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Exim India web site
MAY 28, 2026
  • Sonowal unveils Maritime Reform Utsav and pushes for digital governance
  • Maersk launches FI2 ocean service to address additional capacity demand on India-China trade; calls at Nhava Sheva and Pipavav
  • India can restore normal cargo flows in 5 days if West Asia conflict eases: Govt
  • India-bound LNG ship safely crosses volatile Strait of Hormuz
  • Cochin Port's bunkering revenue surges as ships reroute around blocked Hormuz
  • India, Canada target year-end CEPA deal to skyrocket trade to $50 bn
  • China pivots to overland rail corridors as West Asia conflict persists
  • Know more about GST
  • Quad rolls out maritime surveillance initiative and Pacific port plan at Delhi summit
  • India turns net importer of finished steel in April
  • National Shipping Board meet discusses pending taxation matters pertaining to the shipping sector
  • US warns Iran of military "Plan B" over illegal shipping toll plans in Hormuz
  • Kamarajar Port berths large RoRo vessel
  • Call for cargo terminal at new Bhogapuram Airport to save pharma freight costs
  • Strong rebound in Asia Pacific air cargo tonnage: Analysis
  • DP World gets IATA certification for its freight forwarding operations in Panama
  • Lufthansa Cargo receives comprehensive IATA CEIV Pharma certifications

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 27, 2026
  • USA sues over container conspiracy
  • GAC France strengthens NCA in France
  • Federal Council Strengthens Swiss Deep-Sea Shipping
  • ID Logistics acquires three locations
  • Britannia Group appoints new executives
  • Germany's dependence on imports from China
  • IRS certifies GRSE valves in Kolkata
  • Hapag-Lloyd AG seeks new COO
  • CMA CGM acquires LNG container ship
  • EPG digitizes Ground Handling at Egyptian Aviation Services
  • A350F: Cathay Group increases order volume
  • CargoBeamer increases frequency between Calais and Perpignan
  • FedEx invests 46 million euros in Duiven
  • Delta Cargo introduces SkyCell 6500X
  • Bnode appoints Olberding as CCO
  • Mercedes-Benz Trucks delivers 500 "Actros L" to Vilnius
  • Jumbo and Dajin build heavy-lift transport vessels

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 27, 2026
  • Carriers still chase 'healthy deals' for open tonnage despite smaller idle fleet
  • Container production in China to fall as supply/demand rebalances
  • CHB-powered Expeditors - boring surely does it
  • China-Australia 'firm' as surcharges support strong rates
  • Cash-burning Freightos - numbers vs promises
  • Canada pours cash into developing global trade links outside the US
  • Digital forwarders split: should tech sit above freight, or inside it?

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Marine Log web site
MAY 27, 2026
  • Davie and Kraken partner up to produce autonomous vessels and systems in Canada
    Québec-based Davie and U.K.-based Kraken Technology Group (Kraken) have announced a strategic collaboration to establish Canadian production, integration and development of Kraken's autonomous solutions. Davie will provide Canadian capacity and capability to
  • Twin Everllence 28/33DSTC engines will power new Colombian Navy PES frigate
    Colombian shipyard COTECMAR and Damen Naval have announced the procurement of two Everllence 20V28/33DSTC high-performance engines to power a new-generation PES frigate under construction for the Colombian Navy. The frigate is part
  • Fincantieri Ancona delivers Viking's newest ocean ship, Viking Mira
    Viking yesterday took delivery of Viking Mira, its newest ocean ship, in a ceremony at Fincantieri's Ancona, Italy, shipyard. Like all Viking ocean ships, the 54,300 grt Viking Mira is classified as
  • Maersk to pay $1.9M in FMC civil penalties
    The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has reached a compromise agreement with Maersk A/S that will see the Copenhagen-headquartered container shipping giant pay $1,900,000 in civil penalties. The agreement resolves allegations that Maersk

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Container News web site
MAY 27, 2026
  • DACHSER expands its largest logistics centre
    DACHSER has started construction of a new logistics facility at the industrial park in north Memmingen, southern Germany, marking a EUR 30 million investment in what is already the company's largest operational location worldwide. The new building is expected to be ready by spring 2027. The new facility The facility covers 8 hectares and will offer 11,000 square metres for cargo handling, 1,000 s
  • Construction begins on liquefied biogas facility at port of Gothenburg
