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Exim India web site
JUNE 29, 2026
  • Vadhvan Port project now firmly positioned for full-scale implementation
  • PSA India and CONCOR enable new corridor connecting Mumbai and Kolkata
  • Engineering exports jump 24.5 pc to $12.31 bn in May
  • Handling of edible oil tankers at Deendayal Port
  • Goyal announces deployment of 1,000 advisory personnel across India to help businesses maximise the India-UK CETA benefits
  • Attack on merchant ship in Strait of Hormuz underscores the importance of clear and unambiguous agreements: BIMCO
  • S&P warns physical markets remain unhealed despite Hormuz reopening
  • Sonowal underscores INR 5,028 crore development pipeline as Mumbai Port marks 154th Foundation Day
  • Berth No.18 at Haldia Dock Complex to be temporarily unavailable
  • Global orderbook nears 13 m TEU as owners turn to 'smaller' tonnage; Q1 2026 sees highest order count ever
  • SCI tanker safely transits Strait of Hormuz
  • DGTR initiates anti-dumping probe into CRGO electrical steel imports
  • DFCCIL and JNPA confer on enhanced rail-port integration and seamless evacuation of freight trains
  • Ocean Container Shipping Market Update
  • Deendayal Port attains a new high
  • Know more about GST
  • Vizhinjam International Seaport berths its 1,000th commercial vessel in less than two years
  • CMA CGM India launches weekly export block train service connecting North India to Mundra Port

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 26, 2026
  • HAECO Group announces leadership change
  • SYNERGETICS project improves shipping environment
  • Earthquake in Venezuela: Airborne assistance
  • K Line receives award for car carrier
  • Transport Logistic Shanghai 2026 sets records
  • Demand for officers rises worldwide by 2030
  • PSA Intermodal & Logtainer begin terminal construction in Padua
  • Etihad Cargo expands digital platform to five languages
  • Cross-border freight volume in the US increases
  • Zilles to lead Strategic Product Management at HGK
  • South Carolina Ports suspends container operations in Charleston
  • Arvato informs about fraud prevention in E-Commerce

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 26, 2026
  • More confusion over escape routes as box ship is attacked in Hormuz
  • Shippers welcome new ocean capacity, but it won't stop price increases
  • EXCLUSIVE: Expeditors restructures core APAC operations
  • Newbuild box ships bound for booming China-India trades
  • Base case: current Hapag-Zim deal falls at Golden Share hurdle
  • DSV sparks rethink on freight software - but AI may pose the real challenge
  • FedEx ramps up its focus on healthcare to boost yields
  • Poland starts to make its presence felt as an ecommerce gateway

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 26, 2026
  • Massive shortage of STCW-certified ships' officers looms
    The Seafarer Workforce Report 2026 from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), launched on Thursday, forecasts that given the growing demand for STCW-certified officers, there will be a need for
  • Q&A: Jennifer Carpenter on the Jones Act and America's workforce
    More than 1,250 students graduated from the nation's seven U.S. maritime academies this year, entering the workforce at a time when the domestic maritime industry is emphasizing the need for more qualified
  • ABB to acquire marine automation specialist Høglund
    ABB has entered into an agreement to acquire Tønsberg, Norway-headquartered marine automation specialist Høglund AS, currently owned by Eitzen Group. ABB says that the acquisition will complement its existing automation offering to
  • Op-Ed: From paper to AI-Shipping's safety track record and the gap that data can close
    Shipping has made genuine progress on safety. According to the Allianz Safety and Shipping Review 2025, total vessel losses have fallen by 75% over the past decade, from 105 in 2015 to
  • Ship Repair USA 2026 draws record crowd to Jacksonville
    Marine Log's fourth annual Ship Repair USA conference welcomed a record crowd of nearly 300 maritime professionals to Jacksonville, Fla., on June 23-24, underscoring the growing demand for a dedicated forum focused
  • Midship Marine starts construction of new Hy-Line Cruises ferry
    Construction on a new Incat Crowther designed 48-meter catamaran passenger ferry for Hyannis, Mass.-headquartered Hy-Line Cruises is now underway at Harvey, La., shipbuilder Midship Marine. The new ferry will operate on Hy-Line

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Container News web site
JUNE 26, 2026
  • Kongsberg Maritime leads EU project to accelerate wind propulsion in shipping
    Kongsberg Maritime will lead a new EU-funded project on wind-assisted propulsion in shipping. The project is called AWESOME. Its full name is Advanced Wind Energy System Optimisation & Monitoring for Efficiency. Horizon Europe funds the project. It brings together 15 European partners from shipping, research and technology. AWESOME will test wind-assisted propulsion systems under real operating c
  • Chilean mining company expands fleet with 23 Konecranes lift trucks
