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Exim India web site
MARCH 4, 2026
  • Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal achieves a landmark in steel cargo handling
  • CBIC introduces deferred Customs Duty payment facility for Eligible Manufacturer Importers as announced in Union Budget 2026-27
  • Prospects of large-scale return of container shipping to the Red Sea this year seen as bleak
  • Gemini to gain from ZIM acquisition: Analysis
  • Red Sea turmoil threatens 50% of India's export artery
  • Escalating hostilities in West Asia heightening risks for commodity importers
  • Chabahar's Shahid Beheshti Terminal unscathed amid Israeli strikes
  • Oil jumps on Hormuz fears
  • New levy for commercial vessels arriving in New Zealand from April 1
  • Container ship data trends in February
  • CEA raises FY27 growth view to 7-7.4%; $4 trillion GDP in sight
  • Air cargo and key aviation corridors feeling the impact of the Middle East conflict
  • Emirates SkyCargo deploys two additional weekly freighters, to Mumbai and Ahmedabad
  • Tata Motors, VOC Port ink MoU for 40 H2 ICE prime movers
  • India's electronics sector positioned for export surge to US, EU, says Niti Aayog
  • Etihad Cargo delivers strong 2025 performance with 9% volume growth and 8% revenue increase
  • Civil Aviation Minister reviews aviation preparedness in view of emerging situation in the Middle East

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 3, 2026
  • Co-op appoints Andy Wilmot as Director
  • Chapman Freeborn organizes emergency flights in the Middle East
  • New Innovation Program for Port of Barcelona
  • Air freight market grows in January 2026
  • Andre Cachia appointed SVP at ACS Leasing
  • Realterm accelerating in Europe
  • Jungheinrich wins two iF Design Awards
  • Contract signed for eight LST 100
  • Cargo flights to China from Teesside
  • UECC orders two environmentally friendly PCTCs
  • Expanded Freight Train Connection Bremen-Stuttgart
  • LPP Logistics implements WMS in Romania
  • Mercedes-Benz Trucks delivers 500 trucks to Girteka
  • WFS acquires Aviapartner Cargo in Brussels
  • SolarDuck establishes advisory board
  • Increased security from Matson
  • Röhlig Logistics achieves growth in 2025
  • DHL Aviation launches lithium-ion fleet
  • Kühne+Nagel reports slight revenue decline in 2025
  • Joseph Joseph Expands Logistics Partnership with XPO

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 3, 2026
  • 'Catastrophic' for shipping - and there's a human story too, says ONE chief
  • Cargo capacity collapses amid airspace closure and cancelled flights
  • Kuehne, still ahead of DSV, takes a page out of Robinson's book
  • Stranded box ships means a boost for charter market
  • How UP-NS is forcing CSX and BNSF into each other's arms
  • Iran box ships among those trapped in the Gulf
  • Carriers reaching out for transhipment links to Colombo Port
  • Sea-change in US trucking en route as drivers are forced out
  • Selective Gemini integration as Hapag plots course for Zim

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 3, 2026
  • Op-Ed: Securing U.S. Arctic leadership through collaboration and innovation
    The current geopolitical landscape is defined by volatility, and uncertainty as ongoing conflicts, shifting trade relations, as well as the ongoing impacts of climate change, are redefining traditional trade dynamics. It is
  • Scottish Government plans to award Ferguson Marine contracts for four new vessels
    Under proposals announced in the Scottish Parliament today, the Scottish Government plans to award four new vessel contracts to Ferguson Marine, Port Glasgow. The shipyard says the contracts would provide a guaranteed
  • Fincantieri books order for two new Viking expedition vessels
    Fincantieri has booked an order from Viking for the construction of two expedition vessels. In addition, the two companies also signed an agreement for an option for two ocean ships. The value
  • Seaspan introduces new remote-controlled Dockboy surface prep vehicle
    Canada's Seaspan Shipyard says that "exciting changes are on the waterfront, complete with tracks and a remote control." Dockboy, Seaspan's new remote-controlled, ultra-high pressure (UHP) cleaning tool is the first of its
  • Marlink launches new Sealink Multi-LEO satcom service
    Marlink has introduced Sealink Multi-LEO, a new hybrid connectivity service using the Starlink and Eutelsat OneWeb low Earth orbit satellite networks, with future LEO networks to be added when they become available.
