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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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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
››› Meetings File
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)
››› Press Review File
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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