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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 12, 2026
  • Shashi Kallada to conduct Masterclass on Safety Protocols and Regulatory Compliance in Hazardous Materials Handling at CTL-BHP 2026
  • Allcargo Terminals posts highest ever quarterly volumes in Q3 FY26; Net Profit up by 28% Y-o-Y
  • US removes pulses, revises trade deal wording on $500 bn purchase commitment
  • India to support steel exporters amid CBAM implementation
  • Andhra Pradesh and other coastal states to emerge as torchbearers of India's Blue Economy transformation: Minister
  • Maruti achieves record rail despatch in CY 2025
  • US ups the ante on India's digital taxes, e-trade rules
  • Shipping industry associations' chairs reaffirm commitment to cooperation on shared challenges
  • CMA CGM Group opens its first Regional Office for Africa in Abidjan
  • Maersk orders eight large vessels with deployment flexibility
  • Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme aims at annual domestic manufacturing capacity of ~ 1 million TEUs over the next 10 years
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  • Railways uses stainless steel containers for salt transport in Bhimasar-Gandhidham section
  • DFCCIL focusing on integration of freight corridor with Gati Shakti Multimodal Cargo Terminals

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
  • PrimeFlight acquires GAT Airline Ground Support
  • Selma Postma new Managing Director E-commerce
  • Renovated Vet Center at Liège Airport
  • Seafarers suffer from structural deficiencies
  • Vossloh modernizes railway connection
  • Personnel changes at Logix
  • TransmetriQ introduces "VIN Tracking"
  • Kevin Price new President of the Georgia Ports Authority
  • François Géor new Director of Operations
  • Blue Yonder's Q4 2025
  • AAL Shipping Strengthens Position in Trade
  • Customs controls reveal security deficiencies
  • "EPG AURA": Logistics software with AI
  • Air freight volume increases by 7%

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
  • GXO eyes new verticals as it reports flat results
  • Ocean Alliance and ONE to cut transatlantic capacity
  • Medium-sized carriers losing out in capacity race
  • CargoWise and the forwarder crossroads
  • The Loadstar Leader: 'The Bridge'
  • The US Supreme Court's supply chain double-header
  • FedEx eyes Europe expansion via parcel locker tie-up
  • US deal on tariffs a boost for Bangladesh garment exporters
  • Shippers test index-linked contracts as rates slide
  • LX Pantos sets up logistics hub at 'strategic European crossroads'
  • The Loadstar Podcast with Container Trades Statistics: Unpacking 2025

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
  • MacGregor lands subsea crane deal for new floating wind vessel
    Helsinki-based MacGregor has been selected to supply a substantial 400-tonne Active Heave Compensated (AHC) subsea crane for a new 127-meter (416.7-foot) Floating Wind Farm Construction Vessel. Purpose-built for the burgeoning floating offshore
  • Oceania Cruises marks keel laying for Oceania Sonata
    Miami, Fla.-based Oceania Cruises, a culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, has celebrated a pivotal milestone in the construction of its next-generation ship, Oceania Sonata, as the keel of the ship was laid
  • Unified command formed after barge grounding off San Juan Harbor
    The U.S. Coast Guard, the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources, and the barge's owner have established a unified command to coordinate the response to a barge grounded outside San
  • Saltchuk to acquire GLDD in $1.5 billion all-cash transaction
    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD) says that it and privately-owned Saltchuk Resources, Inc. have reached a definitive agreement for Saltchuk to acquire Great Lakes at an aggregate equity value
  • Blue Water Autonomy set to start construction of new Liberty Class at Conrad Shipyard
    Boston, Mass-based Blue Water Autonomy, has unveiled details of its first vessel, the Liberty Class,a 190-foot steel-hulled autonomous ship with a range of over 10,000 nautical miles and over 150 metric tons
  • USCG awards Davie Defense contract to build five ASC polar icebreakers
    Davie Defense has been awarded a United States Coast Guard contract to build five Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs). Two of the polar icebreakers will be constructed in Finland at Davie Defense's sister
  • Kongsberg Maritime launches new S-4L waterjet with landmark Horizon X contract
    The first commercial installation of Kongsberg Maritime's new Kamewa S-4L waterjet series will be in the next-generation high-speed ferry Horizon X. The multi-fuel vessel, which started construction at Austal Philippines on Feb.9

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
  • CMA CGM updates FAK rates from Indian Subcontinent
    CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates for dry cargo shipments from the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East Gulf to North Europe, the Mediterranean, and North Africa. The revised rates will take effect on 1 March 2026 and remain valid until further notice. For shipments originating from North West India, the new rates are set at USD 2,700 per 20-foot container and USD 2,700 p
  • PSA Halifax expands global reach with launch of CMA CGM INDAMEX service
    PSA Halifax has welcomed the CMA CGM Cypress on its maiden call at the PSA Halifax Atlantic Hub, marking the launch of the new INDAMEX service and expanding direct trade connectivity between the Indian Subcontinent and Canada. The INDAMEX service links key ports in South Asia and the Middle East with Canada's East Coast, including Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Colombo, Port Qasim, and Jeddah . The new loo
  • Port of NY-NJ ends 2025 as second-busiest for loaded containers
    The Port of New York and New Jersey finished 2025 as the second-busiest U.S. port for loaded containers. Total container volume for the year reached 8.9 million TEUs. Imports and overall volumes remained broadly stable, while exports and rail traffic increased. In December, total volume fell 5.2% year-on-year to 652,471 TEUs. Imports declined 5.4% to 329,914 TEUs, while exports dropped 6.3% to 10
  • Port of Mackay to launch first container depot
    Container trade in Central Queensland is set to expand with the construction of a new container depot at the Port of Mackay. North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has started work on a multi-million-dollar facility that will enable regular containerised imports and exports directly through Mackay for the first time. The 1.3-hectare depot will support regional exporters and importers. It
  • Synergy Marine takes over Yang Ming LNG newbuilds
    Synergy Marine Group has assumed technical management of YM WILLPOWER and YM WORTHINESS , two newly delivered LNG dual-fuel container vessels owned by Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation. The sister vessels were delivered from Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, South Korea, and formally named on 4 February. Each vessel has a capacity of around 15,500 TEU and forms part of Yang Ming's long-term
  • Chittagong Port launches "Port Single Window" for paperless and smart port management system
    Aiming for a definitive shift towards a paperless and smart port management system, the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) launched the "Port Single Window" on Tuesday. While the CPA previously utilised various digital tools, they operated without interconnectivity. The new unified platform bridges these gaps with single sign-on, real-time monitoring, live tracking of ships, streamlined clearance, d
  • HMM maintains solid profitability in 2025 despite market weakness
    HMM reported stable earnings in 2025, despite a sharp decline in global freight rates and weaker market conditions. The company posted revenue of KRW 10.9 trillion, operating profit of KRW 1.46 trillion, and net profit of KRW 1.88 trillion for the year. The operating margin stood at 13.4%, reflecting solid profitability in a challenging environment. Freight markets remained under pressure through
  • CMA CGM updates FAK rates from Indian Subcontinent to Latin America
    CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates for shipments from the Indian Subcontinent to Latin America. The new rates apply from February 25, 2026, based on gate-in dates at origin ports. The rates cover dry and hazardous cargo. They apply to Central America and the West Coast of South America. Rates to Buenaventura, San Antonio, Callao and Guayaquil are set at USD 2,200 per 20-foot
  • Freightos: Transpacific rates slide as carrier revenue falls
    The transpacific container market is firmly post the pre-Lunar New Year rush this year, with reports that demand increase that did materialize was muted. And while ocean rates typically ease as the holiday approaches, they normally remain elevated relative to levels before the rush until after the post-holiday backlog is cleared. This year, however, Asia - US West Coast rates that slipped more th
  • Mibau-Stema opens new Amsterdam Terminal
    Mibau-Stema Nederland will open a second terminal at the Port of Amsterdam, strengthening its position in the Dutch aggregates market. The company developed the site in cooperation with the Port of Amsterdam. The new terminal is located in Afrikahaven and covers around 50,000 square metres. It is expected to become operational in late Q2 or early Q3 2026. The terminal includes a newly built quay
  • DH Shipbuilding secures KRW 1.02 trillion in orders within two months
