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Exim India web site
JANUARY 9, 2026
  • JNPA integrates indigenous HMS and iVTS to enable real-time, data-driven marine operations
  • CONCOR sends first export shipment from ICD Kanpur to Jebel Ali
  • MOL invests in the development of an automated logistics facility in Singapore under the CapitaLand SEA Logistics Fund (CSLF)
  • Horizon Industrial Parks Strengthens Partnership with BENTELER Automotive India through newly added manufacturing facility at Chakan, Pune
  • Govt creates 3-year PPP project pipeline worth Rs 17 lakh cr to streamline infra development
  • Sallaum Lines announces delivery of MV Ocean Explorer strengthening its sustainable fleet expansion
  • AEPC demands trade relief, Budget support as US tariffs hit apparel exporters
  • 80 percent of Phase-I construction completed for Ramayapatnam Port
  • VOCPA advances process-led reforms, praises stakeholders' contribution to IMW, 2025
  • India wants last-mile concessions on CBAM from EU
  • US to buy 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela, says Trump
  • India's GDP growth seen at 7.5 pc for FY26 with upward bias, says SBI research
  • Govt mulls a scheme to boost shipping containers manufacturing
  • A pivotal year in India's maritime development
  • Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp experience slower ops due to weather
  • ONE, MTI collaborate for AI venture to digitise container shipping

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 8, 2026
  • Israel orders immediate checks on IAI-converted 747-400 freighters
  • CargoWise customers 'confused' by first invoices under new pricing model
  • Box overboard! From acceptable loss to legal liability
  • Supreme Court may declare ruling on tariff legality tomorrow
  • Amazon court ruling threatens 3PL contractor model - billions at stake
  • Blow for cargo as US bans foreign drones - 'a risk to national security'
  • Reefer specialist Seatrade buys 'strategic' stake in JR Shipping
  • Shippers and forwarders concerned at Trump's new FMC appointee
  • Hanjin expands European logistics footprint with new fulfilment centre
  • Revived CHAMP Cargosystems turns to WebCargo co-founder Manuel Galindo
  • Vincent Argenzio steps up to become COO at Vanguard Logistics

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 8, 2026
  • Secretary of the Navy John Phelan tours Ingalls
    HII (NYSE: HII) hosted Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, along with Adm. Daryl Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations, and Gen. Eric Smith, commandant of the Marine Corps, at its Ingalls Shipbuilding
  • Port of Virginia nears completion of key dredging project
    The Port of Virginia is nearing the completion of its $1.4 billion Gateway Investment Program with a critical piece of the strategic capital investment program being delivered in early 2026. In February,
  • Duffy taps new leadership for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
    U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that Rear Admiral (select) Tony Ceraolo has been named superintendent and Dr. Johnathan Gajdos provost at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y.
  • Steerprop to supply complete propulsion thruster package for new Polarstern research icebreaker
    Finnish propulsion specialist Steerprop has received a further thruster order from shipbuilder TKMS for the new German research vessel Polarstern. The addition of two Steerprop SP 40 TT ARC tunnel thrusters to
  • Birdon America starts construction on third waterways commerce cutter
    Birdon America has started construction on the third U.S. Coast Guard waterways commerce cutter (WCC) vessel: Inland construction tender WLIC 1602. This milestone comes just months after beginning work on WLIC 1601

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Container News web site
JANUARY 8, 2026
  • Noatum Logistics names Thorsten Meincke EVP of Ocean and Air Freight
    Noatum Logistics welcomes Thorsten Meincke as its new Executive Vice President for Ocean and Air Freight. Thorsten brings over 20 years of international experience, including senior roles at DB Schenker and Kuehne + Nagel. He has led global air and ocean freight operations, product development, and sales strategies. At Noatum, he will strengthen ocean and air freight capabilities, expand the prod
  • Konecranes launches X-series crane and S-series hoist in Australia
    Konecranes has launched its new X-series crane and S-series low headroom hoist in Australia at its Smithfield facility. The launch follows the full rollout of the X-series in EMEA and phased introductions in other regions. Customers and partners attended to see the advanced lifting solutions designed for safety, efficiency, and performance. The X-series crane is compact, safe, and reliable. Paire
  • PaxOcean-ABB electric tug reaches major milestone
    PaxOcean Group and ABB have reached a key milestone on Singapore's first fully electric tug. The vessel, PXO-ACE-1, has completed commissioning ahead of its planned deployment in April 2026. PaxOcean Group, a subsidiary of Kuok Maritime Group, built the 50-ton bollard pull tug. ABB supplied the integrated electric propulsion system. The system enables fully emission-free harbor operations. PXO-AC
  • Anacostia Rail Holdings appoints Aimee Nolan as Chief Legal Officer
    Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) has appointed Aimee Nolan as Chief Legal Officer, effective immediately. She joins the executive leadership team and will oversee legal, compliance, governance, and risk functions as the company continues to grow. Nolan succeeds Mark Sidman, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, who will retire on March 31, 2026, after more than ten years with ARH. Since joining t
  • COSCO Shipping Lines joins Ship Message Design Group
    COSCO Shipping Lines has joined the Ship Message Design Group (SMDG), strengthening the industry body's global reach and expertise. COSCO Shipping Lines operates one of the world's largest shipping and logistics networks. The company provides container shipping, bulk transport, terminal operations, and end-to-end supply chain solutions. Its fleet and global footprint connect producers, manufactur
  • How the UAE asserts dominance in the Gulf of Aden shipping operations?
