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February 9, 2026

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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2026
  • Mumbai's eastern waterfront being transformed into a maritime business and tourism destination
  • Allcargo Logistics completes integration of domestic supply chain businesses; reports Q3FY26 results
  • Key terms of the Interim Agreement between India and the United States
  • Vizhinjam Port's global ranking up after record container volume
  • Digging beneath the "steady" IMF headline
  • Adani Logistics undertakes containerised grain rake movement
  • Modified berthing policy for oil tankers at Kandla
  • Kuehne+Nagel opens new CFS to meet India's growing trade needs
  • VOC Port Authority becomes India's first port to initiate implementation of anti-drone security system
  • Govt steps up engagement on Chabahar Port to cushion impact of US policy shifts
  • Govt to remove cap on courier exports
  • India may import Venezuelan oil if commercially viable, says MEA
  • US-India trade pact seen as a game changer for crude flows and VLCCs
  • SCI registers highest-ever consolidated 9-month PAT in two decades; record Q3 PAT
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (6 February 2026)

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2026
  • New executives appointed at Flipkart
  • Bertschi Group achieves stable revenue
  • New Head for evb Logistics
  • Union Pacific modernizes locomotives
  • Phantorion Verlag partners with Dessauer
  • Hamburg's logistics real estate market grows in 2025
  • Contract for Webb Dock East extended
  • MSC Spain expands transatlantic route
  • Air freight location Germany under pressure
  • Miami Airport solidifies cargo leadership 2025
  • Strategic Partnership for Boeing 747 Maintenance

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2026
  • Strong January masks air cargo weakness and volatility
  • EU deal and tariff relief hopes tighten India's export capacity
  • Conf call redux: With cost paramount, Maersk battens down the hatches
  • Sting in the tail for shippers as carriers eye more blanked sailings
  • 2026: Prepare to be punished by 'lazy logistics'
  • MSC spending spree goes on: this week a dozen new box ships
  • Opportunities for 'nimble' forwarders as new routes open
  • India's auto boom provides opportunity for Intra-Asia carriers
  • US retail giants expand into 3PL services as smaller rivals move out
  • The Loadstar Podcast with DP World Trade Finance: Re-shaping how trade is funded

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2026
  • SAAM Towage takes delivery of new high-performance tug SAAM Guanay
    Santiago, Chile-headquartered SAAM Towage has taken delivery of a new high-performance tug from Turkey's Sanmar Shipyards. Named SAAM Guanay. the new Bogacay Class vessel, is based on Robert Allan Ltd.'s RAmparts 2400SX
  • Anschütz completes navigation system refit for RRS Sir David Attenborough
    Since entering service in 2021, the polar research vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough has been equipped with navigation systems from Anschütz. As part of a recent refit, Anschütz has now supplied the
  • Digitalization is now affordable ... and operationally compelling, says Mark O'Neil
    The cost of creating smart vessels has fallen dramatically in recent years, making digitalization a financially viable and operationally compelling option for shipowners and managers, according to Columbia Group. Speaking at a
  • Kongsberg Maritime to design and equip new Transpetro tanker sextet
    Kongsberg Maritime has been contracted to design and equip four 15,600 dwt methanol/ethanol-ready handy size product tankers for Petrobras subsidiary Transpetro. The contract with Kongsberg Maritime has been placed by the shipbuilder:

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2026
  • Kongsberg Maritime to equip Transpetro's new tankers
    Kongsberg Maritime will design and equip four methanol/ethanol-ready handy-size tankers for Transpetro. The vessels will be built by Consórcio Marenova in Rio Grande and Niterói, Brazil. The NOK 300 million contract covers ship design and integrated systems. These include Promas propulsion, controllable pitch propellers, deck machinery, tank gauging, and advanced navigation and automation solutio
  • Lufthansa Cargo announces key management appointments
    Lufthansa Cargo has appointed three executives to new leadership positions. On 15 February 2026, Gunnar Loehr will become Head of Region DACH & KAM EMEA. He will oversee Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and key accounts across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Loehr joined Lufthansa Cargo in 2002 and has held roles across Spain, Portugal, the Arabian Peninsula, Latin America, and at the company
  • UAE Ministry, Khazna and Agility launch AI pilot to boost energy efficiency