    A Chilean mining company has ordered 23 Konecranes lift trucks to expand its material handling fleet at a major copper mine in northern Chile. Konecranes booked the order in the first quarter of 2026. The company expects to deliver the equipment during the third quarter of the year. The new lift trucks will support logistics operations at the mining site. They will increase handling capacity whil
  • SC Ports to pause Leatherman Terminal operations from August
    South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) will temporarily suspend container operations at Leatherman Terminal from 1 August as the port responds to softer cargo volumes and an uncertain trade outlook. Container operations will be consolidated at the Wando and North Charleston terminals. SC Ports said both facilities have sufficient capacity to handle current cargo volumes and support future growth. The po
  • SAAM and SCHOTTEL sign global tugboat maintenance agreement
    SAAM has signed a global agreement with SCHOTTEL to improve the maintenance and operational performance of its tugboat fleet across the Americas. The partnership will focus on optimising the total cost of ownership (TCO) and improving the maintenance of azimuth thrusters. The companies will also explore predictive maintenance solutions using condition-based monitoring. The approach aims to identi
  • Maersk updates intermodal fuel fees in Australia and New Zealand
    Maersk has announced updated Intermodal Fuel Fees (EFS/IFS) for Australia and New Zealand, citing continued pressure on global energy markets following heightened tensions in the Middle East. The carrier said the recent increase in fuel prices, combined with the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz-through which around 20% of the world's fuel supply passes-has significantly increased the
  • Port of Rotterdam rejects forced cessation of fossil fuel activities
    The Port of Rotterdam Authority has responded to a demand letter from Advocates for the Future, reaffirming its commitment to achieving a climate-neutral port by 2050 while declining to force companies to limit fossil fuel activities in Rotterdam. The Authority stated that such a measure would not align with current European and Dutch climate policy, falls outside its institutional role, and woul
  • WSC reports increase in containers lost at sea
    The World Shipping Council (WSC) has reported that an estimated 1,478 containers were lost at sea in 2025, up from 576 containers in 2024, according to its latest Containers Lost at Sea Report . Despite the increase, the losses represented just 0.0005% of the approximately 280 million containers transported globally during the year. The report noted that the 2025 total was heavily influenced by a
  • World Container Index reaches 22-month high as spot freight rates continue to climb
    The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) increased 5% this week to US$4,166 per 40ft container. The composite index reached its highest level since September 2024. It also stands 40% higher than a year ago. Higher Transpacific rates drove the increase. Spot rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles climbed 12% to US$5,750 per 40ft container. Rates from Shanghai to New York rose 6% to US$7,149 per 40ft con
  • Port Houston posts strongest monthly container volumes since July 2025
    Port Houston recorded its strongest monthly container performance since July 2025 as cargo demand remained resilient and energy exports continued to drive growth across the Houston Ship Channel region. The latest Houston Ship Channel Region Monthly Trade & Market Report shows that loaded imports reached 188,276 TEUs in May, up 13% year-on-year. Loaded exports increased 2% to 134,934 TEUs, while t
  • Lufthansa Cargo launches first phase of €600 million Frankfurt cargo hub upgrade
    Lufthansa Cargo has launched the first phase of its LCCevo infrastructure project at Frankfurt Airport. The milestone marks the start of operations at the upgraded cargo hub following the completion of the ALPHA construction phase. The company is investing around €600 million to modernize the Lufthansa Cargo Center (LCC). The project covers approximately 80,000 square metres and aims to transform
  • PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage Padova intermodal terminal
    PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer have signed an agreement to manage the intermodal terminal at Interporto Padova through a new company, PSA Padova . The agreement follows the concession award secured in December 2025. PSA Padova will oversee the management and future development of the terminal. PSA Intermodal Italy will hold a majority stake and assume operational responsibility for the new co
  • Asia-Europe services remain at the heart of global container shipping
    An analysis of the latest operational estimates from EconDB Asia-Europe container services continue to play a central role in global liner shipping, according to the latest operational estimates published by EconDB . An analysis of the first 60 services displayed in the dataset shows that Far East-Europe (FEA/EUR) routes account for nearly half of all listed services. This highlights the corridor
  • Why managed recovery and not normalization?
    Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rose sharply this week 31 confirmed passages by mid-morning, a 48% jump on the previous day, according to maritime risk specialist Windward
  • IMO pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation after vessel attack
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has temporarily suspended its evacuation operation in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo vessel came under attack in the Gulf of Oman. The move raises fresh concerns over maritime security despite the recent ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said the organization had already evacuated sever
  • Ukrainian ports strengthen cooperation with Port of Antwerp-Bruges
    The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA), Port of Antwerp-Bruges International and APEC Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center have signed a new cooperation agreement to strengthen collaboration on port development, knowledge exchange and resilience. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed during the Ukrainian Recovery Conference on 25 June in the presence of Flemish Minister-President Ma
  • Port of Long Beach approves US$58 million for zero-emission equipment
    The Port of Long Beach has approved US$58.2 million to expand the deployment of zero-emission technologies across its operations. The funding is part of California's System-Wide Investment in Freight Transport (SWIFT) programme. The initiative supports cleaner freight transportation, improves cargo movement and reduces environmental impacts on surrounding communities. The investment will fund the
  • Port of Hamburg strengthens partnership with Qingdao Port
    The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and SPG Qingdao Port Group have signed a Port Partnership Agreement to deepen cooperation between the two ports. The agreement was signed in Qingdao on 23 June. It expands a strategic partnership that began with a Memorandum of Understanding in 2016. In 2025, the two ports also launched a Green Shipping Corridor initiative. The new agreement focuses on cooperation
  • Cathay Cargo expands capacity with additional A330 freighter
    Cathay Cargo is expanding its freighter fleet after Air Hong Kong signed a long-term lease for an Airbus A330 Passenger-to-Freighter (A330P2F) aircraft. The aircraft will join Air Hong Kong's fleet in the fourth quarter of 2026 and will primarily operate cargo services to destinations in mainland China and across the Asia-Pacific region on behalf of Cathay Cargo. According to the Cathay Group, th
  • Emirates SkyCargo expands freighter network across East and Southeast Asia
    Emirates SkyCargo has expanded its freighter network across East and Southeast Asia, increasing capacity to meet rising demand from key manufacturing and export markets. The carrier transported more than 439,000 tonnes of cargo from 12 markets across the region during FY2025/26, a 5% increase compared with the previous financial year, reflecting stronger demand from exporters in sectors including
  • IRS-classed naval vessels join Indian Navy fleet
    Two vessels classed by the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) have joined the Indian Navy. They were commissioned during a ceremony attended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 21 June 2026. INS Agray and INS Sanshodhak were among three naval platforms inducted into service. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) built both vessels under IRS Naval Rules. INS Agray is an Anti-Subma
  • KONGSBERG delivers vessel traffic management system for Great Belt VTS
    KONGSBERG has delivered a new Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) solution for Great Belt VTS in Denmark. The system supports safe and efficient vessel traffic management through one of Europe's busiest waterways and provides information services to ships passing beneath the Great Belt Bridge. The contract was awarded by DALO, the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation. DALO

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Splash web site
JUNE 26, 2026
  • PSA and Logtainer move ahead with Padua intermodal terminal
    PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer have signed a final agreement to manage the intermodal terminal at Interporto Padova, establishing a new operating company to strengthen Padua's role in European inland logistics. The new company, PSA Padova, follows the tender award secured in December 2025 and will take over the management and development of the terminal. ...
  • DOF books three-year subsea vessel charter
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has been awarded a contract for one of its subsea support vessels in North America. DOF secured a charter for its 2017-built Skandi Involver with an unnamed client. Commencement of the contract will be in the early third quarter of 2026, and the duration is three years firm plus two ...
  • Zhonggu Logistics upsizes boxship newbuilds and lines up ship sales
    Chinese containership player Zhonggu Logistics has upsized part of its boxship newbuilding programme while moving to offload three vessels. The Shanghai-listed company said a planned series of eight 6,000 teu ships has been revised to 6,300 teu following finalisation of the vessel design. The ships are the eight larger units Zhonggu lined up earlier this ...