    As Saudi ports hemorrhaged cargo during the Red Sea crisis, the United Arab Emirates quietly transformed military outposts into commercial chokepoints
  • U.S. container imports rise slightly in December, 2025 ends below 2024
    Descartes Systems Group, a global leader in connecting logistics-intensive businesses, released its January Global Shipping Report. In December 2025, U.S. container imports reached 2,227,316 TEUs, up 2% from November. This modest increase follows the sharper slowdown in November and reflects typical seasonal stabilization. For the full year, total imports closed at 28,079,201 TEUs, slightly below
  • COSCO SHIPPING launches Venice-China Ro-Ro route
    COSCO SHIPPING has launched a new Ro-Ro route from Venice to China. The carrier XIANG JIANG KOU departed Venice's Tencara Terminal with its first shipment of vehicles. Since October 2025, Tencara Terminal has grown into a key logistics hub, offering a 12,000-vehicle yard and efficient rail distribution. The sea-rail intermodal link speeds transport from Italy's east coast to Central and Eastern E
  • CyberLogitec and BNCT to launch AI safety system at Busan New Port
    CyberLogitec has signed an agreement with BNCT, operator of Busan New Port Terminal 5, to deploy an AI-based port safety monitoring system. The system will reduce collision risks between mobile equipment and personnel during terminal operations. The project aims to strengthen preventive safety by continuously monitoring operational risks in real time. It allows proactive intervention before incid
  • Crowley introduces new business structure
    Crowley has announced a strategic consolidation of its business structure aimed at improving efficiency, agility, and value for customers, as the company positions itself for accelerated growth across its core markets. Under the new structure, Crowley has created two operating divisions: Shipping and Logistics, led by Executive Vice President and Division President James C. Fowler, and Energy, le
  • U.S. orders withdrawal from dozens of International Organizations and UN Bodies
    The United States has ordered its withdrawal from dozens of international organizations, including several that shape global maritime policy, ocean governance, and shipping regulation. President Donald J. Trump issued a memorandum directing federal agencies to end U.S. participation and funding. The decision follows a review under Executive Order 14199 by the Secretary of State and the U.S. missi
  • ITI sets all-time cargo transfer record in 2025
    Iquique Terminal Internacional (ITI), operated by Hanseatic Global Terminals, closed 2025 with a record-breaking performance. The terminal handled more than 3.3 million metric tons of cargo. This represents a 33% increase compared with 2024. The result confirms ITI's position as a leading multipurpose terminal in the Andean market. General Manager Rodrigo Pommiez said the achievement reflects str
  • CMA CGM updates FAK rates from Asia to North Europe
    CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates for cargo moving from Asia to North Europe, effective from 15 January 2026 (date of loading) until further notice. Under the revised tariff, the base port-to-base port rates are set at USD 2,100 for 20-foot general purpose containers and USD 3,800 for 40-foot containers, including 40'GP, 40'HC, and 40' reefer units. Outports will remain subj
  • CULines ship loses containers in Taiwan waters
    Twenty-seven containers fell from a China United Lines (CULines)-owned ship on 6 January, outside Taiwan's Keelung port. The Taiwan Coast Guard's Keelung unit said that around 8.15am local time, it was alerted to the incident that occurred 17 nautical miles off Keelung
  • Why Suez Canal traffic remains 60% down?