    The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Khazna Data Centers, and Agility have launched a pilot project to implement Phaidra's AI technology across data centers and district cooling operations in the UAE. The announcement was made at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. The pilot builds on a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Ministry and Agility during Abu Dhabi Sustainabilit
  • COSCO places milestone order for Everllence dual-fuel engines
    Everllence has reached a major milestone with its 2,000th order for a two-stroke dual-fuel engine. COSCO Shipping Lines marked the achievement by ordering 12 Everllence B&W 8G95ME-GI Mk. 10.5 main engines for a new series of 18,000 TEU container vessels. The vessels are under construction at Jiangnan Shipyard in China. Each engine features EcoEGR technology, which reduces emissions and improves f
  • Drewry WCI drops 7% amid falling spot rates
    The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) fell 7% this week to $1,959 per 40ft container, marking the fourth consecutive weekly decline. Spot rates from Shanghai to major US ports dropped sharply. Rates to Los Angeles fell 8% to $2,239, while shipments to New York declined 5% to $2,819. The usual pre-Lunar New Year cargo surge failed to materialise, weakening demand. Carriers have responded by annou
  • Why the world must learn to live with Chinese maritime dominance?
    With 60% of global shipbuilding orders and control of strategic ports worldwide, China has crossed the irreversibility threshold and the West is only now realizing prevention was the answer
  • Georgia Ports welcomes US-India trade agreement
    The Georgia Ports Authority welcomed the announcement of a new trade agreement between the US and India, opening the way for increased business between the two countries. GPA President and CEO Griff Lynch, stated that GPA has long thought India will be the key to the future success with the market proximity the US East Coast gateway port offers. Georgia Ports handled 22% of India's containerized
  • CN Index signals high pressure in global container shipping
    The CN meta Index is a composite measure that captures the overall pressure on global container shipping, combining market conditions, capacity dynamics, and geopolitical or operational risks into a single, easy-to-understand score. It reflects how challenging, risky, or costly it is to move containers worldwide at any given time. The CN Index reached 586 this week, placing global container shipp
  • Kuehne+Nagel opens new Container Freight Station in Mumbai
    Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new 3,500 sqm Container Freight Station (CFS) in Mumbai. The facility strengthens the company's Sea Logistics operations in India and supports the country's growing trade volumes. The new CFS is located near Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India's largest seaport. The location offers direct access to a major maritime gateway and enables faster cargo handling and
  • MSC launches new direct service linking Bilbao with South America and the Americas
    MSC Spain has launched an expanded transatlantic service connecting the Port of Bilbao with key markets in the Caribbean, Central America, and the west coast of South America. The company presented the new service to customers at an event held at the Bilbao Port Authority. The upgraded NWC-USA-SAWC service made its first call in Bilbao on 19 December with the arrival of MSC Carole. The route off
  • Contships reports financial results
    Contships Logistics Corp. has reported its unaudited financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, highlighting an extensive fleet renewal program, high operational utilization, and a strong liquidity position. Fleet renewal and portfolio reshaping During 2025, the group completed the acquisition of five container vessels, including two vessels of 2
  • Yang Ming names first two 15,500 TEU LNG dual-fuel vessels
    Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. has held naming ceremonies for its first two 15,500 TEU class LNG dual-fuel containerships, YM Willpower and YM Worthiness, marking a key milestone in the company's fleet renewal and decarbonisation programme. The ceremonies took place on 4 February at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' shipyard in Ulsan, where the vessels were constructed. Mrs. Yu-Fen Li, spouse of Tai
  • Asia's shipyards navigate perfect storm of geopolitics and technology
    Digital transformation collides with geopolitical fragmentation as region's maritime manufacturers face fundamental restructuring by 2026
  • AD Ports Group to manage Aqaba multipurpose port in 30-year agreement
    AD Ports Group has signed a 30-year concession agreement with Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) to manage and operate the Aqaba Multipurpose Port in Jordan. The port is the country's only general cargo and multipurpose seaport. Aqaba MP Port The agreement creates a joint venture with AD Ports Group holding 70% and ADC 30%. AD Ports Group will invest AED 141 million (USD 38.4 million) and bring
  • Why India is betting on container shipping line?
