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Exim India web site
MARCH 31, 2026
  • JNPA surpasses throughput of 8 million TEUs and 100 MMT this fiscal; lauds terminals operators
  • Transworld executes time-critical air charter for food & essential cargo from India to the UAE
  • JNPA's PSA Mumbai container terminal welcomes Global Feeder Shipping's JJS service connecting the Middle East
  • CONCOR ICD JRY Kanpur flags off first Reefer Express train service directly to Mundra Port
  • CBIC's twin reforms cut port-level cash burden for importers, exporters
  • DGTR recommends anti-dumping duties on Chinese rayon yarn
  • X-Press Feeders announces update to its Hercules Service
  • BCBA a distinguished and active participant at National Symposium on Customs Reforms 2026
  • Know more about GST
  • Engineering exports surge
  • India's coal backbone holds firm amid global gas disruptions
  • India's GDP seen at 7.6 pc in FY26, 6.1 in FY27: OECD
  • Sagarmala update
  • APSEZ sets up India's first Port of Refuge to boost maritime safety
  • India said to have purchased its first Iranian LPG cargo in seven years
  • Portugal can be a strategic gateway to Europe: Consul General
  • India maintains its energy lifelines
  • Operational stability in Asia-Europe networks
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (27 March 2026)

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 30, 2026
  • Royal Air Maroc Cargo expands cold chain infrastructure
  • Cross-departmental air freight cooperation at DHL
  • Coop switches to electric deliveries
  • Ship recycling industry facing challenges
  • Linsan opens new logistics center in the Czech Republic
  • Aldi Süd opens distribution center in East China
  • Organizational changes at KWE
  • Baleària receives concession for terminal construction
  • ARENA supports fast charging network in Australia
  • Leadership change at GB Railfreight
  • deugro opens location in Denmark
  • CBAM poses challenges for importing companies
  • Pilot project for intelligent freight transport in Tennessee
  • Lufthansa Cargo launches new summer flight schedule
  • Robotic solution for warehouse processes
  • Jonathan Onses new Director of Operations
  • Bahamas reforms maritime regulation
  • Transworld launches air freight charter India-UAE
  • Steerprop partners with Aboa Mare
  • New train connections to Poland planned
  • Air freight rates rise despite capacity decline
  • First car delivery from Vietnam to Kazakhstan

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 30, 2026
  • Bunker costs push intra-Asia freight rates up 10% as Gulf disruption bites
  • Drone strike keeps Salalah shut as disruption ripples across Gulf
  • MSC - the quiet reinvention of a shipping giant
  • Charter rates hit 'Covid-era' highs as war-driven disruption distorts air cargo
  • The Loadstar Snapshot Ep. 1: DSV migrates from CargoWise
  • From AI agents to AI platforms - the 'dark horse' threat to CargoWise
  • Goodbye no-shows, hello flexibility: welcome to the slot market
  • The logistics AI gap: When 'selling intent' is not enough for shippers
  • Phantom GRIs expose Transpacific versus Asia-Europe divide
  • OceanX: War stories; Hapag's cost & profit questions; AI quest goes on
  • FMC complaint sees importer take aim at Hapag-Lloyd over Covid-era D&D fee
  • India streamlines transhipment rules as Middle East disruption drives cargo diversions

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 30, 2026
  • Steerprop in simulator-based training agreement with Aboa Mare
    Two Finnish companies that are leaders in their respective spheres, Rauma-based marine propulsion specialist Steerprop and Turku-based maritime training center Aboa Mare, have reached an agreement covering simulator-based training services for vessels
  • MARAD invests $13.2M in U.S. Marine Highway projects
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) said Friday that it has invested $13,280,351 million in 11 marine highway projects across seven states through the U.S. Marine Highway Program. The funding will
  • The Bahamas updates its maritime regulatory framework
    The Bahamas has introduced a comprehensive suite of Merchant Shipping Regulations under its Merchant Shipping Act of 2021 that are scheduled to come into force on April 1, 2026, marking a significant
  • J-ENG in hydrogen-fueled two stroke first
    Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has successfully begun hydrogen co-firing operation in all cylinders of a fully Japanese-made, large, low-speed, two-stroke hydrogen-fueled engine. According to J-ENG, the 6UEC35LSGH engine is the world's first
  • American Encore riverboat passes sea trials
    American Cruise Lines said its new riverboat, American Encore, has completed sea trials and is underway to the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest. The vessel is part of the
  • VIDEO: HII to expand ROMULUS USV assembly at Breaux Brothers
    HII has released a video outlining plans for a new ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel (USV) assembly facility at Breaux Brothers Enterprises in New Iberia, La. In parallel, HII has also introduced High-Yield
  • MOL and Hitachi plan to convert used ships into floating data centers
    Could old ships have a future as floating data centers? Two major Japanese players are exploring the concept. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hitachi Ltd.

