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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
  • India-US trade deal seen as a historic milestone, reduction of tariffs on Indian products to 18% a major boost for exports
  • Nhava Sheva Depot Container Association holds its first AGM on Jan. 30
  • Calcutta Customs House Agents Association hosts 4th Executive Committee Meeting of FFFAI
  • VOC Port achieves record cargo handling in January 2026, continues strong growth
  • Global freight tightens ahead of Lunar New Year as shippers brace for volatility across Asia-US trade lanes
  • APSEZ reports 21 pc rise in profit to Rs 3,043 cr. in Q3 FY26
  • Air cargo delivers strong performance in 2025; global e-commerce drives volumes
  • Govt finalises PLI 2.0 scheme to develop drone ecosystem
  • Blue Dart Express posts INR 70 crore profit after tax in Q3
  • India aims for a globally competitive container manufacturing industry; allocates INR 10k cr.
  • Demand stabilises ahead of Lunar New Year; strong YoY growth from India to the US

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
  • New freight connection Oslo-Shanghai launched
  • New freight connection from Fly Khiva
  • Increase in cargo crime
  • Intermodal freight transport on the rise
  • RheinCargo takes over limestone transports
  • Americold appoints new CFO
  • AD Ports Group collaborates with DRK
  • IMO integrates wind propulsion into safety guidelines
  • Menzies Aviation receives license in Bengaluru
  • Thiemo van Spellen new Managing Director
  • Lease agreement extended with MBS Logistik
  • Change in the management of LIS
  • Fraport and Kühne+Nagel to build air freight warehouse

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
  • Airfreight rates firm, but capacity rebound caps gains
  • Gemini's India-Med Loop to resume full Suez transits this month
  • The divide between DSV and M�rsk
  • US eyes trade deal with India after historic EU agreement
  • UP hits the buffers as rival railroads report healthy 2025 numbers
  • GXO to provide retail consolidation at London Luton Airport
  • CFO Vaida Kojaliene quits Chapman Freeborn
  • MSC integrates UK network after box haulage goes in-house

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
  • Texas GulfLink gets its deepwater port license
    U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that Texas GulfLink LLC has received a license to own, construct, and operate a deepwater port for the export of crude oil from the
  • Auerbach's new ECO heavy lift ships will have NexusWave connectivity
    Hamburg-headquartered Auerbach Schifffahrt is to install Inmarsat Maritime's NexusWave connectivity solution across a fleet of eight ECO newbuild heavy lift ships on order at China's Taizhou Sanfu Shipyard. The designs set new
  • TTB 2026: Where AI is delivering results on the river
    A panel at Marine Log's upcoming Tugs, Towboats & Barge (TTB) 2026 conference entilted "AI on the River: Where Automation Is Actually Paying Off Today" will take a practical, real-world look at
  • Op-Ed: The new reality of maritime technology procurement
    Maritime technology procurement has changed quietly, but fundamentally. A decade ago, many buying decisions were driven by features, price comparisons and implementation speed. Today, those factors still matter, but they are no
  • Great Lakes ports study inland waterways cargo expansion
    The American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA), including members Ports of Indiana, the Illinois International Port District (IIPD), and Port Milwaukee, in partnership with the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
  • Alaska Marine Lines completes overhaul of veteran tugboat Polar King
    Alaska Marine Lines (AML), one of the Lynden family of companies, reports that its 50-year-old tugboat Polar King is back on the water following a complete overhaul (see earlier story). The 120
  • VIDEO: Windward Offshore takes delivery of Windward Paris
    Hamburg-headquartered Windward Offshore has officially taken delivery of its second Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV), Windward Paris. Built by Fincantieri's Norwegian subsidiary Vard, it was delivered ahead of schedule by its Vard
  • Hempel completes first applications of next-gen Hempaguard NB
    Hempel has successfully completed the first ever applications of its next-generation silicone hull coating, Hempaguard NB, which, as its name implies, has been specifically designed for newbuilding yard applications. One of the
  • Sunrise Wind is fifth of five paused wind projects set to resume ops
    All five of the offshore wind projects paused by the Trump administration on Dec. 22, 2025, citing "national security risks" apparently related to radar clutter, have now won court orders allowing them

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
  • CMA CGM updates FAK rates from Indian Subcontinent to Europe and North Africa
