter margins and growing exposure across their fleets, risk management has moved from the back office to the balance sheet. At Tugs, Blessey Marine places first Tier 4 towboat into service The M/V Capt. Daniel Armstrong, a 2,600-horsepower towboat and the first Tier 4 vessel in the New Orleans-based Blessey Marine Services fleet, has entered service. The twin-screw vessel is powered by two NNS Charleston Operations celebrates its first anniversary HII (NYSE: HII) last week marked the first anniversary of its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) Charleston Operations in Goose Creek, S.C. The company hosted community and Navy leaders at the facility and Op-Ed: What SIRE 2.0 is really revealing about shipping Speak to anyone in a technical or HSQE role and the same story comes back. The pressure has been building for years and the industry is now carrying more weight than its Fincantieri's e-phors tapped to boost the cyber resilience of Italian Navy vessels Fincantieri Group reports that Fincantieri NexTech subsidiary e-phors has signed a new contract with the Italian Navy covering the enhancement of the cyber resilience of naval units. The contract provides for the BOEM seeks input on potential California offshore oil and gas leases The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has issued two calls for information and nominations to solicit industry nominations and public comments on areas of interest for potential offshore oil and gas leasing India's Swan Defence books landmark $227M chemical tanker order Indian shipbuilder Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (formerly Reliance Naval and Engineering Limited) has signed its first newbuild contract since its Gujarat shipyard was upgraded under the new management of parent VIDEO: Port of LA picks PCT to develop new Outer Harbor cruise terminal The Port of Los Angeles has selected Pacific Cruise Terminals, LLC (PCT), a joint venture between Carrix, Inc. and JLC Infrastructure, as the developer and operator of the future Outer Harbor cruise

