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Exim India web site
JANUARY 8, 2026
  • JNPA interacts with stakeholders on green initiatives, need for additional port-based facilities and long-term prospects of Vadhvan Port
  • Suez Canal transits still 60% down 100 days after the last attack
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • Automotive exports require strategic push, says Niti Aayog
  • CMA CGM operations in Venezuela remain unaffected
  • Govt sees India's GDP growth at 7.4 pc for FY26
  • Red Sea uncertainty keeps world ocean freight market on tenterhooks in 2026
  • US higher tariff threat on India seen dampening BTA prospects
  • ONGC collaborates with MOL for ethane shipping ops
  • Pristine Group's ICD Bihta, Bihar's only inland container depot & dry port, paves the way for enhanced ex-im and global logistics services
  • You Ask We Answer

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 8, 2026
  • Arrival of new rescue helicopter in New Zealand
  • Jayud opens new warehouses in California
  • Air freight industry with mixed outlook
  • Modernization of Signal Technology on the Island
  • Crowley restructures companies
  • Leadership change at SSA Marine
  • Dieter Haltmayer has passed away
  • Dimerco reports revenue decline YoY in December
  • Port Trois-Rivières honors first ship of the year
  • Sallaum Lines hands over "MV Ocean Explorer"

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 7, 2026
  • Bribery allegations threaten DP World's expansion plans in India
  • Shippers eye softening airfreight market momentum as BSA renewals loom
  • EXCLUSIVE: Ceva counting the casualties, MSC building
  • CSA exports to North America proving surprisingly strong
  • Maersk waives Red Sea disruption fee as its tests the Suez waters
  • MSC steams ahead of Maersk after massive capacity increase in 2025
  • Rival North American railroads join line of objectors to UP-NS merger
  • Yang Ming aims to boost market share with more ships and port investment
  • Register and keep on top of tariff refund developments, US importers warned
  • Ceva's Joshua Bowen joins Toll Group and AD Ports boosts logistics division

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 7, 2026
  • Marine Log's Top Women in Maritime 2025: The full interviews
    As the maritime industry continues to expand, innovate, and welcome a more diverse workforce, we're proud to present our 2025 list of Top Women in Maritime-now in its sixth year of celebrating
  • Seaspan inks deal with Bollinger, Rauma for USCG Arctic Security Cutter program
    Another piece of the Arctic Security Cutter jigsaw puzzle has fallen neatly into place. North Vancouver, B.C.-based Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) has now signed agreements with Bollinger Shipyards (Bollinger) and Rauma Marine Constructions
  • Pasha Group names Cary Davis VP of government affairs
    The San Rafael, Calif. - headquartered Pasha Group reports that Cary Davis has joined the company as vice president of government affairs. In this role, Davis will oversee federal, state, and local
  • U.S. seizes Venezuela-linked tankers Bella I and Sophia
    In a post on X, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem says that in two predawn operations today, the Coast Guard conducted back-to-back meticulously coordinated boarding of two "ghost fleet" tanker ships-
  • New Polish Navy rescue vessel will have full Schottel propulsion package
    The new Polish Navy rescue vessel Ratownik, currently under construction at the PGZ Stocznia Wojenna shipyard in Gdansk, will be equipped with a comprehensive propulsion package supplied by Schottel. Designed to replace
  • Vega Reederei cuts reporting and administration tasks by up to 80% with Kaiko Systems
    Hamburg-headquartered ship operator Vega Reederei reports that it has reduced time spent on reporting and administration tasks by up to 80% since rolling out the Kaiko Systems maritime operation platform across its
  • Marine Atlantic signs 5-year vessel charter with Stena RoRo
    Marine Atlantic, the Canadian crown corporation that provides freight and passenger services between the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia, has entered into a five-year charter agreement with Stena RoRo

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Container News web site
JANUARY 7, 2026
  • Suez Canal traffic still 60% below pre-attack levels 100 days on
    100 days ago, on 29 September, the Minervagracht was to become the last ship to be attacked by the Houthis, at least for now. Forty-three days later, the Houthis declared an end to their attacks on ships. Despite this, traffic through the Suez Canal has not significantly increased and in the first week of 2026 remained 60% below the corresponding week in 2023, before ships started diverting aro
  • Inchcape Shipping Services expands in Indonesia with new offices
    Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has opened two new offices in Indonesia, in Merak and Dumai. The expansion strengthens its presence in key port locations and brings services closer to customers. The offices are located in high-activity industrial clusters. Each cluster handles around 150 port calls per year. These areas support bulk and tanker operations for energy, industrial, and plantation se
  • Japan plans ¥26.59bn ports budget for FY2026
    Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) plans to request ¥26.59 billion for ports and harbours in fiscal 2026, according to Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA). The budget covers the period from April 2026 to March 2027. The total remains largely unchanged from the previous year. The proposal includes ¥26.33 billion for public works and ¥2.66
  • CMA CGM introduces reefer port congestion surcharge for Conakry
    CMA CGM has informed customers of the introduction of a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) for reefer cargo destined for Conakry, Guinea, due to ongoing congestion at the port. The surcharge will apply to reefer shipments from all origins to Conakry, Guinea. For most origins, the PCS will take effect for cargo loaded from 15 January 2026. For cargo originating from North America and Latin America, t
  • How Trump's hemispheric strategy weaponizes global shipping
    When the Trump administration announced in early 2025 that it had pressured Panama to withdraw from China's Belt and Road Initiative and secured a deal transferring control of key Panama Canal ports from Hong Kong-based operators to a BlackRock-led American consortium, maritime industry analysts recognized something more significant than a single transaction
  • Could South Korea emerge as an Arctic shipping actor?
    South Korea is poised to take its most ambitious step yet into Arctic shipping with a planned trial containership voyage via Northern Sea Route. The upcoming trial positions it to catch up, potentially becoming the first Western-aligned nation to pursue regular trans-Arctic container services
  • Intra-Asia container rates edge lower in early January
    Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) fell 2% in the first week of January. The index now stands at $700 per 40ft container. The IACI tracks a weighted average of spot rates across 18 major intra-Asia trade lanes. Rates are now 15% lower year on year. Despite the recent dip, Drewry expects a modest rebound in the coming weeks. Tight vessel capacity and an extended peak season are likely to s
  • US seizes Venezuela-linked, Russian-flagged oil tanker after weeks-long pursuit
    The United States has carried out an operation to seize a Russia-flagged oil tanker with links to Venezuela after a more than two-week pursuit across the Atlantic, Reuters reported, citing US officials. According to the Reuters report, the tanker, originally named Bella-1 and now re-registered as Marinera , had evaded earlier efforts by the US Coast Guard to board it while enforcing a maritime bl
  • ABS grants AIP for Seatrium offshore substation design
    ABS has issued an Approval in Principle (AIP) to Seatrium for its next-generation offshore substation design, featuring 500-megawatt OSS modules. The approval covers Seatrium's OSS-500A concept, designed to support large-scale offshore wind projects. Offshore substations play a key role in collecting power from wind turbines, converting it to high voltage, and exporting it to shore through subsea
  • Collaboration lifts yard crane productivity at Port Houston
    Kaleris has completed a multi-phase rollout of its RTG Optimization (RTG-O) solution at Port Houston, delivering measurable gains across the port's two main container terminals. The deployment covers the Barbours Cut and Bayport terminals, where Port Houston manages 142 rubber-tyred gantry cranes and handles up to 12,000 truck visits each day. The port sought to improve performance using its exis
  • Ryder acquires Truck Service Depot
    Ryder System has acquired Truck Service Depot, an Atlanta-based mobile maintenance provider serving commercial trucks and trailers across Georgia. The deal expands Ryder's Torque by Ryder retail mobile maintenance business. It strengthens Ryder's presence in high-velocity freight corridors and supports its Southeast growth strategy. Truck Service Depot employs more than 20 technicians. It operate
  • Maersk revises peak season surcharge for Indian Subcontinent
    Maersk has announced a revision to its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for cargo moving from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to the United States and Canada West Coast. The revised surcharge will take effect from 5 February 2026 and will remain in place until further notice. The adjustment applies to shipments originating from the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Bhutan, India, Iraq
  • ONE and MTI establish joint venture QUAVEO in Vietnam
    Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE) and MTI Ltd. have established a joint venture, QUAVEO Company Limited, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in December 2025. The new company aims to accelerate digital transformation across operations and business models by applying artificial intelligence, with a focus on creating new value for the container shipping industry. QUAVEO brings together ONE's operatio
