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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2026
  • Vinay Koka to conduct Masterclass on 'Impact of AI in Logistics & Supply Chain' at CTL-BHP 2026
  • Seabird CFS, Hazira successfully handles first LCL import console
  • Govt mulls corporatising all Major Ports this year
  • VLCCs head to India as Venezuelan oil exports scale up
  • JNPA surpasses last fiscal's container throughput
  • Dredging programme at Mumbai Port
  • Low ship recycling activity threatens market strength
  • India and GCC launch FTA negotiations
  • India's first dedicated VLCC terminal inaugurated at Mundra Port
  • Saudi Arabia bans poultry, egg imports from India and others
  • India now enjoys preferential trade access to nearly two-thirds of global trade: Goyal
  • BLR Airport and Frankfurt Airport sign strategic MoU to strengthen India-Europe air cargo connectivity
  • Gadkari launches revamped RAJMARG PRAVESH portal for transparent and faster NOC approvals
  • US slaps 125.87% countervailing duty on Indian solar imports
  • Textile exporters seek rollback of 50 pc RoDTEP cut
  • Network Planning Group under PM GatiShakti evaluates key infrastructure projects
  • VLCC rates hit six-year high on Middle East-China Route
  • EU extends Red Sea maritime security mandate to 2027
  • CONCOR MMLP TIHI moves first export shipment to Jebel Ali in CONCOR-owned container
  • Asian carriers take market lead in Asia-North America trade

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 26, 2026
  • Barragán honors Cliatt with award
  • 4RCargo launches in the Baltic States
  • Lion rescued from illegal captivity
  • ACT with cautious optimism
  • Emirates SkyCargo expands cargo flights to India
  • GEODIS and NAOS cooperate
  • Contract for C-130J training devices completed
  • Wylie responsible for strategic projects
  • Focus on OCCS technology
  • Swedish Club achieves high retention rate
  • Long-term lease agreement in KEZAD
  • Hapag-Lloyd elects Karl Gernandt as chairman
  • Awards for SSI Schäfer
  • New CEO for Ocean Network Express
  • IAG Cargo launches AOG transport service
  • Awery supports Group Concorde globally
  • Certification for Heli-Side Loader

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 26, 2026
  • Wan Hai targets 14% rise in transpac contract rates as trade shifts reshape outlook
  • DHL-JD.com deal formalises China-EU retail corridor as de minimis reforms reshape ecommerce
  • WiseTech - the 'Cleaning House' model: now try and regulate it
  • US tariff reset sparks rush orders, but last year's surge unlikely to be repeated
  • CMA CGM to launch standalone Japan-North Europe service to fill void left by Premier Alliance
  • LatAm-Europe trade surges in December to seal strong 2025 growth
  • ACI delegates upbeat on India air cargo surge, despite trade jitters

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 26, 2026
  • Louisville Riverport Authority launches Master Plan
    The Louisville (Ky.) Riverport Authority (LRA) announced recently that it launched a comprehensive Master Planning process to guide the future of the Louisville Riverport, one of Louisville's' largest industrial and logistics hubs.