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JANUARY 26, 2026

Stena Line completes acquisition of Liepaja Terminal Stena Line has completed the acquisition of terminal operator Terrabalt in Liepaja, Latvia. The company officially took over RoRo, bulk, and general cargo operations. All approvals from competition authorities and relevant governmental institutions have been granted. Stena Line is now registered as the owner. The completion marks an important milestone in Stena Line's long-term commitment to trad Contargo expands electric truck fleet to 90 vehicles Contargo has taken a major step toward decarbonisation by adding 33 new battery-electric DAF XD Electric semi-trailer tractors to its fleet. The trucks are now in operation at 15 locations across Germany. With these additions, Contargo now operates 90 electric trucks in total. The company has also completed all e-truck projects approved under the KsNI funding programme. At the same time, it conti Bureau Veritas acquires Italian Sustainability Firm SPIN360 Bureau Veritas has announced the acquisition of SPIN360, a leading Italian consultancy specializing in sustainable innovation for premium fashion and luxury brands. The deal supports Bureau Veritas' LEAP | 28 strategy. It strengthens its Consumer Product Services (CPS) portfolio and accelerates growth in key markets, including Italy. The acquisition creates new value by combining SPIN360's Life C Sea-Intelligence: Global schedule reliability drops to 62.8% in December 2025 Sea-Intelligence has published issue 173 of the Global Liner Performance (GLP) report , with schedule reliability figures up to and including December 2025. In December 2025, global industry schedule reliability dropped by -1.2 percentage points M/M to 62.8%, the second-lowest monthly figure since May. On a Y/Y level, schedule reliability was up 9.0 percentage points. The average delay for LATE v Transatlantic shipping faces compound collapse Trump's suspended tariff threats over Greenland struck transatlantic container shipping at its weakest point in years with rates already collapsed 40% to break-even levels and carriers hemorrhaging capacity Persian Gulf shipping once again under critical threat Carrier strike group deployment and regime survival concerns end months of calculated deterrence, exposing commercial vessels to unprecedented risk scenario Readers Speak: Cautious optimism as Maersk returns to the Suez Over the past few months, our polls have captured how container shipping professionals and industry followers view the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. Our latest survey focuses on Maersk's decision to return the MECL service to the trans-Suez route , providing a timely follow-up to previous discussions about 2025 operational disruptions and 2026 profitability risks. Key Insights I COSCO's Hainan hub sees 70% volume explosion COSCO Shipping has developed over 520,000 square meters of modern inspection facilities across Hainan Free Trade Port. The facilities span key port areas, including Yangpu and Macheng. The infrastructure supports efficient clearance for all cargo categories. COSCO adopted a "build while operating" model that allows port operations and infrastructure upgrades to advance simultaneously. The approac Liberian Registry names Kyle Hurst as SVP The Liberian Registry has appointed Kyle Hurst as Senior Vice President of Fleet Communications and Technology. Hurst brings more than 30 years of maritime experience in vessel and satellite communications. In his new role, he will oversee fleet satellite systems, GMDSS, and other communication technologies. He will also work closely with Registry leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and de "K" Line issues second incident report on DEVON BAY Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha , through its Singapore-based subsidiary K Line Pte Ltd (KLPL), has confirmed that its dry bulk carrier DEVON BAY (IMO: 9622849) is the subject of an ongoing search and rescue operation following a distress call issued on the night of 22 January 2026. The vessel was en route from Zamboanga in the Philippines to Yangjiang, China when the incident occurred. Search and rescue o Hamburg launches first remote-controlled gantry cranes at CTA Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) will begin operating its first remote-controlled container gantry cranes at HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) in February. The company will integrate the first three cranes into live operations this month. HHLA plans to replace all 14 gantry cranes at CTA with highly automated models by 2030. The next three cranes will arrive in April 2026. "These in Valenciaport grew in container traffic in 2025 Valenciaport's port facilities closed 2025 with a positive balance in container traffic, handling a total of 5,662,661 TEUs, representing an increase of 3.41% over the previous year. In terms of general cargo, the ports of the Port Authority of Valencia handled 80,061,993 tonnes, a slight decrease of 0.75%. In terms of containers, exports grew by 5.56% and imports increased by 15.55% during 2025. bound4blue installs first eSAIL® system under Maersk Tankers deal bound4blue has completed its first eSAIL® installation under its landmark agreement with Maersk Tankers, fitting four suction sails on the Maersk Trieste . The project marks the first phase of a contract to install 20 eSAIL® units across five MR tankers. The deal, signed in December 2024, is bound4blue's largest to date. The four 24-metre eSAIL® units were installed at EDR Shipyard in Belgium, fo CMA CGM marks fleet milestone with naming of 400th owned vessel CMA CGM has reached a major fleet milestone with the naming of its 400th fully owned vessel, CMA CGM MONTE CRISTO , underscoring the group's long-term commitment to fleet investment and sustainability. The vessel is a new-generation 15,000 TEU containership powered by dual-fuel methanol technology, reflecting CMA CGM's strategy to advance lower-emission shipping solutions and support the industry Rerouting corridor reshapes continental port power Southern ports boom while Horn facilities bleed revenue as shipping's 15-month detour around Africa becomes the industry's new normal

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JANUARY 26, 2026

Atlantica Shipping re-enters dry bulk Atlantica Shipping has marked its return to the dry bulk sector with the delivery of a kamsarmax bulker, ending a brief period as an offshore-only outfit. The Oslo-based company has taken delivery of the 2011-built kamsarmax Atlantica Star, which recently joined the fleet. The vessel will be placed under technical management with Greek bulker specialist ... Caravel tightens grip on Pacific Basin, rules out takeover bid Hong Kong conglomerate Caravel Group has increased its shareholding in Pacific Basin Shipping, strengthening its position as the largest shareholder in the dry bulk major while stressing it has no intention of launching a takeover of the company. The Angad Banga-led group confirmed it now holds 1.04bn shares in the Hong Kong-listed owner, representing about ... Houthi rebels threaten Red Sea attacks As a US carrier strike group makes its way to the Gulf, a familiar foe to commercial shipping has reared its head for the first time in months. A video titled 'Soon' published overnight by the Houthis, carried below, suggests the Iranian-backed Yemeni military group is gearing up to target vessels once again. Tomorrow marks ... Seapeak Mars becomes first LNG vessel to be scrapped this year Brokers say the steam-turbine LNG carrier Seapeak Mars has been sold for scrap, becoming the first LNG carrier demolished in 2026, with more sales expected as owners phase out older steam-powered tonnage amid a very soft spot market. The 138,000 cu m vessel, operated by Seapeak, a Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners company, was sold as-is in ... US sanctions another nine vessels linked to Iran Friday saw the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) slap sanctions on nine more shadow fleet vessels and their respective owners or management firms over their ties to Iran. "The Iranian regime is engaged in a ritual of economic self-immolation-a process that has been accelerated by President Trump's maximum pressure ... Repricing port assets Wolfgang Lehmacher discusses New York's Climate Lab. New York wants its waterfront to be a bellwether of the climate transition, and, in the process, to test whether a port-city climate lab can really move the needle for global shipping. At the Brooklyn Army Terminal, the city plans BATWorks, a 200,000 sq ft climate innovation hub ...