    Construction has commenced on a liquefied biogas facility at the Port of Gothenburg, developed and owned by Nordion Energi. The plant is expected to be completed in early 2027 and operational before the end of that year, with a production capacity of approximately 50 tonnes of liquefied biogas per day. The facility is designed to enable biogas producers connected to the Swedish gas grid to access
  • Freightos reports revenue growth in first quarter 2026
    Freightos reported first quarter 2026 revenue of US$ 7.2 million, a 3% increase from US$ 6.9 million in the same period of 2025, with gross booking value reaching US$ 343 million, up 24% year-on-year. Platform revenue totalled US$ 2.4 million and Solutions revenue USD 4.8 million, each growing 3% year-over-year. IFRS gross margin held broadly stable at 66.6% compared to 66.8% in the prior year pe
  • Port of Auckland launches Te Waharoa cruise terminal
    Port of Auckland has announced Te Waharoa, the city's new international cruise terminal, set to open in early 2027 on Quay Street in downtown Auckland. The terminal forms part of a wider NZ$ 200 million investment by Port of Auckland in the city's cruise precinct, which also includes the development of a new big ship wharf at Bledisloe North. Designed to process up to 1,500 people per hour, Te Wa
  • Israel Ports Company launches logistics land tender at Haifa Bay Port
    Israel Ports Company (IPC) has launched a new tender for land-use authorization in the Bay Port hinterland in Haifa, aiming to expand logistics and port-related activities in one of Israel's key maritime trade hubs. The tender covers approximately 18 dunams of land designated for logistics and operational port activities under a ten-year authorization framework. According to IPC, the site is stra
  • How the Hormuz crisis became structural for container shipping
    When CMA CGM disclosed in its first-quarter 2026 results that it had been forced to redesign parts of its logistics network and implement alternative multimodal corridors to maintain cargo flows into Gulf countries, the statement carried more than corporate weight
  • Changes on the executive board of Hapag-Lloyd AG
    Dr. Maximilian Rothkopf will leave his role as chief operating officer of Hapag-Lloyd AG on June 30, 2026, by mutual agreement. He will stay on in an advisory capacity during a transitional period to ensure a smooth handover. Dr. Rothkopf joined the executive board on May 1, 2019, and took on operational responsibility for the company's global shipping business from July 1 of that year. Over seve
  • CN Magazine - Free Issue Now Available
    Ahead of Posidonia 2026 in Athens, Container News is pleased to share a free issue of the CN Magazine with the global shipping and logistics community. This edition delivers exclusive analysis, major service updates, market intelligence, and strategic insights covering the latest developments across container shipping, ports, and international trade. Among the key topics featured, Container News
  • Asia-Europe and transpacific container trades face diverging trends in early 2026
    Container shipping trades linking Asia, Europe and the United States showed mixed performance during the first months of 2026, as weakening transpacific demand contrasted with resilient Asia-Europe cargo volumes and continued freight rate volatility, according to the latest data released by the Japan Maritime Center. On the transpacific route, container volumes from Asia to the United States decl
  • FMC reaches settlement with Maersk over detention charge practices
    Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has completed a compromise agreement with Maersk involving civil penalties totalling USD 1.9 million related to alleged violations of the US Shipping Act. According to the FMC, the settlement resolves allegations that Maersk assessed detention charges against third parties that had not agreed to be bound by the carrier's bills of lading, service contracts or tari
  • Euroseas extends charters for M/V Stephania K and M/V Pepi Star
    Euroseas Ltd has secured charter contract extensions for two of its 1,800 TEU feeder containerships, M/V Stephania K and M/V Pepi Star, both built in 2024. The new contracts run for a minimum of 24 months and a maximum of 26 months at the charterer's option, at a gross daily rate of $25,500. Contract details The new charter periods commence on July 28, 2026 for the Stephania K and August 19, 2026
  • MPC Container Ships posts solid Q1 2026 results
    MPC Container Ships has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, delivering solid operational and financial performance backed by a strong contract backlog. Contract coverage and backlog The company holds a charter backlog of USD 2.0 billion. Contract coverage stands at 99% for 2026, 69% for 2027 and 41% for 2028, providing strong revenue visibility across the coming years. F