  • Everllence runs research engine on 100% hydrogen
    Taking a further step towards the development of CO2-neutral propulsion systems, Everllence has successfully upgraded a research-engine test bench at its Augsburg, Germany, site to enable hydrogen combustion. The single-cylinder 35/44DF H2
  • ABS opens new Cruise Center of Excellence
    ABS has opened its dedicated global hub for the cruise sector, the ABS Cruise Center of Excellence. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the center expands ABS' local presence and provides cruise operators
  • Ports of Indiana names Josh Webb director of government affairs
    Josh Webb has been appointed director of government affairs at Ports of Indiana, leading legislative strategy and advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels. Webb has more than a decade of
  • BOEM moves ahead on potential California offshore oil and gas lease sales
    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management today announced its intent to prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for proposed oil and gas lease sales in the Northern, Central and Southern California Planning

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 26, 2026
  • StormGeo launches Premium Fleet Performance Center Service
    StormGeo has launched a new Premium Fleet Performance Center Service, strengthening its Voyage Intelligence offering. The company announced the service at the IME(I) Annual Event in India, underlining its focus on the Asia-Pacific market. The new service adds an expert-led advisory layer to StormGeo's existing s-Insight platform. It helps shipowners and managers turn vessel data into actionable m
  • Global bunker market rises in Week 09
    At the close of Week 09, global bunker indices under the MABUX assessment continued their upward trajectory. The 380 HSFO index rose by US$ 17.98, increasing from US$ 434.70/MT last week to US$ 452.68/MT, surpassing the US$ 450.00 threshold. The VLSFO index gained US$ 25.77, climbing to US$ 548.39/MT compared to US$ 522.62/MT a week earlier. The MGO LS index posted the most significant increase,
  • Maersk introduces Heavy Load Surcharge for Far East to Latin America trades
    Maersk is implementing a new Heavy Load Surcharge (HWS) for 20' dry equipment originating from Far East Asia and destined for West Coast South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. The surcharge applies to all containers where the Verified Gross Mass (VGM) -the combined weight of the cargo, dunnage, bracing, and the container itself-exceeds 20 metric tons . Surcharge Details and Implementa
  • "K" LINE creates new holding company to centralize ship management
    Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ( "K" LINE ) has announced the formation of a new intermediate holding company, "K" Line Ship Management Holdings, Ltd. (KLSM-H) , designed to unify and strengthen the Group's internal ship management operations. The new entity is scheduled to officially commence operations on April 1, 2026 . The move marks a strategic shift toward a more integrated governance model, a
  • DP World strengthens India-Middle East corridor
    DP World's marine services division, Shipping Solutions, has acquired a 5,000-plus TEU container vessel designated DP World Chennai and deployed it on its Red Sea-Gulf-India service. The vessel's inaugural call at Jebel Ali brings Shipping Solutions' total owned capacity to over six million TEU, reinforcing scheduled connectivity between India and the Middle East. Ganesh Raj, Global COO of Marine
  • Yang Ming deploys LNG dual-fuel fleet with successful Singapore bunkering
    Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has reached a major milestone in its decarbonization journey with the successful delivery and inaugural bunkering of its new 15,500 TEU class LNG dual-fuel container vessels. The lead ship, YM Willpower , officially entered service on February 8, 2026, and is now deployed on the Far East-Mediterranean (MD2) route. Milestone Bunkering in Singapore On February
  • Karl Gernandt elected Chairman of Hapag-Lloyd AG Supervisory Board
    Hapag-Lloyd AG has announced an immediate shift in its leadership structure. Karl Gernandt has been elected as the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board, succeeding Michael Behrendt, who is stepping down from the role due to health reasons but will remain an ordinary member of the board. The Supervisory Board noted that this decision is a practical measure and emphasized their hope for Behrendt's
  • Explainer: How shipping's orderbook is built on contradictions
    The global container shipping industry is committing record capital to newbuilds at the precise moment the geopolitical foundations of that investment are being dismantled. This is not a paradox. It is the defining structural tension of 2025
  • X-Press Feeders enhances Yangon Shuttle (YSS) with new port calls
    X-Press Feeders has announced an update to its Yangon Shuttle (YSS) service, aimed at providing broader regional coverage. The service now includes two additional port calls, strengthening the connection between major Southeast Asian hubs and Myanmar. The enhanced YSS service continues to operate on a fortnightly schedule , offering a reliable sailing every 14 days. Updated YSS port rotation The
  • CMA CGM reorganizes Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, and East Africa network