  • FMC swears in new commissioner Laura DiBella
    The Federal Maritime Commission has welcomed Laura DiBella as its newest Commissioner. DiBella was sworn in on January 6, 2026. She will serve a term running through June 30, 2028. President Donald Trump nominated her in September 2025. The U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination on December 18, 2025. The President formally appointed her on January 2, 2026. DiBella brings extensive experience in eco
  • Evergreen rolls out Inmarsat NexusWave across entire fleet
    Evergreen Marine has confirmed the fleetwide adoption of Inmarsat Maritime's NexusWave connectivity service, becoming the first Taiwanese container carrier to deploy the solution across its vessels. The move strengthens Evergreen's long-standing partnership with Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, and supports the carrier's "Evergreen IT" modernisation programme. Following successful trials, Eve
  • WiseTech Global and Elm team up
    WiseTech Global and Elm Company have agreed to collaborate on advancing digital innovation in Saudi Arabia's logistics sector. The two companies signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding during the Saudi Supply Chain and Logistics Conference 2025 on 13 December. The agreement sets a framework for cooperation on technology-driven solutions that support the Kingdom's digital transformation g
  • Freightos Weekly Update: LNY demand pushing ocean rates up as air moves past peak
    The US operation in Caracas over the weekend, which facilitated the US military's capture of Venezuela's President Maduro, included strikes on the city's La Guaira container port and a nearby military base. La Guaira is Venezuela's second largest container port, and tits closure will disrupt operations and cause delays for importers and exporters who normally rely on La Guaira. Even before the US

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Splash web site
JANUARY 7, 2026
  • US seizes renamed Venezuela-linked VLCC after weeks-long chase
    The US forces have seized two Venezuela-linked tankers, one after a two-week chase, a name change, and reports of a Russian submarine nearby. One of the tankers seized by US authorities is the 2002-built VLCC Marinera, formerly known as the Bella 1. While still under its previous name, the US Coast Guard tried to intercept ...
  • Aker Solutions to trim over 500 jobs amid slower maket
    Aker Solutions is moving to cut costs and adjust capacity after several years of record-high workload, with the Norwegian engineering group expecting activity to ease in 2026 compared with 2025. The company said it will reduce headcount in parts of the business to match the outlook, with just over 500 of its roughly 12,000 permanent ...
  • JR Shipping brings in Seatrade as strategic partner
    Dutch owner JR Shipping has brought in reefer specialist Seatrade as a strategic shareholder, marking a new phase for the Harlingen-based owner and manager while keeping its independent course. Under the deal, Seatrade takes a strategic participation in JR Shipping Group and becomes a long-term partner. Founders Jan Reier Arends and Sander Schakelaar will both ...
  • Turkish upstart Aqmaris books up to four bulker newbuilds in China
    Turkish newcomer Aqmaris and China's Wuhu Shipyard have sealed a deal for four ultramax bulk carriers, marking one of the first big newbuild agreements for the Istanbul-based operator. The four 64,500 dwt units will meet IMO Tier III standards and comply with EEDI Phase III, the latest environmental efficiency benchmark. They'll also be ready for ...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen adds $130m Asian shipping contract
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a one-year shipping contract with a major Asian vehicle and heavy equipment manufacturer, strengthening its presence in the region as the roro group lines up business for 2026. The Oslo-listed owner and logistics provider said the deal is expected to generate around $130m in revenue, based on the agreed volumes. The ...
  • Suez traffic still 60% down 100 days after last Houthi attack
    Suez Canal traffic remains sharply lower more than three months after the last reported Houthi attack, underlining how slow ship operators have been to return to the Red Sea route. According to BIMCO, it has now been 100 days since the last vessel was attacked, when the Minervagracht was hit on September 29. The Houthis ...
  • Precious Shipping: War over diplomacy and a reality check for dry bulk bulls
    Khalid Hashim, the managing director of Thai dry bulk concern Precious Shipping, is well known for speaking his mind in a forthright, erudite manner. In conversation with Maritime CEO, he pulls no punches while discussing the markets, and most pertinently, the events coming out of Caracas over the weekend that have subsequently led the coverage ...