  • Austal partners up with Damen for Australian Army LST 100 build
    Austal Defence Australia has contracted Damen Shipyards Group to support the local construction of the Landing Ship Transport (LST) 100 vessels that is to build under the AUD 1.029 billion (about USD

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Container News web site
MARCH 3, 2026
  • CN Index climbs as Middle East tensions reinforce shipping risk
    The CN Index rose to 543 this week, keeping global container shipping firmly in the High Pressure range. While freight rates showed mixed movements across major trade lanes, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East significantly increased the risk component of the index. CN INDEX WEEK 10 2026 Freight Markets Show Mixed Signals Pricing across the main East-West corridors remained relati
  • Global insurers pull war risk cover amid Gulf escalation
    Global insurers have begun withdrawing war risk cover for parts of the Middle East following the latest military escalation in the Gulf. The move reflects a sharp contraction in reinsurance appetite and has introduced fresh uncertainty for shipowners and charterers operating in the region. Coordinated Cancellations by Major P&I Clubs Leading P&I Clubs, including Gard , Skuld , NorthStandard , Wes
  • CMA CGM suspends all bookings for key Middle East ports
    Following the ongoing developments in the Middle East, CMA CGM has announced an immediate suspension of all bookings for several countries in the region. Effective until further notice, the suspension applies to both Ports of Loading (POL) and Ports of Discharge (POD). The carrier stated that this decision is a precautionary measure intended to ensure the safety of its crew, vessels, and custome
  • Matson to introduce enhanced intermodal cargo security program
    In response to rising theft across the intermodal industry, Matson, Inc. has announced a new cargo security program in partnership with BNSF Railway and War-Lok . Starting in the second quarter of 2026 , this initiative will add two layers of protection to the majority of Matson's international intermodal cargo at no additional cost to customers. Dual-Layer Protection Strategy The program focuses
  • Explainer: How the Hormuz paralysis could redraw global trade
    As US-Iran hostilities grip the Persian Gulf, insurance withdrawals and booking suspensions are doing what no blockade could bringing the world's most critical oil corridor to a standstill
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces rate increase from North Europe to Latin America
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced an increase in ocean tariff rates for shipments moving from North Europe to the West Coast of Latin America, the Caribbean, and Central America. The new rates will apply to all sailings starting on April 1, 2026. New Tariff Levels The increase applies uniformly across all standard container types: 20' Container (All Types): EUR 300 increase 40' Container (All Types):
  • Explainer: How Iran strikes detonate a shipping crisis
    Operation Epic Fury and the confirmed killing of Supreme Leader Khamenei have shattered a fragile maritime truce. Major carriers are fleeing Suez again and this time, the Strait of Hormuz is also under threat
  • CentrePort reports first-half profit
    CentrePort has recorded an unaudited underlying profit of NZD 8.7 million for the first half of the 2026 financial year, placing the port broadly on track to meet its full-year forecast. The result is NZD 0.5 million ahead of the prior corresponding period, with net revenue also marginally above budget, supported by increased volumes across containers, logs and bulk fuel. The half-year result is
  • Kuehne+Nagel reports CHF 925 million earnings for 2025
    Kuehne+Nagel Group generated net turnover of CHF 24.5 billion in 2025. Recurring EBIT reached CHF 1.4 billion. Earnings amounted to CHF 925 million, down 25% from the previous year. The group maintained its global number one position in sea and air freight volumes. Free cash flow surged 48% to CHF 917 million. The company implemented a cost reduction program targeting over CHF 200 million in savi
  • Middle East Conflict: Carrier Updates
    Container News provides ongoing updates on container shipping carriers' responses to the escalating conflict in the Middle East
  • CMA CGM halts dangerous goods bookings for Middle East
    CMA CGM has decided to stop all Dangerous Goods (DG) and Hazardous bookings with immediate effect until further notice. This decision applies to both imports and exports for the following countries: Middle East: Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. Red Sea / Levant: Jordan, Yemen, Egypt ( Port of Ain Sokhna only), Djibouti, Sudan, and Eritrea. Rationale and
  • Maersk issues emergency Middle East operational update
    Maersk is implementing immediate service suspensions across the Middle East in response to the rapidly evolving regional situation. These measures are designed to prioritize personnel safety and cargo integrity while maintaining network stability under volatile conditions. Ocean freight: Immediate suspensions Maersk has moved to significantly restrict cargo acceptance and new bookings across key
  • Chokepoints under stress
    The Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb have turned into active flashpoints in the escalating Middle East war, choking global energy flows and trade routes after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and targeted key Iranian sites starting February 28, 2026

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Splash web site
MARCH 3, 2026
  • United European Car Carriers lifts newbuild tally to four
    Oslo-based United European Car Carriers (UECC) is expanding its fleet with an order for two more eco-friendly car carriers in China. The shortsea roro operator, jointly owned by Wallenius Lines and Nippon Yusen Kaisha, has signed for a pair of 3,000 ceu vessels at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard Nanjing. The latest contract takes UECC's orderbook ...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen seals $190m contract renewal
    Oslo-listed roro and logistics group Wallenius Wilhelmsen has renewed a shipping contract with a global automotive distributor, locking in an estimated net freight value of about $190m. The deal runs for two years firm and includes a one-year mutual extension option. It also features a fixed surcharge covering multi-fuel use, reflecting the company's growing focus ...
