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Exim India web site
JANUARY 14, 2026
  • India and Germany agree on structured partnership covering postal, express and logistics services
  • Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminals are steadily transforming India's logistics landscape
  • Maersk uses Red Sea route once again amid ceasefire holding
  • FIATA offering three online self-paced courses for its members
  • Rice exporters likely to be impacted by Iran situation and US tariff after last year's surge
  • DPA's CSR initiative supports setting up of Green Technology Lab at Tolani Polytechnic in Adipur
  • CONCOR's door-to-door assured transit container train service finding favour with the trade
  • Likely change in Venezuelan oil exports seen boosting crude tanker demand
  • Indian tea exporters to Iran concerned as shipments halt
  • US container imports seen rising in Jan.
  • Global air cargo volume up in 2025 but 2026 outlook seen uncertain
  • Adani inks MoU with Embraer to build commercial fixed-wings planes in India
  • CONCOR throughput soars in Q3
  • BLR Airport's domestic agri cargo volume on the ascent
  • Turkish Airlines announces second phase of its SmartIST air cargo terminal
  • JAL Cargo partners with rail operator JR East to speed up transit times

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 13, 2026
  • New Sales Manager at LHG
  • USA Truck returns to regional ownership
  • Kilavuka leaves Kenya Airways as CEO
  • "Maersk Denver" passes Bab el-Mandeb
  • Toyota reduces Scope 3 emissions
  • Sun Country opens base in CVG
  • FedEx strengthens Indian jewelry exports
  • Construction work for BlueTechPort has begun
  • Clark presents new electric forklifts at LogiMAT
  • Fashion industry fights against overproduction
  • BIFA collaborates with FleetCheck for safety
  • Marc Dai� new Development Director at Baytree
  • Rhenus Group receives EcoVadis Platinum Medal
  • Tom Owen appointed Group Director Corporate Development
  • TURNPOINT mourns Co-President

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 13, 2026
  • Carriers withdraw Asia-Europe/transpacific ocean rate hikes
  • Maersk sends another box ship through Suez Canal - more to come?
  • The tariff refund paradox - who gets the money if IEEPA falls?
  • Trump threatens extra 25% tariff on those trading with Iran
  • EXCLUSIVE: Another ex-Ceva exec to join MSC's (French) forwarding arm
  • Prolonged freight slump forces ambitious STG Logistics into Chapter 11
  • Transport & Logistics M&A 2026 outlook - why it matters more than 2025
  • Vado Ligure loses out as ONE revamps Mediterranean-USEC network
  • Timing of STB push for improved shipper access raises eyebrows
  • DSV hit by warehouse blaze in Poland
  • Michael Hansen to replace Torben Carlsen as DFDS CEO

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 13, 2026
  • C&C Marine and Repair delivers towboat M/V Al Sloss to Canal Barge
    C&C Marine and Repair, Belle Chasse, La., has delivered the M/V Al Sloss to Canal Barge Company, completing the first vessel in a four-boat newbuild series currently under construction for the New
  • New Hartman Seatrade vessel will have Wärtsilä 31 engine
    Wärtsilä has been selected to supply the engine and propulsion equipment for a new 3,800 DWT heavy lift vessel being built for Urk, Netherlands-based operator Hartman Seatrade. The vessel will operate with
  • Motive Energy to deliver charging infrastructure for Curtin Maritime's Port of LA hybrid-electric tugboats
    Motive Energy reports that its Tustin, Calif.-based Sustainable Solutions division has been selected to design and deliver the primary charging and energy infrastructure supporting Curtin Maritime's future fleet of hybrid-electric ship assist
  • Austal USA christens USNS Lansing, the final EPF
    The final U.S. Navy Expeditionary Fast Transport Ship - the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) - was christened April 10 at Austal USA's Mobile, Ala. shipyard. The christening marked a major milestone

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Container News web site
JANUARY 13, 2026
  • OrbitMI opens Tokyo office, appoints Kazuo Yamashita for Japan growth
    OrbitMI, a leading maritime SaaS provider and voyage optimization platform, has opened a new office in Tokyo. The office will support OrbitMI's growing customer base and partner network in Japan. The expansion reflects rising demand for solutions that improve reporting, compliance, and commercial decision-making through connected workflows. To lead its Japan operations, OrbitMI appointed Kazuo Ya
