testata inforMARE
Cerca
22 July 2026 - Year XXX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
07:55 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
March 31, 2026

free news
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)

free news
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

free news
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

free news
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.

free news
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

free news
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 ...

news on subscription
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...

news on subscription
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.

news on subscription
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'

news on subscription
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

››› File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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.
- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail
VAT number: 03532950106
Press Reg.: nr 33/96 Genoa Court
Editor in chief: Bruno Bellio
No part may be reproduced without the express permission of the publisher
Search on inforMARE Presentation
Feed RSS Advertising spaces

inforMARE in Pdf
Mobile