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Container News web site
MARCH 30, 2026
  • IMO advances port digitalization in Dar es Salaam
    A needs assessment mission led by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is evaluating the Port of Dar es Salaam to prepare for a Maritime Single Window (MSW) system. The MSW is a one-stop digital platform that streamlines communication among all stakeholders involved in ship arrivals, stays, and departures. By consolidating data exchange, it aims to cut time and costs for port procedures.
  • Sea-Intelligence: February 2026 global schedule reliability falls to 59.0%
    Sea-Intelligence has published issue 175 of the Global Liner Performance (GLP) report, with schedule reliability figures up to and including February 2026. In February 2026, global industry schedule reliability dropped by -3.2 percentage points M/M to 59.0%, making this the lowest figure recorded since April 2025. On a Y/Y level though, schedule reliability was higher by 5.0 percentage points. Wi
  • HJSC appoints Song Kyung-han as construction division CEO
    HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has appointed Song Kyung-han as CEO of its construction division at its annual general meeting on March 27. The company selected Song for his expertise in strategy and organizational management. He previously served as CEO of DONGBU Engineering and has extensive experience in HR, procurement, and outsourcing. HJSC aims to strengthen operational efficiency fol
  • Bureau Veritas, Trade Technologies partner to streamline global trade
    Bureau Veritas and Trade Technologies have signed a strategic agreement to simplify global trade operations by integrating inspection and conformity documents into trade finance workflows. The partnership targets inefficiencies in Letters of Credit (LC) transactions. Required documents, such as certificates of inspection and conformity-often delay exports. The new integration enables faster valid
  • Hambantota Port invests $108M to expand capacity to 2M TEU
    Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) will invest $108 million in new container handling equipment to expand capacity and strengthen its role as a regional logistics hub. The agreement with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. includes six quay cranes, 16 RTGs, and 40 trailers as part of Phase II terminal development. The new cranes will allow the port to handle the world's largest co
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces GRI from East Coast to West Coast South America
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments from the East Coast of South America to the West Coast of South America. The increase will apply to all cargo types, including dry, reefer and special containers, and will be set at USD 200 per container. The GRI will take effect from 1 May 2026 and will remain valid until further notice. Hapag-Lloyd said the adjustment reflect
  • Explainer: Yanbu as a crisis corridor and the long game
    Iran's Hormuz blockade has activated Saudi Arabia's Red Sea contingency at scale but Yanbu's infrastructure was never built to carry this weight, and the Houthis are watching. Source: Gulf Research Center
  • Louisiana International Terminal Holdings incorporated as Gulf Coast container project advances
    The Port of New Orleans have announced the formal incorporation of Louisiana International Terminal Holdings that will serve as the operating entity for the Louisiana International Terminal project in St. Bernard Parish. The incorporation marks a significant milestone in the development of what is positioned as a next-generation container facility designed to strengthen Louisiana's role as a prem
  • RCL reports 2025 results
    Regional Container Lines Public Company Limited (RCL) has reported a net profit of THB 8,167 million for 2025, marking a 10.9% decrease compared to THB 9,171 million in 2024, primarily due to the appreciation of the Thai Baht. The stronger currency reduced earnings when converted into Thai Baht, as the average exchange rate declined from THB 35.5 per USD in 2024 to THB 32.9 per USD in 2025. Howev
  • Valenciaport launches design tender for development projects
    Valenciaport has initiated development work on the area surrounding the Fishermen's Market, known as the Lonja, and Tinglado 5 at the Port of Valencia, launching a tender for the design of an office complex and public space improvement project on behalf of the Port Authority of Valencia. The project encompasses road layout reorganisation, pedestrian route creation, improved lighting, landscaping
  • India's maritime ambitions under threat
    India cannot insulate IMEC from Hormuz risk through bilateral diplomacy with Tehran because India's proximity to the US-UAE axis is precisely what makes it a target.