    DH Shipbuilding has recorded a strong start to the year, securing a series of Suezmax crude oil tanker orders that have rapidly lifted its order intake. On 6 February, the company confirmed additional contracts for two Suezmax-class crude oil tankers from a Marshall Islands-based shipowner. The latest deal follows earlier contracts for four vessels in mid-January and two more in late January, bri
  • America's ports are bracing for impact
    The first half of 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most turbulent periods in recent shipping history and the worst may not yet have arrived
  • Syrian maritime sector steps to cautious reemergence
    Syria's maritime shipping sector enters 2026 from a position of near-total marginalization
  • Port of Liverpool receives record ADM Shipment
    The Port of Liverpool has received its largest-ever shipment from ADM, highlighting the port's growing bulk-handling capabilities and its role in supporting the UK's food and feed supply chains. The vessel, arriving from New Orleans, USA, measured 229 metres and carried more than 67,000 metric tonnes of cargo, the biggest ADM consignment ever handled at the port. The shipment included a mix of ag

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
  • Capital orders 11 VLCCs in China
    Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis is stepping up his tanker expansion, with Capital Maritime and Trading signing contracts for 11 VLCC newbuildings at China's Hengli Heavy Industry. The order forms part of a wider package disclosed by Songfa Ceramics, the parent company of the Dalian-based shipbuilder, covering 15 VLCCs of 306,000 dwt. The total contract value ...
  • Fednav returns to Oshima for new handysize series
    Canadian dry bulk owner and operator Fednav is heading back to Japan for a new series of handysize bulkers, marking its latest move in the newbuilding market. The Montreal-based company has signed a letter of intent with Oshima Shipbuilding for four 35,000 dwt lakers, with deliveries scheduled by mid-2029. President and chief executive Paul Pathy ...
  • Euroseas extends feeder charter at higher rate
    Nasdaq-listed Euroseas has secured a new time charter for one of its feeder containerships, locking in a higher rate in what it describes as a firm feeder market. The 2007-built 1,740 teu EM Spetses has been fixed for a minimum of 22 months and up to 24 months at the charterer's option, at a gross ...
  • Jinhui adds to ultramax orderbook with New Dayang brace
    Jinhui Shipping and Transportation is adding further depth to its ultramax newbuilding programme, booking two more bulk carriers in China as part of an ongoing fleet renewal drive. The Oslo-listed, Hong Kong-based owner said two wholly owned subsidiaries have signed shipbuilding contracts with Sumec Marine and its yard, New Dayang Shipbuilding, for two 64,100 dwt ...
  • Transocean adds $184m backlog through two semisub extensions
    Swiss-based offshore drilling giant Transocean has secured new deals for two of its harsh-environment semisubmersibles in Norway. The offshore driller said that the 2015-built Transocean Encourage was awarded a seven-well contract extension. The rig is currently working for an undisclosed operator in Norway. The contract is supposed to end in January 2027 on a $455,000 ...
  • Cubic LNG containment moves closer to commercial rollout
    British class society Lloyd's Register has handed approval in principle (AiP) to French gas containment specialist GTT for its new CUBIQ LNG fuel containment system, a cubic tank design aimed at widening the use of membrane tanks in LNG-fuelled vessels. The approval clears an early regulatory hurdle and could open the door for broader adoption ...
  • Marcura: 'You need to connect the dots faster than ever before'
    Henrik Hyldahn, group CEO of Marcura, one of shipping's top digital solutions providers, has some candid advice for those in the ship tech space, discussing with Maritime CEO in this week's big interview what it takes to be a winner in this hugely competitive arena. The conversation around digitalisation has matured, Hyldahn says. "What's changed ...
  • Tufton Assets backs bulker call with $33m handysize double
    London-listed Tufton Assets has followed through on its bullish stance on dry bulk, agreeing to acquire two Japanese-built handysize bulkers in a $33m en-bloc deal. The vessels, described as high-specification eco-design ships, are being bought at around 85% of depreciated replacement cost, according to the company. The move comes just weeks after the Tufton Group-controlled ...
  • Navios and Monte Nero book VLCCs in fresh China orders
    Greek owners Navios and Monte Nero have moved to secure VLCC newbuildings in China, adding fresh momentum to an already busy ordering cycle dominated by Greek interests. Navios has lined up four 310,000 dwt crude carriers at Wuhu Shipyard for delivery in 2028. Market sources put the price at between $118m and $120m per vessel. ...