  • Ørsted files second lawsuit against US over offshore wind project suspensions
    Danish renewable energy company Ørsted is piling the pressure on the Trump administration's decision to suspend leases for offshore wind projects off the US east coast over "national security concerns" with another lawsuit. Revolution Wind, a 50/50 joint venture between Skyborn Renewables and Ørsted, has already legally challenged the lease suspension order since the developers ...
  • Higaki family-backed Shoei Kisen invests in Norway's Eitzen
    Norway's Eitzen Group has strengthened its long-standing ties with Japanese shipping interests after Shoei Kisen took a minority stake in Eitzen Avanti. Eitzen Avanti, which oversees a group of shipping businesses including chemical and gas carrier operator Christiania Shipping, said Shoei Kisen has acquired a 4.7% equity stake through the issuance of new shares. The ...
  • Atlantic tanker trades in focus after US grabs Venezuelan barrels
    The arrest and detention of Venezuela's former leader Nicolás Maduro has triggered a fresh bout of volatility across tanker markets, with president Donald Trump claiming the US will take control of up to 50m barrels of sanctioned Venezuelan crude in a move that could redraw Atlantic Basin flows. Posting late Tuesday, Trump said Venezuela's interim ...
  • Hyundai Steel scores $450m deal for South Korean offshore wind project
    Hyundai Steel Industry, a subsidiary of Hyundai Engineering & Construction, has won a contract to manufacture and install substructures for an offshore wind farm off South Korea. The company inked a contract with Hanwha Ocean covering fabrication and installation of substructures for the Shinan Ui offshore wind project. The contract is valued at $450m and ...
  • MSC's buying spree rolls on
    Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has wrapped up another busy spell in the secondhand market, underlining the carrier's continued push to bulk up its fleet. The Geneva-based liner giant is understood to have bought at least eight container vessels in December alone, with market sources suggesting more deals may still be waiting to surface. Alphaliner said ...
  • Seatrium reveals design for 500MW modular offshore substation
    Singapore shipyard group Seatrium has secured approval in principle (AiP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for a 500MW offshore substation design. The substation was engineered for scalability and is made using a modular framework. It has 500MW modules and can be modified for different water depths and project sizes. This is Seatrium's first ...
  • Qingdao tightens the vacuum on boxship turnaround times
    Qingdao has underlined its status as a global port technology bellwether after Shandong Port Group (SPG) rolled out China's first vacuum-based automated mooring system, cutting the time needed to secure the world's largest containerships alongside. The new system, now in operation at Qingdao port, reduces the mooring time for a 366 m long containership from ...
  • Petrobras halts drilling after fluid leak offshore Brazil
    Brazilian state-owned giant Petrobras has stopped oil drilling operations in the Foz do Amazonas Basin due to a fluid leak on a drilling rig. The incident occurred on Sunday, January 4, at the Morpho well, located approximately 175 km off the coast of Amapá. Petrobras stated that the fluid loss occurred in two auxiliary lines ...
  • Imabari completes acquisition of Japan's second-largest shipbuilder
    Imabari Shipbuilding has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in Japan Marine United (JMU), a deal that reshapes Japan's shipbuilding landscape and aligns closely with Tokyo's longer-term ambition to consolidate and revitalise the sector in the face of rising Chinese and South Korean competition. Imabari confirmed it has taken a 60% stake in JMU, ...
  • Japan sets out to build world's largest hydrogen carrier
    Japan is pushing deeper into the hydrogen economy with plans to build what will be the world's largest liquefied hydrogen carrier as it seeks to put a commercial-scale import supply chain in place. Shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has teamed up with Japan Suiso Energy (JSE) on a 40,000 cu m LH2 carrier, dwarfing the ...
  • New Pole Star index scores ships on transparency and dark risk
    Maritime intelligence leader Pole Star Global has launched its Maritime Transparency Index (MTI) - a machine learning-powered risk scoring system that assigns vessels, voyages, and associated parties transparent scores from 0 (Hard Dark) to 5 (Transparent), distilling complex vessel histories, ownership structures, and behavioural anomalies into credit-style ratings that compliance teams, port au
  • When sanctions enforcement creates new risks for shipping
    Graeme Morkel, deputy international registrar of shipping and seamen at the St Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry, writes for Splash today. The shipping industry is under increasing pressure to play its part in tackling illicit and illegal trade. Sanctions evasion, flag hopping and complex ownership structures are no longer marginal issues. They are now ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 7, 2026
  • Russia-bound tanker reportedly attacked in Black Sea
    A Russia-bound tanker was reportedly attacked on Wednesday while sailing off the Turkish coast in the Black Sea
  • Canal transits rise, with all quiet on the (Panamanian) geopolitical front
    Despite the geopolitical chaos in the Western Hemisphere, it is still business as usual at the Panama Canal. Traffic was...