    CMA CGM has announced a significant restructuring of its service network connecting the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East with East Africa. Effective March 2026 , these changes are designed to optimize coverage for Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Mozambique while improving overall reliability and transit times. KARIBU service: Strengthened Indian Ocean coverage The KARIBU service is being enh
  • Synergy Marine Group takes management of "MAERSK FINISTERRE"
    Synergy Marine Group has expanded its portfolio of sustainable maritime assets with the addition of the MAERSK FINISTERRE to its technical management fleet. This 5,915 TEU container vessel is a significant addition to the industry's transition toward alternative fuels, as it is equipped with a state-of-the-art methanol dual-fuel propulsion system. The vessel is owned by NKS Canopus (part of the N
  • Kongsberg Maritime, PT PAL sign MoU on Indonesia decarbonisation
    Kongsberg Maritime has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with PT PAL Indonesia to advance energy efficiency and decarbonisation in Indonesia's maritime sector. The signing took place at PT PAL's headquarters in Surabaya. Representatives from both companies attended, along with Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia Rut Krüger Giverin. The agreement sets a framework for cooperation on energy-effici
  • Port of Tilbury receives approval for Tilbury3 (T3) expansion
    The Port of Tilbury has announced that Thurrock Council has granted outline planning consent for Tilbury3 (T3) . This expansion involves 143 acres of land dedicated to port operations and ecological mitigation, positioning Tilbury as a high-capacity, multi-modal hub for the UK. Development Scope and Capabilities The Tilbury3 site is designed to be a flexible, rail-connected facility. The approved
  • Port Houston achieves record January container volumes
    Port Houston has started 2026 with a historic performance, handling 370,034 TEUs in January. This represents a 4% increase over January 2025 and marks the highest container volume ever recorded for the month of January at the port. Containerized Cargo and Resin Growth The record-breaking month was supported by a balanced 5% increase in both loaded imports and loaded exports. A primary driver of
  • WinGD completes world-first ammonia two-stroke engine tests
    WinGD has completed the world's first Type Approval Testing (TAT) and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for an ammonia-fuelled two-stroke marine engine. The milestone marks a major step towards zero-carbon shipping. The company finalised the tests in January 2026. It tested the X52DF-A-1.0 engine at the Engine & Machinery Division of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea. Lloyd's Register wit
  • Savino Del Bene acquires Netherlands-based Sealogic and Misan
    Savino Del Bene has acquired two Netherlands-based logistics operators, Sealogic and Misan , further expanding its European network and strengthening its local presence. The acquisition enhances Savino Del Bene's portfolio of locally owned freight forwarding and logistics companies, providing greater coverage and operational capabilities in the Netherlands. The new arrangement establishes a dedic
  • Hartman Seatrade adds two Liebherr LS 250 ship cranes
    Hartman Seatrade is outfitting its latest vessels with two LS 250 heavy-lift ship cranes supplied by Liebherr . Each crane can lift 250 tonnes, with a maximum outreach of 36 metres. Configured for tandem operations, the cranes can handle combined lifts of up to 500 tonnes, supporting complex cargo and offshore logistics. The LS 250 cranes feature a low deadweight of 150 tonnes, optimised design,
  • Michel Bechtel appointed as new Port Commissioner for Port Houston
    Michel Bechtel, the former mayor of Morgan's Point, has been appointed to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority. He was selected by the Harris County Mayors' and Councils' Association to succeed Stephen H. DonCarlos, who recently completed a 12-year term. Experience in Coastal Protection and Energy Bechtel is recognized for his expertise in the energy sector and coastal infrastruct
  • Indian Register of Shipping earns USCG Similarly Qualified Organization status
    Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has secured designation by the U.S. Coast Guard as a Similarly Qualified Organization under Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations � 28.76. This places IRS among only three classification societies authorised to provide safety and compliance services to the U.S. commercial fishing sector. The designation follows over four years of technical evaluation. The U.S. Co

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 26, 2026
  • Ernst Russ bolsters MPP fleet
    Frankfurt-listed Ernst Russ is expanding its presence in the multipurpose segment with the acquisition of two modern heavylift vessels fixed on long-term charters. The Hamburg-based owner has bought the 12,500 dwt MPPs Ronnie and Charlie, both of which will be chartered to dship Carriers for seven years. The ships are scheduled for delivery in the ...
  • Reach Subsea lands Equinor pipeline survey deal
    Norwegian offshore services player Reach Subsea has secured a contract from Equinor, acting on behalf of gas infrastructure operator Gassco, to carry out external inspections on about 3,500 km of subsea pipelines. The work covers a large part of Gassco's pipeline network in Norwegian waters and along export routes to Denmark, Germany and the UK. ...