  • Seized tanker tests the limits of shadow fleet enforcement
    Russia has warned it could take legal action if Britain sells the cargo from the seized shadow fleet tanker Smyrtos, escalating the fallout from the first UK-led interdiction of a Russia-linked oil tanker. The 106,800 dwt Smyrtos remains detained off southern England after Royal Marines and National Crime Agency officers boarded the vessel on June ...
  • Splash Wrap: Hormuz hope dashed
    Plans to restart commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have been harmed after an Evergreen containership was hit yesterday shortly after completing a transit through the waterway, prompting the International Maritime Organization to pause its evacuation operation started earlier this week for vessels trapped in the Gulf. Volkswagen agreed to sell a majority stake ...
  • Ørsted offshore wind farm survey reveals centuries-old lead ingots
    During survey work on Ørsted's Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm in the North Sea, three historic lead ingots were discovered on the seabed alongside the remains of a wooden shipwreck. In cooperation with Ørsted, Historic England, and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, MSDS Marine, a specialist marine and coastal contractor offering bespoke archaeological solutions, helped ...
  • Shipyards compete with AI for engines
    A familiar constraint from shipping's last great shipbuilding boom is beginning to reappear: yards are short of engines. Splash understands a lack of available main engines is now curbing shipyard output at the margin, echoing conditions last seen during the 2007 ordering frenzy. The pressure is most visible in dual-fuel low-speed two-stroke engines, where production ...
  • Ocean Installer bags one of its largest-ever contracts
    Marine construction contractor Ocean Installer, a Moreld subsidiary, has been awarded a contract by Vår Energi for the Balder Next New Wells project. Ocean Installer has been awarded a fast-track EPCI contract by Vår Energi for the Balder Next New Wells project, supporting the continued development of the Balder area. The company will execute all ...
  • Integrated Wind Solutions boosts 2026 backlog with new charter awards
    Commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) owner Integrated Wind Solutions has secured additional work for its Skywalker-class vessels. The company said that a new undisclosed 'Tier 1 client' had contracted a Skywalker-class CSOV that will bridge the open period between two of IWS Fleet's already fixed charters in the third quarter of 2026. Furthermore, an existing ...
  • Aker Solutions lands long-term offshore services deal in Canada
    Norway's Aker Solutions has signed a five-year agreement with Cenovus Energy for engineering and maintenance services on White Rose field assets. The White Rose field is located approximately 350 km east of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, on the eastern edge of the Jeanne d'Arc Basin. The scope includes comprehensive engineering, maintenance, and operations support ...
  • France boards another Russian shadow fleet tanker off Sicily
    France has intercepted another Russia-linked tanker, stepping up Europe's campaign against the shadow fleet Moscow uses to move oil and gas around Western sanctions. French president Emmanuel Macron said yesterday the country's navy boarded the tanker Deliver on Tuesday as it transited near Sicily. Footage released by the president showed French marines descending from helicopters ...
  • A Career in Shipping: The truth about getting a job in maritime
    Shipping has a recruitment problem, but Panos Patsadas believes the industry also has a communication problem. Too many young people, graduates and career changers are looking at maritime from the outside without any clear sense of what the business actually is, how its different sectors work, or where they might fit. Some are drawn in ...
  • Carbon pricing is becoming a compliance maze
    EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime and the IMO's emerging framework all operate differently. Unless policymakers simplify how they interact, shipowners risk duplicated reporting, higher costs and growing administrative burdens. Philippos Ioulianou from EmissionLink reports. The European Commission's commitment to prevent shipping companies from being charged twice for the same emissions has been welcomed ac
  • Hormuz reopening plans thrown into doubt after Evergreen boxship attack
    Plans to restart commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have been blown out of the water after an Evergreen containership was hit shortly after completing a transit through the waterway, prompting the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to pause its evacuation operation for vessels trapped in the Gulf. The 9,532 teu Ever Lovely was struck ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 26, 2026
  • Liners savour third-largest rate spike in container industry history
    No one predicted that liner operators would be raking in profits in 2026; there was supposed to be a downturn...
  • Ships keep moving through Hormuz despite strike and suspension of IMO exit strategy
    Despite the IMO freezing its evacuation plan after Ever Lovely was struck, ships are still moving through both Hormuz routes...
  • Voluntary green initiatives struggle to make headway
    The decarbonisation faithful say they're committed to the cause despite a dim outlook for regulation to transition shipping. But their...