  • ABS approves HD Hyundai's Floating offshore substation design
    ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for a next-generation floating offshore substation designed for deepwater wind farms. The concept received a SMART (SHM) Tier 3 AIP under the ABS Guide for Smart Functions for Marine Vessels and Offshore Units. The approval confirms that the proposed structural health management system meets Tier 3 requirements. T
  • Echandia to power India's first fully electric tug
    Echandia will deliver the battery system for India's first fully electric tugboat. The vessel will operate at Deendayal Port Authority (Kandla Port) under the Government of India's Green Tug Transition Program. The tug will feature a 4.4 MWh Echandia battery system. The setup will enable zero-emission operations at one of India's key port hubs. The battery system is designed for a 15-year lifespa
  • SeaCube Cold Solutions expands West Coast Footprint with Martin Container deal
    SeaCube Cold Solutions has acquired Martin Container. The deal strengthens SeaCube's position as the first dedicated national provider of portable cold storage in the US. The acquisition combines SeaCube's national platform with Martin Container's strong West Coast presence. Martin has served customers across California, Arizona, and Nevada for nearly 50 years. SeaCube Cold Solutions launched in
  • Supergasbras boosts LPG delivery with Descartes Routing
    Descartes Systems Group announced that Supergasbras has modernized its gas distribution operations using Descartes' cloud-based route planning and fleet management solution. Supergasbras is one of Brazil's leading LPG distributors. The company manages more than 400 trucks, employs over 900 people, and delivers more than 400,000 tons of LPG each month across the country. The new solution supports
  • Indian Coast Guard inducts Pollution Control Vessel Samudra Pratap
    The Indian Coast Guard has inducted ICGS Samudra Pratap , the first of two indigenously built Pollution Control Vessels. The ceremony took place on January 5, 2026, at Goa Shipyard Limited. The vessel was designed and built to the Classification Rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). The classification highlights IRS's role in supporting India's domestic shipbuilding and strengthening na
  • MPC Capital completes sale of 3,500 TEU container vessel
    MPC Capital has completed the successful sale of the 3,500 TEU container vessel Rio Kobe , underscoring the company's active asset management strategy within the maritime sector. The vessel was acquired in 2024 together with selected investment partners. The transaction reflects a well-timed entry and exit, supported by strong commercial and technical management throughout the holding period. Fol
  • China built the Caribbean gateway and now America wants it back
    Beijing spent a decade transforming sleepy island ports into strategic assets, with Washington's response being a US$23 billion buyout and military intervention in Venezuela
  • Port of Shanghai handles 55.06 million TEUs in 2025
    In 2025, the Port of Shanghai achieved 55.06 million TEUs, up 6.9% from 2024. It remains the world's busiest container port for the 16th consecutive year. International transshipment reached 7.911 million TEUs, up 10.6%. Yangshan Deep-Water Port Area recorded 10.4% growth, handling 52.1% of total volume. Phase III Terminal throughput exceeded 10 million TEUs for the first time. These results refl
  • V.Group acquires Njord
    V.Group has announced the acquisition of Njord , the maritime fuel efficiency and decarbonisation specialist founded by Maersk Tankers . The transaction marks a further expansion of V.Group's fuel efficiency and decarbonisation ecosystem, reinforcing its technical capabilities and technology-driven services. The acquisition enhances V.Group's ability to deliver value to shipowners and charterers
  • What Makes an Amazon River Cruise From Peru So Unique
    Imagine a journey into the heart of the world's greatest rainforest. The Amazon River feels like another planet. A cruise from Peru offers a special key to this green labyrinth. The adventure starts in Iquitos, a city with no roads to the outside world. This remote location sets the stage for a true escape. Travelers leave the familiar far behind. The river becomes their road as the jungle become