    Security improvements prove insufficient as container shipping demonstrates structural resistance to Red Sea return
  • Port of Tanjung Pelepas hits 14 million TEUs
    Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture of Malaysia's MMC Group and APM Terminals, closed 2025 with a record 14,028,375 TEUs. It is the first single terminal in Malaysia to surpass 14 million TEUs. Malaysia's Minister of Transport, Anthony Loke, said, "PTP's growth from 11.2 million TEUs in 2021 to 14 million in 2025 demonstrates its operational discipline, scale, and execution strength. R
  • AD Ports Group strengthens Logistics Cluster with senior executive appointments
    AD Ports Group has boosted leadership in its Logistics Cluster under CEO Jochen Thewes. The appointments aim to make the Cluster a leading global logistics provider. The move builds on the Group's operations through Noatum Logistics. Global Leadership Appointments Thorsten Meincke joins as Executive Vice President - Ocean and Air Freight. He has over 20 years of international experience, includin
  • COSCO Shipping launches direct Asphalt route
    COSCO Shipping has officially launched a direct asphalt shipping route connecting China and New Zealand. The first vessel on the route, RONG HUA WAN, is powered by biofuel and sailed fully loaded with premium-grade asphalt, reflecting the company's commitment to more sustainable shipping. The operation was completed efficiently, with vessel preparations, berthing, and departure finalized in just
  • Vanguard Logistics appoints new Chief Commercial Officer
    Vanguard Logistics, a leading provider of LCL shipping solutions, has named Vincent Argenzio as Global Chief Commercial Officer. Vincent brings over 25 years of executive experience in the shipping industry. He rejoined Vanguard Logistics last year as Commercial Director, leading commercial operations across North America. In his new role, he will align global commercial activities and enhance co

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Splash web site
JANUARY 8, 2026
  • Clarksons buys Zuma Labs in FFA tech push
    Clarksons has moved to deepen its technology push, agreeing to acquire Zuma Labs, a specialist provider of trading and data tools for the forward freight agreement (FFA) market. The UK-based shipbroking group said it is buying 100% of the issued share capital of Zuma Labs, which was founded in 2020 to meet growing demand for ...
  • Diana locks in higher rate in new Paralos kamsarmax deal
    Diana Shipping has secured follow-on employment for one of its kamsarmax bulkers, fixing the Maia on a direct continuation time charter with Paralos Shipping. The New York-listed Greek owner said the vessel will earn $14,000 per day, less a 5% commission, under a contract running from a minimum of July 5, 2027 to a latest ...
  • Solstad adds $15m as Petrobras extends AHTS contract
    Solstad Offshore has agreed revised terms with Petrobras for the anchor handling tug supply vessel Normand Turquesa, extending the ship's current work and pushing back the start of a previously announced long-term charter. The Norwegian offshore owner said the existing contract for the 2007-built AHTS has been extended by one year. At the same time, ...
  • Michael Parker steps down as Poseidon Principles chair
    Michael Parker, Citi's chairman of global shipping and logistics, has stepped down as chair of the Poseidon Principles, ending a six-year tenure that dates back to the initiative's launch in 2019. Parker stood down from the role on December 31, 2025, but will remain involved as Citi's representative on the association's steering committee. His departure ...
  • Equinor awards $10bn in contracts for facility maintenance
    Norwegian energy major Equinor has awarded framework agreements to seven supplier companies with a total value of nearly $10bn (NOK 100bn). Equinor awarded twelve new framework agreements for maintenance and modifications on the company's offshore installations and onshore plants. The agreements commence in the first half of 2026, have a duration of five years, and ...
  • Fujian Haitong steps into newbuild market with MPP order
    Chinese bulker owner Fujian Haitong Development has continued its fleet expansion with a rare move into the newbuilding market, ordering three multipurpose heavylift vessels at Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding. The Shanghai-listed company disclosed the deal in a stock exchange filing, putting the total investment at up to RMB900m ($129m) before tax. Delivery dates for the 62,000 ...