  • Shadow fleet reflagging to Russia surges
    Windward, a maritime analytics firm that tracks the sprawling shadow fleet, is predicting at least 120 falsely flagged, sanctioned tankers are likely to reflag to Russia's registry in the coming months, as Western interdictions of stateless shadow fleet vessels accelerates a structural shift in Russia's oil export logistics. All ships identified by Windward fit the ...
  • Aquaterra lands well intervention and abandonment campaign off Spain
    UK-based Aquaterra Energy has won a multi-year contract with a global offshore services company for well intervention and abandonment activities. The 11-well intervention and abandonment campaign will be executed from a semi-submersible vessel in Spanish waters. The company will supply a 7-3/8" ID, 5,000 psi-rated intervention riser system, with proprietary AQC-CW connectors and a complete ...
  • TGS targets Angola frontier with ultra-deepwater 2D survey
    Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has announced the Ultra Profundo multi-client 2D survey offshore Angola. The survey covers approximately 12,600-line km, and the survey vessel Ramform Victory commenced operations earlier in the first quarter. Data acquisition is estimated to be completed in approximately 100 days, with fast-track products available in the third quarter. Full data ...
  • DOF secures new North Sea vessel deal and Australia extension
    Norwegian offshore contractor DOF Group has won a new contract for one of its vessels and an extension for another. According to the company, the new deal was awarded to the 2011-built anchor handler Skandi Skansen in the North Sea. Under the contract, DOF will provide vessel and ROV services for 30 days with planned ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd and WiseTech trial IoT on 2m containers to deliver live global visibility
    Australian supply chain technology solutions provider WiseTech Global is partnering with Hapag-Lloyd to trial the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology across the German liner's 2m strong smart container fleet to create real-time global container visibility, tracking and data collection. Hapag-Lloyd's fleet of 2m containers have been equipped with IoT devices that frequently transmit
  • New green ship finance vehicle shows early momentum
    French private equity firm Eurazeo has secured a €175m ($209m) first closing for its Eurazeo Sustainable Maritime Infrastructure II (ESMI II) fund, comfortably above an initial €125m target and approaching half of its €400m final goal. Launched in December 2025, ESMI II provides senior secured, asset-based financing to European small and mid-sized shipowners and maritime ...
  • The new rules of ship connectivity
    Starlink didn't kill the need for maritime-specific optimisation programmes. It made them better, argues Paul Morgan, head of engineering at GTMaritime. More bandwidth has a funny effect at sea. It does not reduce demand. It accelerates it. The idea that improved bandwidth eliminates the need for maritime-native systems is one of the most expensive misunderstandings ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
  • Greek shipowners pile up crude tanker orders at China's Hengli Heavy Industries
    Capital Group has doubled its VLCC orderbook to 22 ships, while Dynacom is now believed to have as many as...
  • Russia crude ban would cost marine underwriters hundreds of millions of dollars
    Legal profession mulls scope for lawful workarounds, with illicit options open to more morally flexible shipowners
  • Danish IMO bid for quick win on biofouling hits the buffers
    Countries have shot down Denmark's suggestion the IMO should amend Marpol to introduce curbs on transfer of invasive marine critters...
  • Tariffs and Chinese exports reshaping vehicle carrier market, says Wallenius Wilhelmsen chief
    The Wallenius Wilhelmsen vessel fleet will continue to steer clear of the Red Sea and Suez Canal, despite plans in...
  • DP World investor halts deals amid Epstein links to CEO
    Chairman of the ports and logistics giant, Bin Sulayem, appears multiple times in the Epstein files, which show he maintained...
  • Danaos will need to place LNG carrier orders 'in a couple of years'
    Containership and bulker owner is investing as a partner in Alaska LNG project that will require 'six to 10' LNG...
  • Both vessels at fault for collision that killed five
    The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch found that both watchkeepers were 'willing to accept inappropriately close passing distances'
  • Structural shortage fuels latest wave of suezmax and VLCC newbuilding orders
    China is especially benefiting from the surge in orders for new crude oil tankers having won 60% of all new...
  • India's Russian crude oil imports unlikely to stop despite US trade deal
    Near-term Russian imports by state-owned refiners look unlikely but the same cannot be said for the long term as India...