  • Maersk Denver completes additional Trans-Suez sailing
    Maersk conducted another East-West Suez transit trial following the successful passage of Maersk Sebarok in December 2025. On 11-12 January 2026, the U.S.-flagged Maersk Denver (voyage 552W, MECL service) safely transited the Bab el-Mandeb Strait into the Red Sea. All necessary safety measures were applied, prioritizing crew, vessel, and cargo security. Customers were notified directly. Future sa
  • ASENAV and SAAM seal first-ever tugboat build in Chile
    ASENAV shipyard and towage operator SAAM have signed their first shipbuilding contract, marking a milestone for Chile's maritime industry. The agreement covers the construction of a state-of-the-art tugboat at ASENAV's yard in Valdivia. The vessel will meet IMO Tier III environmental standards and support Chile's national Shipbuilding Plan. Construction will take around 15 months, with delivery s
  • Readers Speak: Top Global Container Shipping Challenges in 2025
    Our recent poll across Container News platforms asked maritime professionals and industry followers: "What was the biggest challenge for global container shipping in 2025?". The results reveal a clear consensus among our readers. Key Takeaways Across all platforms, geopolitical disruptions and security risks, especially Houthi attacks and the resulting Red Sea route disruptions, dominated our rea
  • Guillaume Sauzedde appointed Regional Managing Director for Europe at Maersk
    With the start of the new year, Guillaume Sauzedde has assumed the role of Regional Managing Director for Europe at Maersk, taking responsibility for the company's largest regional market. Sauzedde, a French national with more than 25 years of experience in the logistics industry, is well known to both employees and customers across the region. He joined Maersk in 2024 as Head of Logistics & Serv
  • Portland's Terminal 6 reopening signals new era of strategic port investment
    Oregon's rescue of a struggling container terminal reveals how global trade infrastructure has become a weapon in great power competition
  • New cranes for the port of Rijeka
    Adriatic Gate Container Terminal has taken delivery of two new hybrid rubber-tired gantry cranes, further strengthening its operational capabilities at the Port of Rijeka. The equipment arrived in late December, shortly after the terminal received two new super post-Panamax quay cranes as part of a broader infrastructure upgrade. The hybrid RTGs enhance yard operations, while supporting AGCT's su

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Splash web site
JANUARY 13, 2026
  • Kyoei Tanker adds VLCC slot at JMU
    Japanese owner Kyoei Tanker is expanding its VLCC fleet with a 310,000 newbuild ordered at Japan Marine United's Ariake yard, with delivery slated for 2029. The Tokyo-based company confirmed the vessel will be acquired through a shared ownership structure, following board approval and final sign-off by partners late last year. Kyoei declined to disclose the ...
  • Diana Shipping scores second fixture of the year with Bunge deal
    Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has secured a new charter deal for its ultramax bulker DSI Altair, fixing the vessel to commodities group Bunge. The New York-listed company said the contract was agreed at $14,750 per day, less a 5% commission, for a period running from a minimum of January 15, 2027, to a latest ...
  • Polemis tied to suezmax order in China
    Adam Polemis' New Shipping has been tied to fresh Chinese tonnage, extending its suezmax tanker orderbook and newbuilding programme that has gathered pace over the past year. CSSC Beihai Shipbuilding has secured a contract for a 161,800-dwt suezmax crude oil tanker from undisclosed Greek interests. However, Greek broking sources have since linked the deal to ...
  • MOL plugs into Singapore electric vessel start-up Pyxis
    MOL PLUS, the investment arm of Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), has taken a stake in Singapore-based electric vessel developer Pyxis Maritime. The investment targets both electric harbour craft and the charging stations, with a focus on commercial roll-out rather than pilot projects. Pyxis develops and builds electric workboats and passenger vessels, while ...
