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Exim India web site
JANUARY 28, 2026
  • JNPA SEZ achieves 26.86% ex-im volume growth in CY 2025 on the back of strong trade momentum
  • Sonowal inaugurates capacity augmentation works of Vizhinjam Seaport
  • India-EU free trade agreement sealed, says PM Modi
  • Oil tanker rates seen staying strong into 2026
  • JNPA celebrates Republic Day with cultural and acrobatics shows, along with highlighting security excellence and national commitment
  • MbPA celebrates India's 77th Republic Day grandly at its Ropax Terminal
  • Global schedule reliability drops to 62.8% in December 2025
  • Transliner announces two new services connecting Western India
  • Air cargo tonnages rebound further as 2026 gathers momentum
  • Freight forwarders caution shippers on Lunar New Year capacity shortage
  • Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air launches cargo ops
  • 'Strategic budgetary investments in port-led, multimodal connectivity will reduce trade costs, improve manufacturing productivity, accelerate GDP growth'
  • Air India and Singapore Airlines ink commercial cooperation framework agreement to deepen long-standing partnership
  • Emirates SkyCargo adds Liege to freighter network
  • WFS signs a 20-year lease agreement for new on-airport warehouse at London Heathrow to support long-term strategy
  • GJEPC inks pact with FedEx to boost gems & jewellery exports

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 27, 2026
  • Desperate carriers slash ocean rates to fill empty slots
  • WiseTech CEO on CargoWise pricing: 'We knew this would be disruptive'
  • Analysis: AP Møller Maersk in Vado Ligure - a sailor's yarn
  • Predictability is key now as forwarders select carrier partners
  • Workers may become 'a liability' as benefits improve and AI moves in
  • London Gateway feels the pressure as throughput soars
  • Nuclear box ships 'not just a vision', but 'technically feasible'

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 27, 2026
  • Judge rules Vineyard Wind can resume activities
    The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts today issued a decision to allow Vineyard Wind to resume full activities in its lease area on the Outer Continental Shelf. This means
  • Resolve Marine opens new Tokyo office
    Fort Lauderdale, Fla.- headquartered Resolve Marine has opened a new office in Tokyo, Japan. The Tokyo office serves as a primary hub for the Japanese market, providing shipowners, operators, and marine insurers
  • Fincantieri launches advanced hydro-oceanographic vessel Quirinale
    The Italian Navy's new major hydro-oceanographic ship (N.I.O.M.-Nave Idro-Oceanografica Maggiore), Quirinale, was launched in a ceremony today at Fincantieri's Riva Trigoso shipyard in the Genoa region. Designed for scientific mapping and monitoring
  • Daniel Marks named VP contracts and pricing at Ingalls
    HII (NYSE: HII) reports that Daniel Marks has been appointed vice president of contracts and pricing at its Ingalls Shipbuilding division. He succeeds Stephen Fitts, who has been appointed vice president of
  • Shipyard RFP out for Tustumena replacement ferry
    The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (Alaska DOT&PF) has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the construction of a replacement vessel for the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry M/V
  • Plaquemines Port announces resignation of executive director
    The Louisiana Gateway Port in Plaquemines Parish, La., announced the resignation of Executive Director Charles D. Tillotson, effective immediately. Tillotson, who has led the port through a period of historic infrastructure growth,
  • Skarv awards Wärtsilä its first ammonia engine newbuild order
    A cargo vessel on order at the Huanghai shipyard in China for Norway's Skarv Shipping Solutions will be the first newbuild to have a complete Wärtsilä 25 ammonia solution. In addition to

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Container News web site
JANUARY 27, 2026
  • DCSA+ welcomes Contship as first terminal partner
    The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) announced that Contship has joined DCSA+, becoming the programme's first terminal operator partner. Contship, a leading integrator of containerised logistics, combines intermodal transport with port terminal operations to link global supply chains. By joining DCSA+, the company aims to help develop common digital standards that reduce fragmented d
  • DACHSER breaks ground on major Stei�lingen expansion
    DACHSER is expanding its Hegau-Bodensee logistics center in Stei�lingen with a new warehouse building. The facility offers 8,950 square meters of logistics space and room for 22,000 pallets. The company is also expanding its existing transit terminals for industrial goods, consumer goods and food. The investment responds to demand from new and existing customers in industry and retail for additio
