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Exim India web site
MARCH 9, 2026
  • Eminent Polish delegation to grace CTL-BHP 2026 in Mumbai
  • Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal crosses 3 million tonnes in fiscal
  • Exporters call for govt support in the wake of West Asia shipping disruptions
  • Demand for India's refined product exports up
  • Iran signals Hormuz access for India?
  • Procedure for allowing "Back to Town" (BTT) of Export Cargo where EGM has not been filed in view of ongoing war conditions in the Middle East region
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (6 March 2026)
  • Tamil Nadu shipbuilding policy aims to position state as a hub for high-value ocean-going vessels
  • Importers win refund battle in US Trade Court
  • Beyond numbers: What single-digit logistics cost means for India's global competitiveness
  • MoPSW strengthens monitoring and preparedness amid evolving West Asia maritime situation; port operations stable
  • Ocean container shipping market update
  • JN Port boosts throughput in 11 months and Feb.
  • Maersk temporarily suspends services
  • Rail freight on the up in Feb.

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 6, 2026
  • Bauli and CHEP Expand Collaboration
  • JKIA plans comprehensive expansion and modernization
  • New Financing Platform for Air Transport
  • PackSynergy: Wolf new CEO
  • Hellmann appoints new vice president in the automotive sector
  • Toyota Automated Logistics appoints leadership team
  • IUMI analyzes security situation in the Middle East
  • Austrian Post acquires majority of "euShipments.com"
  • Maritime strategy in Singapore
  • Sats on the ball for air freight options in the Middle East
  • RCG tests automatic coupling
  • Construction of Rennies Indongo Port Terminal has begun
  • Deugro - new Vice President for the Energy Sector
  • Africa actively shapes the future of aviation
  • Transnet takes measures against corruption
  • Groupage network in eastern europe
  • New e-optimized Kögel Light Plus
  • PALFINGER equips "Formosa 4"
  • Digital solutions for hospital logistics
  • Management team of PTV Logistics strengthened
  • City Dock project in Paris
  • Lufthansa Cargo increases revenue and EBIT
  • More space for Polish pharmaceuticals
  • CN celebrates 250 years of US independence
  • Promotions at Fleet Advantage

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 6, 2026
  • Ocean spots ride a wave of conflict, congestion and aggressive pricing
  • Container carriers develop new routes to serve Gulf shippers
  • Executive talk in logistics - highlights from Wonderland
  • Middle East crisis forces air cargo re-routes as Asia-Europe rates jump
  • 22 US states launch legal bid to prevent new Trump tariffs
  • How shifting trade patterns forced a rethink on warehousing

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 6, 2026
  • U.S. DFC unveils $20BN plan for maritime reinsurance in the Gulf
    U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) CEO Ben Black and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent today announced agreement on a detailed implementation plan, approved by President Trump, to deploy mritime reinsurance, including
  • Q&A with ZF Marine: Inside ZF's evolving approach to inland propulsion
    Sponsored Content: As inland vessel operators continue to balance performance, efficiency, and evolving environmental expectations, propulsion technology has become an increasingly important part of the conversation. From harbor maneuvering to long-distance towing
  • L&T launches first of three Indian Navy cadet training ships
    The Krishna, the first of three domestically-built Indian Navy cadet training ships has been launched in a ceremony at the Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Shipyard, Kattupalli, Chennai. Classified by the Indian Register
  • Interior proposes cutting costs of offshore decommissioning guarantees
    The U.S. Department of the Interior is proposing changes to a rule put in place in 2024 that substantially increased financial assurance requirements for the offshore oil and gas industry operating on
  • Seatrium delivers Maersk Offshore Wind's innovative WITV
    Singapore's Seatrium Limited has now delivered the innovative Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) ordered by Maersk Offshore Wind in March 2022 for deployment at the Empire Wind 1 offshore wind farm. Delivery
  • Burger Boat Company mourns the passing of Don O'Keeffe
    Manitowoc, Wisconsin-based Burger Boat Company today announced the passing of longtime Burger naval architect Don O'Keeffe, whose influence on the company's engineering and yacht design legacy spanned decades. O'Keeffe, who passed away
  • Onboard carbon capture as a transitional option for shipping
    Sponsored Content: As pressure mounts on shipowners to reduce emissions while maintaining operational flexibility, onboard carbon capture is drawing serious attention across the maritime sector. Many vessels will continue operating on carbon
  • Strategic Marine delivers two new Supa Swaths to Mainprize Offshore
    Following the 2024 deliveries of the Supa Swaths MO10 and MO11, Scarborough, U.K.-based Mainprize Offshore has now taken delivery of two more of the advanced offshore wind support vessels from Singapore-headquartered Strategic