  • Hafnia lines up sales of 10 ageing tankers
    Product tanker giant Hafnia has confirmed the sale of a batch of older vessels as part of its ongoing fleet renewal drive, validating recent market talk about multiple disposals. The BW Group-backed owner has agreed to sell 10 tankers to external buyers, with the ships currently pending delivery. The package includes four LR1 tankers - ...
  • Boskalis scores cabling work on German offshore wind farm
    Dutch dredging contractor and marine services provider Boskalis, in consortium with TKF Subsea Solutions, has signed a contract for the supply and installation of approximately 140 km of 66 kV inter-array cables for the Gennaker offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea. As part of the scope, Boskalis and TKF will deliver the complete ...
  • CMB.TECH seals five-year capesize charters
    Belgian shipowner CMB.TECH has secured a series of long-term bulker charters that have helped lift its contract backlog to more than $3bn. The Antwerp-based group controlled by the Saverys family has fixed five capesize bulkers on five-year charters, with the contracts due to begin in the coming months. The vessels include the 2014-built Mineral Ajisai ...
  • Nova Scotia unveils financial framework for offshore wind industry
    The government of Nova Scotia has introduced legislation to ensure that the Canadian province reaps financial benefits from the country's first offshore wind projects. Under the so-called Offshore Renewable Energy Act, project developers will be required to pay an annual levy of CAD 7,000 ($5,120) per MW produced for each of the first 10 years ...
  • Fire Horse freight frenzy: VLCC markets smash records in supertanker anniversary year
    In Chinese culture, 60 years signifies the beginning of a new life, symbolising the rebirth of a person or institution. It also represents five full cycles of the twelve Chinese zodiac signs. The year 2026 - the Year of the Fire Horse - marks the 60th anniversary since the launch of the Idemitsu Maru, the ...
  • K Line brings shipmanagement units under one roof
    Japanese shipping major Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) is bringing its shipmanagement activities under a single structure through the creation of a new intermediate holding company. K Line Ship Management Holdings will begin operations on April 1, taking oversight of the group's shipmanagement companies as the owner moves to strengthen in-house technical management. The Tokyo-based ...
  • d'Amico boosts charter cover with fresh tanker deals
    Italian product tanker owner d'Amico International Shipping (DIS) has increased its forward charter coverage after fixing several vessels at what it described as very profitable rates. The Milan-listed company said its operating arm, d'Amico Tankers, has signed a series of new contracts and extensions since the start of the year. One MR1 tanker had its ...
  • Chinese shipbuilder pens AHTS construction deal
    China's Chizhou Tianyu Shipbuilding and Hong Kong Word Engineering Company have signed a contract for the construction of a 64.8-meter anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel. The deal marks Guichi Shipbuilding Industrial Base's first foreign trade order in 2026. The project builds on prior cooperation. Namely, in September 2025, the companies signed for two 12,000 dwt ...
  • US sanctions 12 more Iranian-linked vessels
    With tensions high in the Middle East as US military forces threaten Iran, Washington's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has once again pressed the sanctions button, going after Tehran's shadow fleet. "Iran exploits financial systems to sell illicit oil, launder the proceeds, procure components for its nuclear and conventional weapons programs, and support its ...
  • Vale and Everllence to work on ethanol-powered engines
    Two powerhouses in global shipping are joining forces to develop ethanol-powered engines. Brazilian mining giant Vale and Everllence, the world's top ship engine manufacturer, have signed a cooperation agreement regarding the development of ethanol as a marine fuel. Under the terms of the agreement, the companies will develop an advanced ethanol-powered engine - based on ...
  • When safe manning isn't safe
    Captain Pradeep Chalwa, CEO and Founder of MarinePALS, writes on a key issue being discussed right now at the International Maritime Organization. Over the years, the industry's safety record has improved significantly. We have made major advances in technology and equipment, from GMDSS, ECDIS, ENC to satellite communications, AIS, EPIRBs We have introduced new regulations ...
