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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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In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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