  • HMM joins Maersk in flagging boxship glut risk
    The warning from HMM adds to a growing consensus that the next downcycle will be supply-led
  • Daily Briefing
    EU sanctions plan will complete Russia's shift into the shadow fleet | Tanker orderbook hits post-2009 high, yet oversupply fears...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
  • STG Logistics survives key bankruptcy hurdle to remain in business
    The fourth-largest US domestic intermodal provider has received additional funding and now must focus on meeting revenue and expenditure targets through the second quarter.
  • Contrecoeur investor hits pause over DP World CEO's ties to Epstein
    La Caisse, a major infrastructure fund and co-investor with DP World, said it wants clarity from the ports operator about Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem's relationship with the convicted sex trafficker after messages between the two men became public this week.
  • Colombo expands box capacity as regional hub competition intensifies
    Equipped with 12 quay cranes capable of handling ultra-large container ships, the expansion allows the East Container Terminal to handle 3 million TEUs annually at full speed.
  • HMM profitability falls as carrier warns of growing supply-demand imbalance
    The 2025 result follows a familiar trend seen across the full-year financials reported so far by Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express as the industry moves into an overcapacity-driven downcycle.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
  • Odfjell orders chemical tanker newbuilding duo as earnings dip
    Shipowner and operator's chief executive says 2025 earnings show strength of the company's business
  • Saltchuk expands maritime empire with $1.5bn Great Lakes takeover
    Dredging giant to join expanding US conglomerate in take-private deal
  • Amazon to launch thousands of satellites in challenge to Elon Musk's maritime satcom offering
    Can Amazon Leo offer balance in maritime connectivity with 3,000 satellites?
  • LNG newbuildings 'not good investment' at current long-term rates, Flex says
    Company considers its existing newly dry-docked fleet 'better than new'
  • 2020 Bulkers to keep stock listing while it evaluates next move
    Newcastlemax owner will deliver its remaining vessels this quarter
  • TUI Cruises to install passive air lubrication on vessel
    Cruise operator to fit fuel-saving system from UK cleantech firm Armada Technologies.
  • Clarksons: Mainstream tanker markets set for spike with EU's Russia ban
    Crude carriers hit by sanctions enforcers amount to one in six vessels in global fleet
  • Record-breaking year for global container volumes in 2025
    But failure of strong volumes to sustain carrier earnings was deemed 'a sign of things to come'
  • Shipowner Evangelos Marinakis inks 11 VLCC newbuildings at Hengli
    Capital Maritime has already ordered six of the crude carriers at the Dalian-based shipyard
  • Pressure builds to ban scrubber wash water discharges in key shipping areas
    Regulators discuss prohibiting exhaust cleaning systems' effluent in sensitive regions
  • Tanker ordering not yet a 'systemic danger' for sector, Greek broker says
    Xclusiv Shipbrokers says risk from newbuildings is more nuanced than headline figures suggest
  • Car carrier sector could sell out on Chinese exports, Wallenius Wilhelmsen says
    Chinese automakers vacuuming up capacity, even amid record deliveries, company says
  • Ex-Braemar executive joins derivatives broking shop as CEO
    Tris Simmonds left Braemar abruptly last year and will now take charge at Sigma Broking
  • Theodore Angelopoulos-led Metrostar accelerates container ship play
    Shipowner emerges as latest Hellenic company to bet on smaller boxships
  • SFL bets on 'boiling' tanker markets with suezmax deal
    John Fredriksen-linked owner is in 'investment mode', CEO says
  • Sinokor Maritime rekindles earlier failed VLCC purchase talks as values rise
    Lucky Maritime joint arrangement with Trafigura on VLCCs has 'expired'
  • Adnoc L&S reveals lucrative sale price on its nine-year-old VLCC
    CEO Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi heralds 'pivotal year' for growing company
  • Pistiolis suezmax tanker company to slash share count as price falls
    Rubico taking action to maintain Nasdaq listing
  • Thirteen unfixed LNG newbuildings set to line up with 2026's record delivery haul
    Braemar nudges LNG shipping market rebalance into 2028 but also forecasts a slide into vessel deficit for the same year
  • Reckless attitude blamed for bulker collision that killed five seafarers
    UK probe finds watchkeepers on the Polesie and Verity were willing to cut passing distances too fine
  • Danaos eyes up to 10 LNG newbuildings for ambitious Alaska project
    The exact number of vessels to be employed will depend on how far exported natural gas volumes will be transported
  • Jinhui Shipping orders two extra ultramax bulkers in China