  • Wärtsilä to power Skarv's new cargo vessel with ammonia engine
    Wärtsilä will supply its Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia solution to a new cargo vessel for Norway-based Skarv Shipping Solutions. The vessel will be built at Huanghai Shipyard in China. It will be the first newbuild to use this ammonia-powered solution. The order was booked in Q4 2025. The four-stroke engine will significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions. It supports Skarv's goal to deliver low-carbon shor
  • BNSF to pour $3.6B into network upgrades this year
    BNSF Railway has announced a $3.6 billion capital investment plan for 2026. The Class I railroad says the spending demonstrates its commitment to operating a safe and reliable network prepared to handle anticipated customer needs. Katie Farmer, BNSF President and CEO, said the 2026 capital plan focuses on strengthening and modernizing the network. The company prioritizes investing for the future
  • Port of Los Angeles container throughput tops 10.2 Million TEUs in 2025
    The Port of Los Angeles closed calendar year 2025 with total container throughput of 10,239,318.40 TEUs, reinforcing its position as the busiest port in the United States despite a modest year-over-year decline. Compared with 2024, when the Port handled 10,297,352 TEUs, overall volume in 2025 declined by 58,033.6 TEUs, representing a 0.56% decrease year over year. Even with that slight dip, throu
  • ABP and other players signed agreements to advance carbon shipping in the North Sea
    Associated British Ports, LBC Tank Terminals, North Sea Port, and the Port of Esbjerg have signed two significant Memoranda of Understanding to study the potential of Carbon Capture and Storage shipping corridors between Northern Europe and the UK, as well as sharing experience and understanding of this new but crucial energy transition area. The Memoranda of Understanding, one between ABP and LB
  • Hapag-Lloyd revises Benelux France Shuttle rotation
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced a revision to the port rotation of its Benelux France Shuttle (BFS) service, adding Wilhelmshaven to improve schedule reliability and overall service performance. Effective from 27 January 2026, the revised rotation will be: Rotterdam - Wilhelmshaven - Antwerp - Le Havre - Rotterdam. The first vessel to operate under the updated rotation will be Durande , voyage 605S, wi
  • Red Sea Shipping faces prolonged uncertainty as Houthi-Iran nexus collides with US military posture
    The fragile revival of Red Sea shipping traffic now confronts a dangerous reality: Houthi forces, though operationally degraded, retain sufficient capabilities to sustain mid-term disruption while leveraging their strategic alignment with Iran to amplify regional instability a dynamic that ensures maritime risks will persist regardless of incremental security improvements
  • How shipping is involved into a waiting game
    The global shipping industry projects an image of cautious restraint in early 2026 carefully monitoring Red Sea tensions, incrementally enforcing dark fleet regulations, making modest environmental progress
  • Peel Ports Group transforms bulk cargo operations with £4m digital partnership
    Peel Ports Group has launched a major digital transformation programme across its dry bulk terminals, backed by a £4 million investment and powered by CommTrac from TBA . The initiative is already gaining industry recognition and is redefining how bulk cargo is managed at some of the UK's busiest ports. A new standard for bulk operations The programme is being rolled out across key sites includin
  • DH Shipbuilding hits 27% margin in record Q4 performance
    DH Shipbuilding has posted strong profit growth for five consecutive quarters, setting a new profitability standard in the shipbuilding industry. The company announced preliminary consolidated results for 2025 on January 27. Total revenue reached KRW 1.2281 trillion with operating profit of KRW 294.1 billion. The annual operating margin hit approximately 24%, up 9.2 percentage points from 14.7% i
  • Hapag-Lloyd to raise ocean tariff rates from India and Pakistan to Europe
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced an increase in its ocean tariff base rates for dry containers moving from India and Pakistan to Europe and the Mediterranean, effective for sailings starting on 16 February 2026. The rate adjustment applies to cargo shipped from Nhava Sheva and Mundra in India, as well as Karachi and Port Qasim in Pakistan, to destinations in North Europe, the Mediterranean and the Black
  • Oman & DP World accelerate plans for Al-Rawdah Special Economic Zone
    Oman and DP World have reviewed progress on the development of the Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone and aligned on the next steps for Phase 1 implementation. Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones, met with Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DP World, along with senior officials from both sides, at the