  • Maersk launches FI2 service
    Maersk has announced the launch of FI2, a new weekly ocean service connecting Far East Asia to the Indian Subcontinent. The first westbound sailing departs Shanghai on June 4, 2026. The service runs six vessels of 4,500 TEU nominal capacity each. The port rotation covers Shanghai, Ningbo, Nansha, Tanjung Pelepas, Nhava Sheva, Pipavav and Port Qasim. Meeting growing demand FI2 was introduced in di
  • Four sanctioned ships get US go-ahead for scrapping
    The US Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) has approved four mid-sized ships formerly chartered by Sealead Shipping to be scrapped. The ships, with sizes between 5,888 TEU and 6,966 TEU, will be the largest to be recycled since 2020
  • Explainer: The Shadow Fleet's exit door
    How an OFAC-licensed demolition mechanism could begin to dismantle a parallel tanker economy and why it may not be enough
  • Freightos Weekly Update: Demand rebound pushing rates up for early start to ocean peak season
    Negotiations to end the war in Iran continue - though military strikes do too - with many vessels once again moving closer to the Persian Gulf side of the Strait of Hormuz in hopes that the waterway may open soon. When the strait does re-open, ships will rush to exit, but out of concern over getting closed in again, carriers may not be as eager to return to regular Gulf port calls until they are
  • How western capital is redrawing East Africa's port map
    CMA CGM's agreement to invest US$820 million in two container terminals at the Port of Mombasa is not simply the largest foreign maritime commitment in recent East African history
  • CMA CGM introduces PCS for Abidjan amid port congestion
    CMA CGM has announced a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) for cargo moving to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, due to ongoing congestion at the port. The surcharge will apply from 8 June 2026 for cargo originating from all regions except North and Latin America. For cargo from North and Latin America, the PCS will take effect from 22 June 2026. The surcharge applies to all cargo types, subject to space avai
  • Kalmar expands Shanghai plant to boost production capacity
    Kalmar has expanded its manufacturing plant in Shanghai to improve operational efficiency and increase production capacity. The expansion was completed in May 2026 and will support future growth, including electric vehicle equipment assembly. Kalmar said the new space centralizes post-assembly operations and improves flexibility for production scaling. The Shanghai facility manufactures reachstac

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Splash web site
MAY 27, 2026
  • Diana boosts Genco bid in fresh takeover push
    Greek dry bulk owner Diana Shipping has increased its takeover offer for US-listed rival Genco Shipping & Trading, intensifying a battle that has already spilled into a proxy fight over control of the board. The Semiramis Paliou-led company said it had raised its all-cash tender offer to $24.80 per share from the previous $23.50, while ...
  • Scorpio Tankers offloads four LR2s and lines up fresh MR newbuilds
    New York-listed owner Scorpio Tankers is reshaping its fleet and balance sheet with a package of vessel sales, newbuilding plans and debt repayments. The Emanuele Lauro-led company said it has agreed to sell four LR2 product tankers for a combined $285.8m while also signing a letter of intent for two scrubber-fitted MR newbuildings in China. ...
  • Mercuria and Baltic Exchange set for fast-tracked Hormuz benchmark showdown
    An expedited High Court trial has been scheduled for October 26 in London in the growing legal battle between commodity trader Mercuria Energy Group and the Baltic Exchange over the TD3C VLCC benchmark, a case that could have major consequences for tanker freight markets and shipping derivatives. The 15-day trial was fast-tracked by High Court ...
  • Maritime crews left behind by EU labour protections, new study warns
    A major new study commissioned by transport unions has laid bare what researchers describe as a deep labour rights gap between Europe's sea workers and land-based employees, with seafarers continuing to face excessive working hours, fatigue risks and weaker legal protections than workers in most other industries. The report, titled Charting the Distinct Rights of ...
  • Safe Bulkers expands investor reach with Athens listing
    Greek dry bulk owner Safe Bulkers has cleared the final regulatory hurdles for a dual listing of its shares on Euronext Athens, marking another step in the company's effort to broaden its access to European investors. The New York-listed company said Euronext Athens confirmed that all listing requirements for the admission of its common shares ...