  • Former UK MP takes on maritime nuclear role
    Virginia Crosbie has been appointed managing director of the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO), a membership-led body promoting the safe, secure and sustainable use of nuclear technologies in the maritime sector. Crosbie, who is chair of Supporters of Nuclear Energy (SONE), takes up the role at a time when interest is growing around nuclear-powered and ...
  • Mercuria lines up fleet growth at Chinese yards
    Swiss commodity trader and shipowner Mercuria Energy Group has stepped up its fleet growth across dry bulk and tankers with fresh newbuilding deals in China. Brokers say the Geneva-based trader has signed contracts for up to four newcastlemax bulk carriers and two aframax/LR2 units. The bulker order is understood to cover two firm 211,000 dwt ...
  • Trump's Iran squeeze fuels tanker volatility
    Shipping markets are bracing for heightened volatility as tensions around Iran spill over into trade, energy and maritime security, with US president Donald Trump escalating both economic and military threats. Trump announced on Monday that the US will impose a 25% tariff on goods from any country conducting commercial business with Iran, warning that the ...
  • Lianson Fleet sells anchor handler for $10m
    Malaysia's Lianson Fleet Group (LFG), formerly known as Icon Offshore, has sold one of its anchor handling tug and supply vessels to an undisclosed buyer in the United Arab Emirates. The 2015-built Malaysian-flagged DP-1 anchor handler Yinson Hermes was sold for RM40.65m ($10m). According to the company, the consideration was reached on a willing-buyer and willing-seller ...
  • Larsen & Toubro takes full ownership of heavy-lift vessel
    Malaysian offshore services company Vantris Energy, formerly known as Sapura Energy, has divested its 40% interest in L&T-Sapura Shipping, the owner and operator of the LTS 3000 heavy-lift and pipelay vessel. The stake was sold to its joint-venture partner Larsen & Toubro for approximately $30.5m. The amount consists of equity consideration and the full repayment ...
  • Russian drones hit ships off Odesa as Black Sea attacks escalate
    Russia has carried out fresh drone strikes on two civilian vessels transporting food products in the Black Sea, injuring a seafarer and setting one ship ablaze, Ukrainian authorities said on Monday. Ukraine's regional development minister Oleksiy Kuleba said a Panamanian-flagged tanker, the Ata Voyager, was struck while waiting to enter port to load vegetable oil ...
  • Mitsui & Co to offer Japan's first ship tokenisation vehicle
    Trading house Mitsui & Co will start offering Japan's first digital securities for fractional aircraft and ship ownership, according to local financial newswire Nikkei. Mitsui, through subsidiary Mitsui & Co Digital Asset Management, has operated an online asset management service named Alterna since 2023. The company plans to add aircraft and ship securities to its lineup, ...
  • Court sides with Ørsted as US offshore wind project restart approved
    A US federal judge has allowed Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted to resume work on its almost completed Revolution Wind project, which the Trump administration halted along with four other projects. The government's attorneys had argued that the suspension of the project's lease was justified by new, classified information regarding offshore wind's impact on national ...
  • €100m cocaine haul seized from bulk carrier off Canary Islands
    Spanish authorities have intercepted almost 10 tonnes of cocaine hidden aboard a merchant vessel off the Canary Islands in what police say is the country's largest-ever drug seizure at sea. The bust, worth more than €100m ($116.5m), followed the boarding last week of an unnamed Cameroon-flagged dry bulkship some 332 miles west of the Canaries. ...