  • ONE revamps ST2 service and launches new AS1 and AS2 loops
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced a revamp of its Spain Türkiye 2 (ST2) service alongside the launch of two new intra-Europe services, Aegean Spain 1 (AS1) and Alexandria Spain 2 (AS2), aimed at enhancing connectivity and service reliability across the Mediterranean. The updated network is designed to offer improved routing options and more consistent weekly coverage for cargo moving betw
  • Maersk revises PSS from Indian Subcontinent and Middle East
    A.P. Moller - Maersk has announced a revision to its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for cargo moving from the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East to the United States and Canada West Coast. The revised surcharge will apply to shipments originating from the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Bhutan, India, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arab

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Splash web site
JANUARY 27, 2026
  • Meriaura books new deck carrier in China
    Finnish shortsea specialist Meriaura has moved ahead with its fleet renewal, signing a shipbuilding contract for a new open deck carrier at Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard in China. The 6,800 dwt vessel is due for delivery in early 2028 and will measure 120 m in length and be built to 1A ice class and DP2 notation, ...
  • Nortrans seals Equinor flotel extension
    Singapore-based Nortrans Offshore has secured a contract extension for its maintenance and support unit Temis, keeping the flotel on hire with Equinor at the Bacalhau FPSO project offshore Brazil. The 2015-built, 501-person unit was originally booked in late 2024. The firm contract covered five months from early 2025 and included an option for a further ...
  • Singapore's Wealth Holdings books up to eight MPPs with Norden charter cover
    Singapore-based Wealth Holdings is stepping into the multipurpose vessel space with a sizeable, charter-backed newbuilding programme, lining up to eight 17,400-dwt MPPs with Danish operator DS Norden providing time-charter cover. The deal covers four firm vessels with two plus two options, with Wealth Holdings Shipping acting as the ordering owner and capital provider. Commercial operation ...
  • Wan Hai tightens grip on Japan routes with Osaka terminal investment
    Taiwanese containerline Wan Hai Lines is moving deeper into Japanese port infrastructure with the acquisition of Terminal C9 at Osaka Port, spending about $87m to strengthen its core intra-Asia network. The Taipei-headquartered carrier said in a Taiwan Stock Exchange filing that its board approved the purchase last week. The deal covers the right-of-use asset for ...
  • Stena Bulk takes control of GSB tanker venture
    Swedish tanker owner Stena Bulk has moved to strengthen its position in the chemical and specialised tanker market after lifting its stake in Golden Stena Baycrest Tankers (GSB) to become the majority shareholder. The additional shares were acquired from Bay Crest, with the joint venture remaining jointly owned by Stena Bulk, Golden Agri and Bay ...
  • US shipping regulator digs into liners' chassis practices
    The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has launched a new investigation into whether ocean common carriers are restricting truckers and shippers from choosing their own chassis providers - a move that could shake up how container boxes move off vessels at US ports. In a notice published Monday, the FMC said it's looking into practices ...
  • HMM takes delivery of 10,800-car record breaker
    For the third time in less than a year, Chinese shipbuilders have broken car carrier size records, with the latest delivery smashing through the 10,000 car equivalent unit (ceu) threshold for the first time. Built by Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, HMM's new carrier can carry 10,800 vehicles, up ...
  • TGS bags more OBN work in Europe
    Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has won an additional ocean bottom node (OBN) contract in Europe. The company's node-on-a-rope crew will mobilise in mid-summer, with the project expected to run for approximately 30 days. According to the company, the award is from a valued repeat customer. Under the contract, TGS will deliver high-quality 4D data ...
  • Stolt-Nielsen weighs sale of up to 50% of Avenir LNG
    Oslo-listed shipping and logistics group Stolt-Nielsen is weighing a partial sell-down of its small-scale LNG business Avenir LNG, just months after taking full control of the company. In a stock exchange filing, Stolt-Nielsen said its subsidiary Stolt-Nielsen Gas is in discussions with a strategic buyer over the potential sale of up to 50% of its ...