  • Readers Speak: Freight rates lead impact of Middle East tensions
    Cost pressure dominates industry sentiment Rising tensions across key Middle East maritime corridors continue to shape expectations in container shipping. In the latest Readers Speak poll , industry participants were asked to identify the most significant impact on operations. The response was clear. Higher freight rates stand out as the primary consequence of ongoing instability. This reflects t
  • CMA CGM updates PSS for Mauritius and West Africa
    CMA CGM has announced new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) covering shipments from the Far East and China to destinations in Mauritius and West Africa. For cargo moving from the Far East to Port Louis, Mauritius, a PSS of USD 250 per TEU will apply to both dry and reefer cargo, effective from 15 April 2026. Separately, CMA CGM has introduced a PSS for shipments from China to multiple West African des
  • ONE acquires stake in Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the signing of a share purchase agreement to acquire a 30% stake in Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal Limited (HLT) in Laem Chabang, Thailand. HLT is a key operator within Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor and serves as a major gateway for trade in Southeast Asia. The terminal operates the highly automated Terminal D, as well as Terminals C1, C2 and A3 at
  • Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd update on Salalah port disruption
    Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have issued updates following a security incident involving drone activity and reported explosions at the Port of Salalah in Oman in the early hours of 28 March 2026. Both carriers confirmed that operations at the port have been temporarily suspended, with local authorities and port management assessing the situation after a terminal crane was damaged and a port worker sust
  • Explainer: Why Houthi entry threshold is not military but temporal
    The credible threat of re-entry timed to Iran's strategic needs is already reshaping insurance markets, carrier routing decisions, and the entire architecture of global trade.
  • Arkas and Turkon add Iskenderun to Med-US East Coast service
    Arkas and Turkon have expanded their joint Mediterranean-US East Coast service by adding a new port call at Iskenderun. The update applies to the USX/USM service, enhancing coverage in Turkey and strengthening connections between the Eastern Mediterranean and the United States. Following the change, the revised port rotation will include Mersin, Iskenderun, Istanbul (Ambarli), Izmit, Gemlik, Alia

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Splash web site
MARCH 30, 2026
  • Japan hits milestone with hydrogen ship engine test
    Japan has taken a step closer to hydrogen-powered shipping, with a full-scale main engine for a commercial vessel successfully running on hydrogen in factory tests. Japan Engine Corporation and Kawasaki Heavy Industries said their large, low-speed two-stroke engine has achieved hydrogen co-firing across all cylinders, reaching more than 95% hydrogen use at full load. The ...
  • New front opens up with Houthis entering the war
    The Iran war's second month has opened with a sharp escalation in threats to global shipping, as Iranian-backed Houthi rebels fired their first missiles since the conflict began, drone strikes hit the port of Salalah in Oman, and a bizarre last-minute reversal by COSCO added fresh uncertainty to an already unpredictable operating environment. The Houthis' ...
  • Reach Subsea lands IMR and monitoring jobs from Equinor
    Norwegian offshore services player Reach Subsea has been awarded two new call-offs under its frame agreement with Equinor. Both contracts will be executed using the uncrewed surface vessel (USV) Reach Remote 1. The agreement between the two companies covers gas reservoir monitoring and subsea inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) services on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. ...
  • Ukraine pounds Russia's Baltic ports
    Ukraine's week-long campaign against Russia's oil fortunes shows no sign of letting up with more strikes on Baltic export facilities recorded over the weekend. Ust-Luga port suffered further drone strikes yesterday for the fifth consecutive day, with no loadings recorded at the under fire port since last Wednesday. Beginning on March 23 with a drone ...
  • RWE gets green light to build 900MW offshore wind farm
    German utility RWE has been given the go-ahead to start construction of the Nordseecluster B offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. This allows the company to implement the second phase of its 1.6GW Nordseecluster. According to Tobias Keitel, CTO of RWE Offshore Wind, construction of the project at sea can begin next year. ...