  • Geneva Dry adds heavyweight panelists and new Hard Talk workshop
    With the two-month countdown due this week, the third edition of Geneva Dry, the world's premier commodities shipping conference, is selling tickets at a brisk pace as the dry bulk industry takes note of this year's stellar line-up on stage. New confirmed speakers include Angad Banga, the newly minted CEO at Hong Kong's Caravel Group, ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 26, 2026
  • One in three Baltic tanker transits are covered by Russian insurance
    Roughly a third of all oil tankers crossing the Baltic now present insurance certificates from sanctioned Russian or Russian-linked insurers...
  • DNV plots a rocky road to onboard carbon capture
    DNV has mapped scenarios for container lines to use onboard carbon capture to tackle their emissions between 2030 and 2050...
  • China's grip on global container trade deepens as export routes diversify
    As carriers reroute around geopolitical flashpoints and manufacturers shift assembly to lower-cost markets, China-linked cargo is flowing through a wider...
  • Capital Clean Energy bond makes trading debut in Athens
    €250m bond issue oversubscribed amid optimism over enhancing Greek bourse's role for shipping capital raises
  • West confident on beating last year's underwriting performance
    Marine mutual happy to take things slow with hull and war books
  • Star Bulk sees 'favourable backdrop' for dry bulk market
    US-listed giant launches new $100m share buyback programme
  • Hafnia chief expects solid earnings in 2026 despite rising fleet supply
    Danish product tanker operator confirmed the completion of its 13.97% share purchase in rival Torm, as part of a strategy...
  • Torm adds eight tankers in fleet renewal drive as fourth-quarter earnings rebound
    The latest additions follow Torm's November purchase of the LR2 tanker SKS Driva from Norway's Jebsen Group
  • Euroseas looks to boxship newbuilds for expansion
    Greece-based owner says disparity is widening between orderbook picture for larger containerships and for its own feeder and intermediate market...
  • China on track to become Asia's top LNG bunkering hub
    Asia accounted for a quarter of global LNG bunkering in 2025, with China poised to dominate in the long term
  • The Daily View: Uncertainty on tariffs and geopolitics is rising
  • Yangzijiang cuts 2026 order target by a quarter despite $22bn backlog
    Despite record profits and a swelling orderbook, Yangzijiang is prioritising discipline and slot management over volume, cutting its 2026 order...
  • Daily Briefing
    Shadow tanker plausibly reverts to compliant trade after Venezuela loading | Are $200K-per-day VLCC rates just the beginning for this...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 26, 2026
  • Zim deal offers Hapag-Lloyd entry into niche car carrier market
    Hapag could leverage Zim-owned Gold Star Line's ready-made ro/ro fleet to expand its offering in the breakbulk market, but overcapacity provides potential headwinds.
  • Rotterdam congestion limits benefit of second-half surge in imports
    Europe's largest port handled 14.2 million TEUs during what was described by its CEO as "a challenging year" set against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions.
  • After Hapag-Zim deal, Premier Alliance may be next in the spotlight
    Premier Alliance carriers may not have the most chips in the game, but in a world where all the alliances are competing to provide the best product, they can inject some very useful capacity to enhance particular trade lanes, writes Jeremy Masters.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 26, 2026
  • Bonus day for Torm as shipowner doles out $10.9m in restricted shares to key executives
    Tanker owner and operator gives out more than 255,000 restricted shares to Jacob Meldgaard as CEO's total pay rises to $2.75m.