  • 3,200 ships caught up in Hormuz paralysis
    VLCC freight surged to extraordinary theoretical levels on Monday as the war between Iran and the US-Israel coalition roiled shipping in the Persian Gulf, with some 3,200 vessels stuck in the region. The benchmark TD3C from the Middle East to China was quoted at $423,700 a day, up $205,600 from the day before. Brokers cautioned ...
  • Norwegian tech group advances resilient positioning solutions
    Kongsberg Discovery has developed a north-seeking micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) inertial measurement unit, which it describes as a major advance in positioning and navigation technology. The solid-state device delivers tactical-grade performance in a small, lightweight, low-power and cost-effective package. It operates without GNSS or magnetometer aiding, making it well-suited to subsea,
  • Velesto lands five-year jackup deal with Petronas
    The offshore drilling unit of Malaysia's Velesto Energy has won a contract for one of its jackup rigs from compatriot Petronas Carigali. The Malaysian oil and gas company hired Velesto's 2009-built Naga 2 jackup rig. The drilling activities already started in February and will last for a firm period of five years. The contract is ...
  • TGS hires PSV duo for North Sea seismic campaign
    Norway's Remøy Shipping has won new term contracts with Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS for two of its managed vessels. TGS hired the 2018-built Seacor Ohio and Seacor Yangtze platform supply vessels (PSVs) for work in the North Sea. The contract has a duration of 160 days firm plus options. Both vessels, owned by US ...
  • Zurich buys rival insurer Beazley
    Swiss insurance giant Zurich is buying British rival Beazley for £8.1bn ($10.8bn), having had an earlier £7.7bn bid rebuffed. Beazley, which features a significant marine portfolio, will be delisted from the London Stock Exchange but will remain a UK-based company. Mario Greco, Zurich's chief executive, said: "Leveraging Beazley's established Lloyd's platform, the combined specialty business ...
  • Naftomar tied to suezmax deal as rates break the $300,000 mark in the Persian Gulf
    A suezmax deal concluded last week already looks well-timed amid a rapidly shifting geopolitical backdrop. Two years ago, UAE-based VLKR Ship Management acquired the 156,000 dwt Karvounis (built 2013, Sumitomo), paying $67.5m for the scrubber-fitted Japanese unit and renaming it Sigrun. The vessel has now changed hands again, for roughly $2m less. Clarksons noted in ...
  • When freight fraud becomes a service
    Wolfgang Lehmacher tells readers about a hacking group called Diesel Vortex. A little-known cyber group dubbed Diesel Vortex shows how freight fraud is becoming a repeatable service. Researchers describe a Russian-speaking operation that stole more than 1,600 logins to logistics platforms. The group turned carrier and broker identities, once back-office details, into an attack surface ...
  • Union Maritime bulks up with first newcastlemax newbuilds
    Diversified UK owner Union Maritime has been linked to its first newcastlemax bulker order, with brokers reporting a provisional deal in China for up to four 215,000 dwt vessels. Newbuilding sources said the Laurent Cadji-led company has signed up at around $76m per ship for two firm units plus two options at Wuhu Shipyard, with ...