  • Hormuz exit will bring 'huge' navigational challenges
    Transiting a non-conventional route through the chokepoint alone will bring navigational issues, without the threat of missile fire on top
  • Marine insurance passed its Middle East politics exam - but what grade does it deserve?
    Lloyd's clearly keen to get in on the act. Whether it was needed or not
  • Global Ship Lease inks deals for five more newbuilds
    Brings US-listed containership owner's order book to a total of 15 mid-size newbuildings
  • Feeder boxship fleet renewal gathers pace as carriers and tonnage providers back smaller newbuildings
    Tonnage providers remain active in the small boxship market, but most recent orders are backed by long-term charters with major...
  • Number of containers lost at sea almost triples
    Last year's figure is above the most recent three-year average, with challenging weather and fire-related incidents identified as drivers for...
  • Middle East port update: Friday, June 26
    If any dangerous goods are found, the type of cargo must be specified in detail, and the vessel must await...
  • Jones Act waiver needs permanency, says legal expert
    The current Iran war-linked suspension of controversial US cabotage law provides a reminder of legislation's dysfunction as well as an...
  • The Daily View: Strait of Hormuz busier, not safer
  • IMO halts Hormuz evacuation after attack on Evergreen boxship
    With evacuation plans off the table, the observed rise in transits through the strait has come under pressure
  • Daily Briefing
    IRGC rejects alternative Hormuz evacuation routes not approved by Iran | Evergreen boxship hit in Strait of Hormuz | Consensus...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 26, 2026
  • FedEx Freight 'hunting' for new, high-margin freight amid volume decline
    The largest US LTL carrier said it will aggressively pursue business outside LTL's traditional industrial base, leveraging its national network and service to grow.
  • UP extends peak surcharges to all Southern California shippers
    The fee, which sources say is $300 per container, applies only after a shipper exceeds its contractual weekly allotment and is reset every week, so there are ways to avoid the charge with careful planning.
  • Maersk temporarily shifts SoCal inland volume to UP
    The UP routing was initially noticed by freight forwarders and drayage providers in the Chicago area who are increasingly going to UP's Global IV terminal in Joliet instead of BNSF's Logistics Park Chicago to retrieve Maersk containers.
  • Cosco pulls vessels from CMA CGM's India-Europe loop as Suez rotation returns
    The VSA shakeup follows the French carrier implementing Suez Canal transits for its Epic service sailings, a switchover Cosco continues to remain wary of, sources say, amid the persistent volatile operational environment.
  • Latest ship attack puts IMO's Persian Gulf evacuation plan on hold
    Just three days after vessels began exiting the Strait of Hormuz, the International Maritime Organization has paused the initiative and is demanding further clarity from the US and Iran over safety guarantees.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 26, 2026
  • Trump accuses Iran of 'foolish violation' after four drones launched at shipping
    US shot down three one-way attack drones fired by Iran, president claims
  • Maritime rises higher on agenda as US Congress mulls $1.1trn defence spending bill
    Convergence of legislative proposals as lawmakers seek to tack proposed Ships for America Act onto annual appropriations bill
  • Wavelength podcast: Deal or no deal, the on/off situation in the Gulf
    Plus, doing more to care for crews, the voice of one, and Trump pushes on with making US shipbuilding great
  • IMO seeks safety guarantees before restart of Strait of Hormuz transits
    Secretary general Arsenio Dominguez says investigations continue to reveal why container ship was hit
  • G2 Ocean offers emissions reduction certificates based on biofuel
    Open-hatch bulker giant says service allows cargo owners to cut Scope 3 output
  • Second activist shareholder urges sale of Seacor Marine vessels
    Action comes just a few days after top holder called for decisive action
  • Stabilis Solutions drops charter on Seaspan Energy LNG bunker vessel
    Company opts to pay out $1.85m rather than continue with LNGBV
  • Suezmax tanker rates simmering with owners in the driving seat
    Tonnage is spread thin and cargoes are open as the Middle East continues attracting tonnage
  • LNG carrier duo make Strait of Hormuz U-turns following attack on boxship
    Iran says no guarantee of safe passage for vessels not following its guidelines
  • Try accused crews in their home countries, union and lawyer urge
    Whether guilty or not, detained seafarers need due process
  • Systematic failures in how seafarer criminalisation cases are treated, say industry watchers
    Whether guilty or not, detained seafarers need due process
  • Besiktas Group explains first bulker buys in two decades as it pivots from wet to dry