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JANUARY 26, 2026

LNG shipping rates sink as market braces for US storm fallout Severe winter weather in the US is expected to pull more gas to the domestic market, temporarily reducing volumes available... 'We are listening to the industry,' Dominguez tells Greek event International Maritime Organization chief encourages more input from shipping to help find 'balances' necessary to move ahead on signature decarbonisation... European states call for shadow fleet safety action 'All vessels at risk' according to 14 Baltic and North Sea coastal states which have issued an open letter to... What to look out for in decarbonisation in 2026 After a year that delivered more questions than answers, Lloyd's List filters through the noise and brings you a guide... Seapeak sells second LNG carrier for recycling as pressure mounts on steam turbine fleet In the wider ship recycling market, brokers report some signs of a recovery supported by selective buying interest and firmer... The Week in Charts: Greece, China and Russia lead shipping's Red Sea return | Fraudulent flag shadow fleet ops dominate Malaysia's coast | Ro-ro underinvestment persists Lloyd's List's weekly showing of the data and figures behind our news, analysis and markets coverage Newbuild identity theft is the latest deceptive shipping tactic It is a 'significant escalation' in identity theft that is harder to spot than the more common practice of becoming... The week in newbuildings: Circa $3bn worth of orders signed across tanker, gas, boxship and bulker sectors Ordering activity highlights the continued need for fleet renewal despite long delivery horizons stretching out to 2029 India's Russian crude oil imports fall as new EU sanctions on oil products kick in Recent data suggests Washington's campaign of pressure on India could finally be bearing fruit as imports of Russian crude fall Two thirds of tanker abandonments involve shadow fleet vessels The shadow fleet's role in seafarer abandonment continues to grow as data from the ITF and International Labour Organization show... At least 15 dead in Philippines ferry sinking Reports on the number of fatalities differ, but hundreds of passengers have been rescued from the water and more than... China container futures and tanker stocks jump on Iran standoff as Frontline VLCC deal resets term-rate benchmark Markets are betting that geopolitics - from the Red Sea to sanctions - will keep shipping tight, with Frontline's blockbuster... The Daily View: This is about hard cash No takeover bid despite Caravel lifting Pacific Basin stake above 20% Despite further buying possible, it says it won't cross Hong Kong takeover thresholds or launch a bid for now Daily Briefing EU set to ringfence €10bn ETS revenue for maritime decarbonisation | Jury bribe and witness threats as MSC Gayane drug-bust...

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JANUARY 26, 2026

Wan Hai expands Asia terminal network with $89 million Osaka port lease Taiwan's third-largest carrier has said it would expand its network of terminals and storage facilities to obtain competitive tariffs at key ports in Asia. ITS acquisition a 'big bite' for Echo in market diversification drive: CEO Echo's Doug Waggoner said the opportunity to acquire ITS came as part of his company's virtually constant search for potential additions. Latest Houthi threat renews questions about Suez route as US-Iran tensions rise After announcing a pause on ship attacks in November, the Iran-backed militants posted a pair of threatening videos over the weekend that are sure to cause fresh concerns for ocean carriers planning a return to the Red Sea.