  • Asso.subsea lines up another newbuild at China Merchants shipyard
    Greek offshore contractor Asso.subsea has exercised an option at China Merchants Heavy Industry's Shenzhen yard for the construction of a second next-generation trenching support vessel (TSV). The new vessel, to be named Andromeda, will be a sister ship to Avra, which was ordered in September 2025 for delivery at the end of 2027. Delivery of ...
  • Performance Shipping orders suezmax pair in China
    Nasdaq-listed Greek tanker owner Performance Shipping has signed contracts in China for two suezmaxes, expanding its presence in the crude segment. The Andreas Michalopoulos-led company has selected Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding for the construction of the 158,000 dwt vessels, costing $81.5m per unit and delivery scheduled in October 2028 and May 2029. Of the four tankers ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 3, 2026
  • LNG shipping spot rates post record rise as war fallout mounts
    The war-induced shut-in of Middle East LNG is highly positive for spot shipping rates in the near term. But in...
  • US signals U-turn on naval convoys to restart Hormuz transits
    The US had ruled out naval protection for tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to industry officials...
  • British accountant who procured ships for Russia taken off UK sanctions list
    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has revoked its sanctions against a British accountant who procured ships for Russia's...
  • Around 200 compliant tankers stranded as Strait of Hormuz closure freezes Gulf traffic
    Among shipowners, South Korea's Sinokor appears most exposed with six VLCCs in the region while in the suezmax segment Greek...
  • US, UK and Israeli ships charged three times more than others for Middle East war cover
    Underwriters confirm up to fivefold jump in pricing for all vessels, but US, UK and Israeli ships could be Tehran's...
  • Greece's Onex joins with Hanwha with aim of boosting American shipbuilding revival
    Co-operation agreement signed in Washington brings together Greek and South Korean specialists for critical energy infrastructure as well as developing...
  • Asian bunker prices rise as shipping braces for tighter supplies with Iran conflict
    Fujairah prices diverge, in contrast to Asia's response to the turmoil. Supply disruptions are pushing traders to snap cargoes on...
  • Hormuz crisis ignites Chinese shipping stocks and futures
    Investors seem to be pricing disruption first and asking about duration later
  • Middle East ports operational update: Tuesday March 3
    As of March 3, there has been no internationally recognised legal closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but Iranian radio...
  • Performance Shipping inks two suezmax orders at SWS for $163m
    Greece-based owner has confidence in long-term future of suezmax segment
  • Hengli hiring spree triggers Nantong call for intervention as labour tensions rise
    Hengli's rapid expansion and hefty orderbook, amid China's shipbuilding upcycle, are intensifying the scramble for skilled labour
  • Middle East war is 'black swan' for liner networks, 'catastrophic' for ports
    The container trade affected by the Middle East war pales in comparison to the oil and gas trades. Nevertheless, speakers...
  • The Daily View: Timing is everything
  • Gas loadings continue in Iran despite Hormuz halt
    Vessels continued loading oil and gas in Iran on Monday as war in the Middle East raged on, although traffic...
  • Daily Briefing
    Strait of Hormuz transits collapse as shipping's risk appetite is tested | Shipowners weigh up risk of dark Hormuz transits...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 3, 2026
  • TPM26: Buffer capacity being taken out of Gemini network: Hapag-Lloyd CEO
    With on-time performance close to the 90% target, Hapag-Lloyd has begun to remove the additional capacity initially built into the network to ensure 90% reliability, Rolf Habben Jansen told the TPM26 conference.
  • TPM26: Flexport CEO sees AI's impact on logistics accelerating
    Ryan Petersen said his company went into "code red" last year in transitioning to AI, with the technology's first benefits seen in customs compliance and auditing.
  • TPM26: Global trade 'still strong' despite uncertainties: Hellmann CEO
    Amid trade tensions and other geopolitical challenges, ocean freight volumes should remain elevated, according to Jens Drewes.
  • Air freight backlog set to gridlock Asia airports amid Middle East conflict: K+N CEO
    Stefan Paul said almost 20% of global air freight capacity from the belly hold of passenger aircraft and via freighter aircraft charters has been cut from the market because Middle East airports are closed or flights have been otherwise canceled.
  • Carriers pause India-Middle East cargo bookings amid Persian Gulf port chaos
    While reefer trade is at the center of carrier booking suspensions because of its time-sensitive nature, many mainline carriers have put a stop to all Middle East shipments until further notice.