    Boosted by Chinese finance, traditional Turkish player Yavuz Kalkavan is open to expand in every direction
  • After the attack: How shipping is navigating fragile Strait of Hormuz
    Dozens of vessels continue to leave Middle East Gulf despite suspension of IMO plan
  • Bulker boarded by three armed men in Asian piracy hotspot
    Incidents like the one involving Liberia-flagged ship becoming less common
  • Stowaways found on rudder of Chinese bulker in Nigeria
    Naval vessel removes five suspects from India-bound ship
  • Borealis Maritime dives into large LPG carrier sector with Eastern Pacific trio
    Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific has sold three large gas carriers ahead of its 60,000-cbm newbuildings
  • U-Ming Marine orders up to four newcastlemax newbuidings
    The 211,000-dwt bulk carrier cost between $77m and $80m
  • Former Hanwha Shipping chief breaks down cost of US-built LNG carrier
    Ryan Lynch quashes myth of $1bn newbuilding
  • Norden hires new finance chief as Martin Badsted switches to strategy role
    Danish group says moves will strengthen its leadership team
  • Confusion reigns as VLCC rates plunge over $100,000 in Middle East Gulf
    Brokers report under-the-radar deals as Onassis vessel takes lower rate for Hormuz transit
  • MPC Container Ships upgraded as 'container story' defies orderbook concerns
    Shares rally after $340m fleet expansion steps
  • Russia threatens legal action if UK sells oil from seized tanker
    Row erupts amid claims cargo on tanker captured by Royal Marines could be auctioned
  • Rio Tinto and Vitol in talks to lower freight costs via joint venture
    Rio Tinto aims to tap on Vitol's expertise in risk management tools, including derivative trading
  • Insurer warns of payout risk over use of generic shipping spare parts
    The Dali case highlighted dangers of blackouts in high-risk shipping zones
  • Day of violence and threats in Strait of Hormuz as Iran turns back five tankers
    Iranian navy reasserts control over previously unrestricted southern corridor
  • First of seven trapped Norden-chartered vessels exits Gulf
    Danish company has six vessels left in the region
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers banks $200m in loan refinancing
    Oslo-listed owner extends debt maturities and secures improved lending terms with six-bank syndicate
  • Chinese liner player Zhonggu Logistics upsizes newbuildings as it sheds excess tonnage
    Container operator to sell three vessels while enlarging planned acquisitions for overseas expansion
  • UKMTO pauses Hormuz planning batches after Evergreen vessel incident
    Container line said struck ship followed recommended route despite not joining IMO evacuation process
  • Attacked Evergreen container ship heads home to Asia after completing Hormuz transit
    Taiwanese liner player says no Ever Lovely crew were injured and damage was minimal.
  • Chinese bulker operator CCS forced into restructuring
    Listed commodity trader seeks out-of-court workout before potential court-supervised reorganisation
  • China denies targeting Panama-flagged ships for detention in canal row
    US ambassador Xie Feng says inspections are not singling out any particular nation
  • Coal the 'swing factor' leading panamax bulkers to continue strong performance, data firm says
    Data company believes geopolitical and policy decisions creating strong outlook

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FreightWaves web site
JUNE 26, 2026
  • $500K bourbon shipment stolen in alleged carrier impersonation scheme
    A shipment of approximately 10,800 bottles of Noble Oak Bourbon valued at about $500,000 was stolen from a Philadelphia-area warehouse after suspects allegedly posed as authorized representatives to pick up the freight, according to company officials. The theft occurred June 5 at a warehouse operated by American Supply, where the shipment of roughly 1,800 cases of bourbon was scheduled for pickup
  • Transfix integrates Highway carrier vetting into TMS
    Transfix has integrated Highway's carrier identity and compliance technology directly into its transportation management system. The integration gives freight brokers and third-party logistics providers access to automated carrier vetting within their existing workflow. It is available immediately to all Transfix TMS customers. According to the announcement, brokerage operations and compliance te
  • Port of Long Beach, trucker launch Zero-Emission corridor to Mexico
    The Port of Long Beach has officially recognized Bali Express Services' proactive efforts to establish a Green Truck Corridor between Long Beach and Mexico. Port executives joined Mexican consulate officials in commemorating Bali's commitment to using clean trucks to move cargo along a route spanning roughly 125 miles between the southern California gateway and Mexico, the United States' largest
  • Samsara Ride Along pushes fleet safety AI beyond incident flagging
