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