    CMA CGM has announced new FAK rates for dry cargo shipments moving from the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe, the Mediterranean, and North Africa, effective 15 February 2026 until further notice. From North West India The new rates from North West India are set at USD 2,400 per 20-foot container and USD 2,400 per 40-foot container for shipments to North Europe and the Mediterranean. Cargo movi
  • Inmarsat to deploy NexusWave on Auerbach fleet
    Inmarsat Maritime, part of Viasat, will deploy its NexusWave connectivity solution across Auerbach's fleet of newbuild heavy lift vessels. The service will support the German shipowner's connectivity requirements for its next generation of ultra-efficient multipurpose ships. Hamburg-based Auerbach has launched a fleet renewal programme to meet growing demand for project cargo transport and to pre
  • Cavotec supports first shore power car carrier in Europe
    Cavotec has supported a major milestone in European port electrification with the first-ever shore power connection of a car carrier at a European port. The operation took place in Bremerhaven, Germany, where the 200-metre pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) Lake Shirasagi successfully connected to shore power while alongside. Cavotec supplied a PowerReceive shore power system and provided commissi
  • Kuehne+Nagel expands air cargo operations in Frankfurt
    Kuehne+Nagel has signed a lease agreement with Fraport AG for a new 7,600 sqm air cargo facility at Frankfurt Airport's CargoCity South. The new facility marks a strategic investment in the company's global air logistics network. It aims to strengthen air cargo connectivity across key international trade lanes. Completion and handover are scheduled for end-2028. Frankfurt Airport is one of the wo
  • AD Ports Group constructs Africa logistics monopoly through strategic port clustering
    Abu Dhabi operator's third Atlantic coast entry in 30 months reveals systematic regional network building strategy as DRC gateway secures critical minerals export infrastructure control
  • How Automation Is Transforming Containerized Shipping for E-commerce Businesses
    Containerized shipping used to feel far removed from everyday e-commerce operations. Delays, blind spots, and rigid timelines were accepted as part of the process, even when they affected customers and cash flow. Automation is changing that relationship by bringing clarity, speed, and control closer to your business. This article explores how automated systems are reshaping containerized shipping
  • Maritime tensions surge in critical chokepoints, yet industry proves resilient
    Two flashpoints in the world's most strategic waterways are flaring simultaneously, raising fresh concerns about global shipping stability as Iran intensifies warnings over potential Strait of Hormuz conflicts while China's coast guard maintains near-daily patrols around the contested Senkaku Islands
  • Klaipeda Port launches first phase of largest-ever expansion
    Klaipeda Port has taken a major step toward its largest expansion project with the launch of a procurement process for contractors in the southern area. The Klaipeda State Seaport Authority has opened the first-stage tender for the construction of the southern port gates. The selected contractor will deliver the initial infrastructure works. Algis Latakas, Director General of the Klaipeda State S
  • CMA CGM to apply PSS from North Europe to West Coast South America
    CMA CGM has announced the introduction of a Peak Season Surcharge on shipments moving from North Europe to the West Coast of South America. The surcharge will take effect from 1 March 2026 until further notice and will apply to dry cargo only. It will cover shipments originating from all ports in North Europe, including Scandinavia and the Baltics, destined for the West Coast of South America. CM
  • Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to route one Gemini service through Red Sea and Suez Canal
    Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have decided to reroute one of their jointly operated services under the Gemini Cooperation through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, marking a limited return to the route. All transits will be conducted with naval assistance. The service affected is the IMX service, which connects India and the Middle East with the Mediterranean. From mid-February, the revised routing will a
  • AD Ports Group signs heads of terms to explore development in Matadi Port
    AD Ports Group announced the signing of Heads of Terms with the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Opening Up for the development and operation of a multipurpose terminal in Matadi Port. The Heads of Terms were signed at the Presidential Court in Abu Dhabi by H.E. Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications - D
  • Port of Gothenburg achieves record container volume in 2025