    India has formally launched Bharat Container Shipping Line in a calculated wager that current maritime disruptions represent once-per-generation opportunity to break free from transshipment hub dependence and emerge as autonomous Indian Ocean shipping power by 2047
  • Puerto Aguadulce aquires new equipment
    Sociedad Puerto Industrial de Aguadulce of ICTSI and PSA International, has taken delivery of two super post-Panamax quay cranes and three hybrid rubber-tired gantry cranes, further enhancing Puerto Aguadulce's ability to serve larger vessels and support growing cargo flows through Colombia's Pacific gateway. The quay cranes, manufactured by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries, are the largest in t
  • Red Sea Gateway Terminal appoints new Group CEO
    Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) has appointed Lars Vang Christensen as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 March 2026. He succeeds Jens O. Floe, who has led the company since 2016. Floe will continue his career as a Non-Executive Director and remain active in board roles representing RSGT shareholders. Christensen brings more than 30 years of global leadership experience across the maritim
  • Hydrogen network in the North Sea Canal area has been completed
    The detailed design for the hydrogen network being developed by HyNetwork in the North Sea Canal Area has been completed, covering both a new hydrogen pipeline and an existing natural gas pipeline that will be converted. This marks an important milestone in the technical development of the network. HyNetwork now knows to the millimeter where the pipelines will be located and how they will be inst

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2026
  • Rio Tinto and Glencore walk away from revived mega-merger talks
    Rio Tinto and Glencore have called time on renewed merger talks, abandoning plans for a deal that would have reshaped the global mining sector. The companies confirmed on Thursday that discussions had ended without agreement, scrapping a proposed tie-up that could have created the world's largest mining group, with a market value well north of ...
  • Embiricos fixes 2010-built VLCC at $147,135 a day
    A 2010-built VLCC has been fixed out at a striking $147,135 per day. The scrubber-fitted Kalamos, built at Shanghai Waigaoqiao, has reportedly been taken on at the bumper rate while currently positioned off India's west coast. The vessel is listed as operated by Embiricos, with IOC named as the charterer. The fixture comes amid continued ...
  • Panama's port purge draws China's ire
    The diplomatic spat between China and Panama is worsening over the Central American nation's decision last week to strip Hong Kong's CK Hutchison of its rights to operate two ports. Panama's president, José Raúl Mulino, declared the government will never again award the Balboa and Cristobal port concessions to a single company after the Supreme ...
  • VLCC ordering spree pulls Mercuria back to Chinese yards
    Mercuria is lining up its next move in shipbuilding, with industry sources pointing to a potential order for very large crude carriers (VLCCs) in China. Market sources have the Swiss commodity trading group and shipowner wrapping talks with CSSC's Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corp (DSIC) for up to four 306,000 dwt tankers. The deal covers two ...
  • Fos-Lyon inland link gets electric barge boost from CMA CGM
    CMA CGM is moving ahead with plans to strengthen inland container flows on the Mediterranean-Rhône-Saône corridor, announcing an electric and hybrid river barge project alongside a €40m modernisation of the Lyon Rhône terminal. The French shipping group said the electric barge, planned for deployment on the Fos-Lyon axis, could be in service within two years ...
