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Exim India web site
MAY 14, 2026
  • Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool of USD 1.5 billion now operational
  • AAL Shipping launches AAL Mumbai
  • India-Oman CEPA to go live on June 1: Goyal
  • Dual-fuel container ship and vehicle carrier segment seeing significant growth
  • Finance Minister urged to provide urgent policy relief on GST Input Tax Credit disputes affecting genuine taxpayers
  • China escalates WTO trade war against India's solar and IT incentives
  • Electronics exports join top three categories as sector expands
  • India projected to record 7.2 pc real GDP growth in Q4: SBI
  • Court pauses ruling against Trump's 10 pc global tariff
  • About ocean freight procurement this season
  • Great Nicobar project to anchor India's Indo-Pacific dominance
  • MSC dominant in North Europe - Mediterranean trades
  • VOC Port records extraordinary 633.44 pc growth in cement cargo handling
  • You Ask We Answer
  • CWC Integrated Rail Terminal in Bengaluru commences rail operations
  • TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks shows confidence in Bengal's industrial ecosystem with Siliguri expansion

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 13, 2026
  • Neptune Group acquires "Neptune Pireas" in China
  • Europe's air freight shrinks in March
  • Georges optimizes tour planning with Cardinal
  • L'Atelier des Producteurs pools pallets at IPP
  • Continental builds automated warehouse in Illinois
  • Emilia-Romagna: Four partners establish "ROLER"
  • PD Ports purchases third LPS 550 crane
  • Vienna: now 50 ZET companies
  • ISE AG opens warehouse in Dubai
  • SBB installs derailment detectors before Gotthard Base Tunnel
  • Infertile Air Cargo
  • UAE purchases Brazilian transport aircraft
  • Emissions reporting: Tidalis partners with Awake.ai
  • Anemoi confirms rotor sail performance on bulk carrier
  • Hellmann achieves solid results in 2025
  • Transport market recovers in Europe
  • CMC promotes Pignataro to CFO
  • CCM appoints Pellicori as General Counsel
  • TGW Logistics receives gold at "German Innovation Award"
  • ELP & RTC begin Euro9000 test drives in Italy

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 13, 2026
  • Hapag-Lloyd loses market share in an 'unsatisfactory' first quarter
  • US broker lawsuit expands into 'blacklist' claims against major logistics firms
  • Shippers await OOCL appeal after FMC's 'unconstitutional' record fine
  • EXCLUSIVE: Saadé just can't stem the (talent) bleed at Ceva Logistics - sources
  • MSC dominating north-south European regional box trade
  • DP World eyes second Chittagong box terminal in Bangladesh push
  • 'Jet fuel will be the least of our worries': Cargolux CEO on Hormuz crisis
  • Box ship manager denies negligence as DoJ probes Baltimore bridge tragedy
  • More pain for cargo owners from rising THCs at Indian ports

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Marine Log web site
MAY 13, 2026
  • Op-Ed: Shipping's future will depend on the skills of both men and women
    International Day for Women in Maritime is observed annually on May 18. For me, when asked about its significance, I see it as a way to celebrate the women who work, both
  • Ship Repair USA: Why some shipyards win repeat business according to vessel owners
    That question will take center stage during the session "Inside the Owner's Mind: What Makes a Shipyard 'Bankable'?" at Marine Log's Ship Repair USA, taking place June 23-24, 2026, at the Hyatt
  • Op-Ed: Technology alone will not secure shipping's Future
    Ships don't decarbonize themselves. Algorithms don't assume accountability. Yet as shipping accelerates into alternative fuels, deeper digitalization and a more complicated security environment, the industry still tends to describe the challenge primarily
  • Navy releases its FY 2027 Shipbuilding Plan
    The Department of the Navy has released its Fiscal Year 2027 Shipbuilding Plan, outlining the Administration's long-term strategy to expand fleet capacity, strengthen the maritime industrial base, and deliver a more capable,
  • VIDEO: First Anemoi rotor sails fitted on bulker pass 8-year milestone