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Container News web site
MARCH 6, 2026
  • CMA CGM announces rate increase and Beira Port Congestion Surcharge
    CMA CGM has announced new freight rate adjustments affecting trade between South Asia and East Coast South America, along with a new port congestion surcharge from Mozambique. Rate Increase from India and Pakistan to East Coast South America To maintain reliable service on its regional routes, CMA CGM will increase rates on shipments from India and Pakistan to East Coast South America. The adjust
  • ONE FY2026 Premier Alliance: FE1, FP2 & XKS service updates via Cape of Good Hope
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) announces updates to its FE1, FP2, and XKS services under the FY2026 Premier Alliance, optimizing Asia-Europe connectivity via the Cape of Good Hope route. These adjustments aim to improve transit efficiency, operational reliability, and customer service quality. FE1 Service (Far East - Europe 1) Current Rotation: Laem Chabang - Cai Mep - Singapore - (Cape of Good Hope
  • Four corridors, no slack: The Iran war completes a maritime System failure
    Operation Epic Fury did not trigger multi-corridor shipping stress it completed it. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed and Houthi operations reactivated in the Red Sea, the global network has run out of buffers. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Explainer: How commercial shipping built Its own strategic cage
    Five converging vectors rerouting, overcapacity, dual-use shipyards, terminal leverage, and nearshoring are not separate risks. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Hapag-Lloyd suspends IG1 and KWF services amid Middle East security risks
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced the temporary suspension of its IG1 and KWF services due to the worsening security situation in the Upper Gulf region, which continues to disrupt vessel movements and port operations. Services Suspended from March 6, 2026 Effective March 6, 2026 , and until further notice, both services will be suspended as carriers respond to operational and security constraints affect
  • Premier Alliance FY2026 PN1 service update
    Ocean Network Express (ONE), Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation, and HMM have announced updates to the Pacific North 1 (PN1) service under the Premier Alliance FY2026 network. These changes are part of an ongoing effort to optimize network structure, enhance schedule reliability, and reduce transit times amid evolving port conditions and operational challenges. Key Changes Xiamen Call Discont
  • Maersk launches AE19 Service
    Maersk has announced the launch of its new AE19 service , part of its East-West network and the Gemini Cooperation, providing direct links between Asia, the Mediterranean, and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia . Service Rotation Xingang - Qingdao - Busan - Ningbo - Shanghai - Tanjung Pelepas - Cape of Good Hope - West Med hub - East Med hub - Jeddah - West Med hub - Cape of Good Hope - Singapore - Xingang The
  • ANL / CMA CGM issues emergency diversions for Middle East shipments
    As regional tensions escalate, ANL / CMA CGM has activated emergency protocols affecting all shipments to and from key Middle East ports. The safety of crews, vessels, and cargo remains the highest priority. Affected Ports Iraq (Port of Umm Qasr) Bahrain Kuwait Yemen Qatar Oman United Arab Emirates Kingdom of Saudi Arabia These measures include vessel deviations, contingency port discharges, and
  • Neptune Pacific suspends Middle East-South Pacific bookings
    Neptune Pacific Direct Line (NPDL) has announced the temporary suspension of new bookings to and from Gulf and other Middle East destinations , effective immediately, due to the ongoing conflict in the region. The company said the measure aims to protect the safety and security of its teams, agents, and partners while the situation remains uncertain. Supply chain impact expected NPDL acknowledged
  • ONE introduces emergency surcharge for Red Sea and Persian Gulf shipments
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced an Emergency Surcharge (EMS) for shipments to and from Red Sea and Persian Gulf countries. The surcharge addresses ongoing security risks, operational disruptions, and port congestion in the Middle East. It is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice. Red Sea EMS: Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt The Red Sea EMS applies to all im
  • RCL declares end of voyage in Sohar and Khor Fakkan as Middle East tensions escalate
    Regional Container Lines (RCL) has issued two customer advisories announcing End of Voyage declarations at the ports of Sohar and Khor Fakkan due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East and growing security risks affecting maritime operations. The carrier said the measures were necessary due to volatile conditions and exceptional circumstances beyond its control . Voyages affected For shipm
  • Wan Hai issues Middle East service advisory amid escalating tensions