    Hong Kong bulker owner now has six newbuildings on order
  • Fednav returns to newbuilding market after five-year pause
    Canadian company looks to Japan for handysize series
  • From Epstein to shadow fleet, shipping learns that its emails may not stay private
    Industry professionals should go beyond 'know your counterparty' to consider how associations would be perceived if they became known
  • Master of ship accused of sabotaging Baltic underwater cables faces court battle
    NewNew Polar Bear case has highlighted potential subterfuge in the Baltic Sea
  • HMM warns of boxship oversupply as earnings tumble
    South Korean owner says low-emission services hold the key to improving market share
  • Tanker seizures set to reveal the state of the shadow fleet
    Intertanko head Tim Wilkins calls for more sanctions that will highlight operations of responsible owners
  • Epstein ties to DP World boss prompt pension fund giant to halt deals
    Quebec's La Caisse has invested billions in port projects with the Dubai company
  • 2020 Bulkers banks bigger profit as $178m question hangs after fleet sale
    Newcastlemax owner will deliver its sold vessels this quarter
  • Tufton Assets makes good on investment talk with twin bulker swoop
    Fund spends $33m on two handysizes with charters lined up
  • Synergy Marine wins management deal for Yang Ming's LNG dual-fuel boxship newbuildings
    Singapore group taking over technical management of 15,500-teu duo
  • Hanwha Ocean taps bond market as execution risks persist
    Fresh debt highlights funding strain as LNG backlog stretches into 2027
  • HMM warns of boxship over-supply as earnings tumble
    South Korean owner says low-emission services hold the key to improving market share
  • ONE lines up $4bn bundle of dual-fuelled container ship newbuildings
    Asian liner giant eyes contracts for two ship sizes as it moves to seal deals before Chinese New Year
  • 'Cash rain' coming for Himalaya Shipping shareholders as bulker rates rise, analyst says
    Fearnleys says buy, while DNB Carnegie recommends sell
  • Flex LNG set to navigate 'volatile' 2026 markets with three open ships
    New CEO says long-term LNG story remains compelling
  • Singapore jails ship captain for instructing crew to lie about events leading to seafarer's death
    Nguyen Duc Nghi was the second to be charged over the tragedy, while the third case is case still pending
  • Hanwha Ocean taps bond market as execution risks linger
    Fresh debt highlights funding strain as LNG backlog stretches into 2027
  • First Ship Lease says it is debt-free, with stable revenue into 2029
    But senior managers say their hunt for new investments has yet to yield anything appealing
  • Synergy Marine wins management deal for Yang Ming LNG boxship newbuildings
    Singapore group taking over technical management of 15,500-teu duo
  • Datang Shandong bulker pair to go under the hammer
    Two remaining ageing panamax bulkers on the block as power group trims its shipping exposure

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FreightWaves web site
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
  • Kodiak acquired by QXO: a strategic $2 billion-plus leap in building products
    QXO, the Brad Jacobs-led company that has targeted rolling up companies in a fragmented building products industry, has made its second acquisition since it came into existence. Wall Street immediately gave the acquisition of Kodiak from a private equity firm a gigantic round of applause: QXO (NYSE: QXO) stock rose 16.61% Wednesday, up $3.86 to $27.07. Its closing price was just under its high fo
  • El Paso airspace disruption tests counter-drone preparedness
    The Federal Aviation Administration abruptly closed, then reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport, causing widespread confusion and grounding flights Wednesday morning. The FAA initially cited "special security reasons" for what would be a 10-day closure announced late Tuesday . However, restrictions were lifted just hours later on Wednesday morning after the FAA stated on soci
  • Amazon to expand same-day pharmacy delivery by 80% in 2026
    Amazon's digital pharmacy business will expand same-day prescription delivery service to another 2,000 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026, bringing fast medication delivery to millions of customers, part of a broader initiative to speed up delivery across all categories, the company announced on Wednesday. Last week, Amazon promoted how it set a record for delivery speed in 2025, with over
  • Union Pacific claims rival railroad delaying trains
    Union Pacific has repeated its call for federal regulators to open an investigation into Canadian Pacific Kansas City's operation of the Meridian Speedway, claiming that CPKC's handling of UP-Norfolk Southern domestic intermodal trains has deteriorated. In a letter to the Surface Transportation Board, UP said that dwell time for its eastbound intermodal "hotshot" has risen at the Shreveport, La.,