    Anemoi Marine Technologies has marked a major milestone. M/V Afros, the world's first bulk carrier fitted with Anemoi rotor sails, has successfully completed its second intermediate survey after more than eight years
  • Guice Offshore names Trey Stolz its CFO
    Covington, La.-based Guice Offshore has appointed veteran energy finance executive Trey Stolz as its chief financial officer. Stolz comes to the company with more than 20 years of experience as an investment

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Container News web site
MAY 13, 2026
  • Konecranes secures order for cranes at Westcon Helgeland
    Konecranes has received an order from Westcon Helgeland AS for two double girder overhead cranes to be installed at the company's new production facility in Nesna, Norway. The order was booked in the first quarter of 2026, with deliveries scheduled for October 2026. The two Konecranes CXTD double girder cranes will support the handling of heavy components for oil industry equipment manufacturing
  • DHL Express signed agreement for Middle East aviation fuel facility
    DHL Express and SAF One have signed an offtake agreement that will integrate the first SAF production facility in the Middle East into DHL's global sustainable fuel supply network. The SAF will be produced at SAF One's flagship plant in Bahrain, utilising renewable feedstocks and next-generation refining technologies designed to deliver high-quality, certified and scalable sustainable aviation fu
  • HHLA first quarter constrained by geopolitical headwinds
    Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG reported first quarter 2026 Group revenue of EUR€450.9 million, a 3.5% increase on the prior year's EUR€435.6 million, while the operating result declined 6.3% to EUR€30.5 million from EUR€32.5 million. The divergence between revenue growth and earnings reflects the significant operational disruption caused by harsh winter conditions, which temporarily restricted c
  • How Iraq and Pakistan are navigating Iran's controlled Hormuz corridor
    Since Iran effectively closed the corridor following US-Israeli strikes in February 2026, two of its most exposed neighbours Iraq and Pakistan have been forced to negotiate individual transit clearances with Tehran
  • LX Pantos opens Americas regional headquarters
    LX Pantos Americas has officially inaugurated its new regional headquarters at the Glenpointe Center in Teaneck, New Jersey, marking a significant milestone in the Korean logistics company's strategic expansion across North and South America. The opening ceremony brought together company leadership, customers, partners and local dignitaries to celebrate the launch. The event featured welcoming re
  • Hellmann recorded strong results
    Hellmann Worldwide Logistics closed fiscal year 2025 with Group revenue of EUR 3.7 billion, compared to EUR 3.8 billion in the prior year, while total shipments grew slightly year-on-year to approximately 21 million. Despite persistent pressure on logistics margins and a demanding global market environment shaped by geopolitical tensions and subdued trade activity, the company delivered solid ope
  • Kalmar launches upgraded T2i terminal tractor
    Kalmar has introduced the upgraded T2i Terminal Tractor, combining enhanced modularity, improved ergonomics and a reinforced mechanical architecture, with production now underway at the company's Shanghai facility. The T2i is designed for heavy industrial sites, ports, terminals and distribution hubs across the APAC, Middle East, Africa and Latin America regions. The T2i platform moves away from
  • When geopolitics surpasses the supply chain
    Supply chain stress indexes are flashing red again as Global Supply Chain Pressure Index has risen for three consecutive months to its highest level in nearly four years
  • CMA CGM announces Peak Season Surcharge on Taiwan to Canada
    CMA CGM has notified customers of a Peak Season Surcharge applicable to cargo moving from or via Taiwan to Canada's East and West Coast ports, effective from May 15, 2026 until further notice. The surcharge covers all cargo types and is structured at US$ 1,800 per 20-foot container, US$ 2,000 per 40-foot container and US$ 2,530 per 45-foot container. The post appeared first on Container News .