  • Steerprop and Aboa Mare tie up to offer propulsion-specific simulator training
    Finnish marine propulsion specialist Steerprop has entered a cooperation agreement with Turku-based maritime training centre Aboa Mare to deliver tailored simulator-based training programmes for crews operating vessels equipped with Steerprop propulsion systems - combining hardware expertise with practical, scenario-based seafarer education for the first time under a formal partnership. Under the
  • Taiwan launches 3.6GW offshore wind auction
    Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs has launched its latest offshore wind auction, putting 3.6GW up for sale. The Ministry stated that the application window will open on April 1 and run through September 30, with winners named by year-end. Bidders will be scored on developer track record (35%), financial muscle (30%), and execution plan (35%). ...
  • Chevron signs deal with Libya's NOC to assess offshore potential
    Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with US supermajor Chevron to conduct technical studies on one of the country's offshore blocks. The memorandum of understanding between the two parties covers the preparation of a comprehensive technical study for the NC 146 offshore block. This comes at a time when Libya's ...
  • MOL and Hitachi to convert used ships into floating data centres
    Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hitachi and Hitachi Systems to develop, operate and commercialise floating data centres converted from second-hand vessels, targeting operations from 2027 in Japan, Malaysia and the United States. "In recent years, demand for data centers has continued to grow alongside the rapid ...
  • ONE buys into Hutchison's Laem Chabang terminal
    Japan's Ocean Network Express (ONE) is spending some of its profits built up in recent years on developing its ports network. The Singapore-headquartered liner has just announced the signing of a share purchase agreement for a 30% stake in Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal Limited (HLT) in Thailand, following quickly on from a deal to buy into ...
  • Laskaridis ramps up suezmax play
    Greek owner Panos Laskaridis is stepping up his move into crude tankers, lining up another suezmax newbuilding in South Korea. Shipbuilding sources say Laskaridis Shipping has contracted a 157,000 dwt vessel at DH Shipbuilding, with delivery slated for the second quarter of 2029. The deal follows a contract announced by the yard for an undisclosed ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 30, 2026
  • Atlantic aframax and suezmax spike highlights severity of Hormuz chaos
    With the Middle East war, there's the comforting rhetoric from US politicians on one hand and tanker freight rates on...
  • Russia flag switch loses appeal for shadow fleet operators
    A US seizure of a Russian-flagged tanker and a new wave of UK-EU enforcement have punctured the appeal of the...
  • Subtle rise in non-Iranian trade through Hormuz
    Last week marked the Strait of Hormuz's busiest period since the conflict began, yet traffic remains below 10% of normal...
  • Is freedom of navigation under threat? Part II
    Lloyd's List's editor-in-chief Richard Meade returns to the issue of freedom of navigation for a second time, and asks what...
  • Middle East port update: Monday, March 30
    Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to be severely disrupted and conditions may change at short notice
  • Venergy Maritime extends MR2 orderbook amid 'structural shift'
    Exercise of two options at K Shipbuilding increases number of MR2 orders at Korean yard to eight
  • The Week in Charts: Another Dynacom tanker transits Hormuz | Grain-linked Iran traffic resumes as Hormuz access limited to 'friendly' ships
    Lloyd's List's weekly showing of the data and figures behind our news, analysis and markets coverage
  • Search for three missing bulker crew members unsuccessful
    The Precious Shipping bulker was hit by projectiles on March 11 off Oman while transiting the chokepoint
  • Cosco boxships transit Hormuz on second attempt as Iran widens approved nation list
    First Chinese state-owned vessels exit Gulf since Iran seized control, though selective clearances suggest Tehran is still calling the shots
  • The week in newbuildings: Dalian Shipbuilding wins big VLCC order from compatriot shipowner
    Orders for two ropax ferries, six boxships, six gas carriers, 14 dry cargoships and 26 tankers were disclosed in the...
  • Ukraine hits Ust-Luga again
    Governor of the region Alexander Drozdenko said a fire at the port had been brought under control following latest drone...
  • The Daily View: Parallel fleets and Tehran's 'toll booth'
  • Daily Briefing
    Another Dynacom tanker transits Hormuz but trickle of energy outflows still dominated by Iran | Dynacom praises tanker crews after...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 30, 2026
  • Multipurpose vessel ordering spree continues with raft of new deals
    Strength in the breakbulk and project cargo markets has encouraged a round of new ship orders.
