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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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Port of Ravenna, September slows down
Ravenna
In the first nine months of 2026, freight traffic remained above last year's levels
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Ankara
Bulk carrier passages halved in the third quarter. The decline in the Dardanelles was more moderate (-12.8%), while container ships held steady.
In the third quarter, Eurokai terminals handled a record traffic of 3.9 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In the first nine months of 2026 the total was over 11.3 million TEUs (+8.7%)
Maritime ETS: Brussels says the system is working. Ports fear traffic flight.
Brussels
The Commission's latest report for 2025 reports a 4% drop in emissions and compliance above 99%. However, it provides no new data on the risk of tax evasion.
Yang Ming's revenues grew by 52.4% in the third quarter
Keelung
A continuation of favorable conditions for shipping is expected in the latter part of 2026
US-China trade easing also involves ports and shipyards
Beijing
Beijing extends suspension of port charges on US vessels and investigation into the impact of the US measures on its maritime industry
Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, Raffaele Fitto will discuss the strategic issues of Italian ports.
Denmark's DFDS posts record quarterly revenue
Copenhagen
In the period July-September the group's ships transported 10.1 million linear metres of rolling stock and 2.1 million passengers (-3.6%)
In Montenegrin ports, cargo volumes are decreasing while passengers are increasing.
Podgorica
Traffic with Italy is declining
Ansis Zeltins has been re-elected president of the European Sea Ports Organisation.
Brussels
The Icelandic Ports Association has joined ESPO
This year Blu Navy recorded a growth of +12% in passengers transported
Portoferraio
Transported vehicles also increased (+11%)
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Uiltrasporti, the Democratic Party's commitment to amendments for port and maritime work is welcomed.
Rome
It is the only political force - the union underlines - that has responded to our requests for a meeting so far.
In the first nine months of 2026, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +1.7%
Rome
The Bank of Italy's economic update on Calabria's economy
FS Engineering and Sogesid have signed an agreement to develop infrastructure projects in Italy and abroad.
Rome
National focus on port infrastructure, logistics systems, and mobility-related infrastructure
The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has suspended the increases in maritime training center fees.
Rome
CONFORMAR and ANIFORMAR's request for precautionary measures has been granted. The hearing on the merits is scheduled for March 16.
Global Ship Lease revenues up 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026.
Athens
New $1 billion credit line to finance 15 new container ships
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
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FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
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MEETINGS
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
››› 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
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
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Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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