  • ONE updates Irish Sea Express rotation
    Ocean Network Express has announced a revised port rotation for its Irish Sea Express service, effective late May 2026, introducing a direct connection between Southampton and Ireland while maintaining Rotterdam's link to Belfast. The updated service will operate across two loops. The first will run Southampton to Dublin to Cork and back to Southampton, replacing Rotterdam on the Dublin and Cork
  • Hapag-Lloyd reports unsatisfactory first quarter
    Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter of 2026 with a Group EBITDA of US$ 494 million, a Group EBIT of negative US$ 157 million and a Group net loss of US$ 256 million. The results represent a significant deterioration compared to the same period in 2025, driven by lower freight rates and operational disruptions stemming from severe weather conditions across Europe and North America and the blockag
  • DP World and Al Dahra partner to strengthen food security and agri-logistics
    DP World and Al Dahra Holding, a multinational agribusiness headquartered in Abu Dhabi, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening food security and advancing agri-logistics capabilities across the GCC and international markets. The partnership addresses a critical structural vulnerability in the region, where the UAE imports approximately
  • AD Ports Group Q1 net profit jumps 41% to record AED 653 million
    AD Ports Group reported record quarterly profits in Q1 2026, driven by strong growth across its maritime, logistics and economic zones businesses. Revenue rose 25% year-on-year to AED 5.75 billion through organic growth. EBITDA increased 33% to AED 1.52 billion, while the EBITDA margin improved to 26.4% from 24.7% a year earlier. Net profit surged 41% to AED 653 million. Profit attributable to sh
  • HMM Q1 profit falls
    HMM reported lower revenue and profit for the first quarter of 2026 as container freight rates declined and operating costs increased. Revenue fell 4.8% year-on-year to KRW 2,719 billion. Operating profit dropped 56% to KRW 270 billion, while net profit declined 52% to KRW 354 billion. HMM said the average Shanghai Containerized Freight Index fell 14% during the quarter to 1,507 points. Freight r
  • Maritime IT Networking Summit kicks off
    The Maritime IT Networking Summit, held at the Grecotel La Riviera resort and organised under the aegis of AMMITEC, the Hellenic Institute of Maritime Technology (H.I.M.T.) and the Propeller Club, has officially opened today. The two-day premium B2B event is a Boussias Events initiative focused on the secure digital transformation of the shipping industry, and stands as the only event of its kind
  • AD Ports Group partners with Krivia and IRH to boost electronics trade
    AD Ports Group has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Krivia Holdings Limited and IRH Global Trading Ltd to strengthen cross-border electronics trade through Abu Dhabi. The partnership combines logistics infrastructure, digital trading capabilities and trade finance solutions to support the movement of smartphones and electronics across global markets. The initiative will support imp
  • Thomas Scott Jensen takes the helm at Gatehouse Maritime
    Gatehouse Maritime is set to operate as an independent maritime data technology company, with Thomas Scott Jensen appointed as chief executive officer. The move marks the next phase of development for the company's maritime intelligence and data platforms, following the restructuring of the broader Gatehouse Group. The spin-off comes in the wake of the sale of sister company Gatehouse Satcom to C

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Splash web site
MAY 13, 2026
  • Torm adds six MR resales in latest fleet expansion move
    Danish product tanker owner Torm is expanding its fleet again after lining up eight additional vessels through a mix of resale and secondhand acquisitions. The Copenhagen- and New York-listed company said it has agreed to acquire six MR tanker resales following the end of the first quarter, with deliveries spread between 2027 and 2028. The ...
  • BW LNG firms up LNG carrier brace at HD Hyundai Samho
    BW LNG is the buyer behind a fresh order for two large LNG carriers at HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries in South Korea. The gas shipping arm of Singapore-based BW Group has confirmed ordering a pair of 174,000 cu m newbuildings scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2029. Parent company HD Korea Shipbuilding ...
  • Thenamaris tied to MR newbuild play in South Korea
    Greek shipowner Thenamaris has reportedly returned to the South Korean newbuilding market with four MR2 product tankers at HD Hyundai Mipo. Broker reports from Athens suggest the Nikolas Martinos-led owner has signed up for four scrubber-fitted 50,000 dwt vessels at the Ulsan-based yard, with deliveries scheduled through 2028. The newbuildings are said to cost about ...