  • Floating nuclear power found technically viable in Greek feasibility study
    The Deon Policy Institute has published the first-ever report from research examining how floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs) could be considered within the political, social, economic, policy and regulatory context of a European country, using Greece as a case study. The policy insights are derived from a research programme conducted by CORE POWER, Athlos Energy ...
  • CMB.TECH increases stake in TFG Marine
    Belgian shipowner CMB.TECH has increased its shareholding in Trafigura-backed TFG Marine and committed to sourcing its bunker fuel requirements through the company. Under the revised shareholder arrangements, effective from June 1, CMB.TECH will increase its equity stake in TFG Marine from 10% to 15% through an issuance of new shares. The transaction also extends the ...
  • Worley Rosenberg bags subsea fabrication contract on Equinor project
    Worley Rosenberg has been awarded a new contract by Subsea 7 for the fabrication of subsea structures for Equinor's Fram Sør development in the northern North Sea. Under the contract, Worley Rosenberg will fabricate a total of 34 subsea structures, mainly comprising pipeline end manifolds, pipeline end terminations, and pig launchers and receivers. The project ...
  • The Carbon Wake: Tracking the commercial reality behind green shipping
    Jason Jiang, who spent nine years as chief correspondent at Splash before leaving in 2021, has launched The Carbon Wake, a weekly note aimed at tracking the commercial consequences of shipping's green transition rather than its headlines. Shanghai-based Jiang says the genesis was a specific frustration with how the transition is typically covered. "A lot ...
  • Multiple disruptions send agricultural voyage durations to record highs
    Global agricultural trade is continuing to expand, but longer voyage distances, climate disruption and mounting pressure on key shipping routes are beginning to reshape dry bulk markets and support tonne-mile demand for shipowners. New analysis from shipbrokers Ursa, Braemar and Xclusiv points to a combination of record voyage durations, changing grain export patterns and looming ...
  • Sold-out boxship market drives bulk-to-container conversions
    The sustained strength of the container market is prompting shipowners to reach beyond the orderbook for solutions, with plans now underway to convert at least two supramax bulk carriers into cellular container vessels of around 2,500 teu, according to Alphaliner. The vessels earmarked for conversion are Diamond 53 type open-hatch supramaxes, primarily built between 2005 ...
  • BP ousts chairman Albert Manifold over 'unacceptable' conduct
    Oil and gas supermajor BP has removed Albert Manifold as chair and director with immediate effect following serious concerns raised with the board about governance standards, oversight and conduct, in the latest leadership shake-up at the oil major. Manifold was unanimously removed by the board, and Ian Tyler, a BP director, has been appointed interim ...
  • Chile approves massive $4.45bn San Antonio port expansion
    Chile has approved the long-awaited Puerto Exterior expansion at the Port of San Antonio, paving the way for what is being described as the largest port infrastructure project in the country's history and a major new gateway for South American container trade. The Valparaíso regional environmental commission unanimously approved the project's environmental qualification resolution this ...
  • TGS lands 4D streamer contract offshore Angola
    Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has been awarded a high-end 4D streamer contract offshore Angola. The program is scheduled to commence acquisition in early July 2026, and the contract is approximately eight months long. The deal improves the company's strategic position in the Africa region and provides it with visibility for one vessel well into ...
  • FMC hits Maersk with $1.9m penalty over detention billing practices
    The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has secured a $1.9m civil penalty settlement with Danish container shipping giant Maersk over allegations the carrier improperly billed detention charges to third parties in violation of US shipping regulations. According to the FMC, the case centred on allegations that Maersk invoiced companies that were not legally responsible for ...
  • US oilfield services giant wins more work from Petrobras
    US energy technology company Baker Hughes has won a contract extension with Petrobras to provide integrated solutions for well construction across Brazil's Santos Basin. Baker Hughes will expand the company's well construction operations in several of the basin's oilfields. The company's advanced portfolio, including the AutoTrak rotary steerable system, logging-while-drilling tools, and Dynamus
  • Explosion damages VLCC off Oman
    A VLCC linked to Greek tanker operator Olympic Shipping & Management suffered damage from an external explosion off Oman this week, the latest security incident to unsettle commercial shipping around the Strait of Hormuz. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said the master of the Marshall Islands-flagged Olympic Life reported an explosion on the ...