  • TPM26: Shipping waits for Houthi reaction to US/Israeli attacks on Iran
    An expert on Yemen told TPM26 the leadership of the Tehran-backed militant group appears to be split on how best to respond to the attacks on Iran that began over the weekend.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 3, 2026
  • Trump seeks to reopen Hormuz trade by offering insurance to shipping at 'very reasonable price'
    President says US Navy escorts may be brought in to guide trade through the embattled strait
  • All crew members rescued after laden, sanctioned LNG shadow ship hit by fire
    Seafarers found in a lifeboat but condition of vessel unknown as yet
  • VLCC stocks pare early losses as fear of a global energy crisis leaves Wall Street spooked
    Tanker listings rose from grim opening numbers but still well down on the day, a rarity after rampant gains
  • All crew rescued after laden, sanctioned LNG shadow ship hit by fire
    Seafarers found in a lifeboat but condition of vessel unknown as yet
  • Laden, sanctioned LNG shadow ship hit by fire while transiting Mediterranean
    Details finally emerging of 'off-radar' casualty
  • Hormuz closure a nightmare scenario for fertiliser markets
    Hormuz is a chokepoint for critical supplies of seaborne fertilisers
  • DNV engineer Hamid Amini dies in US-Israeli strikes on Iran
    Industry associates hailing 'brilliant' and 'generous' colleague
  • VLCC stocks hammered as fear of a global energy crisis leaves Wall Street spooked
    Tanker listings rose from grim opening numbers but still well down on the day, a rarity after rampant gains
  • Dramatic video: Greek seafarer captures missile and drone assault on Middle East port
    Greek crew from nearby ship fear for the lives as huge explosions go off near their vessel
  • VLCC spot fixture drought broken as Sinokor wins Petrobras deal at stellar rate
    Tanker sources say DHT-owned vessel will earn $258,000 per day on a round-voyage basis.
  • Torstein Hagen's Viking spends over $2bn on new cruise ships
    US-based company is back at Fincantieri for two more expedition vessels
  • Dynacom tanker punches through Strait of Hormuz - into the Gulf
    Suezmax takes potentially perilous journey as much of the rest of shipping stays away
  • DNV's Hamid Amini 'missing' feared dead in US-Israeli strikes on Iran
    Industry associates hailing 'brilliant' and 'generous' colleague
  • US owner Mainstay Maritime sells Canadian bulker fleet to Algoma
    Rebranded Rand Logistics offloads three companies and six ships to northern rival
  • Frontline chief compares Sinokor tanker spree to Nobu Su's bulker play 20 years ago
    Norwegian executive says tight markets drove success in both cases
  • Tanker rates climb to blockbuster levels amid a litany of failed fixtures
    'There is very little activity,' Clarksons Securities warns as rates race ahead on paper
  • United European Car Carriers doubles orderbook with dual-fuel, battery-powered ships
    Oslo owner and operator expects all four newbuildings delivered in 2028
  • 'Hot and robust' VLCC markets pump DHT stock valuation
    Analyst lifts target price of tanker owner to $18.20
  • Angelicoussis locks in $100m five-year VLCC charter
    Reported fixture of 2016 tanker was the first of such duration in the current spike
  • Greek owner adds next-generation trenching vessel newbuilding in China
    Asso Subsea orders second in series of hybrid ships at China Merchants yard
  • Danish Ship Finance hires ex-Pareto shipping boss
    Christian Moxon joins from Norwegian family office Glastad
  • Sinokor spending spree hands London Club largest fleet boost in 'many, many years'
    Senior executive says the International Group member had an increase in tonnage across shipping sectors
  • Strait of Hormuz closure: Tanker owners balance 'astronomical' rate promise with long-term pain fears
    Hormuz closure positive in the short-term, but long-term lock-in may pose difficulties for freight market
  • QatarEnergy halts production of more export products as region comes under fire
    Qatar says Iran's targets are not just military but all of its territory
  • Pacific Basin Shipping weighs impact of Middle East war on dry bulk
    Tonne-mile demand could receive a boost, the Hong Kong-listed owner-operator said
  • Tanker stocks sucked into global market slump as Iran risks spooks investors
    Frontline, Hunter and Okeanis all report a drop in Oslo
  • Drone hits Fujairah oil storage terminal as Iran targets regional energy hubs
    Smoke rises from a tank in footage that purports to show incident
  • 'Violent spike' possible for gas carriers amid Middle East disruption, says Harry Vafias
    StealthGas boss believes his company is well positioned to take advantage of the chaotic situation
  • Harper Petersen Albis hires tanker broker from Braemar