  • US high seas seizures will test Russian resolve to protect shadow fleet
    No state has the right to use force against vessels duly registered in the jurisdictions of other states, argues Russia...
  • Venezuela sanctions rule out rapid return of tankers
    Getting a Washington OK isn't easy and doesn't guarantee clearance from Brussels and London
  • Baltic States no longer a soft touch on cable cutting
    When the Balticconnector pipeline was damaged in 2023, the vessel accused of causing the damage was allowed to sail away...
  • US seizes two shadow fleet tankers as Venezuela blockade is tightened
    The US seizure of a shadow fleet tanker recently flagged to Russia could stoke tensions with Moscow. Russian officials had...
  • Kawasaki Heavy Industries confirms contract for world's second liquefied hydrogen carrier
    Newbuilding order reflects expectations of strong global hydrogen demand in the 2030s and reinforces Japan's leadership in LH2 shipping
  • V.Group buys decarb adviser Njord from Maersk Tankers
    V.Group, the third biggest shipmanager, has bought decarbonisation adviser Njord from Maersk Tankers to expand its green services offering
  • MSC boosts tally of secondhand boxship purchases
    The containership sale-and-purchase market is said to have entered 2026 with strong momentum, mirroring 2025
  • The Daily View: Marine insurers don't need a new forever war
  • ONE pursues digital transformation with AI JV in Vietnam
    JV will focus on digital transformation by harnessing AI and LLM, with the ambition to sell AI solutions to other...
  • Daily Briefing
    Venezuela marine war risk rates 'will be high' | Bulker, gas and tanker sectors fuel 65% surge in ship recycling...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 7, 2026
  • Operator switch gives renewed hope to Portland's Terminal 6
    Stakeholders say a contract with Oregon Container Terminal to manage the state's only box terminal should herald a new era of stability and cargo growth.
  • Australian regulators force WiseTech to sell software vendor
    The action is tied to WiseTech's acquisition of E2open in 2025, which included software that Australia's competition commission deemed gave WiseTech too much control of the market.
  • Severe winter storm disrupts North Europe port, inland operations
    The storm is bringing fierce winds and Arctic conditions to the region, impacting ocean, road and rail freight transport.
  • US truckload pricing remains unsettled despite red-hot December
    Contract shippers have not felt the impact of the surge last month in spot market truckload rates, but that could change amid market uncertainty as 2026 begins.
  • MSC's Medlog Oceania inks deal for Seaway's intermodal business
    The acquisition continues a wave of supply chain consolidation seen in Australia and New Zealand in recent years as service providers search for inorganic growth in a highly competitive market.
  • After tumultuous 2025, challenges remain for North American intermodal
    Any domestic intermodal growth in 2026 will depend largely on whether the mode can claw back share from the highway.
  • DAT, AscendTMS push Convoy load automation into small broker world
    The integration will allow small truckload brokers to automate a range of load processes within their existing transportation management system.
  • Regulatory uncertainty weighs heavy on green fuel investment as 2026 dawns
    The delay in adopting the IMO's net-zero emissions framework has injected more uncertainty into an alternative fuel market that was already struggling to attract crucial investment from both the public and private sectors.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 7, 2026
  • Sinokor Maritime linked to huge slew of buys and charter deals on vintage VLCC tonnage
    Massive gamble in play by enigmatic South Korean owner
  • Podcast series: Investigating the shipping accident that took down Baltimore's Key Bridge
    Over five episodes, we examine the safety gaps exposed by the Dali's collision with a vulnerable bridge and what steps should be taken to prevent a tragedy like this from happening again.