  • IMO sounds alarm over return of Somali piracy
    The International Maritime Organization and regional maritime security states have voiced alarm over a resurgence of Somali piracy following a series of vessel hijackings in the Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean that has left dozens of seafarers being held hostage. In a strongly worded statement, the chair of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah ...
  • Taiwan's TVL Marine to enter container shipping next month
    Taiwanese logistics group TVL Marine is set to enter the container shipping sector next month with the launch of a new Hong Kong-Taiwan feeder service, joining a growing wave of regional operators expanding into liner trades. The company will deploy a vessel of around 1,000 teu on a weekly loop linking Hong Kong with Keelung, ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 27, 2026
  • Diana increases Genco tender offer again
    Greece-based suitor says improved offer of $24.80 per share is 'outstanding value' for Genco shareholders
  • Safe Bulkers set to be dual-listed in Athens
    US-listed bulker owner will become first shipping company dual-listed in Athens as early as next week
  • How worried should you be about bunker supply?
    Lloyd's List senior reporter Joshua Minchin examines the current bunker supply landscape and assesses whether concerns over availability are valid
  • Greek tanker tally at shipyards continues to rise
    Greek owners have been in the vanguard of a veritable stampede to order new tankers
  • MPC Container Ships continues to benefit from tight feeder boxship market
    MPC Container Ships is moving ahead with its fleet renewal strategy by selling older ships amid strong secondhand prices
  • Laskaridis: A legacy of diversity
    With about 50 years in shipping, Panos Laskaridis continues to be busy on multiple fronts and some of today's activities...
  • Solong owners can cap liability at around $21m, High Court rules
    Mr Justice Baker strikes out Article 4 application
  • Limited vessel availability continues to sustain high secondhand boxship asset prices
    Buying appetite remains strong despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns over future overcapacity
  • CMB.Tech grows stake in bunker provider TFG Marine and expands fleet fuel supply deal
    CMB.Tech originally acquired its stake in TFG Marine through its takeover of bulk carrier operator Golden Ocean last year
  • NorthStandard cuts underwriting deficit
    Combined ratio down but still behind best-performing clubs
  • Middle East port update: Wednesday, May 27
    Ruwais and Abu Dhabi petroleum ports are operational. Ruwais PPA (ISPS Level 2) and Abu Dhabi Ports (ISPS Level 1)
  • The Daily View: The cost of freedom
  • Cosco Shipping Energy to inject $150m into Hainan unit for nine tanker newbuilds
    Chinese oil and gas shipping giant prolongs fleet upgrade after first-quarter profits more than doubled off the back of the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Hormuz reopening? Shipping isn't holding its breath | October trial set for Mercuria v Baltic Exchange fight over Hormuz benchmarks...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 27, 2026
  • High-and-heavy equipment makers tap into data centers for growth
    Caterpillar and Deere are key global manufacturers of high-and-heavy cargo and considered bellwether companies for the ro/ro breakbulk shipping segment.
  • Higher trans-Atlantic ocean rates plateau as demand rally slows
    Spot rates on the corridor hit their highest level of the year in the first half of May, but there are mixed views on whether demand will continue into the summer.
  • Choked container yards strain terminal operations at Sri Lanka's Colombo Port
    Industry sources say operations have been affected by yard congestion and associated delays in inter-terminal transfer activity, which is an integral part of transshipment operations.