  • ITIC warns of rising payment fraud after $200,000 crew settlement hijacked
    The International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has warned P&I correspondents to tighten payment verification procedures after a fraudster intercepted email communications during a crew claim and diverted a $200,000 settlement. In a case highlighted in ITIC's latest Claims Review, a correspondent handling a sensitive settlement involving the family of a deceased seafarer became the target
  • Greek dry bulk management partnership formed
    Capital-Executive Ship Management Corp has entered into a strategic partnership with Axis Maritime Corp, an SPV led by Nicholas Madias, and will rebrand as Capital Axis Maritime Corp. Announced in Athens, the cooperation agreement brings together Capital-Executive's shipmanagement platform with Axis Maritime's dry bulk expertise, creating a new venture focused on in-house commercial and technical

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 13, 2026
  • China ramps up imports of US soyabeans, boosting bulker demand
    Who knows how long the trade détente between America and China will last, but for now, it is positive for...
  • Split incentives and distrust holding back more efficient shipping, says GMF
    Operational efficiency is one of the biggest levers shipping has to save fuel, cut emissions and improve resilience. The Global...
  • Prospects for Venezuela tanker return looking brighter
    One possibility is 'partial blockade', suggests HFW's Martin
  • Black Sea attacks intensify with three tankers hit
    A further two vessels were hit in attacks on Odesa last night as the conflict in the region continues to...
  • Iran releases Greek-owned suezmax after two years
    Unheralded move last week comes on two-year anniversary and may be unconnected to country's social turmoil and escalating tension with...
  • Letter to the Editor: Project Captured adds measured data to a complex debate
    Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation chief executive Lynn Loo responds to criticism of the GCMD's latest research on onboard carbon...
  • Trump Iran-linked tariff plan adds fresh risks to tanker and wider shipping markets
    The next geopolitical test for shipping: whether Iran's unrest tips into regime change in Tehran - or even whether a...
  • Spanish police make largest-ever marine drugs bust
    The vessel ran out of fuel and was adrift for 12 hours before it was towed to the Canary Islands
  • The Week in Charts: Venezuela risk accelerates Russian intake of shadow fleet vessels | Bulker, gas and tanker sectors fuel recycling surge | Panama Canal transits rise
    Lloyd's List's weekly showing of the data and figures behind our news, analysis and markets coverage
  • The Daily View: Always legally permissible
  • Boxship charter enquiries rising as freight markets tighten ahead of Chinese New Year
    Activity remains concentrated on sub-5,000 teu ships as availability of larger vessels remains limited
  • HJ Shipbuilding launches first US Navy MRO project amid South Korea's full-scale MASGA push
    Seoul plans to support small- and medium-sized shipyards and equipment suppliers in entering the US MRO market, as well as...
  • Seacon places first capesize newbuild order at Beihai Shipbuilding
    Simandou ramp-up seen boosting capesize demand and supporting dry bulk recovery
  • Maersk records second successful Red Sea sailing amid geopolitical headwinds
    No additional sailings have been announced as the carrier grapples with tariffs and evolving trade corridors in the east and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Political pressure builds in Europe to tackle stateless shadow tankers | Onboard carbon capture results catastrophic for nascent tech |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 13, 2026
  • 4PL model reemerges as disruptive market dynamics buffet shippers
    Technology analyst Gartner's recent release of a report categorizing 4PL providers signals renewed interest in the concept, even as questions about which shippers it is for remain.
  • Cosco inks almost $2.7 billion in deals for 18 newbuild container ships
    The agreements include the construction of a dozen 18,000-TEU, LNG-powered vessels that are part of the massive $7 billion fleet renewal program the carrier unveiled in early December.