  • Government reshuffle aims to turn PT PAL into Indonesia's shipbuilding engine
    Indonesia is revamping its state-owned shipbuilding sector, bringing it all under one roof, while tapping state-run lines to order domestically. PT PAL Indonesia, the nation's top state-owned shipbuilder, will become a holding company for all government-owned shipyards under the plans unveiled yesterday. The policy aims to bolster domestic shipbuilding and boost efficiency by consolidating procur
  • Keyfield orders anchor handler from Chinese shipbuilder
    Malaysian offshore vessel owner Keyfield International has ordered a new anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel from China's Jiangsu Shunhong Marine Technology. The shipbuilding contract, worth RM70.7m ($18m), was signed through Keyfield's subsidiary, Keyfield Resolute, on Wednesday. The contract entails the construction of a new diesel-electric DP2 AHTS. It will be used to handle anchors ...
  • Worley secures dual wins across offshore hydrogen and US LNG
    Australian offshore engineering company Worley has secured two energy transition contracts, spanning Europe's offshore hydrogen ambitions and US LNG expansion. The engineering firm will support AquaDuctus, the GW-scale offshore hydrogen pipeline anchoring the AquaVentus initiative in Germany's North Sea. Recognised as an IPCEI, the project enables open-access transport of green hydrogen from offs
  • Splash Wrap: Ports in a storm
    The deepening dispute between Panama and China over two key ports at the Panama Canal was a constant source of headlines following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that invalidated CK Hutchison's long-held concession contracts. A trade pact between the US and India that cuts American tariffs and ties New Delhi to a halt in Russian ...
  • Google secures clean power from EnBW's offshore wind farm
    German energy utility giant EnBW and US technology giant Google have entered into a long-term power purchase agreement for the supply of 100MW of clean electricity from the He Dreiht offshore wind farm over a period of 15 years. Google aims to operate its global operations on carbon-free energy by 2030, meaning that every hour ...
  • Captain jailed for six years after North Sea collision that killed tanker crewman
    A London court has sentenced Russian captain Vladimir Motin to six years' imprisonment after finding him guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence over the March 2025 collision between the containership Solong and the anchored tanker Stena Immaculate off the Yorkshire coast. The crash ripped a huge hole in the tanker, ignited a jet-fuel inferno and ...
  • Are index-based shipping contracts a trap for BCOs?
    Dr Raymon Krishnan, president of Singapore's Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society, ponders the risks of index-based freight contracts. For many beneficial cargo owners (BCOs), index-based freight contracts are increasingly positioned as the modern, data-driven answer to volatile shipping markets. On paper, they promise transparency, fairness, and alignment with prevailing market conditions

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2026
  • US presses on with Iran sanctions amid ongoing talks in Oman
    The US State Department announced fresh sanctions on Iran on Friday just hours after talks between Washington and Tehran held...
  • False flag Baltic transits almost quadruple throughout 2025
    The Nordic Baltic 8++ group of countries promised to take action against falsely flagged vessels in June 2025, but the...
  • No shortage of targets for French interdiction in the Mediterranean
    Should France want to follow up the seizure of stateless shadow fleet tanker Grinch with more interdictions, it will have...
  • Malaysia's shadow fleet transfer hub persists despite seizure scrutiny
    Malaysia's seizure and rapid release of two sanctioned tankers this week looks less like a shift in enforcement posture and...
  • EU confirms maritime services ban for Russian crude
    The proposed ban, if endorsed by member states, means EU companies cannot provide finance, insurance or technical assistance for vessels...
  • NorthStandard confirms firm P&I renewal round
    Biggest UK-based marine mutual 'not going soft' with focus on improving combined ratio
  • China gathers Panama flag data amid escalating rhetoric over port ruling
    The Panama flag registry could become collateral damage as Beijing retaliates over the port concession ruling
  • Container shipping preparing for old ships shake out
    After nearly five years of minimal scrapping, vessel recycling is set to re-emerge as a central theme from the second...
  • Dorian eyes strong market this year as LPG exports hit new record
    US-listed operator of 27 VLGCs is completing upgrade of fleet with energy-saving devices
  • Rio Tinto no longer considering Glencore bid
    A merger would have created the world's biggest mining concern, which could have had a greater influence over dry bulk...