  • Eni secures loan for Mozambique's second FLNG project
    The African Development Bank has approved a $150m senior loan to support the development of Eni's Coral North FLNG project offshore Mozambique. Building on the success of Coral South FLNG, which became operational in 2022, the Coral North project will develop, construct, and operate an FLNG facility with an annual capacity of 3.6 mtpa, some ...
  • Nickel ore feared culprit again in K Line ultramax disaster
    Liquefaction of a nickel ore cargo is emerging as the leading suspected cause of the fatal capsize of the ultramax Devon Bay off the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in what appears to be the latest in a long line of deadly bulk carrier losses linked to the high-risk commodity. The 2013-built, 56,095 dwt Devon Bay, Singapore-flagged ...
  • Nam Cheong continues fleet reprofiling with $19.8m PSV disposal
    Malaysia-based offshore marine group Nam Cheong has sold one of its platform supply vessels to an undisclosed Indonesian customer. The company sold an 11-year-old PSV for $19.8m. The buyer bought the 3,000 dwt vessel for immediate deployment to support ongoing operations. The delivery is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026, and ...
  • Iran-linked ghost fleet fuels Myanmar's war from the shadows
    A shadow tanker network with suspected Iranian links has emerged as the key lifeline for Myanmar's air force, according to a new Amnesty International investigation that tracks what the authors describe as "ghost ships" delivering jet fuel used in deadly strikes on civilians. Amnesty's analysis of trade, AIS, satellite and port authority data shows at ...
  • Baltic and North Sea states call out Russian GNSS meddling and shadow fleet
    Coastal states around the Baltic and North Sea, joined by Iceland, have issued an open letter to the "international maritime community" warning that growing GNSS interference and AIS spoofing - explicitly attributed to Russia - are putting all ships in the region at risk and undermining core International Maritime Organization rules. Signed by Belgium, Denmark, ...
  • Shipping talks about fatigue but ignores the digital environments seafarers live in
    Josephine Le, founder of the social media platform The Hood, writes for Splash today about what shipping can learn from Australia's decision to restrict social media access for children. Australia's decision to restrict social media access for under-16s has been widely framed as a debate about parenting, screen time, and youth protection, but that framing ...
  • Golden Energy cashes in with second PSV sale
    Golden Energy Offshore Services has pushed through another platform supply vessel sale, continuing a clear effort to strengthen its balance sheet. The Norwegian owner said its subsidiary has struck a deal to sell the PSV Energy Partner for $27.25m, with completion expected in mid-February. The transaction is set to deliver a booked gain of about ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 27, 2026
  • US Gulf VLGC rates jump after winter storm passes and loadings resume
    The US-Asia arbitrage that supports VLGC demand has remained in place despite severe winter weather in America. US Gulf-Japan VLGC...
  • Batteries could move shipping further towards net zero than expected
    Batteries and biofuels will have a bigger role to play in decarbonising shipping than previously thought thanks to advances in...
  • Beijing's balancing act: energy security, trade and shipping carbon pricing
    Will China follow the EU's lead and introduce its own maritime carbon tax regime? The question is a lot more...
  • Put pressure on flag states to improve, says ICS boss
    A notable absence was Eswatini, which despite showing ambition to enter the maritime industry said no ships may fly its...
  • Pyxis frees up $10m to add to fleet expansion pot
    Nasdaq-listed tanker and bulker owner closes banking deals to increase cash
  • Steamship Mutual opens law office in Japan
    P&I club's board meeting in Tokyo and Imabari to discuss SSM activities in country
  • 'Wide gulf' between crew incompetence and negligence, NorthStandard confirms
    Admiralty Court ruling highlights need for owner due diligence
  • Muted boxship chartering activity persists as Suez decisions cloud near-term outlook
    The return to the Suez Canal route remains the key variable, with a broader return likely to release capacity and...