    Wan Hai Lines has issued a service advisory for shipments involving the Middle East following the escalation of military actions between the United States and Israel against Iran , which has created an increasingly unpredictable security environment in the region. The carrier said it is closely monitoring developments and reaffirmed that the safety of crews, vessels, and cargo remains its highest
  • Hapag-Lloyd suspends OGS, UG2 and UGS services amid Middle East disruptions
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced temporary changes to several liner services due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its impact on regional operations. The carrier will suspend the OGS, UG2 and UGS services until further notice . The company said the measures aim to maintain operational stability and ensure reliable service during the disruption. At the same time, the PKS service will continu
  • Maersk suspends FM1 and ME11 services, halts Gulf shuttles amid conflict
    Maersk will temporarily suspend services connecting the Far East and Middle East to Europe due to the escalating security situation in the Gulf region. The carrier will also suspend shuttle services in the Gulf. The company will suspend the FM1 service connecting Far East to Middle East and the ME11 service connecting Middle East to Europe. Maersk made the decision as a precautionary measure to e
  • Hapag-Lloyd adjusts services due to Middle East conflict
    Hapag-Lloyd will temporarily adjust its AGX, IMX and IOS services due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The carrier will introduce a new SE4 service to ensure continued reliability and operational stability. The company will suspend the AGX and IMX services. The IOS service will no longer call at Jebel Ali. The new SE4 service will operate with the following rotation: Tianjin Xingang, Q
  • MSC offers Asia-Mediterranean route for cargo to Iraq via Türkiye
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has introduced new logistics options for inland cargo moving to Iraq, offering competitive transit times from Asia via Türkiye. The company said the solution responds to the current security situation affecting shipping in the Middle East. MSC's Tiger and Phoenix services connect Asia with Türkiye and provide inland transport options into Iraq. Cargo moving on t
  • IUMI monitors marine insurance risks in the Persian Gulf and Red Sea
    The International Union of Marine Insurance says the marine insurance sector is closely monitoring the security situation in the Middle East. Insurers are particularly focused on the safety of shipping in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea . IUMI stressed that the safety of seafarers remains the top priority for shipowners and the wider maritime industry. The situation remains fluid. Several vessel
  • OOCL suspends Gulf bookings amid Strait of Hormuz crisis
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has temporarily suspended new bookings to several Gulf countries due to escalating tensions in the Middle East and restrictions on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz . The company instructed its vessels to maintain a safe distance from the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz as a precautionary measure. Booking Suspension OOCL has directed all off
  • Hanseatic Global Terminals appoints new Regional CEOs
    Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) has announced new leadership appointments to strengthen its global executive structure and support its expansion strategy. Mauricio Carrasco will become Regional CEO for Europe, leading the company's operations across the continent starting March 15. At the same time, Rodrigo Galleguillos has been appointed Regional CEO for Latin America, succeeding Carrasco. The
  • Bunker prices surge in Week 10 amid Middle East tensions
    Global bunker indices (MABUX) recorded a sharp increase in Week 10, driven primarily by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which significantly impacted energy markets. According to Sergey Ivanov, Director, MABUX , the sharp escalation in the region has created immediate pressure across the global fuel complex and accelerated price volatility. The 380 HSFO index surged by US$ 112
  • Hellmann appoints new VP for Global Automotive Logistics
    Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed Rahul Bhasin as Global Vice President of Hellmann Automotive Logistics, strengthening its focus on the fast-changing automotive sector. Bhasin will report directly to Alexandra Olvera, the company's Chief Commercial Officer. He will lead Hellmann's global automotive logistics activities as part of the group's strategy to expand its role as a logistics pa

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Splash web site
MARCH 6, 2026
  • Jinhui continues fleet renewal with $23.5m ultramax sale
    Oslo-listed dry bulk owner Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has agreed to sell one of its ultramax bulk carriers as it continues to streamline its fleet. The Hong Kong-based outfit said it has struck a $23.46m deal with Hongkong Yiming Shipping for the 2014-built 63,485 dwt bulker Jin Ping, with delivery set between June 1 and ...