    August Ostenfeldt and Finn Ebele join tanker chartering team
  • Shipowners demanding six-figure LNG carrier rates in overnight 'structural shift' for market
    Charterers holding out against 'astronomically high' sentiment as fallout from Middle East crisis unfolds
  • Fearnleys hikes bulker stock target prices amid rising vessel values
    Analyst Fredrik Dybwad maintains 'buy' rating for the sector
  • Ocean Yield gets cheaper financing as it prices new $130m bond
    Leasing player will buy back bonds with a higher credit margin
  • Navigator banks $134m loan for ethylene carrier newbuildings
    US-listed owner says ABN Amro, Credit Agricole and Nordea financing Chinese vessels
  • Aliki Paliou doubles suezmax tanker footprint with newbuilding orders in China
    US-listed Performance Shipping places its first newbuildings in nearly two years
  • Tankers will be fixed 'regardless of cost' as theoretical VLCC rates break records
    Few if any fixtures confirmed since Middle East war broke out
  • Asian oil buyers look beyond Middle East crude as Hormuz risk rises
    China and India could turn to increased Russian imports, while other Asian nations may face stiffer competition on the global market
  • Strait of Hormuz closure traps 3,200 ships inside the Middle East Gulf
    More than 100 crude tankers are among the vessels not going anywhere for now
  • VLCC insiders take profits after tanker stock rally
    Frontline chairman Ola Lorentzon and Hunter CFO Lars Brynildsrud make transactions
  • BW LPG: VLGC rates spike on Middle East war as cargo buyers pivot to US
    Shipowner has three vessels in the region but has suffered minimal financial impact so far
  • Strait of Hormuz shut. Iran will 'set fire to anyone who tries to pass through'
    Authorities promise fire and fury on any ship that attempts to transit the strait
  • Shipowners face extra premiums with expansion of war risk zones
    London insurance market agrees that additional premiums are required across wider area of the Middle East
  • Asian crude buyers eye alternatives to oil from the Middle East Gulf
    While China and India could import oil more from Russia, other Asian nations will face greater global competition
  • Iran officially declares the Strait of Hormuz as closed
    Authorities promise fire and fury on any ship that tries to pass through the Staits of Hormuz
  • Middle East shock may be brief, China seen gaining from cheaper Iranian oil: China shipping veteran
    Shipping veteran sees disruption fading fast, but with China potentially securing more discounted Iranian crude
  • NextDecade sees Middle East conflict creating major short-term ramifications for LNG market
    US liquefaction company sets sights on growing out 60 mtpa of capacity as it prepares for first volumes in 2027

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FreightWaves web site
MARCH 3, 2026
  • Straightship, Dragonfly partner on turnkey U.S.-to-Canada e-commerce service
    Straightship and Dragonfly recently announced a strategic partnership that aims to simplify northbound e-commerce by offering U.S. retailers a single integration point into the Canadian market. The collaboration pairs Straightship's cross-border logistics expertise with Dragonfly's last-mile network, which covers 96% of Canadian residential addresses. "Canada is a uniquely complex delivery landsc
  • Kuehne+Nagel to layoff 2,000 workers amid weak demand, AI push
    A turbulent geopolitical environment headlined by proliferation of global tariff regimes and weak shipping demand took a toll on Kuehne +Nagel in the fourth quarter, as core operating income fell 20% year over year to $432.4 million. The Switzerland-based logistics behemoth's net revenue grew a modest 3% to $2.9 billion. Full-2025 net revenue was $11.4 billion, up only 2% from the prior year, acc
  • DOT warns motor carriers on RTD noncompliance
    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation is putting motor carriers and Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs) on notice that the SAP role as "gatekeeper" for returning drivers to the road following a safety violation is having serious procedural lapses. In a notice published on Tuesday, DOT revealed a trend of "fast-tracked" evaluations and improper remote assessments, along with pressure
  • Diesel futures and retail prices power higher, outstripping gains in crude
    The budding Middle East war is sending diesel prices soaring in the futures market, with the usual lagging retail market already posting significant gains. The Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average weekly retail diesel price, used as the basis for most fuel surcharges, rose 8.8 cents/gallon to $3.897/g, effective Monday, published Tuesday. It is the highest price since Ju
  • How to Turn Fleet Data Noise Into Signal