  • India-EU trade deal to favour some shipping sectors more than others
    The trade deal between the EU and India will not only foster stronger trade flows but also build resilience, as...
  • The Daily View: Carrots, sticks and zombies
  • Daily Briefing
    Maersk lays out scenarios for duration and severity of slump | Zombie' net zero push is danger to IMO, not...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2026
  • Maher's next buyer faces billions in upgrades, decisions on capacity
    The likely sale this year of the Port of New York and New Jersey's largest marine terminal portends possible changes to how it will be operated in the long run.
  • Key inland rail terminals battle post-storm congestion, driver complaints
    While linehaul performance has largely returned to normal for US Class I railroads, delays and bottlenecks triggered by the severe winter storm two weeks ago have now moved downstream to terminals in Chicago, Cincinnati and Memphis.
  • Australia's VICT extends terminal concession at Port of Melbourne to 2066
    The subsidiary of Manila-headquartered International Container Terminal Services said the agreement extends the lease expiration from 2040 to 2066.
  • Shippers look inland to move swelling project cargo demand
    Inland water transport offers a lower-emission alternative routing for out-of-gauge cargoes, with cost-efficiency, lower energy consumption, and fewer accidents among other advantages.
  • Polish trade group hits out at 'unequal rules' for Chinese e-commerce platforms
    The digital trade body argues that online sellers outside the EU were able to scale rapidly by exploiting gaps in customs and regulatory enforcement that European businesses could not legally replicate.
  • Maersk to reorganize logistics segment as profit margins fall short again
    The move to split Logistics and Services into three product segments reflects the sensitivities around a division that underpins the carrier's integrated end-to-end strategy launched in 2017.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2026
  • US sanctions 14 ships to crack down on Iran's energy exports after round of talks
    Latest round of blacklists targets nine tankers and five LPG carriers
  • Adnoc tanker ships India's first fuel cargo since EU ban on Russian oil refining
    LR2 tanker Liwa-V has discharged Reliance Industries jet barrels in Italy
  • EU to introduce full maritime services ban on Russian crude to replace price cap
    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says another 43 vessels will be sanctioned
  • Storage scam trial: Three men due in court in rare case involving multibillion-dollar industry
    Cyber criminal operations have targeted one of world's largest port areas for oil scams for 15 years
  • Wavelength podcast: The VLCC aggregator unnerving analysts, and sentencing the manslaughter master
    Plus, looking for Guiding Stars, and how to capture carbon
  • Years of Epstein-Sulayem exchanges range from advice on Mandelson letter to more private chats
    Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem showed Epstein a letter for UK business secretary Peter Mandelson. Epstein responded with edits
  • EU to introduce full maritime services ban on Russian oil to replace price cap
    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says another 43 vessels will be sanctioned
  • Kongsberg Maritime plans to build closer ties with shipowners
    New company will continue to supply all major shipping and offshore segments
  • Shell calls on ship and cargo owners to get behind book and claim to promote clean fuel take-up
    System is growing as a tool to meet sustainability expectations
  • Hoegh Autoliners posts strong start with promise of better-than-forecast profit to follow
    January update shows company 'holding up better than our initial expectations', Fearnley says
  • Cleaves returns shipping fund to Norway to escape high costs
    Cost-conscious operation says tax conditions in its home country have begun to improve
  • Dorian LPG upbeat as 2026 brings 'unusual' good news
    Late 2025 uncertainty pushes activity into January and bolsters rates, company says
  • Drone attacks and outages force key Black Sea crude outlet to cut tanker loadings
    CPC terminal is now scheduled to ship Kazakh oil on only 31 ships in February
  • Bullish development: Braemar weighs tanker market boost if India shuns Russian crude
    London broker believes compliant-tanker demand will rise, but details are uncertain
  • NorthStandard Europe boss to champion diversity
    Steve Cockburn will run 40% of the P&I club's portfolio from Dublin headquarters
  • Cash-rich Contships 'discussing' fleet renewal after sales spree
    Fearnley Securities believes Greek owner will move in the market when attractive deals emerge
  • South Korean giant HMM extends newcastlemax safari with Greek deal