  • China Merchants unit orders LNG-powered Yangtze bulkers
    China Merchants Group is expanding its greener inland fleet, with subsidiary Changhang Freight (Zhoushan) contracting two LNG-powered bulk carriers at a domestic shipyard. The newbuildings will be constructed by Jiangxi New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding Heavy Industry, and will each measure about 20,000 dwt. The vessels are designed as river-sea direct bulkers for Grade A navigation areas ...
  • South Korean owners turn to Chinese yard for new boxship tonnage
    South Korea's Namsung Shipping and Dongyoung Shipping have turned to China for new tonnage, placing orders for four containerships at CSSC's Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding. The two Korean operators have contracted the Guangzhou-based yard, together with China Shipbuilding Trading Co, for a pair of 4,300 teu containerships and two 1,900 teu feeder vessels. The deal marks ...
  • Splash Wrap: Iran front and centre
    Ships under attack, oil spills, soaring tanker rates, punishing bunker bills, 20,000 stranded seafarers and 3,200 marooned vessels - just some of the takeaways from the first week of Operation Epic Fury, the Trump administration's bid - in cooperation with Israel - to reduce the perceived threat posed by Iran. The ongoing war has led ...
  • VLCC day rates rocket above half-million dollars
    Amid soaring tanker rates, a US-led naval coalition has warned shipping that stationary vessels and ships on predictable routes are "credible" targets for sabotage across the Middle East, after a tanker linked to the Stena-Sonangol suezmax pool was struck off the Iraqi coast. The Combined Maritime Forces' Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) advisory underscores that ...
  • Trump administration targets rollback of offshore decom rule
    The Trump administration plans to scrap a Biden-era rule requiring some oil and gas companies to set aside billions of dollars in extra financial assurances for decommissioning offshore platforms. The US Department of the Interior said the rollback will save the industry $484m annually in compliance costs. The Biden administration's 2024 rule required oil and ...
  • New children's book from port of Long Beach aims to inspire young environmental stewards
    The port of Long Beach this week debuted Soleil the Sea Lion Explores the Green Port, a children's book, penned by Art Marroquin, the port's media relations manager, with illustrations from San Jose-based Michelle Dinh. Coinciding with Read Across America Week, the book was launched during an assembly held at Birney Elementary School in Long ...
  • Chevron taps Hanwha Ocean for Leviathan platform expansion
    South Korean shipbuilding major Hanwha Ocean has been awarded the Leviathan expansion module fabrication project by US supermajor Chevron. Located offshore Israel, the Leviathan expansion project entails the fabrication of additional modules to be integrated into the currently operating platform, increasing the field's production. Since the third quarter of 2024, Hanwha Ocean has supported Chevro
  • US grants 30-day waiver to let Russian crude already at sea be delivered to India
    The US Treasury has issued a narrowly targeted, 30-day sanctions waiver allowing Indian refiners to accept Russian-origin crude and petroleum cargoes already loaded aboard tankers by way of helping fill the gap left by the ongoing war between Iran and the US/Israeli coaliton, which has paralysed hundreds of tankers in the Middle East. The waiver ...
  • Romania's Mangalia shipyard courts strategic investors
    Romania's Damen Shipyards Mangalia has formally entered the decisive stage of its insolvency restructuring after judicial administrator Casa de Insolventa Transilvania (CITR) submitted a reorganisation plan to the syndic judge. The Romanian yard, under insolvency since June 2024, aims to resume full activity through a business transfer to a strategic investor while preserving jobs and ...
  • Lamprell secures ONGC subsea pipeline replacement deal
    UAE-based fabricator Lamprell has been appointed by ONGC to deliver the pipeline replacement project PRP-IX off the coast of India. The contract covers the replacement and laying of approximately 285 km of subsea pipelines of various sizes across ONGC's assets. The fields covered by the pipeline replacement project are the Western offshore fields, Mumbai High, ...
  • TGS lines up offshore wind and oil and gas surveys
    Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has announced a new acquisition campaign for the Ramform Vanguard seismic vessel during the upcoming European summer season, following its winter-stack period. The campaign is scheduled to begin in mid-March with an oil and gas site survey, followed by two offshore wind contracts. The current plan extends acquisition activities well ...