    A growing range of shipping services, congestion at Europe's ports, and an efficient rail connection between the port and the rest of Sweden. These are key reasons why 2025 became a new record year for the Port of Gothenburg, with 934,000 handled TEUs. This represents growth of 4% compared with the previous year and is also the highest full-year volume ever recorded in the port's history. Claes S
  • The Port of Liverpool welcomes record ADM shipment from the US
    The Port of Liverpool has received its largest ever shipment from ADM, marking another major milestone for the port's bulk handling capability and its role in supporting the UK's food and feed supply chains. The vessel, arriving from New Orleans, USA, measured 229 meters in length and carried over 67,000 metric tonnes of product, making it the largest ADM consignment ever handled at the port. The
  • Hemisphere returns to port of Ipswich
    Associated British Ports welcome Hemisphere Freight Services back to the Port of Ipswich, where the company has taken up occupation in a newly refurbished warehouse facility. The move marks a strategic expansion for Hemisphere, whose engineering and packing teams will now be based at the port, supporting its growing international logistics operations. ABP has invested £250,000 in the site to deli
  • Maersk to remove ASAS2 voyage on Asia East Coast Latin America service
    Maersk has announced a schedule adjustment on its Asia-East Coast Latin America ASAS2 service in connection with the upcoming Chinese New Year holidays and in response to demand fluctuations. The carrier said it will remove one westbound and one eastbound voyage from the rotation. On the westbound leg, voyage 609W will be omitted, with the first affected port being Shanghai, originally scheduled
  • IMO advances wind propulsion framework
    BAR Technologies has welcomed the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) decision to include wind propulsion in its draft safety framework for greenhouse gas reduction technologies. The move follows the 12th session of the IMO's Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC). The IMO committed to develop interim safety guidelines for wind propulsion systems by 2029. The decision marks a
  • APM Terminals' strategic positioning following Panama Supreme Court ruling
    Panama's Supreme Court annulled CK Hutchison's concessions for Balboa and Cristóbal terminals, declaring the contracts, with APM Terminals immediately signaled willingness to assume temporary operations once the ruling becomes final and binding
  • Western carriers cede polar waters as China doubles down on Northern Route
    As MSC reaffirms its Arctic ban, Chinese shipping lines are quietly establishing dominance in polar waters transforming environmental pledges into geopolitical markers and creating a strategic divide that may define maritime competition for decades
  • ONE announces changes to agency representation in Senegal Togo and Benin
    Ocean Network Express has announced upcoming changes to its agency representation in Senegal, Togo, and Benin as part of its ongoing network and service development in West Africa. In Senegal, Compagnie Sénégalaise de Transports Transatlantiques - Afrique de l'Ouest (CSTT-AO) has been appointed as ONE's new agent, effective 1 March 2026 , following an initial advisory issued on 30 December 2025.

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
  • Red flags raised over growing cargo theft and freight fraud
    Cargo theft and freight fraud are climbing sharply across global supply chains, prompting a joint warning from the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) and the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA). The two organisations said incidents are rising across Europe, the Americas and Africa, with Latin America and parts of Africa seeing particularly violent attacks. ...
  • Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to route one Gemini service through Red Sea
    Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are set to resume Red Sea transits on one of their shared Gemini Cooperation services, marking a cautious step back into the corridor after months of widespread diversions around the Cape of Good Hope. The Danish and German carriers said the ME11 service, linking India and the Middle East with the Mediterranean, ...
  • Diana locks in higher rates in Cobelfret charter extension
    New York-listed Greek dry bulk owner Diana Shipping has secured a direct continuation of the charter for its post-panamax, keeping the vessel employed with operator Cobelfret. Under the new deal, the 98,697 dwt Amphitrite will earn a gross rate of $13,000 per day for the first 30 days, rising to $16,500 per day for the ...
  • Posidonia turns into a month-long shipping marathon
    Posidonia has a new record to go alongside its position as the world's most famous shipping show. The 2026 edition of the Greek shipping showcase is set to run across nearly a month of activity, as organisers stretch the event into a three-week programme of conferences, meetings, networking, social and sporting events, making it the ...