  • The Daily View: Europe's call to arms
  • Shanghai bunkering climbs in 2025 as LNG leads alternative fuel shift
    This comes as the industry pivots back toward LNG as the leading alternative marine fuel amid growing regulatory uncertainty
  • Daily Briefing
    Newbuild identity theft is the latest deceptive shipping tactic | European states call for shadow fleet safety action | China...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 27, 2026
  • New terminal planned for Long Beach designed to attract e-commerce business
    The Metro Express Terminal at Pier S will serve smaller, independent container lines on the trans-Pacific that carry e-commerce merchandise requiring rapid movement once onshore.
  • Labor action, congestion cost Antwerp-Bruges cargo volumes, market share in 2025
    The port's CEO said Antwerp experienced about 25 days of industrial action last year that resulted in the loss of 2.4 million metric tons of cargo, equivalent to 1% of its annual throughput.
  • Revised Norfolk Southern merger application will be refiled in 'weeks': UP
    Union Pacific Railroad called the decision by federal regulators to rule its filing as "incomplete" a minor setback that won't significantly change the timeline for its hoped-for acquisition of NS.
  • Power, mining bullishness offset by tightening MPV ship supply
    "Lumpy" project cargo demand is expected to lead to overutilization of the global multipurpose vessel fleet, participants in a Journal of Commerce webinar were told.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 27, 2026
  • Authorities searched far and wide for a missing seafarer. He was found in a surprising place
    Crewman from an Arne Blystad tanker was found onboard the vessel
  • Trump administration wisely backtracked on shipping taxes. Let's make that pause permanent
    Head of National Taxpayers Union's Free Trade Initiative says Maritime Action Plan should reject new taxes on shipping
  • Per von Appen: Relaxed style meets steady strategy at Ultranav
    Nearly two years into role leading Chilean shipowner and operator, the founder's grandson stays true to the company's DNA
  • Galveston LNG Bunker Port ties up with Tote on bunkering vessels
    Jones Act fleet in the making for US Gulf project with first charter scheduled for mid-2026
  • Kyklades aframax tanker lifts first crude cargo from repaired CPC mooring
    Pipeline company completes maintenance just as production from Kazakh crude to resume from fire-hit field
  • Capesize spot rates rise by 25% in a day, lifting Baltic Dry Index
    Average earnings have made the biggest daily jump since September 2021
  • Finland's Meriaura orders multi-fuel open-deck carrier in China
    Versatile vessel optimised for demanding ro-ro operations
  • Tankers International spreads its wings with new suezmax pool
    International Seaways becomes the sole owner of TI pooling company, taking on CMB.Tech's stake
  • Mercuria beefs up crew numbers after seafarer killed in tanker mooring accident
    Gibraltar probe finds pumpman was alone at the time of fatal incident
  • Tanker and gas carrier routes key as Syrian production tipped to recover this year
    Consultancy Wood Mackenzie says government forces have moved to reassert control over key energy assets
  • Stolt-Nielsen downgraded ahead of earnings as ABG sees 'accelerating fleet growth'
    Risk-reward is modestly skewed to downside, according to the bank
  • Dynacom lines up massive $1.4bn VLCC newbuilding order at Chinese yard
    Greek owner is poised to bump up his large tanker orderbook to almost 30 vessels
  • Rates for modern LNG carriers plunge below $20,000 per day
    Data provider Kpler forecasting 44 mt of new LNG supply growth in 2026
  • Norway's Norwest expands fleet in secondhand deal with French owner
    Company buys veteran ro-ro from Sogestran Group company
  • Trader Vitol 'sets new benchmark' in en-bloc sale of modern tankers
    Hyundai-built LR2s said to have fetched $84m each
  • Berge Bulks fits second ship with rotor sails
    Berge Neru becomes Singapore-based shipowner's third wind-assisted vessel
  • Wah Kwong secures supervision mandate for historic Chinese liner
    Century-old Shanghai Minsheng Shipping advances feeder container newbuilding plans
  • Shipbuilder Hanwha extends $110m backing as silicon gas producer runs short of cash
    South Korean group stretches short-term loan to Oslo-listed REC Silicon
  • Stena Bulk eyes growth after taking control of GSB Tankers joint venture
    Swedish owner becomes biggest shareholder in company operating nine chemical and specialised ships
  • Cosco Shipping inks two product tankers at Guangzhou Shipyard International
    The newbuilding price for the 50,000-dwt product tanker is around $52m