    The modern commercial vehicle is one of the most prolific data generators in the transportation industry. Between ELDs, cameras, trailer sensors, reefer monitors, engine diagnostics, and OEM telematics platforms, a single truck can produce tens of thousands of data points every day. Multiply that across a fleet of hundreds or thousands of vehicles, and the result is an unmanageable quantity of no
  • Saia's tonnage declines moderate in February
    Facing tough comparisons to a year ago, less-than-truckload carrier Saia's tonnage declines moderated in February as daily shipment counts turned positive. The Johns Creek, Georgia-based company reported Tuesday that tonnage was down 2.7% year over year in February, an improvement from January's 7% decline. The February result was driven by a 0.3% increase in daily shipments, which was more than
  • As shipping contract talks begin, Suez Canal traffic "flowing normally," absent major lines
    Even as major shipping lines withdraw some services and the Iran war widens across the Middle East, the Suez Canal Authority said vessel traffic was humming along through the Middle East trade route. "Traffic through the Canal is flowing normally in both directions," said Osama Rabie, chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), in a statement Tuesday. Rabie's comments come as shippers and carrier
  • Laredo secures $58M rail grant to speed up Texas border freight
    The Texas Transportation Commission has awarded $160.4 million from a new state rail fund - with Laredo landing the largest share at $58.51 million for a major transportation corridor project. The funding marks the inaugural round of the Texas Off-System Rail Grade Separation State Fund Program, a $250 million initiative created by Senate Bill 1555 to address rail crossings not located on the sta
  • LMI: Freight market recovery in 'full-swing'
    A monthly report compiling sentiment among supply chain managers said February provided more evidence "that the long-awaited freight market comeback is in full-swing." The Logistics Managers' Index-a diffusion index in which a reading above 50 indicates expansion while one below 50 signals contraction-returned a reading of 41 for transportation capacity in February. That was 6 percentage points l
  • VIDEO: Iran attacks refineries; CMA CGM shuts down all cargo bookings to Middle East
    CMA CGM on Tuesday became the latest global container line to suspend all cargo bookings to the Middle East as Iranian attacks brought shipping to a halt in the Persian Gulf. Reports said a half-dozen oil and gas tankers have been damaged in the region. The Athena Nova, a Honduran-flagged bitumen tanker operated out of the United Arab Emirates, was hit by two drones as it attempted to cross the s
  • Thoma Bravo to acquire WWEX Group, combine with Auctane
    Private equity firm Thoma Bravo announced Tuesday that is has entered into an agreement to acquire 3PL WWEX Group. Following the acquisition, Thoma Bravo will combine WWEX Group with a current portfolio company, Auctane . The deal will merge WWEX Group's $5 billion freight brokerage platform with a leader in intelligent shipping software, significantly expanding WWEX Group's AI-enabled capabiliti
  • Alabama family-owned carrier files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
    Lila Kate Trucking LLC, a Roanoke, Alabama-based carrier, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Friday. The company is seeking to reorganize under Subchapter V of Chapter 11, a provision designed to streamline restructuring for small businesses. The filing was made in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Alabama, according to court records. Assets and liabilities In its vo
  • Pilot had weaker performance in '25: Berkshire letter
    Berkshire Hathaway said a lot more than usual about Pilot Travel Centers in its latest quarterly earnings report. Pilot became a fully-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway early in 2024 after it acquired the last 20% of the business it had not already bought from the Haslam family that founded and controlled the nation's largest network of travel centers. Data and commentary on Pilot's financia
  • Florida's Fields Are Hurting - What That Means for Reefer Freight Right Now
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Royal Caribbean reports record first-quarter financial results and a new all-time passenger record
Miami
Mediterranean cruise bookings slow down
In the first three months of 2026, Ocean Network Express revenues decreased by -6%.
Singapore
During the period, the company's ships transported 3.2 million containers (+4%)
PSA International acquires 30% stake in Chinese terminal operator Xiamen Container Terminal Group
Singapore/Xiamen/Shenzhen
Transaction valued at approximately $387 million
In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.
