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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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The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
Sana'a/Hamburg
German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed
New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone
Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August
Long Beach
In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%
WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods
Washington
Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk
T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.
Brussels
If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Bern
The road runs faster than the rail
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Geneva
The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.
Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.
Bremen
It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.
APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port
Copenhagen
Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built
Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.
Genoa/Milan
The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity
Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy
Cernobbio
Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.
Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia
Delta
The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai
Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.
Rome
The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work
Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships
Shanghai
The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%
Cairo
In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)
Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa
IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.
London
38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.
Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance
Brussels
The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.
The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain
Geneva
This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union
Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships
London
Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz
Riyadh
Bahri VLCC Sidr hit
Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Brussels
BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list
In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed
Balboa
The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.
Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.
Trieste/Kiel
The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions
Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG
Manila
The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa
EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia
Brussels
This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record
Anjra
Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
Hong Kong
The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.
G20 trade accelerates in second quarter
Paris
Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace
La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.
La Spezia
OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter
Hong Kong
The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)
Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.
Florence/Livorno
SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year
Bern
The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)
White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs
Washington
IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden
London/Riyadh/Southampton
The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.
CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port
Paris
The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
Beijing
In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%
Bremen
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships
Trieste
A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
The unit was forced to head towards Somalia
CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Hong Kong
The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
Hamburg
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal
The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
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.
In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%
Ravenna
A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August
Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito
Rome
A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase
The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.
Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship
Papenburg
With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.
VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS
Hamburg
The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.
The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.
Genoa
More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far
ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations
Genoa
Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen
Genoa
Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August
Los Angeles
The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones
Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal
Sharjah/Bangkok
It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok
Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security
Abu Dhabi
Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world
Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia
Frankfurt am Main
The shares were acquired from the other 20 members
US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers
Tampa
Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island
Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund
Abu Dhabi
Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.
Milan
Construction of the wave barrier is underway
For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.
Balboa
Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.
Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba
Portoferraio
Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.
HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale
Seoul
It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company
Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop
Oslo
The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems
New drug seizure in the port of Livorno
Livorno
53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%
Brussels
Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively
A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.
Genoa
The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.
Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.
Ravenna
MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa
Genoa
The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa
Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship
London
The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.
The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.
Ravenna
Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st
MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste
Stockholm
The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.
Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
An accident also in the Indian Ocean
Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Taranto
The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment
Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested
Nicosia
Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.
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Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026
Hong Kong
The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.
CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet
Hong Kong
Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%
In the first half of this year, China
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Hong Kong
Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)
In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%
Hong Kong
Net profit up 7.4%
Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025
Papenburg
The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros
Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September
Genoa
It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya
The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera
Trieste
The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.
Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.
La Spezia
The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route
MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan
Oslo
Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.
Schindellegi
Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958
A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.
Livorno
It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals
In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)
Madrid
Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)
Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini
Rome
Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins
Ravenna
The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%
Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.
Noise
An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th
Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe
Vilnius
It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
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%.
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
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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%
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
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard
(Maeil Business Newspaper)
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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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.
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