  • Wartsila scores first ammonia engine newbuilding sale to Skarv Shipping
    Four-stroke propulsion system to be fitted on cargo ship delivering in 2027
  • Bulker owner TTA sells out securities sale as it refinances earlier debt
    Bangkok company says it received strong backing for $32m issue
  • US-listed Pyxis Tankers clinches debt amendments to free up cash for growth
    Diversified tanker and bulker owner reiterates it has acquisitions on the radar amid 'reasonably healthy' markets
  • Insurance leaders gather for landmark debate on state of shipping
    Annual gathering chalks up notable anniversary as P&I clubs count the costs of major claims
  • Clarksons takes over project finance shipping firm after managing partners leave
    Project finance merges with Clarksons Securities
  • Clarksons says time to buy Okeanis stock as tanker rates beat rivals
    Greek owner viewed as a compelling bet in rising markets
  • Sanctioned tankers go dark to ship Iranian jet fuel to Myanmar military, probe finds
    Amnesty International shows how product tankers are delivering cargoes used in deadly air strikes on civilians
  • MSC orders four new boxships worth more than $200m in China
    The conventional marine-fuelled 5,000-teu newbuildings will be built at Yangzhou Guoyu Shipbuilding
  • Stolt-Nielsen in talks to sell half of Avenir LNG
    Stolt-Nielsen sees joint venture operating the LNG bunker vessel owner
  • Norden charters help European bulker owner pay off Chinese loan
    Two handysizes will remain fixed to Danish operator through 2026, Barska boss says
  • Chinese-owned MR tanker heads for recycling at near-market levels
    30-year-old Quartz sold as maintenance costs bite, owner says
  • "The market spoke," says South African auctioneer as polar research vessel is sold for recycling
    It took Ariella Kuper two attempts to find a buyer for the S. A. Agulhas despite strong interest shown in the legendary ship
  • Philippines ferry disaster death toll rises to 18 as search continues
    Dozens of people are still unaccounted for after capsize
  • Gulf Marine Services buys first vessel in 10 years
    London-listed firm looks to pay out dividends worth 20% to 30% of net income in coming months
  • New Singapore-based shipowner splashes out $59m on mixed bag of ship types
    Condez Shipping has bought a bulker, product tanker and boxship within the past two months
  • China's Genesis Global orders chemical tankers in fleet expansion push
    Chinese company orders up to two 13,800-dwt chemical tankers at Haidong Shipyard

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FreightWaves web site
JANUARY 27, 2026
  • Gatik launches fully driverless commercial trucking operations
    Gatik announced on Tuesday that it has become the first company in North America to deploy fully driverless trucks in commercial operations at scale. The Mountain View, California-based autonomous trucking technology company now operates trucks with no human driver or safety observer behind the wheel. The medium-duty autonomous trucks equipped with Gatik Driver complete daily deliveries for Fortu
  • FMCSA triggers 30-day countdown on teen driver exemption
    WASHINGTON - Federal regulators have officially opened the door for public debate on whether to keep the nation's under-21 interstate trucking program alive. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration posted a formal notice on Tuesday requesting comments on the American Trucking Association's five-year exemption request that would allow carriers to continue onboarding 18-to-20-year-old drive
  • Trucking Alliance's safety agenda 3: broad regulatory changes on English, ELDs and insurance
    The Trucking Alliance, which in terms of numbers is one of the smaller industry lobbying and support groups but which includes some of the bigger players in trucking, has long focused on safety issues in its efforts to shift public policy. After a tumultuous 2025 in the intersection where trucking, safety and politics all came together in often unexpected ways, the group is laying out its agenda
  • OmniTRAX names Dreier as chief commercial officer
    Rail and supply chain infrastructure company OmniTRAX has named Ryan Dreier as its new chief commercial officer, the company said today. Dreier joined OmniTRAX as executive vice president in 2025 from BNSF Railway. In his new role, he will oversee commercial strategy, sales operations, transload, and new business development for a company that has seen growth of more than 50% over the last five y
  • Union Pacific reports record financial results
    "The Union Pacific team delivered our best ever full year across safety, service and operating excellence," Chief Executive Jim Vena said on the railroad's earnings call on Tuesday morning. "As we close out the year, it's clear the team is consistently delivering at the highest levels, and I'm confident that's what we'll continue to do." For the year, the Omaha-based company (NYSE: UNP) said ope