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JANUARY 26, 2026

Cross-border debate: Is it too easy to arrest a ship in Uruguay? Argentine maritime lawyer says neighbouring country presents significant risks for shipowners, but local expert defends Uruguay's arrest law 'On the verge of a tragedy': Wagenborg ship drifts in rough seas after rudder malfunction Authorities plan to tow ship south to Lisbon or Setubal Fuel quality fears spike in 2025 with very low-sulphur fuel issues Shipowners not buying fuel to latest ISO standards and risk quality issues, warns VPS Golden Energy Offshore raises more cash with fresh PSV fire sale Vessels for $57.25m to secure 'solid cash position' Shadow fleet and tanker orderbook to shrink this year, says US broker Poten Experts put their necks on the line in 'fool's game' of predictions Houthis issue veiled threat against shipping as US amps up Iran pressure Unusual message comes as US assembles warships and planes to possibly strike Iran Trafigura moves for Onassis and Adnoc VLCCs as term charter rates spike Trader is paying less than eye-catching rates secured by Frontline on Friday Greek ship rescues adventurer on solo rowing trip around Cape Horn A former firefighter faced Atlantic waves for almost 24 hours before an Alassia NewShips bulker reached him All vessels at risk: European states fire warning over substandard shadow fleets Open letter by 14 countries warns that flag-hopping vessels may be subject to boarding by navies Shipping Corp of India puts out call for VLGC newbuildings Six of the planned LPG carriers will need to be built at Indian yards Asyad Shipping signals its openness to fresh expansion moves Finance SVP Ahmed Al-Shukaili talks fleet focus, fitness and that IPO Union Maritime sells out of bulker venture with Greek shipbroker and investors UK owner no longer involved in Athens-based management tie-up with Cass Technava Russian master denies falling asleep before North Sea collision Vladimir Motin is accused of the manslaughter of a Filipino crew member Frenetic VLCC market drives fresh dealmaking for modern secondhand tonnage Greek buyers said to be in the frame for 2020-built ship Tributes pour in for 'extraordinary' shipping leader Svend Andersen Former BBC Chartering and Intermarine boss dies at 71 Norwegian project secures $20m to research nuclear power in shipping Financing comes as current NuProship II project draws to a close Iran denies India access to seafarers on tanker seized over alleged smuggling Government intervened with Iranian navy to get more food and water to crew on the Valiant Roar Clarksons raises VLCC rate forecast as Frontline and Sinokor help move market Analysts believe tanker supply is tightening as Opec+ cuts could be delayed Oil majors and traders swoop on Greek tankers amid brisk chartering activity From large crude carriers to smaller product tankers, vessels are committed across the board to long-term fixtures Private Vafias operation sells tanker brace to Nasdaq-listed spin-off Two MR vessels going to C3is for $40m Russia's first home-grown LNG carrier loads at Arctic LNG 2 Pioneering sanctioned vessel took on tough delivery voyage through Northern Sea Route in January France detains master of seized shadow fleet ship The rest of the all-Indian crew are being kept on board the ship off the coast of France Frontline stock surges on back of 'impressive' VLCC time-charter rates Arctic sees 'compelling backdrop' for continued VLCC strength and stock AM Nomikos venture back in bulkers with Great Eastern buy after boxship sales Norway-based Atlantica Shipping teamed with London Greek owner and other backers to acquire kamsarmax Maersk Tankers installs suction sails on product carrier in first of five-vessel order Four 24-metre-high sails installed from Spain's Bound4blue Frontline stock surges on back of 'impressive' VLCC timecharter rates Arctic sees 'compelling backdrop' for continued VLCC strength and stock Trafigura fixes Greek tanker for first direct Venezuelan export into US Traders keep cargoes coming under new deal Armed response? Russia must respect rules as shadow fleet targeted, says IMO chief Russia had warned that its tankers could have escorts to address the threat of seizure Cash-strapped Golden Energy Offshore sells multi-role offshore vessel Vessel was part of a sale-and-leaseback with Neptune Maritime Leasing Indonesia's Lumoso Pratama Line recycles bulker in fleet renewal move Rare sale comes after owner took delivery of newbuildings Will Tor Olav Troim VLCC start-up be tempted to sell newbuildings as prices soar? Norway's Bruton has six ships worth a lot more than they cost to order Cash-strapped Golden Energy Offshore sells PSV Vessel was part of a sale-and-leaseback with Neptune Maritime Leasing Dutch chemical tanker operator Chemship doubles down on wind propulsion orders Shipowner to install Econowind suction sails on two more vessels after seeing 15% average savings on Chemical Challenger Japanese shipowner cashes in with modern bulker sale Scrubber-fitted ship sells for $2.8m above estimated value as buyers chase modern tonnage Chinese lessor CSSC Shipping to issue $300m convertible bond in capital-raising move Proceeds will be used for debt repayment and fleet growth Indonesia's Lumoso Pratama Line recycles bulker in fleet renewal move Lumoso Pratama Line made a rare fleet disposal move with the scrap sale of a 30-year-old handymax bulker. Asia eye for Dutch wind propulsion firm Econowind as it focuses on industrialisation Company expands range of product sizes and set to build in China to be near shipyards First LNG carrier of 2026 sold for demolition Scrapping for sector is off the mark and expected to reach, or top last year's record haul