  • Non-US offshore wind revival drives vessel ordering splurge
    Vessel operators are banking on rising demand for ships to support the growth of wind farm installations over the next decade.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 27, 2026
  • Firefighter's appeal victory shows shipowners can face seaworthiness claims from non-seafarers
    Ruling by three-judge panel finds land-based employees can seek claims for unseaworthiness
  • Swedish Coast Guard ready to board more suspect ships in Baltic
    'We do not know what we will encounter, so we board with muscle'
  • How US policy is pushing venture capital towards 'dual-use' maritime tech
    In this week's newsletter, we look at how Washington's focus on the maritime domain is helping stoke interest in technologies with both commercial and military implications. We also report on TMV's ABS-backed maritime fund, an award for a gallant crew and the continuing debate over President Donald Trump's waiver of the Jones Act
  • Early peak season surge drives container spot rates to four-month high
    Carriers turn the screw on shippers as container rates rally
  • Diana hikes its offer to buy Genco once more
    Greek owner now woos Genco shareholders with $24.80 per share, up from $23.50 before
  • Judges order damages after VLCC unlawfully detained for nine months
    Ray Car Carriers-owned tanker was detained by Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria and the crew mistreated
  • Turbocharged by geopolitics, Greek shipowners up the ante on LNG
    Liquid gas carriers become the cornerstone of alliance with the US
  • Fred Olsen quits Bonheur chair to focus on business development at the age of 97
    Veteran Norwegian is not done with the industry just yet
  • Shipping drive helps push RINA past €1bn revenue barrier
    Italian class society says it is targeting international acquisitions
  • Adnoc LNG carrier gets through Strait of Hormuz
    Abu Dhabi is transiting vessels in both directions through blockaded waterway
  • Scorpio Tankers reveals S&P deals as it pays off debts
    Shipowner pays off five credit facilities, sells four ships and buys two newbuildings
  • Heidmar stock surges as tanker turmoil boosts profit
    Manager and pools company's momentum maintained by fleet expansion
  • Trafigura, Frontline and CMB.Tech bosses put their heads together on the future of fuel
    TFG Marine shareholders stress the importance of their collaboration in volatile markets
  • Hapag-Lloyd COO to leave board of German container giant
    COO steps down with no successor yet nominated
  • Dark fleet voyages still dominate as Russian oil trickles back into mainstream market
    Most of the Russian oil lifted this year comes with sanctions risk, Signal Ocean found
  • Jumbo inks heavylift order brace at Chinese yard
    Vessels will join JSI Alliance from 2028 and 2029
  • AI-driven cyber attacks: 'It used to be state-backed actors. Now it is Johnny in his back bedroom'
    Claude is already being used to expose industrial weaknesses as shipping faces future risks
  • Iran war turbocharges Sovcomflot profit as Russian owner hands out $163m dividend
    State-owned operation says strong tanker market and long-term coverage shored up performance in first quarter
  • Laid-up MISC LNG carrier duo sold on as trading buys
    Former Yemen LNG ships set for a new life in South East Asia
  • JP Morgan named as owner of five newbuildings inked at Samsung
    Major US bank has 12 vessels worth $1.66bn on order at shipyard
  • Navios banks $30m from bond tap issue in Oslo market
    Greek owner sells additional bonds at a premium
  • Cobelfret nets premium on bulker sales as it cashes in on hot market
    Cobelfret sold a pair of post-panamaxes this week, with one of the vessels sold at a record high of $36.5m
  • China Development Bank nets premium price for bulker quartet
    CDB FL is floating vessels on the Guangzhou Shipping Exchange as market values fall short of actual sale prices
  • Dutch broker rides Europe's coaster market as renewal wave builds
    Rod Schlick leads six brokers in Rotterdam and Riga
  • Navios lands long-term charter deals for two LR2s with Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation
    Vessels fixed on five-year charters worth nearly $120m
  • Jinhui sees 'strong resilience' in bulker rates as geopolitics redraw supply chains
    Owner covered capesizes at $23,000 per day and panamaxes at $19,000 for rest of the year
  • Cosco Shipping Energy expands VLEC fleet with Seaspan charters
    Jiangnan Shipyard is building the 100,000-cbm ships
  • CMB.Tech boosts stake in bunker group co-owned by Trafigura and Frontline
    Alexander Saverys explains commitment to TFG Marine after inheriting investment though Golden Ocean takeover
  • Hafnia up another $118m on Torm investment with M&A still on the table
    Mikael Skov is not giving up on tanker market consolidation
  • Capital Tankers mulls snapping up 'in the money' VLCCs from private Marinakis fleet
    Big earnings give the room to buy a number of optional ships without 'moving the needle'
  • Former Glencore shipping boss joins Braemar after leaving Frontline board
    Richard Prince becomes a director at London-listed broker
  • MPC Container Ships hikes profit guidance as $2bn backlog lifts outlook
    Company also sold 2008-built feeder vessel for $22.3m
  • How US policy is pushing venture capital towards 'dual-use' maritime tech
    In this week's newsletter, we look at how Washington's focus on the maritime domain is helping stoke interest in technologies with both commercial and military implications. We also report on TMV's ABS-backed maritime fund, an award for a gallant crew and the continuing debate over President Donald Trump's waiver of the Jones Act