  • AD Ports Group moves to develop multipurpose terminal in DRC
    AD Ports Group has signed a preliminary agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ministry of Transport and state transport body Onatra to explore the development and operation of a multipurpose terminal at Matadi port. The letter sets out a framework for cooperation between the Abu Dhabi-based ports and logistics group and the Congolese authorities, ...
  • Atlas Maritime reloads suezmax orderbook
    Greece's Atlas Maritime has jumped straight back into the suezmax market, ordering new tonnage at South Korea's DH Shipbuilding after locking in gains from tanker resales. Market sources say the Leon Patitsas-led owner has booked two firm suezmax newbuildings at the yard, with options attached for a further two vessels. Pricing is understood to be ...
  • Carriers face 'structural reset' as container supercycle ends
    Liner shipping's descent into loss has been predicted repeatedly throughout the notoriously hard-to-predict 2020s. Now, however, the doomsayers are speaking in a louder voice. Asian consultancy Linerlytica, for instance, has warned in its latest weekly report that container shipping's cash windfall is about to dry up as the sector's super-cycle comes to an end. Japanese ...
  • Bruton weighs further VLCC options
    Tor Olav Trøim-backed VLCC owner Bruton is in talks with China's New Times Shipyard over options for up to two more vessels, as it continues to bulk up its newbuilding pipeline. The Oslo-listed company said it is discussing the potential additional options, which, if agreed, would lift Bruton's VLCC newbuilding programme to a total of ...
  • MPC Capital and Morten Astrup roll out new shipping investment platform
    German asset manager MPC Capital has teamed up with Norwegian investor Morten Astrup's Storm Capital Management to launch a new shipping investment platform, kicking off with a $35m first close. The platform, dubbed MPC Storm Maritime Opportunities (MSO), has secured backing from a small group of seasoned maritime investors and is targeting more than $70m ...
  • Guilty verdict in high-profile North Sea crash case
    A jury at the Old Bailey in the UK found Russian captain Vladimir Motin guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence after his containership, Solong, ploughed into the anchored US-flag tanker Stena Immaculate off the Humber last March, triggering a deadly jet-fuel inferno that killed tanker crewman Mark Angelo Pernia. The Stena Immaculate was laden with ...
  • US-India trade deal sparks tanker reroute
    A trade pact between the US and India that cuts American tariffs and ties New Delhi to a halt in Russian oil purchases has sent immediate tremors through tanker markets, with charterers and owners scrambling to rework routes, stems and bunker plans even as the deal's legal mechanics remain vague. The headline pledge - India ...
  • Costamare Bulkers finds buyer for its oldest ship
    Costamare Bulkers, the New York-listed outfit operating out of Monaco, is picking up the pace on its fire sale as the owner looks to cash in ahead of Chinese New Year. For the second consecutive week, the Gregory Zikos-led group is reported to be flooding the secondhand market with ships. The latest vessel noted on ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
  • Shipping share performance continues to trounce broader stock market
    It was a fantastic year for shipping stocks in 2025 and the bull run continues in 2026. It's not just...
  • Tension flare as Iranian gunboats threaten to board US-flagged tanker
    Tensions in the Middle East Gulf between the US and Iran, already high, escalated on Tuesday. Iran's armed forces harassed...
  • Syrian trade surges nearly sixfold a year after government takeover
    Syria's traceable maritime traffic has peaked to its highest level since the civil war ended and sanctions were gradually lifted...
  • Malaysia releases sanctioned tankers suspected of transferring Iranian oil
    Malaysia's detention of two shadow fleet tankers performing an unlicensed ship-to-ship transfer off its coast proved to be short-lived, both...
  • First Venezuelan LPG export cargo departs for US
    Loading of cargo on Greek-owned LPG carrier Chrysopigi Lady was 'historic', according to interim president
  • Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd confirm Gemini's Red Sea debut
    Rerouting of 'ME11' service marks the second Maersk-operated container line service to resume Suez transits, following the return of a...
  • Absolutely nuts: off-spec bunkers cut with cashew shell residues
    'We don't get members contacting us, we had some lovely fuel yesterday. But we get notified when there are problems,'...