  • Excelerate Energy anticipates undertaking multiple conversions to FSRUs and FSUs
    CEO says focus of LNG industry is switching from liquefaction to regasification
  • DP World resumes sending ships through Red Sea amid Houthi calm
    Dubai-based shipowner will launch the DP World Chennai on the Red Sea to Gulf of India route
  • Hafnia chief Skov: Consolidation with Torm a compelling long-term value creation opportunity
    Mikael Skov says the combination with its Danish rival is a compelling chance to create value
  • International Seaways trumpets S&P activity as bottom line jumps
    New York owner says 17 vessels have been sold since start of 2025
  • 'We will never say no to a very high price': Saverys eyes extra asset sales
    CMB.Tech will sell older vessels and would like to keep the modern ones
  • Union Maritime books first newcastlemax bulker order at revived shipyard
    The UK company has stacked orderbook with two more newbuildings
  • Sinokor-style strike to dominate product tankers can't be ruled out, Torm chief says
    Torm boss cites a larger and more fragmented clean fleet as a barrier to major consolidation
  • Cheniere Energy exports record LNG volumes in 2025
    US producer has over 100 mtpa of production capacity in operation, under construction or in permitting
  • Norden appoints new lead for US tanker operations
    Meagan Fahey Summers will head operations based in Annapolis
  • Rolling Stones-inspired multipurpose pair snapped up by Ernst Russ
    Duo are being bought with long-term charters to projects specialist dShip Carriers
  • Enjoy blockbuster rates now, says Bimco, as scrapping needs to skyrocket to support tankers
    A spate of ordering and a lack of recycling is a looming threat as tanker owners are showered in cash
  • Polemis VLCC bags $269,000 per day as Middle East producers speed up crude exports
    Tensions in the region mean cargo numbers are increasing in the super-charged tanker market
  • 'The direction is up': Nordic American Tankers bottom line rises
    Forward fixing sees spot rates rising with $50,000 per day-plus snagged on one-year deal
  • Norden appoints new US tanker pool boss
    Meagan Fahey Summers will lead operations in the Americas
  • Eastern Pacific adds VLCC pair to $15bn newbuilding orderbook
    Newbuildings at Hengli Heavy Industry are due for delivery in 2028
  • Ocean Yield hires banks for new bond as it beefs up financial position
    Sale-and-leaseback firm renegotiates improved terms for three vessels
  • K Line forms new ship management firm to unify operations
    Two group units to transfer shares to start-up K Line Ship Management
  • Greek bulker player bucks trend with float on Athens bourse
    A family that made its fortune in aluminium uses Athens-listed yachting firm as a vehicle to grow its bulker footprint
  • We don't want to be 'roadkill' in Sinokor's showdown with oil majors, investor says
    Tanker owners warn of charterer dominance despite Sinokor Maritime's expanding fleet
  • MPC Container Ships director Peter Fredriksen sells stake
    Former Maersk and Hamburg Sud executive banks $472,000 from holding in German owner
  • Traders line up to fix Bohai Ocean newcastlemax newbuildings
    State-owned Chinese shipowner has a massive orderbook of bulkers and other vessels for delivery in the years ahead
  • US sanctions a dozen Iran-linked ships as last-chance peace talks loom
    Treasury says vessels have transported Iranian oil and products since 2020
  • Juggernaut market drives up profit at VLCC pure-play Hunter Group
    Oil surplus is enough to drive rates higher, VLCC charterer argues
  • Torm adds eight tankers to fleet in deals with Scorpio and Stena Bulk
    Danish product tanker owner says fourth quarter was very active in sale-and-purchase terms
  • Awilco LNG carrier pair trading spot as company bleeds red ink
    Shipowner continues to progress its moves to set up a commodity trading business
  • Hafnia biding its time on Torm takeover as it sells 10 tankers
    Mikael Skov says the combination with its Danish rival is a compelling chance to create value
  • Zodiac Maritime VLCC lands highest ever rate for spot fixture from Brazil
    London-based owner fixes 13-year-old ship for long voyage at eye-popping $237,000 per day
  • Hengli Heavy Industry adds $600m in bulker and tanker orders
    The orders were for two capesize bulk carriers and three VLCCs
  • Traders line up to fix Bohai newcastlemax newbuildings
    State-owned Chinese shipowner has a massive orderbook of bulkers and other vessels for delivery in the years ahead
  • Zodiac Maritime VLCC lands biggest ever rate for spot fixture from Brazil
    London-based owner fixes 13-year-old ship for long voyage at eye-popping $237,000 per day
  • CMB.Tech fixes out five capesizes on five-year deals
    Giant Belgian owner has yet to book gains from selling eight VLCCs at 'stellar' prices
  • Norwegian Shipowners call for more energy efficiency measures as ship emissions grow
    Emissions from membership fleet increased in 2025
  • Asian casino cruise revival sees launch of new venture using Moby Lines castoff
    Former Moby Otta is the second ferry sold into the Asian niche cruise sector by the Italian ferry company
  • Thoresen locks in one-year charter for bulker newbuilding
    Century-old owner deepens ties with Asiatic Lloyd
  • Seatrium flags LNG carrier repair weakness as profit doubles
    Singapore yard rides on FSRU and wind strength despite softer vessel volumes
  • Asia's ship finance sector has a healthy appetite for deals, says Precious Shipping CFO
    Gautam Khurana advises borrowers to focus on building relationships with lenders

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FreightWaves web site
FEBRUARY 26, 2026
  • Trump's independent contractor rule revived, minimal difference from earlier version
    The latest independent contractor (IC) rule proposed Thursday by the Wage & Hour division of the Department of Labor is being viewed as mostly a carbon copy of the first Trump administration's regulation. The strange twist of that first Trump regulation is that it was formally implemented in the last days of the first Trump administration, was kept alive by a court order after the Biden administr
  • UPS facility overtakes FedEx as world's largest express air cargo hub
    United Parcel Service's Worldport hub at Louisville International Airport has overtaken FedEx's home base in Memphis, Tennessee, as the largest global express air hub, according to a report from researchers at DePaul University published on Thursday. The findings show that Louisville is now larger than Memphis across several metrics. FedEx's ( NYSE: FDX ) hub still serves more airports nonstop th
  • Walmart agrees to $100M settlement over payments to gig delivery drivers
    Walmart has agreed to a $100 million judgment to settle allegations from the Federal Trade Commission and 11 states that the company caused on-demand delivery drivers to lose tens of millions of dollars' worth of earnings by deceiving them about the base pay, incentive pay and tips they could earn. Under a proposed order from a judge in U.S. District Court for Northern California, Walmart ( NASDA