  • 'Unexpected' margin boost in Q3 2025 to lift ocean carriers' full-year results: Drewry
    Operating conditions could also turn expected losses in 2026 into profits, despite little clarity over the timing of a widespread return to Red Sea transits, according to the consultancy.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 13, 2026
  • VLCC spot market and futures pop as TotalEnergies, Unipec and more lock in ships at higher rates
    Baltic Exchange assessment for largest tankers gains 21% in a day as string of charterers book vessels for voyages to Asia
  • Russian master switched off safety system before fiery collision, court told
    Filipino seafarer was killed when container ship ploughed into tanker in the North Sea last year
  • Gibson's new financing arm swings into action with $70m deal
    EA Gibson Capital closes dive support vessel financing for Dutch owner
  • Tankers face 'multi-year recalibration' after Venezuela prompts tectonic shift
    Brokers and analysts read the runes for rates after seismic geopolitical events in January
  • Crew in good health after Iran frees Greek tanker held for two years amid tensions
    Empire Navigation confirms St Nikolas released in the Middle East
  • Maersk full Red Sea return creeps closer as second ship sent through key waterway
    Carrier inches closer to resuming Suez transits after two-year absence
  • Chinese export quotas not expected to bail out Asian product tankers
    'Major disappointment' for product tanker owners to continue into 2026
  • Greek tankers attacked as Black Sea drone war escalates
    Crude carriers managed by Thenamaris and Delta Tankers are hit by drones, most likely sent by Ukraine
  • Russian master did nothing to stop fiery ship collision, court hears
    Trial hears that Vladimir Motin was given warnings from bridge systems before fatal collision
  • Scorpio Tankers reveals huge cash pile as it exits DHT
    Owner amasses $1.17bn war chest after astonishing financial turnaround
  • European owner snags tanker in two-horse auction race
    Bidding war wrapped up in 19 minutes in online auction
  • China cracks down on ships using Starlink
    First ship fined in December for failing to switch off satellite system in Chinese waters
  • Gibsons' new financing arm swings into action with $70m deal
    EA Gibson Capital closes dive support vessel financing for Dutch owner
  • LNG charter rates slide as newbuilding deluge rains down
    2026 is expected to prove a 'transition year' for shipping to a larger market
  • Adam Polemis' New Shipping tied to fresh suezmax tanker order in China
    The Greek shipping company now has three suezmax tankers on order at the state-owned Qingdao Beihai
  • Kamsarmax shake-out sees BW Dry Cargo tied to fresh bulker sale
    BW Group's bulker arm said to have raised more than $60m from the sale of a modern kamsarmax pair
  • Kyoei Tanker orders VLCC in Japan as it pushes fleet expansion
    Domestic shipyard JMU to build 310,000-dwt crude carrier for co-ownership
  • Pelagic tanker sales roll on as product carrier departs after price drop
    Cypriot owner had signalled further disposals last year
  • Maersk has more gas in the tank as boxship outlook better than expected, says HSBC
    Analysts led by Parash Jain say Danish behemoth is being bolstered by logistics division
  • Russian drone attacks on shipping threaten survival of Black Sea grain corridor
    Four grain ships hit by drones in as many days in the Black Sea
  • Vitol and Trafigura said to be marketing Venezuelan oil as tanker market nears 'recalibration'
    Commodities giants pitch Chinese, Indian and US buyers on US-seized barrels
  • Ten-tonne cocaine bust marks Europe's biggest ever drugs haul
    The United S cargo ship was intercepted off the Canary Islands with 10 tonnes of drugs on board
  • New Scorpio Tankers ship sale nets healthy price
    US-listed owner banking $57.5m for 11-year-old LR2 ship
  • Agribusiness giant COFCO International sells its only vessel
    The vessel has been sold at $2.5m above market value
  • MOL pumps cash into Singapore electric vessel company Pyxis
    Japanese giant wants to step up the commercialisation of eco-friendly ships
  • Iran said to have 'secretly' freed Greek tanker held for two years amid tensions
    TankerTrackers claims the St Nikolas has been freed in the Middle East Gulf
  • Fraudsters cheat dead seafarer's family in email scam
    Criminal persuaded insurer to send payment to bank account they controlled
  • Diana Shipping inks ultramax time charter with Bunge
    DSI Altair will earn $14,750 per day until January 2027
  • KCC secures record-high COA portfolio covering Cabu fleet caustic soda capacity
    TCE earnings for fourth quarter in line with guidance
  • Agricore orders four ultramax bulk carriers at Chinese yard
    The newbuildings are aimed at improving fleet efficiency and reducing emissions
  • Russian master faces trial over fatal Stena Bulk tanker collision
    Vladimir Motin was the master of Ernst Russ-operated container ship that struck a tanker
  • Zhejiang Shipping in first newcastlemax sales deal for 2026
    Brokers report Chinese shipowner is buying Norden's Nord Palladium
  • Japan's Ministry of Defense to add more ropaxes to its ferry fleet
    Self-defense force's fleet renewal and expansion drive kicks off with ropax charters from two Japanese ferry operators
  • Agricore orders up to four ultramax bulk carriers at Chinese yard
    The bulker company ordered new ships to optimize fleet and reduce emissions
  • India's crude imports could shift back to Middle East on Trump's 500% tariff threat
    Crude imports from Russia and Iran could be curbed by US punitive measures
  • Seacon Shipping forges first-ever order for large bulkers
    Chinese shipping company has books two newcastlemax newbuildings at Qingdao Beihai
  • Trump orders tariffs against countries that do business with Iran
    Social media announcement comes a day before reported meeting with aides

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FreightWaves web site
JANUARY 13, 2026
  • Trump Administration Waves White Flag on Transportation Funding Immigration Fight, But the War is Far From Over