    Acquisition of Polembros Bulkers unit is part of a wider expansion campaign
  • Greek LNG importer hunts second FSRU and new pipeline for 'vertical corridor'
    Geopolitical project seeks to replace Russian gas in Eastern Europe
  • HPH Trust profit rises as Panama port row deepens geopolitical risk
    Resilient results, even as a Panama Canal ruling fuels legal and political risk for parent company
  • Greek shipowner Latsco reveals why it is not a 'first mover' on technology
    COO Antonis Georgantzis opens up about newbuilding strategy and decision to order largely conventional tonnage
  • Dorian LPG downgraded as DNB sees VLGC deliveries weighing on rates
    Expensive stock implies high VLGC valuation
  • Sanctions-probed insurer dropped from Dubai port's list of approved P&I clubs
    Announcement comes four months after New Zealand police raided company's offices
  • Iran seizes two tankers in ongoing smuggling crackdown
    Naval commander says 15 crew members are in custody after latest operation
  • Will tanker ship Venezuelan fuel to Cuba with US blessing?
    Cuban government has said it is willing to enter talks with US
  • Tamai Steamship lifts outlook and resets payout floor after earnings swing
    Japanese owner upgrades forecasts and pledges steadier shareholder returns despite weaker nine-month profits
  • Japan's Kuribayashi Steamship profit jumps as assets gain value
    Coastal operator books sharp profit rise as shipping margins narrow
  • Adnoc L&S pounces on offshore vessels from US, Qatar and Singapore owners
    Abu Dhabi owner adds PSVs and anchor-handling units to growing fleet
  • Mercuria eyes VLCC newbuildings worth close to $500m in China
    Swiss trader is said to be finalising an order for up to four vessels at Dalian Shipbuilding
  • Fleet Management expands board with five executive promotions
    Ship manager also elevates three executives to product director roles
  • Kongsberg Maritime profit rises ahead of spin-off and Oslo listing
    Shipping aftermarket services boosts order backlog

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FreightWaves web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2026
  • Increased Amazon flight activity boosts Sun Country cargo revenue
    Sun Country Airlines on Thursday reported record cargo revenue of $48 million for the fourth quarter primarily driven by the addition of eight freighter aircraft last year under its transportation service agreement with Amazon. Cargo has become an increasingly important prong in the Minneapolis-based carrier's diversified business model - it is best known for passenger service to leisure destinat
  • EXCLUSIVE: BlackRock could bid for largest New York container terminal
    In a case of terminal superlatives, the world's largest asset manager could back a bid by the world's biggest container line to buy the busiest container terminal at the top U.S. East Coast port. BlackRock, the New York-based investment manager, could partner with Mediterranean Shipping Co. to purchase Maher Terminals, which handles more than a third of all box traffic moving through the Port of
  • How St. Christopher Fund supports drivers beyond emergencies and its record-breaking support from TravelCenters of America
    TravelCenters of America's (TA) most recent charity golf tournament did more than set a fundraising record. It showed that industry support for driver health and hardship relief is not only growing, but becoming more intentional. The tournament raised more than $100,000 for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund , the largest single-year contribution since the partnership between TA and SCF beg
  • Shares of Hub Group tank on accounting error
    Shares of Hub Group were off 19% in midday trading on Friday after the company flagged a $77 million understatement in purchased transportation expenses. It said the accounting error occurred in the first three quarters of 2025 and that its financial statements are under review. It has delayed fourth-quarter and full-year reporting until the matter can be resolved. "Based on its analysis to date,
  • Arrive Logistics trims Toronto headcount as it retools Canadian operations
    Arrive Logistics has laid off five employees from its Toronto office as it reconfigures how the brokerage supports customers and carriers in Canada. Evan Pundyk, the company's vice president of marketing, told FreightWaves the staffing reduction followed a review of Arrive's broader strategy and represents "a very small portion" of the company's workforce of more than 2,000 employees. "Following
  • Another tough quarter so RXO emphasizes its AI tools, spot market growth