  • Navios lands long-term charter deals for two LR2 with Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation
    Two vessels fixed on five-year charters worth a total of about $117m
  • FPSO chemical demands trigger offshore vessel retrofit push
    Newer offshore projects require capabilities many support vessels lack, says Bourbon
  • Indian Register boss wants dark fleet ships allowed into class
    Allow class to raise safety bar on sanctioned tankers before serious incident, argues Arun Sharma
  • Resale resurgence seen as more product tankers offloaded by Chinese shipowners
    Brokers link Seacon Shipping and CSSC venture to sale of clean carrier quartet
  • QatarEnergy charters out five LNG carriers on one-year deals
    Deals indicate world's single largest LNG producer likely to be long on tonnage for lengthier period than first expected
  • American Steel: How US policy is pushing venture capital towards 'dual-use' maritime tech
    In this week's newsletter, we look at how Washington's focus on the maritime domain is helping stoke interest in technologies with both commercial and military implications. We also report on TMV's ABS-backed maritime fund, an award for a gallant crew and the continuing debate over President Donald Trump's waiver of the Jones Act

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FreightWaves web site
MAY 27, 2026
  • Motive unveils integrated AI Stack at Vision 26
    NASHVILLE, Tenn. - At its Vision 26 conference, Motive unveiled a product roadmap aimed at the two operational pain points fleet leaders repeatedly cite: fragmented systems and manual workflows that drain productivity. Central to the announcements is the AI Dashcam Plus, which combines telematics and cameras into a single horizontal-profile unit. The device runs on a Qualcomm AI processor with th
  • BMO's credit data shows little improvement despite stronger freight market
    Data from Canada's BMO on the trucking sector's credit conditions for the bank's second quarter suggests the upturn in freight rates has yet to significantly strengthen the finances of many of its clients. BMO, the former Bank of Montreal, is one of the largest lenders to the trucking sector. As a publicly-traded company, its quarterly data on various metrics in its transportation group-of which
  • Rail freight rolls on in latest data
    Shipments of forest products returned to earth after a brief comeback last week, but that didn't drag down strong U.S. railfreight volumes as intermodal led data higher. Total U.S. weekly rail traffic for the week ending May 23 was 523,574 carloads and intermodal units, up 7.2% compared with the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said. Freight totaled 230,831 carloads, up
  • ArcBest launches shipment execution platform
    Transportation and logistics provider ArcBest announced Wednesday the launch of ArcBest View, a digital platform allowing logistics customers to manage all shipments and shipment functions through a single interface. ArcBest's ( NASDAQ: ARCB ) customers can now quote, book and track shipments from start to finish within one unified space. Key capabilities include direct access to shipment details
  • Why the safest freight brokerages are usually the most boring
    Cargo theft and freight fraud are not exciting topics. Nobody gets excited to review a carrier's inspection history or sit on hold listening to the same music while waiting to verify a certificate of insurance. There is nothing glamorous about vetting a carrier before a load moves. In fact, there are more verification steps today than ever before. The industry cannot move the same way it did year
  • UP refutes new AG claims, says it provided all answers in merger paperwork
    Union Pacific refuted claims by top law enforcement officials of six red states this week that it failed to provide required information when it filed a revised application with federal regulators for its merger with Norfolk Southern. In a Tuesday filing with the Surface Transportation Board, the Covington law firm said that the railroads met their obligations for additional information on: Marke
  • Six out of seven weeks: diesel benchmark down again
    The benchmark price used for most diesel surcharges fell for the sixth time in the last seven weeks, with the prospect of more declines ahead. This week's Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average weekly retail diesel price fell 7.3 cents/gallon to $5.523/ g . Despite the six out of seven ratio, the benchmark used for most fuel surcharges is still more than where it was four
  • WATCH: Port of Virginia CEO talks about tariffs, investment, and why her new cranes are the most unique among U.S. container hubs
    VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Just weeks after she had delivered her first State of the Port address in April, the Virginia Port Authority had seen enough - elevating Sarah McCoy from interim leader to its new chief executive and executive director. The 11-year agency veteran and former chief counsel lands as one of the new generation of North American port leaders in an era where chaos, change and geopo
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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
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
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PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
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FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
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