    The Department of Transportation on Tuesday filed a motion to dismiss its appeal of a November court ruling that blocked the agency from withholding billions in transportation funding from states refusing to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The move came ahead of any decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, effectively conceding defeat on this particular f
  • Feds seek input on solving supply chain bottlenecks
    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation is opening a significant opportunity for supply chain professionals to point federal researchers toward the specific bottlenecks - whether physical, digital, or regulatory - currently choking the flow of commerce. DOT issued on Tuesday a Request for Information (RFI) to shape its Research, Development, and Technology Strategic Plan for FY 2026-20
  • Weekly U.S. rail traffic shows 4% drop
    Rail traffic for U.S. railroads fell 4% for the week ending Jan. 3, 2026, according to statistics from the Association of American Railroads. Volume for the week was 404,293 carloads and intermodal units, with 192,665 carloads, down 2.8% from the corresponding week a year earlier, and 211,628 containers and trailers, down 5.1%. Only chemicals, 2.3%, and grain, 0.9%, improved from the previous wee
  • Consumer Price Index reports continued hikes in 2025
    The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 2.7 percent in the year 2025, according to an annual report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published on Tuesday. The report stated that the overall increase was largely driven by a 0.4 percent rise in the shelter index recorded in December. The food and energy indexes also contributed to the yearly increase. For the year, the food in
  • OnTrac CEO Duffy leaves for UK pest control company
    OnTrac CEO Mike Duffy will leave the multi-regional parcel carrier at the end of the month to be the Chief Executive Officer of U.K.-based pest control specialist Rentokil Initial PLC. Duffy will be based in North America, Rentokil's largest market, the company said. Privately-held OnTrac, which is positioning itself as the largest alternative carrier to FedEx and UPS, on Tuesday promoted Mike Br
  • Why Charleston drayage drivers should care about Iran protests
    The world's second-biggest ocean container line continues to test a return to a key Middle East trade route as events in Iran may signal a change for the better on the Red Sea. The company announced that the U.S.-flag Maersk Denver, operated by the Danish carrier's American-based Maersk Line subsidiary, on Jan. 12 successfully completed a two-day voyage through the Suez Canal and Red Sea. The Mae
  • 2026 Outlook: Spot Market Strategies for Shippers, Carriers, and Brokers
    As freight strategies evolve heading into 2026, the spot market is no longer just a last-resort option. It's becoming a deliberate part of how shippers, carriers, and brokers balance flexibility, cost, and capacity. FreightWaves and Trimble surveyed industry stakeholders to better understand how the spot market is used today and how sourcing strategies are shifting. The results show an industry n
  • Koch bolsters retail fulfillment network in SOS deal
    Transportation and logistics provider Koch Companies announced it has added to its warehousing and retail fulfillment network with the acquisition of Store Opening Solutions (SOS). Financial terms of the transaction were not provided. Murfreesboro, Tennessee-based SOS provides retail inventory consolidation. It had been owned by Marmon Holdings , a global industrial conglomerate that is part of B
  • Benchmark diesel down 8th straight week
    The consecutive week streak of declines in the benchmark retail diesel price is now eight, but market conditions are suggesting it might be a challenge to reach nine. The Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average weekly retail diesel price declined 1.8 cents/gallon in the price published Tuesday, effective Monday. The latest price is $3.459/g. It's the lowest price since the
  • Why Buying and Selling Heavy Equipment Still Feels Stuck in 2005
    The trucking and heavy equipment industries have undergone a dramatic transformation since the pandemic. Fleet operators have adapted their business models, and buyer behaviors have shifted fundamentally. The demand for speed and efficiency has never been higher. Yet somehow, the marketplaces where trucks, trailers, and heavy-duty equipment change hands are still stuck in the past. For lack of a
  • Laney: the AI analyst from GoodShip shaping logistics' future
    Transportation teams don't suffer from a lack of data. They suffer from the time it takes to turn that data into decisions. That reality is what pushed GoodShip to take a different path with its latest product launch. Rather than adding another dashboard or layering in agent-based automation, the Bellevue, Washington-based freight orchestration platform has introduced Laney, an AI transportation
  • Mexican-built logistics startup WeShip sets sights on US expansion
    A fast-growing Mexican logistics technology platform built by former e-commerce operators is entering the U.S. market this year, betting that software designed around real-world shipping pain points can compete in one of the world's most concentrated parcel markets. WeShip , a Monterrey, Mexico-based, multi-carrier shipping platform, is launching U.S. domestic parcel services in 2026 as the first
  • Feds slash compliance costs for fuel haulers
    WASHINGTON - Federal regulators have finalized a rule that restores a decade-old marking exception for fuel haulers and officially brings cargo tank inspections into the digital age. The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a 58-page final rule on Monday aimed at stripping away "unnecessary regulatory burdens" that have cost the

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In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
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.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.
Rome
Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.
The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Copenhagen
Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions
Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA
Brussels
He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.
Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model
Seoul
Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes
Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.
Bern
Construction site completion at the end of 2029
In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%
La Defense
Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.
Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment
Trieste
Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years
WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships
Taipei
Charter of three additional vessels
The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports
Madrid
Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey
Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals
Casablanca/Valencia
Investment worth 80 million euros
Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia
Milan
The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet
MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships
Oslo
Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract
Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics
Milan
The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
Berlin
Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros
AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected
The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.
Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.
Rome
The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.
Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships
Hamburg
Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs
Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%
Henderson
The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company
Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company
Copenhagen
New CFO and appointment of new regional managers
In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo
Rome
Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM
Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana
London/San Donato Milanese
Operation worth approximately 126 million euros
The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.
New York
Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping
EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports
Brussels
The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%
Naples
ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility
Brussels
Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports
From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban
Durban
Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs
The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
Bremen
Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
Beijing
Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan
Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%
Cairo
Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.
HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu
Seongnam
An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
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
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.
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
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
He is among the founders of the Malta International Shipowners' Association, of which he holds the position of vice-president.
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Singapore
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%
GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.
Bari
The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily
The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.
La Spezia
Appointment by decree of President Pisano
Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.
Genoa
It will be signed soon
Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.
Milan
The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.
138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.
Rome
Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain
The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.
La Spezia
The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned
Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment
Athens
$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months
GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo
Genoa
GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships
The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality
Livorno
Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere
Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.
Livorno
The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received
Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.
Trieste/Milan
Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities
The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.
Brussels/Rome
Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal
Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.
Genoa
Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti
Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
Rome
Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations
The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.
Rome
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"
The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.
Trieste
It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.
Olten
RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail
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
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
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel
Milan
With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean
Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.
Dubai
Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada
Miami/Cancun
Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
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