In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.
Hong Kong
During the period, the container fleet transported more than 6.9 million TEUs (+6.7%)
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Eurokai's port terminals handled 3.6 million containers (+10.5%)
Hamburg
Growth of +18.5% in Germany. A decline of -3.7% in Italy.
Stop us, rail freight is in a critical condition and requires support policies.
Rome
Map: adequate structural interventions are lacking
OOIL invests $2.22 billion in the construction of 12 13,600 TEU containerships
Hong Kong
They will be built by the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard
Last year, the Hupac Group's production value grew by +3.1%
Zurich
Fincantieri establishes joint venture with Albanian KAYO
Trieste
The company will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of naval units for the Albanian Navy
Royal Caribbean converts options with Meyer Turku for two cruise ships into orders
Miami/Turku
The fifth and sixth "Icon" class units will be delivered in the summer of 2029 and the summer of 2030
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +1.7%
Venice
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are increasing. Chioggia recorded a 2.7% decline.
National Bilateral Ports Organization Seminar on Workplace Safety
Rome
Gallozzi (Assologistica): in addition to compliance with the rules, full awareness of behaviors is also necessary
UPS's sixth quarterly decline in shipping volume
Atlanta
In the January-March period, the US group's revenues fell by -1.6%
The 2025 financial statements of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority have been approved.
Genoa
Commander Pierpaolo Danieli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority.
Livorno
He is the Chief of Staff of the Chief of Staff at MIT.
Wärstilä saw a sharp increase in new orders for equipment in the first quarter
Helsinki
Net sales remained stable. Operating profit increased by 20%.
The reform of the port system has received the stamp of approval from the State General Accounting Office
Rome
The measure will now be examined by parliament.
Third Pass: Excavation of the Novi Ligure interconnection tunnels completed
Novi Ligure
They connect the new high-capacity line to the historic Genoa-Turin line
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives First Overseas Order to Build an Icebreaker
Ulsan
Order worth $348.9 million from Sweden
Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Initial portfolio valued at approximately one billion euros
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
New ART provision on regulatory measures for the awarding of maritime cabotage services
Rome
New elements in the service award procedures
Appointment of the extraordinary commissioners of the Central Adriatic and Eastern Sicily Port Authority
Rome
Salvini asks the governors of Marche and Abruzzo to reach an agreement on Lega Nord's Carloni.
Confitarma welcomes the approval of the bill to enhance marine resources.
Rome
Zanetti: a further step in the direction long indicated by the Confederation
The 2025 financial statements of the Northern Tyrrhenian and Eastern Adriatic Port Authorities have been approved.
Livorno/Trieste
They were examined today by the Management Committees
Record quarterly freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the first quarter of this year, almost 2.3 million tons were handled (+38.8%)
DSV records a decline in net profit of -41.7% in the first quarter
Hedehusene
Downturn due to extraordinary expenses for the merger with Schenker
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge the Western Liguria Port Authority to focus on worker and safety issues
Genoa
The 2025 budget of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Administrative surplus of 128.9 million euros
Rixi: Additional resources for the completion of Genoa's new breakwater.
Rome
They will be used for the consolidation of the seabed and for design adjustments
Chinese terminal operators COSCO Shipping Ports and CMPort report increased quarterly revenues.
Hong Kong
Increases determined by the greater volume of containers handled by port terminals
Dirk Jan Storm has been appointed president of PSA Italy
Genoa
He takes over from Marco Conforti, who has reached the end of his three-year term.
In the first three months of 2026, CIMC's container sales decreased by -10.5%
Hong Kong
Dry box sales dropped 13.3%. Reefer sales increased 30.2%.
The Western Sicily Port Authority opens access to funds for the PNRR training program to entities with private contracts.
Palermo
Rhenus has acquired the entire capital of LBH Global Agencies
Holzwickede
51% stake acquired from the Lagendijk family
The Genoa Port Authority's 2025 report on ship emissions has been published.
Genoa
228 inspections carried out to verify nitrogen oxide emission levels
Assoporti's second traveling assembly in Bari
Bari
The first meeting held in Venice follows
APM Terminals and Hateco to Build Container Terminal in Da Nang Port
The Hague
It will have a capacity of 5.7 million TEUs. An investment of over $1.7 billion.
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
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PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
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FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
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