  • How this year will define the future of shipping technology
    Every year, Maritime CEO reaches out to ask the industry for what they see as the big tech developments or breakthroughs we should anticipate. Answers are carried below. As we move through 2026, the maritime industry is entering a critical maturation phase. The initial gold rush of digital adoption - where the mere act of ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 6, 2026
  • Customs ordered to refund $166bn in tariffs but it can't comply (yet)
    The landmark ruling against IEEPA tariffs has been followed by a flurry of legal action: importers are moving to get...
  • 'Massive subsidies' needed to implement Trump vision of US maritime dominance
    Washington lawyer says US president 'unfazed' by cost, which he plans to meet from port fees
  • No large tankers tracked entering the Middle East Gulf in past two days
    The Strait of Hormuz may not be officially closed, but not one tanker above 10,000 dwt had entered the Middle...
  • CMA CGM projects restrained container shipping growth for 2026 amid global instability
    French shipping and logistics group said the container sector is normalising after several years of disruption, but still faces volatility...
  • Diana enlists support from Star Bulk to beef up bid for Genco
    If successful, two Greece-based publicly listed owners would carve up Genco fleet, with Star Bulk taking 16 of the bulkers...
  • Tug hit by missile while assisting stricken boxship
    Tug Mussafah-2 would be the 10th vessel to be attacked since the conflict in the Middle East began, with several...
  • Qatar warns of lasting economic pain from Iran war supply shock
    Oil could go to $150 a barrel and gas to $40 per mmbtu if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed...
  • Chinese bulker's Hormuz run sparks interest but not a rush yet
    Bulker Iron Maiden may have made it through Hormuz, but one voyage is not enough to reopen the route for...
  • Britannia sees growth in entered tonnage
    No details on underwriting performance, which was worst in IG last year
  • Cargo capacity will remain strong despite Middle East escalation
    London market specialists say surplus capacity remains despite rising geopolitical risk following US-Israel strikes on Iran, though rates may shift...
  • Boxship sale-and-purchase activity slows but buyer interest remains firm
    Container market participants will be closely watching geopolitical developments, as prolonged disruption in the Middle East Gulf could tighten vessel...
  • US grants India general licence for Russian crude imports sparing sanctioned tankers amid Hormuz turmoil
    The licence will improve the state of crude oil flows into India, which have been severely choked following the country's...
  • Middle East port update: Friday, March 6
    Strait of Hormuz traffic remains severely disrupted and shipping companies continue to avoid transits through the strait amid elevated security...
  • The Daily View: Their word is still their bond
  • Sanctioned tanker laden with flammable gas runs Hormuz gauntlet
    An Iran-trading VLGC was transiting eastwards through Hormuz on Friday morning. LPG carries typically carry highly flammable propane and butane...
  • They all said Hormuz closure would be brief. What if they were wrong?
    On day six of the Middle East war, hope of a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is fading...
  • Daily Briefing
    P&I clubs hit Middle East war risk buyback deadline, but pricing not cheap | They all said Hormuz closure would...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 6, 2026
  • CMA CGM preps for challenging year after 2025 revenue, profit decline
    The carrier said it would rely on the diversification of its activities, network flexibility and financial strength to weather the uncertain outlook this year.
  • Gemini suspends, revamps Middle East services amid growing conflict
    The service disruptions come as freight tracking platform Vizion said Friday there has been an 81% drop in daily bookings placed by shippers looking to import goods into key Persian Gulf ports.
  • CMA CGM adds direct India-USWC string as part of Asia network overhaul
    The new express service comes amid expectations of a rebound in capacity demand with the easing of tariffs between the two countries and ongoing trade negotiations.