  • Charter market firms as some carriers appear to abandon near-term Red Sea return
    After pausing earlier in the year amid uncertainty over routeing strategies, several carriers have re-entered the charter market to cover...
  • Busan records all-time high in cargo handling driven by transhipment growth
    The drive to enhance operational efficiency through digital innovation has prompted global carriers to restructure their shipping routes
  • Better crew medical services are becoming a 'must', says start-up
    Greece-based Health4crew is on a mission to improve care and support for seafarers, but acknowledges that shipowners and managers in...
  • Solong master guilty of manslaughter
    Captain Vladimir Motin was the only crew member on watch when the containership collided with tanker Stena Immaculate
  • A South Korea-India shipbuilding partnership brings more than just supply chain diversity
    Developing an entirely new ecosystem in India allows South Korean yards to cater to domestic demand, access untapped markets and...
  • The Daily View: Transparency now matters
  • Daily Briefing
    EU set to restrict foreign ownership of ports amid security risk review | Port ownership is now a question of...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
  • Carriers try new rate hike on Asia-Latin America, but fresh capacity provides headwind
    CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd are seeking a general rate increase of $1,000 per FEU starting March 1 to reverse a steady spot rate decline that began in July 2025.
  • Solid January demand to largely mute Lunar New Year air freight rush
    Momentum from robust growth on some Asian export trade lanes following the Christmas holidays has now slowed, with forwarders and analysts expecting muted demand over the coming two weeks.
  • Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd confirm they'll route Gemini service through Suez
    The India/Middle East-Mediterranean service will be the first Gemini loop in two years to transit the Red Sea, with plans for other services to follow "where possible," the alliance partners say.
  • Auto tariff wars in Mexico, South Africa threaten to torpedo Indian ro/ro trade
    The two markets hold high stakes, pegged at $2 billion in combined export value for both homegrown and global auto brands in India.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
  • Cosco unit banks charters worth $730m for three new large gas carriers
    Chinese-built vessels are said to be very large ethane carriers
  • Chinese shipbuilding giant CSSC opens new office in Qatar
    Companies flock to Doha as Bureau Veritas joins throng with gas hub
  • Will he or won't he? Robert Bugbee sets up procedure to sell $17m worth of Scorpio shares
    Company president sets up a right, but not an obligation, to sell large holding for first time since January 2024
  • Epstein files show scope of Ghislaine Maxwell transfers to former CargoMetrics chief executive
    Documents show UBS alleged that $18.3m had been transferred between accounts of disgraced socialite and maritime tech CEO before her arrest
  • Red Sea shipping return bolstered by liner alliance as Houthis hold fire
    Container ships from major players start to shift from Cape of Good Hope as ceasefire holds
  • Broker Gibson's new finance arm sets up funding for four tankers
    London shop's new capital division trumpets latest transaction
  • Angelicoussis Group executive Stohle blasts IMO and urges industry to have a voice in regulations
    Shipping leaders speak about challenges around green fuel transition
  • DHT downgraded after tanker sale as ABG lowers profit sights
    Analysts cut estimates for 2026 and 2027 following $51.5m deal
  • Trade deal spark: US-India pact could supercharge VLCC market if Russian oil is sidelined
    Clarksons and Bimco see mainstream tanker utilisation jumping, boosting rates
  • Nearly 50,000 Ukrainian seafarers have not returned home since Russian invasion
    Seafarers have remained outside of the country to keep working and avoid military call-up
  • Munich Re pumps $180m into Fred Olsen's wind turbine vessel operation
    German insurer becomes a shareholder to drive growth at Norwegian shipowner
  • Angellicousis Group executive Stohle blasts IMO and urges industry to have a voice in regulations
    Shipping leaders speak about challenges around green fuel transition
  • MSC-Sinokor VLCC tie-up linked to high-spec tanker at 'firm benchmark' price
    Agneta Pallas III said to have joined the queue of big tankers sailing over to reported new alliance
  • Iran tensions: Armed boats harass ship in Strait of Hormuz
    Incident comes amid heightened threats to shipping in the region
  • Greek owners power shipping dominance of Oslo bond market
    Shipping accounts for the largest share of non-Nordic issuers
  • Baltic Exchange profit plunge fuels search for new income streams
    UK data provider says it wants to expand and diversify its operations
  • Capesize spot rates finally hit seasonal speed bump
    Futures market on Monday seemed to indicate it had peaked