  • Tanker stocks soar as investors weigh tanker seizures and Venezuelan oil pact
    Top US official says seizure of M Sophia connected with Venezuelan government request for oil cargo
  • Tanker stocks soar as investors weigh tanker seizures, Venezuelan oil pact
    Top US official says seizure of M Sophia connected with Venezuelan government request for oil cargo
  • US forces swoop on two tankers in Venezuela blockade
    The M Sophia will join two other ships off the coast of US held since anti-Maduro regime operation was launched last month
  • US forces swoop on new tanker in Venezuela blockade
    The M Sophia will join two other ships off the coast of US held since anti-Maduro regime operation was launched last month
  • Samskip opts for Norwegian Hydrogen to fuel new boxships
    Fuel producer set to provide fuel from dedicated green liquid hydrogen plant from 2028
  • FSRU use for LNG imports hits record high in 2025, Fearnleys says
    Broker sees reserved approach on semi-speculative conversion jobs as turning
  • US launches operation to seize runaway VLCC in Atlantic
    Photos purport to show a military helicopter near Russia-flagged tanker
  • Imabari Shipbuilding ups stake in Japan Marine United to become controlling shareholder
    The move is part of Japan's desire to reignite its shipbuilding ambitions
  • Seatrade buys stake in JR Shipping Group
    Partnership will focus on developing, ordering and financing next-generation vessels
  • MSC stretches lead over Maersk as world's largest container line
    World's largest carrier added capacity equal to the fleet of Zim or Yang Ming in just a year
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers claims gold as the top-performing shipping stock on Wall Street
    Fourth quarter brought a halt to clean-product momentum and a dry bulk rally
  • Seafarer death due to electric shock at Chinese port, probe finds
    Unsafe live work and weak supervision on board vessel cited by investigator
  • Russian Navy said to be escorting dark VLCC chased by US
    A submarine and other unspecified assets have been deployed to protect ageing tanker
  • Ship accused of Baltic anchor dragging sabotage has cargo cleared
    Police say investigation of alleged cable sabotage could take weeks
  • CoolCo to delist in New York and Oslo as shareholders approve merger with Idan Ofer's EPS
    LNG carrier owner's shares will stop trading tomorrow
  • ABN Amro shipping banker takes finance manager position at Solvang
    Havard Sjursen Lie will work with CFO on financing optimisation
  • Trump: Venezuela will hand over up to $3bn of crude to US
    Comments mark first apparent steps towards opening up Venezuelan oil exports after US naval blockade
  • ONE and MTI launch AI venture to drive shipping digital transformation
    Joint company targets AI-led efficiency and customer gains
  • Fatal collision between Hafnia tanker and dark fleet VLCC unpicked in safety report
    Safety body recommends travel schedules planned to minimise fatigue, with overnight flights to be avoided for navigation watchkeepers
  • Turkish newcomer kicks off with orders for up to four bulk carriers at Wuhu Shipyard
    Chinese financing is believed to be behind newbuilding deal
  • Hafnia and Torm merger moving closer after change of voting rights
    Reduced governance complexity and lowers barriers to strategic transactions support deal, ABG says
  • ONE and MTI launch AI venture to drive shipping digital transformation
    Joint company targets AI-led efficiency and customer gains
  • Asyad Shipping puts four LNG carrier steamships up for sale
    More vessels added to sales list as LNG steamship sell-off gears up
  • CoolCo to delist in New York and Oslo as shareholders approve merger with Idan Ofer's EPS
    LNG carrier owner's shares will stop trading tomorrow
  • Robbery attempt against roro thwarted by Philippine Coast Guard
    The five suspects will be charged in court on allegations of cable theft
  • Seafarer death due to fatal electric shock during crane repair at Chinese port: investigation
    Unsafe live work and weak supervision aboard vessel cited by investigator
  • Clarksons: Newbuilding prices and orders ease in 2025 but shipyard output rises
    Record cruise and container ships orders were reported for the year
  • MOL splashes out on high-value London real estate
    Property arm of Japanese shipowner makes 2nd major investment in London
  • Turkish newcomer kicks off with orders up to four bulk carriers at Wuhu Shipyard
    Newbuilding deal is for two firm ultramaxes plus options for an additional two ships
  • Xiang Sheng Shipping kicks off 2026 with bulker addition to fleet
    Chinese owner targets global grain and coal trades with newly acquired tonnage
  • Former Shell man Nick Potter reveals AET's 'win-win' plan to decarbonise 'profitably'
    CEO and president shares his goals for the Singapore-based company

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FreightWaves web site
JANUARY 7, 2026
  • New challenge targets truck inspection decal policy