  • Sanctioned LNG carriers activate Saam FSU off the Kola Peninsula
    A sanctioned LNG transhipment operation is emerging off Russia's Kola Peninsula, with shadow vessels routing cargoes via the long-idle Saam FSU in Ura Bay. The Russian-flagged, 400-meter-long, 60-meter-wide floating storage unit has been stationed in Ura Bay since June 2023 but has seen little activity until recently, according to the Barents Observer. It also notes ...
  • Norden sells MR and capesize as it lines up MPP newbuilds
    Danish shipowner and operator Norden has sold two vessels from its owned fleet, continuing to cash in on strong asset values across both the dry bulk and tanker markets. The Copenhagen-listed company confirmed the disposal of one MR tanker and one capesize bulker, citing favourable market conditions that have lifted secondhand prices in recent months. ...
  • Suezmax tanker damaged in Black Sea drone attack
    A suezmax tanker was struck by a drone while transiting the Black Sea on Wednesday, according to a casualty report. The Palau-flagged Elbus, a 2005-built, 159,062 dwt tanker, was sailing eastbound around 30 miles off the Turkish coast when it experienced what was described as an unmanned marine vehicle and drone attack. Tracking data shows ...
  • Trump quits anti-piracy and trade bodies in broad UN retreat
    he Trump administration yesterday announced it is withdrawing from 66 organisations, a mixture of NGOs and United Nations' bodies. Of note for the shipping industry is the US decision to pull out of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combatting Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (RECAAP), as well as the UN Conference on ...
  • CMB.TECH cashes in on VLCC and capesize sales
    Belgian shipowner CMB.TECH has agreed the sale of eight vessels across its tanker and dry bulk fleets, booking a combined capital gain of around $269.2m. The Antwerp-based group said the largest part of the transaction comes from the sale of six VLCCs under its Euronav platform. The vessels sold are the 2007-built Daishan, the 2011-built ...
  • Axess to provide inspection services for Noble drillships in Guyana
    Norwegian engineering and integrity solutions company Axess has secured a long-term asset integrity management contract with Noble Corporation for its four drillships working in Guyana. Under the terms of the agreement, Axess will provide a comprehensive range of inspection and certification services for the Noble Tom Madden, Noble Sam Croft, Noble Don Taylor, and Noble ...
  • Petronas Carigali hands Vantris $345m in installation contracts
    Malaysian offshore services company Vantris Energy has secured work orders for offshore transportation and installation in Malaysia from Petronas Carigali, with a combined contract value of approximately RM1.4bn ($345m). Vantris, formerly Sapura Energy, stated in a Bursa Malaysia filing that it secured the contract through its subsidiary, Sapura Offshore. The awards comprise the provision of ...
  • Washington opens the oil tap even as Venezuela tankers are hunted down
    The US Energy Department signalled yesterday it will begin selectively removing sanctions to allow Venezuelan oil to be shipped and sold into global markets. In a policy outline published on Wednesday, the department said the Trump administration aims to reintroduce Venezuelan crude under controlled conditions, even as enforcement against sanctioned shipping intensifies. The contradiction was ...
  • Norwegian giant taps Archer for plug and abandonment work
    Norwegian offshore service provider Archer has won a contract from Equinor for plug and abandonment work on 30 subsea wells. This follows a contract for the planning of permanent plug and abandonment of the Snorre UPA and Heidrun B and C templates won in late March 2025. The new contract has been structured to enable ...
  • Aker Solutions wins long-term maintenance deal with Equinor
    Norway's Aker Solutions has been awarded multiple five-year frame agreements for maintenance and modification services with Equinor in Norway. The contracts include options to extend for two additional periods of three and two years, respectively. The value of the contracts will depend on the volume of maintenance and modification work carried out during the fixed ...
  • Zhejiang Shipping enters cape sector with newcastlemax acquisition
    Zhejiang Shipping Group has moved into the capesize arena, with the delivery of its first newcastlemax bulk carrier. The 2019-built, 210,000 dwt ZH Dampier becomes the first newcastlemax vessel controlled by the group since its restructuring. The giant ship is operated under an operating lease arrangement with China Merchants Leasing. Financial details of the lease ...
  • Why thinking differently will be key in 2026
    At a time when certainty is in short supply, learning how to think disruptively can help us make better decisions, argues Thomas Zaidman, managing director of Sagitta Marine. The Swiss Federal Intelligence Service (FIS) recently published a manual in which this most peaceable of nations laments the growth of cognitive blind spots in understanding where ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 8, 2026
  • It takes a lot of CO2 to capture CO2
    More findings from Singapore's Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation's 'Project Captured' highlight the trouble of counting the entire lifecycle emissions...
