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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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Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.
Long Beach
The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Istanbul
The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers
Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.
Taipei
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform
Brussels
The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.
US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello
Tampa/New Delhi/London
Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization
Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region
Southampton/Muscat
One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.
Civitavecchia
Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%
A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route
Copenhagen
Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs
ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy
Brussels
The central role of port facilities confirmed
CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.
London
Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).
Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.
Ismailia
They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster
Luxembourg
However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives
ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports
Brussels
Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances
Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.
Luxembourg
What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints
Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea
Sana'a
A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Geneva
This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
Genoa
Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.
The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.
Rome
Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.
US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger
Milan/Dallas/Austin
Artificial intelligence plays a leading role
Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026
Brussels
UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz
Rotterdam/Aracruz
The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame
Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.
Rome
Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art
WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels
Edinburgh
According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market
French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America
Nantes
The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment
EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force
Brussels
The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023
The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.
Geneva/Rome
All crew members were unharmed.
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%
Bremen
Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)
MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)
Odessa
It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.
The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.
London
Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.
Naples
Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.
Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.
Brussels
Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic
With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.
Tarragona
Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.
In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record
Alexandria, Egypt
Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024
The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.
Rome
Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector
A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.
Brussels
Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.
Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.
Genoa
Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.
ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.
Brussels
The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.
New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag
Bern
A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad
Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.
Shanghai
The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.
In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%
Paris
Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med
Tangier
In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Beijing
Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).
Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions
Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship
Naples
Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
Marseille
Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping
The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC
New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted
London
It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years
UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025
Brussels
The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.
Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.
Trieste/Pouancé
Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units
After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss
Haifa
In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)
The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.
Washington
The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.
EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States
Strasbourg/Brussels
An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced
FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.
Bern
A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected
IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025
London
The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).
Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.
Paris/Frankfurt/Havana
Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions
International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.
Klaipeda
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs
ITF calls on governments to dismantle the flag of convenience system once and for all
London
It is - the union denounces - the bad apple at the heart of the exploitation of seafarers
Evergreen's revenues decreased by 21.3% in the first quarter
Taipei
Operating profit and net economic profit fell by -69.5% and -68.8%
Viking Holdings closed the first quarter with a net loss of -54.2 million dollars
Los Angeles
Revenues up 17.5%
In the first three months of 2026, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +8.9%
Bremen
Increases of 12.7% in Germany and 7.8% in Italy. A decline in the port of Tangier Med.
Norovirus on Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship
Purfleet/Vlissingen
French health authorities have authorized the unit to continue normal operations.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg decreased by -2.0%
Hamburg
Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)
Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly financial results continue to deteriorate.
Keelung/Taipei
In the first three months of this year, revenues decreased by -15.1% and -9.3% respectively.
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hamburg
Revenues down 16.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
Seoul
Container segment saw a 7.9% decline and bulk segment saw a 20.1% growth.
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals recorded record traffic in the first quarter of this year.
Istanbul
Five million passengers almost reached
Le Aziende informano
International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -3.8%
Genoa
In March, a decline of -6.1%, with a sharp contraction of -15.0% in containerized cargoes
Federconsumatori is calling on the government to take measures to mitigate the impact of the rising ferry ticket prices.
Rome
Price increases are at +18% for the central weeks of August
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by 14.6%.
Zagreb
Monthly record in March
Successful trial of HVO diesel fuel for cruise ship propulsion
San Donato Milanese
Experiment conducted jointly by Eni and MSC Cruises
Gioia Tauro takes second place in the ranking of the main Italian ports, overtaking Genoa
Rome
Fincantieri records a decline in revenues and new orders
Rome
The group's backlog reached a record value of 74.2 billion euros
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Genoa
The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.
Athens
It was released from the Korean Naval Register
Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships
Athens
They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.
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WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense
Trieste
Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored
Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector
Procida
Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis
Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival
Genoa
Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory
Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies
Athens
Option for four additional units
Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH
Genoa
A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot
Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company
Geneva
Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy
Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement
Athens
The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels
AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura
Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi
The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.
Livorno
Unanimous approval from the Management Committee
Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM
Haifa
He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.
Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.
Genoa
The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028
The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.
The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028
Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.
Ancona
Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization
Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated
Livorno
Investment exceeding 23 million euros
The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.
Civitavecchia
New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist
Verona
Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock
Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry
Naples
Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship
Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.
Civitavecchia
The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines
In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.
Oslo
Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.
Olbia
Green light from the Management Committee
The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.
Saint Anthony
The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.
In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)
Genoa
Net profit up 30%
The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.
Marina di Carrara
Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist
Tallinn
Contract worth 49.93 million euros
In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Madrid
Cruise passengers down by -18.4%
Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April
Valencia
In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again
Athens
Net profit down 24.0%
International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting
Cagliari
Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco
The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance
BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.
Milan/Naples
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"
ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain
Al Muharraq/Alang
First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation
SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard
Santiago
They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.
Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong
In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.
Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.
Rome
In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km
Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt
Ismailia
Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.
Barcelona/Algeciras
Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.
The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.
Islamabad
The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC
In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues
Madrid
Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)
Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.
Hoofddorp
In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.
Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year
Wiesbaden
With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.
Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.
Rome
Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.
After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown
Madrid
This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.
AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics
Colony
The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.
The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association
Genoa/Rome
Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value
$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire
Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi
Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC
Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships
Taipei
They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International
Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months
Busan
The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.
The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.
Verona
Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk
In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%
Ljubljana
In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)
Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund
Genoa
Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business
Monk
The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera
Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport
Nola/Milan
Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies
Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports
Podgorica
The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.
Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuel Decree-Law II.
Rome
Messina: The sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of fuel price increases alone.
HHLA records a -5.3% decline in containers handled in the first quarter
Hamburg
Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations
MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.
Turin/Geneva
MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market
The Marche Region has approved Carloni's appointment as president of the Central Adriatic Port Authority.
Ancona
Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council
Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.
Athens
Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 5.7% in April.
Los Angeles/Port Newark
In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled nearly 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)
Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal
Rome
The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected
In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%
Ravenna
The growth was driven by the entry into operation of the regasification plant
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
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Comparison on the logistical, industrial and infrastructural development of ports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service
Geneva
Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.
The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.
Genoa
He will remain in office for three years
Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna
Bologna
It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company
Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS
Brussels
He underlines that a significant improvement of these policies is necessary.
d'Amico International Shipping's first quarter results are positive.
Luxembourg
The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions
Two orientation events in Livorno and Naples to present the ITS Purser course.
Genoa
Meetings scheduled by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy with the Grimaldi Group
The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo
Geneva
Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027
The president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority is the new president of Trieste Passenger Terminal.
Trieste
He takes over from Gianluca Madriz
Port of Olbia: Seabed restoration work has begun in the access channel to Isola Bianca.
Cagliari
The aim is to safely allow large cruise ships to enter
Damen to renovate and operate Dakar ship repair yard
Dakar/Gorinchem
20-year contract with the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale
Savino Del Bene has acquired three companies of the Spanish Grupo Marítima Sureste
Florence/Valencia
The agreement involves Marítima Sureste Shipping, Marítima Sureste Spain and Transportes Gaypemar
Fim-Cisl, the meeting with Fincantieri regarding the Muggiano shipyard's prospects was positive.
La Spezia
The investments announced by management - the union noted - are going in the right direction.
Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly financial statement.
Helsinki
Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation
Marabello is the new secretary general of the Strait of Messina Port Authority.
Messina
The assignment lasts four years
Heavy lift vessel HMM Namu hit near the Strait of Hormuz
Seoul
The accident did not cause any casualties.
DFDS's quarterly financial performance deteriorates
Copenhagen
The fleet's rolling stock is growing. Passenger numbers are down 18%.
From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."
Ravenna
Kalmar records quarterly decline in new orders
Helsinki
In the January-March period, revenues increased by +5%
Job openings are growing for the port companies of Trieste and Monfalcone.
Trieste
Delivery of a recognition plaque
In the first quarter of 2026, Costamare's revenues decreased by -5.3%
Monk
Orders confirmed for 12 new 9,200 TEU vessels and four 3,100 TEU vessels
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