  • Nike to lay off hundreds of distribution workers in Mississippi, Tennessee
    Nike is laying off hundreds of U.S. distribution center workers as it accelerates automation and restructures its supply chain operations. The athletic apparel giant plans to cut 775 jobs, primarily at distribution centers in Tennessee and Mississippi, according to company statements and reporting by CNBC . The layoffs are focused on warehouse and fulfillment roles as Nike increases its use of ad
  • American Eagle, Office Depot pull plug on third-party logistics services
    American Eagle Outfitters and Office Depot have begun to shut down their logistics businesses geared to serving outside customers, raising doubts about the viability of the supply chain-as-a-service business model for retailers as businesses scramble to find new fulfillment partners. Lifestyle and apparel company American Eagle Outfitters ( NYSE: AEO ) is winding down its Quiet Logistics subsidia
  • New FMC probe of ocean carriers restricting chassis for truckers, shippers
    The Federal Maritime Commission has opened a probe into whether ocean carriers are unfairly restricting the ability of truckers and shippers to choose chassis providers. Those restrictions could be a violation of the Shipping Act, the agency said in a Federal Register notice . "The Commission seeks to determine whether ocean common carriers are using practices that directly or indirectly deprive
  • UPS won't resurrect MD-11 fleet after deadly crash, takes $137M charge
    UPS has decided to permanently retire its fleet of 27 MD-11 aircraft and take a $137 million after-tax write off instead of returning the widebody freighters to service even if they are cleared to fly again by aviation authorities following the crash of one of its planes in early November. The express delivery and logistics giant began a phased drawdown of the aging tri-engine aircraft, but said
  • Distracted Driving's Death Toll: What a Viral Dashcam Lawsuit Means for CDL Holders
    She was texting. Both hands on the phone. Eyes down. For nearly 20 seconds straight at highway speed. A Washington woman who wrecked a Turo rental car in August 2025 initially told the vehicle's owner and Snohomish County sheriff's deputies that another driver ran her off the road. What she apparently forgot was that the 2013 Nissan Leaf had interior and exterior dashcams, and the 18-year-old own
  • Lawsuit alleges R&R Family of Companies continued operating while insolvent
    Florida court records show lenders urged R&R Family of Companies to wind down operations weeks before its collapse, even as carriers across the U.S. continued hauling freight and invoices went unpaid. A lawsuit filed Jan. 23 in the Circuit Court for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in Collier County, Florida, by The Huntington National Bank, alleges that R&R and affiliated borrowers were insolvent,
  • First look: Union Pacific Q4 earnings
    Union Pacific Corp. on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $1.85 billion on revenue of $6.09 billion, both short of Wall Street expectations. Per-share earnings came up short for the Omaha, Neb.-based company (NYSE: UNP ) at $3.11. Adjusted earnings came to $2.86 per share. Analysts' consensus was for earnings of $2.90 per share, on revenue of $6.14 billion. The company, which is in the pro
  • Smith System launches Trainer Center to bring scale, structure to fleet driver training
    As trucking fleets lean more heavily on cameras, telematics and onboard technology to monitor driver behavior, many still struggle with a fundamental challenge: turning training into a consistent, measurable program rather than a one-time event. Smith System , a longtime provider of driver safety training, is aiming to address that gap with the launch of Trainer Center, a new digital platform des
  • Positive signals from freight market sprinkled through Triumph Financial's earnings
    Triumph Financial reported a fourth quarter with numbers that backed up signs of a strengthening freight market as it added two significant new customers for its Triumph Network payment process. Between its Factoring segment and its Payments arm, which includes the Triumph Network that audits and pays its brokerage clients and is seen as the long-term core of the company, there were data points i

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Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
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
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
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