  • What to look out for in risk and compliance in 2026
    Lloyd's List's risk and compliance analysts Bridget Diakun and Tomer Raanan explain how the shadow fleet is evolving into 2026...
  • Politics will remain a challenge to marine insurance in 2026, Roberts warns
    The X-Press Pearl bill could hit $6bn, cautions Lloyd's Market Association marine head
  • Seatrade takes 50% stake in JR Shipping Group as it eyes boxship expansion
    Partnership will focus on developing and financing next-generation vessels across feeder containerships, dry cargo and offshore wind support
  • Venezuela ports still functioning but with disruptions
    Seafarers advised to remain on board
  • American Club drops sanctioned aframax over fabricated IMO number
    A US-sanctioned tanker's use of a fabricated IMO number and rotating identities has led the P&I club to drop it...
  • CMB.Tech sheds VLCCs and capesize bulker pair
    CMB.Tech is advancing its fleet rejuvenation strategy by selling eight older vessels, capitalising on strong secondhand values
  • Taiwan precedent signals supply risks for Japanese yards amid China export controls
    China's new dual-use export curbs on Japan may disrupt shipbuilding not through a broad ban on ship equipment, but via...
  • The Daily View: The stress test
  • Red Sea return to unmask container shipping's two-tier capacity crisis
    The Red Sea's reopening will trigger more than a routing reset. It will expose a structural mismatch in the container...
  • Daily Briefing
    US high seas seizures will test Russian resolve to protect shadow fleet | US seizes Russia-flagged shadow fleet tanker in...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 8, 2026
  • Digital forwarder owned by Bolloré merges with French forwarding group
    The merger will see Fatton & Lyseo use Ovrsea's proprietary operating software across its air and sea customers in Asia, Africa and North America.
  • Intra-Asia air freight capacity tightens on US high-tech demand
    The growth in traffic on intra-Asian routes is a result of ongoing US demand for cloud infrastructure logistics related to the rapid development of AI technology.
  • Smaller ocean carriers can still prosper in a world of hungry 'predators'
    While second- and third-rung lines can no longer aspire to grow into the big leagues unless they have very deep pockets, there is plenty of scope to avoid being trampled by the behemoths and quietly grow by trading on strengths, writes Jeremy Masters.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 8, 2026
  • Venezuela-to-China oil flows slowed by US pressure on departures, Vortexa says
    Departures disrupted as China's appetite holds despite rising sanctions risk
  • Trump dumps anti-piracy body on eve of major report
    Ad is withdrawing from 66 organisations that Trump says are contrary to US interests of the country
  • Newcomer Greta Shipping makes debut acquisition in boxship market
    Chinese-backed liner-upstart acquires feeder vessel from European investors
  • Europe is struggling to kick its Russian LNG habit, researchers warn
    NGO flags concerns over future of 15-ship Arc7 fleet
  • Bullish outlook for VLCCs this year depends on China demand
    Lack of Chinese demand hurt rates in 2024 and boosted them in 2025
  • Clarksons buys AI tech outfit Zuma once linked to rival Braemar
    Zuma is best known for developing the widely used Braemar Screen for freight derivatives
  • Worker dies at Hanwha Ocean's Geoje shipyard
    Man was found unconscious after rest break
  • Poseidon Principles chairman Michael Parker steps down
    Societe Generale's Paul Taylor will step into the role for the short term
  • Chinese tanker allegedly struck in new Black Sea drone attack
    Chinese-owned tanker stops off Turkish coastline after reported drone attack
  • Grimaldi secures $190m green finance for car carrier newbuilds
    Loans signed for three of 17 ammonia-ready newbuildings
  • Mercuria Energy splashes out $450m on new bulkers and tankers in China
    Two shipyards have been contracted to build LR2s and newcastlemaxes
  • ING shipping head Stephen Fewster leaves bank
    Gerbrand Vroegop named new global lead of the shipping sector
  • Post-Maduro playbook: US reveals Venezuela oil sales in wake of high seas tanker drama
    Trump administration says it will control the Venezuelan oil trade
  • Norden doubles down on asset-light approach as it sells vessel pair and inks leasing deal
    The company has signed a deal for a pair of MPP ships to be delivered in 2028
  • Chipolbrok inks up to 10 newbuildings at two shipyards in six days
    Sino-Polish venture orders 'new generation' ships to strengthen its fleet
  • CMB.Tech stock rallies as analysts welcome dividend payout from vessel sales
    Belgian shipowner's shares soar 6.4% in Oslo
  • Contships extends feeder sales drive in deals with Turkish and Greek buyers
    Greek asset player Nikolas Pateras signs deals for five vessels with Medkon Shipping and Metrostar Management
  • Shipping veteran joins Singapore owner Netbulk