  • Project44 launches AI agent to automate freight procurement
    Chicago-based supply chain intelligence platform Project44 has launched its AI Freight Procurement Agent, a new tool designed to automate carrier selection, rate benchmarking, and negotiations across multiple transportation modes. The agent is available within Project44's Intelligent Transportation Management System (TMS) and aims to reduce manual sourcing work for procurement and transportation
  • RXO launches Middle Mile Solutions
    Freight broker RXO has launched Middle Mile Solutions, a new service designed to connect the first, middle and last miles of the supply chain. The offering provides shippers with a single-source, "dock-to-door" solution, bridging the gap between factories and final destinations. "Supply chains are often fragmented, leaving shippers to manage tedious manual processes and disconnected providers," s
  • This Canadian port saw containers increase 175% in four years
    Canada's Port Saint John saw infrastructure investment pay off handsomely in 2025. The eastern hub in New Brunswick province said container volumes increased by 29.4% between 2024 and 2025, from 184,879 twenty foot equivalent units (TEUs) to 239,364 TEUs. Saint John's box gains outpaced the Port of Prince Rupert, 14%, Port of Montreal, 3.6%, and Vancouver, 6% (H1). The port credited completion of
  • Cass, Caspian partner to tackle tariff costs
    Cass Information Systems announced a partnership with Caspian, an AI-enabled facilitator of tariff cost management, to help U.S. importers improve trade compliance and better identify customs refunds. A rapidly changing tariff landscape and challenging customs processes create significant compliance and financial risks for shippers. Importers often miss available refunds and the recovery process
  • Nixon steps down at ONE
    In a move that could signal further change in container shipping, Ocean Network Express announced founding Chief Executive Jeremy Nixon is stepping down in a planned leadership transition. Till Ole Barrelet, CEO of Emirates Shipping Line, will join Singapore-based ONE on May 1 as Chief Executive Officer-Designate. He will succeed Nixon as CEO on July 1, at which time Nixon will assume the role of
  • Port Houston posts record January as exports surge; Corpus crude slips
    Port Houston posts record January container volume as exports, resins fuel growth Port Houston opened 2026 with its busiest January on record for containers, driven by growth in petrochemical exports, resin packaging capacity and refrigerated cargo moving through the Houston Ship Channel. The port handled 370,034 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in January, a 4% increase from the same month la
  • Samsara releases latest-generation asset tag and new Asset Tag XS
    Samsara ( NYSE: IOT ) announced Thursday the release of its latest-generation asset tag and a new smaller model, the Asset Tag XS. The Bluetooth tracking devices are designed to help fleet equipment managers locate and recover high-value assets of various sizes. Samsara said the tags are powered by an expanded version of its Samsara Network and include new theft and loss workflows. If assets are
  • From sharpies to vinyl: the professionalization of truck identity in cargo theft
    For years, the industry has joked about fraudulent trucks showing up with handwritten signs taped to the doors. A company name written in marker on a piece of paper became the stereotype of cargo theft. If you were paying attention, you could usually spot it. That environment is changing. Criminal groups operating in freight are getting more organized, and the physical appearance of legitimacy is
  • The Dalilah Law could create a trucking rate super cycle
    The Dalilah Law, the Senate bill introduced by Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) following President Trump's call during the State of the Union, would trigger a sharp, immediate contraction in trucking capacity if enacted, potentially igniting a trucking super cycle with overnight rate surges amid severely tight supply. Much higher trucking rates could become permanent, giving carriers the best operating c
  • Ace Doran acquires Indiana heavy-haul carrier
    Flatbed truckload carrier Ace Doran announced Wednesday that it has acquired NHH Services' Equipment. Tipton, Indiana-based NHH , has a fleet of 50 trucks providing specialized transportation throughout the U.S. and Canada. The carrier's agents and owner operators specialize in flatbed, heavy-haul and over-dimensional freight. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal provid

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Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria
Bucharest/Sofia
The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
Seoul
A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue
Southampton/London
Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.
Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises
Graz
Investment in Austrian MarineXchange
Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.
Naha
Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.
Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.
Genoa
Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.
LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits
The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.
Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.
Brussels
France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.
Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.
European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge
Brussels
National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain
Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck
Brussels
Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.
Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.
Genoa
PwC's assessment presented
FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe
Brussels
The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.
New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran/Tampa
Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Hamburg
Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.
Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.
Genoa
The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Miami
Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.
Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.
Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.
Geneva
UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.
Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets
Brussels
According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports
Copenhagen/Antwerp
R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders
China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down
Beijing
In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.
From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.
Genoa
For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.
Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.
Brussels
The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime
Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran
The other crew members were rescued.
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown
Genoa
In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports
Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.
Rome
Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.
London
Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.
Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%
Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)
Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again
Hamburg
German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.
Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon
Schindellegi
The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group
MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft
New York
Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.
Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport
Geneva
Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction
Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.
Brussels
The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.
Genoa
French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.
Paris
Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.
The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.
Genoa
Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.
La Spezia
We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage
Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.
Genoa
Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.
Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.
Hamburg
The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030
Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage
New York
The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.
WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050
Geneva
The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements
One in ten containers is not up to standard
Washington
WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
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Arrival ports by:
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Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.
Livorno
A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.
Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier
Madrid
A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027
Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further
Hamburg
Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona
Savona
Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.
Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service
La Spezia/Helsinki
The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia
The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.
Ravenna
The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long
Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel
Trieste
This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")
In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.
Rome
SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show
Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2
Kallithea
The 29 people on board were evacuated
Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.
Washington
If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.
Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.
Chaff
At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers
Trieste
The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.
Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.
Rome
The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.
The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.
River
With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs
Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.
Taranto
The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.
Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA
Rome
The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.
Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.
Palermo
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
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
››› Meetings File
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)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik
Troisdorf/Berlin
Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains
Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany
Herleshausen
Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters
South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships
Busan
The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.
Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.
Rome
Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories
Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.
Rome
Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.
Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic
Miami
The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.
Naples
Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu
Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.
Genoa
Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association
Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai
Dubai
Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.
"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th
Lugano
Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members
Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels
Rome
Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard
A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.
Trieste
Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia
Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.
Rome
Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security
Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests
FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.
Milan
It goes up to five days a week
This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts
Rome
Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones
The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma
Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector
Erbusco
The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software
Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025
Riyadh
Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)
A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno
Livorno
In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans
New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada
Hong Kong
Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers
The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.
Venice
A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival
Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo
Rome
Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining
Piraeus
Stagnation in passenger numbers
Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives
Rome
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.
Hong Kong
Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged
AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.
Genoa
The event will also host a rich program of conferences
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