  • Intercontinental Exchange to launch container freight futures in April
    The push to launch futures contracts for container shipping has gained momentum in recent years given the seemingly never-ending volatility and disruption in the market.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 6, 2026
  • IMO chief condemns deadly Strait of Hormuz tug attack
    Tug was attempting to tow a container ship that was adrift after being struck by a missile on Wednesday
  • Not good enough: First analyst weighs in on Diana's increased bid for Genco Shipping
    Genco tells shareholders to sit tight while its board reviews offer from Diana Shipping-Star Bulk alliance
  • Baltic tanker FFA curve suggests VLCC rates party may be ending soon
    Futures market in backwardation with drop expected as soon as April
  • Capesize spot earnings plunge 24% in three days as Middle East war props up bunker costs
    Charterers were still paying more for large bulker tonnage
  • CMA CGM sees fourth quarter profit evaporate with Middle East key in 2026
    Red Sea crucial to market balance and freight rates this year
  • Qatar offers out at least 10 LNG carriers as relet vessels amid Strait of Hormuz market shock
    Search for cargoes ramps up with suppliers' lines 'ringing off the hook'
  • Wavelength podcast: Episode 100. War risk, rates and bad planning?
    Plus, making European shipping great again: The Commission's industrial maritime strategy
  • Tsakos Energy showers profit on founder Captain Panagiotis' 90th birthday
    New York-listed owner is bullish going forward, amid soaring freight tanker rates
  • China Merchants unit orders LNG-powered bulker newbuilding double
    China Changhang Freight goes for handysizes at the reborn domestic shipyard
  • Connecticut Maritime Association moving flagship event to Houston for 2027
    CMA Shipping event returns to Stamford next week, but there's a Texas two-step in store for next year
  • Tsakos Energy showers profit on founder Capt Panagiotis' 90th birthday
    New York-listed owner is bullish going forward, amid soaring freight tanker rates
  • Avenir reveals bio-LNG supply deal penned with Maersk in 2025
    Volumes to be delivered in Europe from next year to chime with Danish owner's first LNG dual-fuel container ships
  • Diana and Star Bulk team up with offer to carve up Genco fleet
    Greek bulker companies increase pressure on US owner as acquisition battle takes another twist
  • Danaos ups bulker orderbook at Chinese yard breaking into newcastlemaxes
    John Coustas spends close to $300m on his first bulker newbuildings
  • SFL unlocks cash flow and dividend potential with $170m rig contract
    Hercules goes from warm stacking to earning $425,000 per day
  • Eight feared dead after vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz
    Tug was going to a container ship that was adrift after being struck by a missile on Wednesday
  • VLCC fixed at record $770,000 per day as 120m barrels lost from Middle East
    Tanker crossings through Strait of Hormuz are still very limited
  • New Indian checks to deter dark fleet scrapping, cash buyer Wirana says
    CEO Rakesh Khetan believes enhanced scrutiny will provide a lifeline for compliant breakers
  • US lifts ban on Russian shadow fleet ships to India in 'stopgap' move
    Sanctioned tankers loaded with Russian oil before 5 March can supply Indian refiners
  • Qatar's energy minister warns of weeks to months of disruptions to Gulf shipments
    Minister tells FT Middle East war could 'bring down the economies of the world'
  • Iran war adds to an unpredictable environment for GSL
    Turning Strait of Hormuz into a chokepoint adds more uncertainty to global container trades, says chairman Youroukos
  • Yamal LNG cargoes flow into Europe as Putin threatens to cut gas supply
    EU imports face double squeeze from Middle East shut-ins and ban on Russian volumes
  • Guiding Star: Scarlett Barnett-Smith is leading the way for female health at sea
    Founder aims to ensure that female seafarers always have access to period products, and hopes to stimulate more open conversations around women's health at sea
  • Wah Kwong carries out Hong Kong's first green methanol bunkering with pioneering tanker
    Manager says operation involved China Merchants car carrier
  • Red-hot LNG spot market paves way for open vessels, says Flex
    ABG Sundal Collier says Qatar outage is bad for LNG shipping
  • Jinhui banks profit on bulker sale to fuel fleet renewal
    Hong Kong owner sees book gain of $3.2m on latest deal
  • Baltic shipowner makes rare foray into newbuilding market
    Estonia's Amisco contracts cargo ships at Jiangsu Dajin in China
  • US lifts ban on Russian shadow fleet ships to India in 'stop-gap' move
    Licence allows for sanction-hit ships loaded with Russian oil before 5 March to supply Indian refiners
  • Pyxis Tankers ready to act 'aggressively' on fleet expansion with $100m war chest
    Greek company has increased time charter coverage this year amid geopolitical risk