  • India's Adani Group swells shipping fleet to record size
    Owner says ongoing acquisitions provided a boost to its bottom line
  • Glencore ties up Greek product tanker on five-year deal as rates spike
    Swiss trader moves for modern scrubber-fitted vessel in strong spot markets
  • Russia crude ban tied to US trade deal leaves India's refiners in limbo
    Washington again claims India will stop buying Russian oil as part of pact
  • Woodside narrows down shortlist of owners for raft of LNG newbuildings
    Battle for LNG berths is heating up as newbuilding talks for one major player move forward
  • Economou and Tsakos sell capesizes as Asian demand 'inundates' S&P market
    Vibrant freight rates support robust secondhand activity among big bulkers
  • Traders turn to floating storage as they struggle to sell sanctions-hit Russian oil
    More vessels are being idled to hold crude as sanctions give customers pause
  • Product tanker makes maritime history as the largest fishing vessel broken up for scrap
    Recycling project gets Priya Blue Industries another Guinness World Record award
  • Three injured during ferry engine-room fire
    There were 92 passengers on board when 43-year-old vessel lost power
  • How carbon capture could open up a new shipping market at the expense of pipelines
    Global CCS Institute projects represent a huge demand boost for CO2 carriers
  • Two killed and 14 injured in explosion at major Iranian export terminal
    Authorities stress blast was caused by gas leak, as tensions with US remain high
  • Captain arrested in heroin smuggling case two weeks after joining boxship
    Master of YM Horizon held after allegedly making contact with drugs cartels
  • VLCC venture Bruton raises $50m in private share issue to fund newbuildings
    Tor Olav Troim-backed firm completes overnight equity issue
  • Greek gas carrier exports first Venezuelan LPG to US under new deal
    South American country's interim president hails historic achievement
  • Diana Shipping secures higher charter rate in extension with Cobelfret
    Post-panamax bulker will earn $16,500 per day from new deal
  • Atlas Maritime swoops on extra suezmax newbuildings after resale asset plays
    Leon Patitsas and Nordic investment partners order up to four vessels at DH Shipbuilding
  • Three severely injured during ferry engine-room fire
    All 92 passengers disembark safely after 43-year-old ferry lost power
  • Expanding Greek owner Venergy firms up fresh tanker batch at K Shipbuilding
    Vyron Vasileiadis boosts orderbook to 10 vessels and has more in the pipeline
  • Raffles Tankers reveals tanker acquisition from Chinese shipowner
    Nanjing Tanker MR2 has joined the Singapore-based owner
  • Chinese owner's only MPP heads for auction with wide valuation gap
    Oriental Luna is being offered with a starting price $3.2m less than its estimated value
  • South African banker joins Transport Capital as it expands into Africa
    Singapore finance firm makes latest high-profile hire as part of global expansion
  • First hopes of breakthrough in $1bn Sri Lanka pollution dispute
    Protection and indemnity industry was spooked by huge compensation demand after 2021 spill of plastic pellets

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FreightWaves web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
  • Sorfleet retires at CSX; Chand new CAO
    CSX has announced the retirement of Chief Administrative Officer Diana Sorfleet and the appointment of Riz Chand as chief human resources officer. Sorfleet retires after almost 15 years with the company, which credits her with a central role in CSX's people strategy and strengthening its culture. She helped guide the company through organizational transformations including transitions with four C
  • Felony Child Abuse Charge Filed Against Wichita Freight Company Executive
    The CEO of King of Freight, a shipping company based in Wichita, Kansas, has been charged with felony child abuse and has stepped down from his leadership position as legal proceedings begin, according to court records and company communications. Michael Ricklefs, who served as CEO and was listed as part owner of King of Freight, was arrested on January 11, 2026, and charged with felony child abu
  • Losses continue at Heartland; margin moves in right direction
    Truckload carrier Heartland Express reported another net loss on Tuesday, but again logged sequential operating improvement. The North Liberty, Iowa-based company reported a headline net loss of $19.4 million, or 25 cents per share. However, the result included a $19 million impairment charge associated with its decision to integrate and rebrand the Contract Freighters, Inc. (CFI) fleet, which it
  • Navigating complexity: How comprehensive logistics solutions drive resilience
    In today's unpredictable freight landscape, complexity has become the only constant. Between shifting trade patterns, labor constraints, and rapidly evolving customer expectations, shippers are being forced to rethink how they design and manage their transportation networks. During a fireside chat at F3: Future of Freight Festival, Christopher Clemmensen, Executive Vice President of Marketing at