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JANUARY 26, 2026

3PLs dominate industrial leasing as supply chains get outsourced Third-party logistics providers were responsible for a majority of the industrial real estate market's largest transactions in 2025. This trend reflects the increasing number of major corporations choosing to outsource their supply chain operations. Of the top 100 industrial leases, 3PLs accounted for 44, a 57% jump from the 28 leases they signed in 2024, according to a Monday report from CBRE Gr New analysis sees ocean rates set to fall further Ocean shipping rates out of Asia fell by double-digits to the United States and Europe, new analysis shows, following the ramp-up in demand ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday. The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) decreased 10% to $2,212 per forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU) for the second consecutive week, primarily on weaker rates on trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trade routes. Softer post-ho Court won't force California revival of non-domiciled CDL renewals A trade group of Chinese truck drivers has been denied a temporary restraining order (TRO) that would have stopped California from its pause in renewing commercial driver licenses that is part of the state's broader battle with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The Chinese American Truckers Association had filed suit against FMCSA on January 7. Less than two weeks later, on VIDEO: New Houthi threat of more Red Sea terror attacks A Middle East rebel militia threatened more violence against Red Sea shipping if the United States follows through on threats to attack Iran. The Houthi militia based in Yemen released a theatrical-style trailer Sunday depicting a cargo ship, military vessel and what appears to be a tanker on fire set to an ominous score and closing with the single Arabic word, "Soon". The video comes after Presi Alaska Airlines dissatisfied with Amazon cargo contract, executive says Alaska Airlines wants to renegotiate the cargo flying contract with Amazon it inherited after acquiring Hawaiian Airlines 16 months ago because the venture isn't very economical, a top executive strongly suggested last month. Industry experts familiar with both companies say Alaska Airlines' dissatisfaction with the Amazon ( NASDAQ: AMZN ) business likely stems from difficulties aligning passenge How State and Federal Programs Created a Highway Safety Crisis Under 49 U.S.C. Section 31311(a)(12)(A), states may issue commercial driver's licenses to individuals not domiciled in the United States. The original intent was straightforward: enable qualified foreign nationals from countries without U.S.-equivalent testing standards to legally operate commercial vehicles. The keyword there is qualified. The problem? Implementation was left largely to the stat Tenney Group expects 'dramatic increase' in transportation M&A Deal activity in the transportation and logistics sector is looking up following a lackluster 2025 - a year marred by rapidly changing trade policy and a prolonged freight recession. Tenney Group , an M&A advisory firm focused on the sector, sees deal flow spiking by year end. "M&A activity is gaining momentum as market conditions continue to improve," the firm's 2026 outlook report said. "We exp How C.H. Robinson is using AI to fix LTL's missed pickup problem Missed pickups have long been an accepted cost of doing business in less-than-truckload shipping. They're frustrating, inefficient and expensive, but for an industry built on shared capacity and tight scheduling, they've often felt unavoidable. C.H. Robinson is betting that doesn't have to be the case. The logistics provider has rolled out a new set of AI agents designed specifically to tackle mi FMCSA issues massive 40-state winter storm waiver WASHINGTON - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a Regional Emergency Declaration across 40 states in response to severe winter storms and dangerous cold. The order, which went into effect Friday evening, provides immediate regulatory relief for truck drivers providing direct assistance to emergency relief efforts. The declaration suspends hours of service regulations to g