  • GXO sees stable North American freight demand, cautious on volumes in 2026
    GXO Logistics Inc. sees North America as a big opportunity for organic growth, with executives telling analysts that the U.S. market will be a primary driver of revenue and margin expansion in 2026 and beyond. CEO Patrick Kelleher described North America as "a primary focus," citing a total addressable market of roughly $250 billion in the region and what he called "a great foundation of business
  • New MOL executive team to succeed CEO
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) said that it had appointed a new executive team to succeed Takeshi Hashimoto atop the Japan-based ocean container carrier. Jotaro Tamura will succeed Hashimoto as president and chief executive, effective April 1, as part of what MOL terms a Cooperative Management System, with new Chief Operating Officer Hisashi Umemura and current Chief Financial Officer Kazuya Hamazaki.
  • Annual employment report revision shows huge decline in truck transportation jobs
    There were a lot fewer people working in truck transportation in 2025 than initially reported. The Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) monthly employment report that is released in February is the first to incorporate the annual revision the agency implements as it gathers more data on employment, a process that goes on long past the agency's monthly reports. The annual revision is more sweeping th
  • Truck Safety Tip Line Created to Address Safety and Fraud Concerns
    U.S. Senator Jim Banks of Indiana has launched a new federal reporting initiative aimed at collecting safety-related concerns from within the trucking industry. The Truck Safety Tip Line, now live on his official Senate website, is designed as a centralized channel for drivers, carriers, industry employees and members of the public to submit information related to potential safety violations, fra
  • SONAR: The Ultimate Cure for Market Pain
    Use SONAR's Forward-Looking Market Intelligence (NOT just historical data) as preventative medicine for your market pain. Who SONAR Helps: Shippers struggling with RFPs containing "paper rates", inaccurate rates or rates that aren't in line with the current market. Brokers struggling with margin compression Carriers, Brokers and Shippers surprised by capacity swings Avoid getting caught flat-foot
  • How to Make Smarter Tender Acceptance Decisions (Part 1)
    As tender rejection rates surge nationally to over 14%, compared to just 5.5% last year at this time, be sure you're focusing o your "take" strategy rather than just your freight coverage strategy. Watch this brief webinar to learn how to use SONAR's Quick Rates Chrome Extension and Rate Intelligence tools to inform your tender acceptance strategy. Watch the webinar here . The post appeared firs
  • Asia-U.S. ocean freight rates give up 2026 gains
    Ocean container rates on the benchmark eastbound trans-Pacific have given up gains won in 2026 as muted demand marks a lull that could last until the peak shipping season. "And while ocean rates typically ease as the holiday approaches, they normally remain elevated relative to levels before the rush until after the post-holiday backlog is cleared," said Freightos (NASDAQ: CRGO ) analyst Judah Le
  • Startup courier Gofo acquires Cirro E-commerce for access to retailers
    Parcel delivery startup Gofo has acquired Cirro E-commerce, an end-to-end provider of international small-parcel logistics services in the United States, Europe and Oceania, the latest stage in an infrastructure race between low-cost carriers to achieve scale in the last-mile delivery market. Gofo also made two appointments to lead its commercial strategy and sales execution, including Ron Jansen
  • The Catastrophic State of Trucking and Highway Safety
    Four Amish men are dead in Jay County, Indiana. A father and his two sons, ages 19 and 25, and a family friend. Killed on February 3 when a Freightliner semi driven by 30-year-old Bekzhan Beishekeev, a Kyrgyzstani national who entered the country through the Biden administration's CBP One app and received his CDL from Pennsylvania, swerved into oncoming traffic rather than braking for a slowed tr
  • Ryder first look: steady as she goes, no big swings
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Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Cairo
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
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Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
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
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MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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PRESS REVIEW
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
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East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
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