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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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US-China trade easing also involves ports and shipyards
Beijing
Beijing extends suspension of port charges on US vessels and investigation into the impact of the US measures on its maritime industry
Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has suspended the increases in maritime training center fees.
Rome
CONFORMAR and ANIFORMAR's request for precautionary measures has been granted. The hearing on the merits is scheduled for March 16.
Global Ship Lease revenues up 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026.
Athens
New $1 billion credit line to finance 15 new container ships
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
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On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
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