  • Diesel benchmark and futures move up again, but with possible signs of a peak
    The diesel price used as the benchmark for most fuel surcharges continued its upward climb this week, though volatile market trends and the march of the calendar may signal a peak in the recent surge. The Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average weekly retail diesel price rose 5.7 cents/gallon to $3.681/g. It's the third consecutive week of higher prices. That trio of upward
  • Echo embraces bottom-up AI strategy to transform operations
    As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the logistics industry, Echo Global Logistics is discovering that the path to significant productivity gains requires more than simply applying new technology to old processes. In a recent conversation with FreightWaves, Zach Jecklin, CIO of Echo, shared how the company's evolving AI strategy is unlocking transformative improvements by rethinking wo
  • Veho to flex delivery speed for price-sensitive e-commerce sellers
    Parcel carrier Veho is rolling out an innovative AI-enabled delivery option that gives price-sensitive e-commerce brands the ability to save on shipping costs by trading day-definite delivery for more open-ended delivery windows at a lower rate. The technology, if it works as advertised, would shift the current paradigm of moving parcels through regional or super regional networks on a first-in,
  • Carriers say military to secure Red Sea voyages
    Military forces will assist one of the largest container shipping alliances in its return to a violence-plagued Middle East trade route. A.P. Moller-Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd said Tuesday that they are routing one of their shared services through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. All transits will be secured by naval assistance, the companies said in an announcement. They did not offer further details
  • Japanese machine tool orders surge in December 2025, signaling robust industrial momentum
    The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) released its latest monthly data today, revealing a strong finish to 2025 for the sector. Total machine tool orders in December reached 158.64 billion yen ($1.05 billion at current exchange rates), marking a 15.8% sequential increase from November's 137.01 billion yen. This represents the first month-on-month growth in two months and pushes ord
  • Transportation metrics show further tightening in January
    January transportation metrics again signaled a tightening market, according to a monthly survey of supply chain managers. The Logistics Managers' Index-a diffusion index in which a reading above 50 indicates expansion while one below 50 signals contraction-displayed a 47.1 reading for transportation capacity in January. That was a second straight month of contraction, albeit 10.2 percentage poin
  • New industrial development worth $7.7B for Norfolk Southern in 2025
    Norfolk Southern Corp. announced that its customers advanced over 60 industrial development projects in 2025, representing a significant $7.7 billion in industry investment for new or expanded rail-served facilities along the railroad and its short line partner routes. The company (NSE: NSC ) in a release characterized the industrial environment in 2025 as "two speed," with the U.S. Manufacturing
  • Werner settlement ready to go in drivers' lawsuit that dates to 2014
    Eleven years after the lawsuit was first filed, the details of an $18 million settlement between Werner Enterprises and roughly 100,000 drivers have been disclosed. The settlement now awaits final approval by the U.S. District Court for Nebraska. While the specifics of the deal are now being disclosed for the first time, the agreement between Werner and a class of drivers was first disclosed in c
  • Texas logistics real estate heats up with port, border-driven projects
    A wave of logistics real estate projects and land deals across Texas since late January highlights how developers and shippers alike are positioning for long-term freight demand tied to ports, border trade and population growth. From port-adjacent industrial parks in Houston to infill warehouse plays near Dallas-Fort Worth and cross-border infrastructure investments in South Texas, the activity u

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Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
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Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
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
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MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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PRESS REVIEW
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
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FORUM of Shipping
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
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