    Shipping veteran says drybulk market stands to gain from low orderbook and shifting demand flows
  • Japanese giant MOL and Indian national oil company forge joint venture to order ethane carriers
    South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries tipped to be the builder for two 100,000-cbm ethane carriers
  • Oslo stock winner Himalaya Shipping sees even higher bulker rates in 2026
    Geopolitics and China remain primary risks for newcastlemax vessels, CEO says
  • 'Catastrophic': Blue Dream cruise halt exposes weak South Korea demand
    Operator admits poor yields as rivals slash prices in China's cruise market

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FreightWaves web site
JANUARY 8, 2026
  • FMCSA to restore trucking's emergency relief window
    WASHINGTON - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is reversing a Biden-era rule that slashed 30 days of automatic relief from motor carrier hours of service (HOS) requirements down to 14 days during regional emergencies. In response to petitions filed against the rule, which went into force in December 2023, FMCSA wants to revise the length of the emergency relief automatically trigger
  • Knowing Your Numbers Is One Thing - Using Them Is Where the Advantage Actually Shows Up
    Part One laid the groundwork for why knowing your numbers matters in trucking. Not in a motivational way. Not in a "be a better business owner" cliché way. But in a very real, very practical sense: if you don't know what it actually costs you to run your truck, you're not negotiating freight - you're guessing. But here's the uncomfortable truth most carriers never hear: Knowing your numbers doesn
  • FTC charges against fuel card provider Corpay held up on federal appeal
    In a sometimes blistering affirmation of a lower court finding, a federal circuit court of appeals found that fuel card provider Corpay had undertaken several practices in its product offerings that could be viewed as deceptive and misleading. The Eleventh Circuit Tuesday upheld a series of injunctions handed down by the U.S.District Court for the Northern District of Georgia in 2022. That decisi
  • Estes to surpass 14,000 doors in 2026
    Less-than-truckload carrier Estes Express Lines expanded its door count nearly 9% last year, opening four new terminals, expanding four locations and relocating 12 facilities. The company said Thursday it will have over 14,000 doors by the end of 2026. It expanded network capacity by 1,038 doors in 2025, an 8.7% year-over-year increase. Enhancements to its more than 300-terminal network included
  • Trans-Pacific container rates are rising - will volumes follow?
    Container rates continued their recent climb on the benchmark eastbound trans-Pacific trade lane, posting solid double-digit gains ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday. Mid-December improvement flowed into the New Year, when carriers' general rate increases (GRIs) kicked in, said Freightos analyst Judah Levine, in a note to clients. "Prices to the West Coast increased 22% to $2,617 per forty foot
  • Private equity firm acquires Dart Transit, ending 90 years of family ownership
    Avkha Equity Holdings has acquired Minnesota-based carrier Dart Transit , ending more than nine decades of ownership by the Oren family. The transaction, which became effective Jan. 1, ushers in a new ownership chapter for the trucking company, according to a news release. The deal also includes Dart Express and affiliated subsidiaries. Financial terms were not disclosed. Dart Transit is headquar
  • EXCLUSIVE: FMC Chief of Staff Hoang moves to private sector
    Mary Thien Hoang, who served four chairmen as chief of staff during more than 20 years at the Federal Maritime Commission, is leaving the ocean shipping regulator for the private sector. Hoang is joining Washington lobbyist Thorn Run as a partner. Mary Thien Hoang Hoang follows former FMC Chairman Louis Sola, who joined the lobby firm in 2025. A graduate of Villanova University, Widener law schoo
  • Prolonged post office closures focus of House bill
    The U.S. Postal Service needs to do a better job providing information that helps the public find service when local post offices are temporarily closed for emergency repairs or other reasons, say lawmakers behind a new bill that mandates more transparency. The suspension of post office operations is a longstanding issue, especially in rural communities where residents may have to drive long dist
  • DHL opens a new life science and healthcare hub in Annville, Pennsylvania
    DHL Supply Chain is continuing its commitment to the life sciences and healthcare logistics market with the completion of a strategic new distribution hub in Annville, Pennsylvania. A facility designed to meet the complex demands of an evolving healthcare supply chain. Set to open later this year, this one-million-square-foot Center of Excellence isn't just another warehouse; it's a massive leap