    A Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance decal on a truck cab's windshield is considered a badge of honor for a truck driver and for trucking fleets - a signal to law enforcement that a vehicle is mechanically sound and is not generally subject to reinspection for up to three months. But a policy change request filed with CVSA argues that this three-month "free pass" may be undermining the safety mis
  • Short line rail company adds new PNW airport transload
    Jaguar Transport Holdings, LLC announced a partnership with Spokane (Wash.) International Airport on a new transload facility. The transload will be served by Jaguar's Washington Eastern Railroad, which interchanges with BNSF Railway (NYSE: BRK-B ) and the national rail network, Jaguar Vice President Chris Richter said Wednesday in a LinkedIn post. Richter said the BNSF-Certified Site features 10
  • A Scholarship That Recognizes the Family Behind the Truck
    Trucking is rarely a one-person job. Every mile logged, every late night delivery, every holiday spent on the road usually has a family on the other end of it-supporting, sacrificing, adjusting, and carrying part of the load. That's something the industry doesn't talk about enough. And it's exactly what the OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship Fund was built to recognize. As we head into the new year,
  • How are Freight Brokers Staying Afloat?
    A Unit-Economics Reality Check Looking at the shocking December 2025 metrics, we couldn't help but wonder how brokers are surviving. While, by almost any surface-level metric, freight brokerage volumes look healthy. Loads are moving. Capacity is abundant. Rates have stabilized off the bottom. And yet, across the industry, broker layoffs continue, balance sheets remain under pressure, and even wel
  • OIG report flags ongoing safety challenges for DOT in highway safety despite declining fatalities
    The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) faces persistent hurdles in enhancing safety across the nation's roads and rails, according to a new report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG). Released on January 6, 2026, the "DOT's Fiscal Year 2026 Top Management Challenges" document highlights key areas where the agency must prioritize actions to reduce fatalities and injuries while protecti
  • Air cargo contractor reimburses Postal Service for fraudulent billing
    Air Cargo Carriers LLC, a turboprop freighter operator, paid the government more than $350,000 to settle charges that it manipulated shipping data to avoid late-delivery penalties under a U.S. Postal Service contract to transport mail in the Caribbean, FreightWaves has learned. The air cargo industry has a history of similar scams that took advantage of the Postal Service. Milwaukee-based Air Car
  • New rule would make it easier for shippers to seek competing rail services
    The Surface Transportation Board today proposed changes that would make it easier for shippers to seek freight services from a railroad that does not directly serve their locations. The proposed repeal of federal regulations governing reciprocal switching comes after a federal court ruling in July that tossed out the STB's 2024 rule that would have allowed shippers who suffer from inadequate rail
  • SONAR launches seamless freight market intelligence within Blue Yonder TMS
    SONAR , the leader in high-frequency freight market intelligence, announced the launch of its new integration with the Blue Yonder Transportation Management System (TMS) . This enhancement brings real time spot rates, weekly contract rate benchmarks, and lane scores directly into the Blue Yonder TMS workflow. With this integration, shippers can make faster, data-driven transportation decisions us
  • FMCSA Extends Paper Med Card Waiver and What's Behind The Endless Extensions
    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended its temporary waiver allowing CDL holders to carry paper medical examiner certificates yet again. The new extension runs from Jan. 11 through April 10, 2026. Eight states still haven't implemented a system that was supposed to be live by June 2018. This isn't a technology problem. This is a failure of will. It explains everything about
  • Autonomous trucking faces growing product liability risks
    Autonomous trucking technology is advancing rapidly. As with any emerging technology, questions arise when it fails or underperforms. A key challenge for the autonomous vehicle community is that technological development is outpacing legal frameworks, creating potential complications. One major issue is product liability lawsuits, in which plaintiffs sue manufacturers or sellers, alleging a produ

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Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has suspended the increases in maritime training center fees.
Rome
CONFORMAR and ANIFORMAR's request for precautionary measures has been granted. The hearing on the merits is scheduled for March 16.
Global Ship Lease revenues up 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026.
Athens
New $1 billion credit line to finance 15 new container ships
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
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On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
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