    LAS VEGAS - Fleet safety cameras have spent years catching drivers on their worst behavior. Samsara is betting that watching for the good moments will be more powerful. At its Beyond 2026 customer conference in Las Vegas, the company introduced Ride Along. It's a feature that uses AI to conduct virtual ride-along sessions of 10 to 30 minutes. It aims to produce a full behavioral picture instead o
  • One in Three Trucks Failed. What the 2026 CVSA Blitz Number Means for Your CSA Score and Your Insurance Renewal
    What Actually Happened During Blitz Week and What the Numbers Mean The 2026 CVSA International Roadcheck ran May 12 through May 14, a 72-hour enforcement initiative across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The surrounding DOT Blitz Week extended from May 10 through May 17 , producing 15,952 total inspections and the 32.8 percent out-of-service rate that is the subject of this article. One ac
  • When Rates Are Up and Your Cash Is Still Tight. Here Is What Is Actually What Could Be Going On
    Now the market turns. Spot rates in mid-2026 are running roughly 15% above where they sat a year ago, the strongest year-over-year comparison since early 2022. That load that paid $2,200 last year is paying $2,500 or $2,600 now. Good. Real money. But there is a caveat, because this is where operators fool themselves. The diesel still costs what diesel costs, the truck payment did not change, the
  • Trade uncertainty leads South Carolina Ports to temporarily shut down container terminal
    South Carolina Ports said it will pause operations at the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal in North Charleston, with the shutdown scheduled to begin Aug. 1, citing an uncertain trade outlook in the second half of 2026 and the need to reduce costs. SC Ports in a statement said that consolidating container activity elsewhere in the Charleston port complex is the practical response right now, rather than
  • Driver's biometrics case against ULH expands to class action
    A lawsuit filed in 2021 by an Illinois truck driver for a unit of Universal Logistics over the strict Illinois biometric law has been granted class status. The biometric law in the Land of Lincoln has long been considered the most stringent in the country and has been called "a threat to business." It has been the focus of other trucking-related litigation, including a case against in-cab video c
  • Freight distress report: Warehouse cuts mount, trucking bankruptcies continue
    A new round of bankruptcy filings and WARN notices shows continued pressure across trucking, warehousing and contract logistics, with several small freight operators seeking court protection while hundreds of warehouse workers in Indiana face layoffs tied to customer and contract changes. The largest cuts are connected to operations in Avon, Indiana, where Humano LLC and SIMOS both filed WARN not
  • AI booking agent aims to give freight brokers an 'Iron Man suit'
    After helping freight brokers automate track-and-trace operations, logistics technology startup Chain is taking aim at one of the industry's most time-consuming tasks: negotiating rates and booking freight with carriers. Nevada-based Chain recently launched its Autopilot Booking Agent, an artificial intelligence-powered assistant that automates carrier outreach, negotiates rates within broker-def
  • Trucker Path integrates Verisk CargoNet theft intelligence into navigation platform
    Trucker Path has integrated Verisk CargoNet cargo theft intelligence into its navigation platform, giving professional drivers access to location-based cargo theft information while planning routes and traveling to their destinations. According to the companies, the feature is now live in the Trucker Path app and provides county-level theft risk ratings, monthly stolen vehicle counts, commonly ta
  • FMCSA says: Less paper, more enforcement
    On June 22, FMCSA published three final rules, all of which are effective July 22. None of them touches the safety elements of hours of service. None of them changes drug and alcohol testing. None of them moves the CDL qualification bar. What they do is clear out paperwork that the agency has decided no longer provides any safety benefit. The first kills the requirement that CDL holders self-repo
  • FedEx Freight forecasts growth as standalone company
    FedEx Freight started on a bad foot with investors on Thursday when a technical glitch delayed a virtual presentation for analysts about its first earnings report as an independent company since being spun off from FedEx Corp. on June 1. The less-than-truckload carrier said revenue increased 4.8% to $2.4 billion in the fiscal fourth quarter ended May 31 thanks to higher fuel surcharges and weight

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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.
››› Meetings File
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)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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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