  • A Sit-Down With a Grassroots Movement: American Truckers United and the Fight Nobody Planned For
    Some of the loudest conversations in trucking right now aren't coming from policy rooms, conference stages, or trade group press releases. They're coming from drivers, fleet owners, and industry veterans who feel like something fundamental shifted - and nobody warned them it was coming. That's why this episode of The Long Haul was different on purpose. I sat down with Harvey Beech , co-founder of
  • Layoffs, bankruptcies batter U.S. logistics and manufacturing at start of 2026
    U.S. logistics, manufacturing and supply-chain firms have started 2026 with a surge of layoffs, facility closures and bankruptcy filings, affecting more than 2,200 workers nationwide. State notices and court records show job cuts spanning rail support services, parcel networks, food manufacturing, packaging, last-mile delivery and e-commerce, as companies grapple with lost contracts, high costs,
  • SPS Commerce's new tech marries AI and retail supply chain efficiency
    The National Retail Federation predicted retail sales in November and December of 2025, will grow between 3.7% and 4.2% over 2024. That translates to total spending between $1.01 trillion and $1.02 trillion. By comparison, 2024's holiday sales rose 4.3% over 2023 to reach $976.1 billion. While consumer demand remains strong, consumer expectation hits new heights. With many looking to get packages
  • U.S. Bank, DAT launch quarterly truck freight rates report
    U.S. Bank and DAT Freight & Analytics announced Tuesday a collaboration to launch a new quarterly research report on U.S. truck freight rates. The new report complements the existing U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index, which the bank has published quarterly since 2017. While the Freight Payment Index focuses on shipment volumes and spending data derived from $43 billion in annual freight payments, t
  • CSX lays off 5% of management staff, furloughs conductors
    CSX has laid off 166 management employees, about 5% of the non-union workforce, in cuts announced to employees Wednesday. Other cost-cutting moves, according to Trains sources, include cuts to some management benefits and furloughs to 193 conductors, including 61 covered by the railroad's Baltimore & Ohio union agreement and 132 on former C&O, Seaboard Coast Line, and Louisville & Nashville lines
  • Duffy Pulls the Trigger on Defunding California over Non-Domiciled CDL Crisis
    Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made good on his threat today, announcing that FMCSA will withhold approximately $160 million from California for failing to cancel over 17,000 illegally issued commercial driver's licenses by the agreed-upon January 5 deadline. "It's reckoning day for Gavin Newsom and California," Duffy said in his announcement. "Our demands were simple: follow the rules, revo
  • Minneapolis, 1992, and What Fleets Need to Know About the Insurrection Act
    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz issued a warning order to prepare the state's National Guard on Wednesday following an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer's fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman during immigration enforcement operations in south Minneapolis. Hours later, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey delivered a blunt message to federal agents: "Get the f- out of Minneapolis." Walz went further, c
  • 3-way combo emerges for digital load matching: DAT, AscendTMS and Convoy
    The Convoy tech stack acquired by DAT, which so far had not yet made a notable impact at the company known mostly for its load board, is being integrated into the AscendTMS transportation management system, a significant step in its revival. AscendTMS is known mostly as serving small to medium sized brokers and carriers with its TMS offering. It has a small base of shipper clients as well. Tim Hi
  • DOT strips California of $160M over foreign truckers
    WASHINGTON - A showdown between the U.S. Department of Transportation and the State of California reached a breaking point on Wednesday after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will withhold approximately $160 million in safety program money from the state. The move follows California's failure to meet a January 5 deadline to cancel more

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Vote on IMO's Net-Zero Framework postponed again
London/Brussels/Washington
A new MEPC session is scheduled for December. Klann (T&E): The IMO cannot allow postponements to become the new normal.
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%)
The first batch of cold ironing work has been awarded to the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
The total investment is 41 million euros
Konecranes' turnover decreased by -7.7% in the first quarter of 2026.
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the period remained unchanged
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
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