    With a fourth quarter earnings report and subsequent call with analysts that was as negative as anticipated, RXO took the approach in its public-facing actions that it would seek to highlight what is getting better. In its prepared released disclosed late Thursday, in an interview with FreightWaves and on its quarterly conference call, RXO (NYSE: RXO) management tried to shift the focus away from
  • FMCSA taking comments on industry-wide ELD exemption
    WASHINGTON - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is opening the floor for public comment on an exemption request which, if approved, would fundamentally change how truck drivers track their time behind the wheel. The Federation of Professional Truckers (FOPT) is seeking a broad exemption from current electronic logging device (ELD) requirements, arguing that professional drivers shoul
  • Werner Enterprises restructuring one-way fleet
    Werner Enterprises announced it is restructuring its one-way truckload business in an effort to improve fleet utilization and return the unit to profitability. The changes are expected to be completed in the first quarter, but impacts on financial results may not be noticeable until the second quarter. The announcement was made in conjunction with the carrier's fourth-quarter report released Thur
  • Georgia-based carrier with 128 drivers files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
    Robert Bearden Trucking, a Southeast regional trucking carrier, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to court records. The Cairo, Georgia-based company filed its voluntary petition on Jan. 26 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, listing between 1 and 49 creditors. The debtor estimated both assets and liabilities in the range of $0 to $50,000 and
  • Feds went on-terminal for Indiana's chameleon carrier crash-what happens next?
    U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration investigators were on-terminal at Sam Express yesterday, the Illinois-based carrier at the center of a sprawling chameleon carrier network I've been investigating for months, one linked to a crash in Jay County, Indiana, that killed four Amish men last year. That's where the easy part of this story
  • REAL-ID, Mail-Order CDLs, and America's CDL Free-for-All.
    Somewhere between a Philadelphia apartment and a flea market in South Texas, between a wire transfer to a Mexican fixer and a California DMV counter that doesn't blink at a birth certificate listing "No Name Given," the American commercial driver's license system broke. Not bent. Not stressed. Broke. It is so broken that a 2025 federal audit found that one in four non-domiciled CDLs issued by Cal
  • FMC fines MSC millions for Shipping Act violations
    The Federal Maritime Commission said it has fined Mediterranean Shipping Company $22.67 million for three types of Shipping Act violations. The decision followed an enforcement proceeding for three types of Shipping Act violations by the Swiss-based carrier. The Commission's Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance (BEIC), through its Offices of Investigation and Enforcement, investi
  • USPS quarterly parcel volumes fall 12% as e-commerce plan implemented
    The continued decline in mail and parcel volume contributed to a 64% drop in controllable income for the U.S. Postal Service during the first quarter, underscoring why Postmaster General David Steiner is pushing to grow revenue through higher rates and a new program aimed at attracting retailers to handoff e-commerce shipments for last-mile delivery. More than 1,200 companies have shown interest
  • When drivers say no: Truckers speak out about unsafe working conditions
    Truck drivers across the U.S. say they are increasingly pressured to operate equipment they believe is unsafe - from dilapidated trailers, to overloaded tankers and malfunctioning braking systems - and some say speaking up can cost them their jobs. Two former truck drivers interviewed by FreightWaves, who requested anonymity due to fear of retaliation, described what they say were repeated attemp
  • Truck Parking Club hits 4,000 locations, targets 10,000 by year-end
    Truck Parking Club, the digital marketplace connecting commercial drivers with private parking spaces, announced it has reached 4,000 Property Member locations across 49 states, with plans to more than double that figure to 10,000 locations by the end of 2026. The Chattanooga, Tenn.-based company added 1,000 locations in just three months and now offers over 66,000 instantly reservable truck park
  • Freight market tightens in Q4 despite subdued volumes, U.S. Bank data shows
    U.S. Bank released its Freight Payment Index on Tuesday , showing that the fourth-quarter freight market saw a slight increase in shipment levels while capacity continued to contract. The capacity contraction pushed shipper spending to its highest level since early 2024, even as freight volumes remained historically low. For shippers accustomed to a buyer's market, the data suggests the window ma