  • ONE adds to Asian terminal holdings with Laem Chabang deal
    The ocean carrier is acquiring a 30% stake in a Hutchison-owned terminal operator that runs four terminals at the port in Thailand.
  • FMC rejection of carriers' surcharge waiver shows shift in US shipping politics
    Forcing liners to wait for the 30-day notice period to end before implementing war-related surcharges reflects a multi-year ascendency of shipper influence in Washington and the corresponding decline in carrier heft, writes Peter Tirschwell.
  • Drone strike closes key Middle East transit hub of Salalah
    The Omani port operated by APM Terminals is one of the alternative container drop-off points in the region being used by ocean carriers unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Hormuz closure triggers 'havoc' for project logistics supply chain
    Total transit collapse and escalating infrastructure threats are forcing project cargo shippers to step up their contingency planning.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 30, 2026
  • Iran's wartime tanker loadings rise to $3bn as Trump keeps threats rolling
    US president says new regime in Iran is more reasonable but still threatens to blow up petroleum, power and water infrastructure
  • Clarksons bonuses fall faster than earnings as boss Andi Case takes home £8.7m
    Leading shipbroker's total pay down from £12.56m in 2024
  • Shipbuilding giant CSSC confirms $1.3bn order for 10 VLCCs
    Evening disclosure validates market talk of major tanker booking
  • QatarEnergy announces first LNG production at Golden Pass plant in US
    First exports from long-awaited project pushed into second quarter
  • Fuel storage tank hit in attack on Israeli port of Haifa
    Fuel tanker also damaged in raid by either Iran or Hezbollah militants in Lebanon
  • Hornbeck Offshore pushes back against US penalties over cameras to guard against sexual assault
    Offshore vessel owner says Safer Seas Act requires cameras in crew areas, not customer accommodations
  • Grieg to install wind solutions on dry bulk vessels
    First commercial agreement for GT Wings comes after Grieg's investment in the start-up in 2025
  • HFW creates new senior manager for shipping amid promotion round
    Law firm bolsters maritime operations at a time of uncertainty for clients
  • Gloves off: Genco Shipping rips Diana's 'meager' returns in shareholder letter
    New York-based takeover target says Greek suitor fails to measure up in performance as a public company
  • Hopes fade for Hormuz seafarers missing from bomb-hit Precious bulker
    Families of the three missing crew members have been informed
  • 'Eye-watering deal?' Aframax tanker rumoured fixed at record $950,000 per day
    Three-day trip said to have secured huge headline figure
  • Cosco boxships make it through Strait of Hormuz after previous attempt failed
    Ultra-large carriers make it through Strait of Hormuz after failed bid on Friday
  • Fledgling Greek shipowner V Group ramps up tanker bet and widens Suez Canal play
    Vyron Vasileiadis has now eight MR product carriers under construction in South Korea
  • Hopes fade for Hormuz seafarers missing from missile-hit Precious bulker
    Families of the three missing crew members have been informed
  • Torvald Klaveness sees profit shrink on smaller fleet as investment book shines
    Boss Ernst Meyer says financial performance remained strong in 2025
  • Drone strike on key container hub hits liner services
    Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd confirm 'security incident' amid reports of the first boxships transiting Hormuz
  • Hurricane coming: BRS boss Walter warns owners to be very careful of ship investments at today's prices
    Broker looks backs over previous crises and draws a powerful conclusion
  • Flag-hopping shadow fleet tankers exposed by African states
    Crude carrier used documents from two countries without international ship registries
  • Broker Rostad leaves SSY after dropping legal battle with shipbroker
    Boss Stanko Jekov says broker was not representative of company or broking industry
  • Strait of Hormuz reopening could hit tanker rates short-term, Clarksons warns
    Vessels could be slow to return to the Middle East after repositioning to the Atlantic
  • ONE buys 'strategic' stake in Hutchison terminal
    Japanese liner giant buys into Thai facility as part of Asia growth strategy
  • Sinokor Maritime snaps up VLCC from Sincere Navigation
    Seller stands to gain $11.67m when deal is completed
  • Titan Clean Fuels signs up to buy e-methane for shipping from urn2X
    Supply will be available to maritime industry from 2028
  • Trump has 'no problem' with Cuba shipments as Sovcomflot tanker reaches island
    US president says fuel supplies will not save 'bad regime'
  • Shipowners urged to scrutinise insurance providers as shady outfits offer enticing premiums
    Volatile geopolitics amid constant changes require shipowners to be more discerning, high-profile panel warns
  • Trump threatens Kharg Island: 'My favourite thing is to take the oil in Iran'
    US president floats Venezuela-style tactics amid military build-up
  • Former Glencore shipping boss quits Frontline board after four months
    John Fredriksen tanker company is a man down after resignation of experienced director
  • Iran war energy crunch slows West Africa tanker exports as refiners keep hold of oil
    Traders say sellers will only ship out cargoes for high prices
  • MOL and Hitachi group to turn old ships into floating data centres
    The project aims to build digital infrastructure to meet growing AI demand
  • Cosco deal boosts wind propulsion provider's presence in China
    Relocating to China ranks among the best decisions the company has made, CEO said