  • Himalaya Shipping scores premium for newcastlemax bulkers in February
    ABG Sundal Collier sees upside to consensus estimates
  • Emarat Maritime named as first owner to take Hengli-built VLACs
    Newbuilding duo set to mark owner's entry into gas shipping sector
  • Great Eastern swoops for Japanese kamsarmax at hot price
    Serial buyer continues spree with Tokei Kaiun ship
  • Genco adds $80m to loan to fund 2020 Bulkers newcastlemax buys
    US owner upsizes $600m facility to take over vessels built in 2020
  • China in talks with Iran over safe passage for crude tankers and Qatar LNG carriers
    Diplomatic sources say Beijing is unhappy about restrictions in Strait of Hormuz
  • Almost all newbuilding discussions include questions about wind propulsion
    'Reward factor' under FuelEU boosts returns on green tech, says ship design firm
  • Southern California ports and Singapore gear up to renew green corridor partnership
    Original three-year deal is set to expire in April
  • Fierce bidding lifts former Bourbon anchor handler sale to $10.8m
    Six bidders battle through 63 offers in online auction
  • Cash buyer arrests vessel, claiming its alleged Russian connections destroyed deal
    Case highlights the difficulties of doing deals on ships that have Russian links in their past

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FreightWaves web site
MARCH 6, 2026
  • Here's where container rates will go in extended Iran war
    As the U.S. threatens to escalate attacks against Iran, the shutdown of a key Persian Gulf shipping lane is causing congestion at regional ports that threatens to spread to the global supply chain. Now entering its second week, the undeclared war has hampered ports and vessel movements in the region as Iran effectively shuts down the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow passage to the Persian Gulf. "The
  • Air cargo shippers scramble to mitigate Iran war impacts
    Businesses are rushing to secure alternative airlift for cargo shipments and bracing for higher freight rates and surcharges from airlines as continued airspace and airport closures in the Middle East due to the Iran war constrain aircraft availability and force lengthy detours, effectively reducing available capacity. Even if the bombing were to end this weekend it would take several days to eli
  • White Paper: 7 Reasons Security Guards Aren't Enough Protection
    Cargo theft doesn't start on the highway. It starts in your yard. Cargo theft doesn't start on the highway. It starts in your yard. Parked trailers, dark terminals, and guard blind spots are the moments criminals wait for. This practical guide shows trucking companies, 3PLs, and shippers where guard- only security falls short - and how a layered approach protects cargo, drivers, and operations. I
  • Intermodal lags carloads in latest U.S. rail freight data
    Rail traffic for U.S. carriers was up by a small margin for the week ending Feb. 28, according to the Association of American Railroads. Volume was 516,729 carloads and intermodal units, a gain of 1.6% over the same week a year ago. That included 238,131 carloads, up 6.9%, and 278,598 containers and trailers, down 2.5%. Grain again boosted traffic, up 20% from the same week in 2025. Petroleum and
  • Trucking jobs post slight decline in unexpected total payroll drop
    The stunning decline in total U.S. payrolls reported Friday in the nonfarm payrolls report-down 92,000 jobs when a slight gain was expected-could count the small decline in trucking jobs as a contributor to the shortfall. Seasonally adjusted truck transportation jobs in February reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics fell just 500 jobs to 1,462,500 jobs. That was down from a January revised n
  • White Paper: State of the Industry - March 2026
    The March 2026 "State of the Industry Report" - presented in affiliation with Ryder - shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates. In this report, you will find: Winter Storm Fern has proven to be the most disruptive event sin
  • The rise of 'Vibe Coding' and what that means for FreightTech
    The era of software as a moat is over. The era of "vibe coding" has begun. To find out what that means for logistics, FreightWaves interviewed John Loser, co-founder and general partner of Floating Point Advisors. For Floating Point Advisors , an early-stage venture fund, the real opportunity lies in backing founders who can rebuild entire industries from scratch using artificial intelligence and
  • Redwood Logistics acquires Laredo customs broker EELCO
    Redwood Logistics has acquired EELCO, a Laredo, Texas-based customs brokerage and warehousing provider, a move aimed at strengthening Redwood's cross-border logistics platform. The deal comes as cross-border supply chains between the U.S. and Mexico grow more complex due to nearshoring trends, evolving tariff policies and stricter trade compliance requirements. "We've built a very strong cross-bo

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