  • First look: Tough market for brokers evident in RXO 4Q earnings
    RXO management in its third quarter earnings call, several weeks after the fourth quarter already had begun, said things were not going the way the brokerage would have desired. Several key numbers in RXO's fourth quarter earnings released Friday morning backed that up. Various numbers showed just how tough the quarter was for RXO, the latest data in line with challenging results reported by stan
  • Amazon posts Q4 gains from fulfillment orders and faster last-mile delivery
    Amazon beat reported mixed financial results in the fourth quarter on Thursday, with revenue surpassing Wall Street estimates, while earnings slightly missed projections During Amazon's earnings call, CEO Andy Jassy touted the e-commerce segment's ability to deliver more essentials to more customers as key growth drivers during the fourth quarter. "For the third year in a row, globally, in 2025,

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The reform that was supposed to reduce the fragmentation of ports
Taranto
From the transition from 24 Port Authorities to 15 AdSPs to the entry of Gallipoli into the Taranto system: Italy continues to add ports
The port of Genoa closed the third quarter with growth, while freight traffic remained stable in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Port of Ravenna, September slows down
Ravenna
In the first nine months of 2026, freight traffic remained above last year's levels
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Ankara
Bulk carrier passages halved in the third quarter. The decline in the Dardanelles was more moderate (-12.8%), while container ships held steady.
In the third quarter, Eurokai terminals handled a record traffic of 3.9 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In the first nine months of 2026 the total was over 11.3 million TEUs (+8.7%)
Maritime ETS: Brussels says the system is working. Ports fear traffic flight.
Brussels
The Commission's latest report for 2025 reports a 4% drop in emissions and compliance above 99%. However, it provides no new data on the risk of tax evasion.
Yang Ming's revenues grew by 52.4% in the third quarter
Keelung
A continuation of favorable conditions for shipping is expected in the latter part of 2026
US-China trade easing also involves ports and shipyards
Beijing
Beijing extends suspension of port charges on US vessels and investigation into the impact of the US measures on its maritime industry
Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, Raffaele Fitto will discuss the strategic issues of Italian ports.
Denmark's DFDS posts record quarterly revenue
Copenhagen
In the period July-September the group's ships transported 10.1 million linear metres of rolling stock and 2.1 million passengers (-3.6%)
In Montenegrin ports, cargo volumes are decreasing while passengers are increasing.
Podgorica
Traffic with Italy is declining
Ansis Zeltins has been re-elected president of the European Sea Ports Organisation.
Brussels
The Icelandic Ports Association has joined ESPO
This year Blu Navy recorded a growth of +12% in passengers transported
Portoferraio
Transported vehicles also increased (+11%)
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Uiltrasporti, the Democratic Party's commitment to amendments for port and maritime work is welcomed.
Rome
It is the only political force - the union underlines - that has responded to our requests for a meeting so far.
In the first nine months of 2026, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +1.7%
Rome
The Bank of Italy's economic update on Calabria's economy
FS Engineering and Sogesid have signed an agreement to develop infrastructure projects in Italy and abroad.
Rome
National focus on port infrastructure, logistics systems, and mobility-related infrastructure
The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has suspended the increases in maritime training center fees.
Rome
CONFORMAR and ANIFORMAR's request for precautionary measures has been granted. The hearing on the merits is scheduled for March 16.
Global Ship Lease revenues up 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026.
Athens
New $1 billion credit line to finance 15 new container ships
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
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FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
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
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
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MEETINGS
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
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PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
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Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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