  • Bahrain imposes seafarer curfew in wake of Iranian attacks
    No seafarer movement allowed from 6pm to 4am
  • Fire hits key Russian tanker port again after Ukrainian drone blitz
    Ust-Luga comes under renewed attack, as does Primorsk
  • George Procopiou's Dynacom gets third tanker through Strait of Hormuz
    Suezmax has shipped 1m barrels of Saudi crude into India as a contrarian play unfolds
  • Shipowners urged to scrutinise insurance providers as shady providers offer enticing premiums
    Volatile geopolitics amidst constant changes require shipowners to be more discerning, high profile panel warns
  • MOL and Hitachi group to turn old ships into floating data centers
    The project aims to build digital infrastructure to meet growing AI demand
  • Seacon to push ahead with newbuilding plan despite profit plunge
    Declining freight rates pressured 2025 profits down by almost 49%
  • Chinese shipowner sends two bulkers to South Asia for recycling
    Privately owned Shanghai Yongyao left with three early 2000s-built bulkers as veterans dating from the 1990s get the chop
  • SITC orders feeder container ships worth $137m at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding
    The six 1,100-teu newbuildings were options held by the company
  • A single manoeuvre by Evergreen Marine container ship sank two vessels
    Turning error sent container ship stern crashing into moored trio
  • Cosco deal boosts wind propulsion provider's presence in China
    Moving to China was one of the best moves the company has made said CEO Pontynen
  • Can an African voice emerge in the next round of shipping climate talks?
    African member states at IMO want a stronger voice, but may find it hard to agree on net zero fund positions
  • Visible Hormuz transits rise as BW Group VLGCs exit Gulf
    But Combined Maritime Forces keeps threat level to shipping at 'critical'

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FreightWaves web site
MARCH 30, 2026
  • $5.38 Diesel, a War in the Middle East, and a Refinery Fire in Texas. Here Is Your Fuel Survival Plan for the Next 90 Days
    Let's start with what the numbers actually look like. On March 1, diesel was averaging roughly $3.90 per gallon nationally. By March 9, a single week produced a 96-cent spike - the largest one-week increase in diesel prices since the federal government began tracking the series. By mid-month it crossed $5. As of this week it is sitting at $5.375 nationally, with California above $6 and lower-cost
  • The DEF Rules Changed This Week. Here Is What the Guidance Actually Says - and What It Does Not
    If you have spent any time in trucking Facebook groups, diesel forums, or on X this week, you have probably seen some version of this story: The EPA removed DEF requirements. The DOJ said deletes are legal. DPF is going away. The whole emissions system is getting scrapped. Trump said you can modify your truck. None of that is accurate as stated. Some of it is based on real events that are being d
  • ATA sought compensation in Rhode Island trucking tolls case; it got nothing
    The two sides involved in the now mostly-ended legal battle over Rhode Island truck tolls each asked a court for big payouts from the other side for legal fees, but few were ultimately ordered after two separate judicial officers got done with their work. Both the American Trucking Associations and the defendants they sued, one individual and one agency of the Rhode Island state government, sough
  • The Market Maybe Telling You to Grow. Here Is Why the Smartest Carriers Are Waiting 90 More Days Before They Pull the Trigger
    The mood has shifted. After three years of one of the most brutal freight downturns in modern trucking history, the data is finally moving in the right direction. Spot van rates have climbed for seven consecutive months. Load-to-truck ratios are at multi-year highs. Carrier exits have been accelerating, tightening the supply side of the equation. Fifty-two percent of carriers surveyed by Trucksto
  • The Broker Offers You Quick Pay and It Sounds Like Free Money. Read This Before You Take It
    You delivered the load. The BOL is signed. The POD is in. The job is done. And now you wait - 30 days, 45 days, sometimes longer - for a broker to release payment while your truck payment, your fuel bill, your insurance premium, and your driver's paycheck are all due right now. That gap is not an accident. It is structural. It is baked into how freight payment terms work, and it has been the numb
  • Autonomous railcar builder signs short line operator
    Intramotev, the builder of autonomous freight railcars, announced that it has signed short line operator R. J. Corman Railroad Company as its latest customer. The maker's TugVolt railcars will be deployed in industrial switching operations on Corman's Memphis Line, a 113-mile railroad with 30 customers connecting Kentucky and Tennessee. R. J. Corman operates 19 short line railroads in 11 states a
  • Amazon takes delivery convenience to next level
    Amazon continues to push the boundaries in e-commerce delivery convenience, giving shoppers more reasons to buy goods on its marketplace. The retail behemoth this month added 1,500 FedEx Office locations to its growing network of return drop-off points on the heels of introducing one-hour and three-hour shipping options to many areas of the country. And it acquired RIVR, a Swiss company developin
  • Stellantis halts Jeep Cherokee production
    Automaker Stellantis has filed a lawsuit against parts supplier ZF Chassis Modules in a payment dispute that has halted production at its assembly plant in Toluca, Mexico. The Toluca plant produces the Jeep Compass and Jeep Cherokee for North and Latin American markets, making the dispute a cross-border supply chain issue affecting production and freight movements across multiple countries. In a
  • DHL Express, parcel workers' union reach deal on 4-year contract
    ( Updated 11:50 a.m. with DHL statement ) Negotiators for DHL Express in the United States and the Teamsters, which represents thousands of package drivers and warehouse workers in 16 states, on Sunday reached a tentative agreement on a new labor deal two days before a strike deadline, the union announced. The current national master agreement between the company and the union is set to expire on
  • U.S. 'monitoring' China retaliation against Panama ships
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission said it is monitoring possible retaliation by China against Panama-flagged vessels for its effect on global shipping. Published reports said China has detained Panamanian ships in its ports after Panama earlier this year seized terminals managed by Hong Kong's CK Hutchison at ports near the Panama Canal. "China has now imposed a surge in detentions of Panama-f
  • Freight bankruptcies mount in March as trucking, logistics firms file Chapter 11
    Bankruptcies across the freight transportation and logistics sector continued to mount in March, with trucking companies, logistics providers, last-mile delivery firms and marine operators filing for Chapter 11 protection, continuing a trend that began in January and February as financial pressure across the supply chain persists. A wide range of companies filed for bankruptcy protection, from sm
  • Why CSA scores have become trucking's public report card
    A single burnt-out taillight can cost a carrier tens of thousands of dollars in higher insurance, lost freight and extra DOT inspections. For many fleets that pain starts long before the roadside stop - in the 27 seconds it takes some drivers to "complete" a pre-trip inspection without ever leaving the cab. That gap between paper compliance and actual safety is exactly why CSA scores have become

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Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
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Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria
Bucharest/Sofia
The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
Seoul
A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue
Southampton/London
Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.
Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises
Graz
Investment in Austrian MarineXchange
Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.
Naha
Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.
Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.
Genoa
Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.
LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits
The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.
Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.
Brussels
France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.
Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.
European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge
Brussels
National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain
Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck
Brussels
Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.
Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.
Genoa
PwC's assessment presented
FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe
Brussels
The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.
New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran/Tampa
Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Hamburg
Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.
Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.
Genoa
The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected
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Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Miami
Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
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Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
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
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.
Livorno
A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.
Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier
Madrid
A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027
Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further
Hamburg
Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service
La Spezia/Helsinki
The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia
Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona
Savona
Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.
The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.
Ravenna
The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long
Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel
Trieste
This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")
In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.
Rome
SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show
Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2
Kallithea
The 29 people on board were evacuated
Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.
Washington
If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.
Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.
Chaff
At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers
Trieste
The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.
Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.
Rome
The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.
The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.
River
With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs
Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.
Taranto
The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.
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