  • Cape Shipping swings back to bulkers with newcastlemax order
    Greek owner Cape Shipping is returning to the dry bulk newbuilding market for the first time in more than 15 years after placing an order for two newcastlemax bulk carriers at China's Dajin Heavy Industry. Shipbuilding sources say the Adrianopoulos family-controlled company has contracted the yard for a pair of 211,000 dwt vessels, with deliveries ...
  • Norden expands owned fleet with handysize quartet
    Danish owner and operator Norden has expanded its fleet by acquiring four handysize bulkers. The four acquired vessels were built in 2024 and are scheduled for delivery during the second quarter of 2026. Financial details or the seller were not disclosed. The company claims that the open-hatch and box-hold capabilities make them well-suited for specialised ...
  • Petronas charters five newbuild LNG carriers from MISC
    Malaysia's Petronas has signed a 20-year time charter agreement with compatriot MISC for five newbuild 174,000 cbm LNG carriers. This follows the conclusion of shipbuilding contracts between MISC and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in January and February 2026. These vessels will be constructed in Shanghai with charter commencement expected between 2029 and 2030. MISC will provide project ...
  • Syria's offshore ambitions gather pace with TotalEnergies partnership
    French energy major TotalEnergies, together with its partners QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Syrian Petroleum Company to explore Block 3 offshore Syria in the Mediterranean Sea. The MoU covers a technical review of the offshore Block 3 area by the partners and establishes a framework for technical and commercial ...
  • Adani Ports commits $1.36bn to European offshore expansion
    India's largest private ports and logistics company, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), has announced it will expand its European presence and offshore capabilities by committing $1.36bn in capital spending through fiscal year 2031. This will be achieved through a partnership between Adani Port's marine platform, Astro Offshore, and the US engineering firm Oceaneering ...
  • Iran tightens Hormuz grip
    Iran has expanded the maritime zone it considers under operational control around the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iranian-linked media coverage cited by analysts, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy now describes the Strait of Hormuz as a "vast operational area" stretching from Jask in eastern Iran to Siri Island in the west. Reports from ...
  • Lars Jensen: African safari aims to uncover logistics gold rush
    One of the best known names in container shipping is readying for a new adventure. Lars Jensen, who heads up consultancy Vespucci Maritime, will be packing his camper van shortly for an epic, 18-month voyage across Africa. Hapag-Lloyd, DSV, and Nexxiot are sponsoring the journey which will see the former Maersk man explore container logistics ...
  • Criminal charges filed against Synergy over Key Bridge collapse
    Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against Singapore-based shipmanager Synergy Marine over the 2024 collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, two years after the containership Dali struck the span and killed six people. The indictment, announced on Tuesday, names Synergy Marine Pte Ltd and Synergy Maritime Pte Ltd, along with Radhakrishnan Karthik Nair, 47, ...
  • White paper maps shipping's climate risk minefield
    A new white paper argues that shipping's current fragmented approach to climate risk management leaves it dangerously exposed. The white paper titled, Navigating climate transition risks in global shipping, draws on a peer-reviewed academic study by researchers from Erasmus Rotterdam University, University of Copenhagen and UCL. The study identified five interconnected categories of transition ri
  • How war is remaking the agri trades
    The agri-commodities session at Geneva Dry last month, moderated by Maryana Yarmolenko Stober, the president of WISTA Switzerland, delivered a grounded assessment of how the Middle East war and Hormuz closure are reshaping global food and fertiliser supply chains - with speakers united on one point: trade flows are not collapsing, but they are being ...
  • We have made the garbage move faster
    Willem Vermaat, shipping director at Heidelberg Materials Trading, on today's technology glut that is holding shipping back. There's a phrase I've been using lately that tends to get a reaction in a room full of shipping people: "garbage in, garbage out - we've just made the garbage move faster". Some people laugh. Some people flinch. ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 13, 2026
  • Iran defends Hormuz actions at IMO as UAE heaps on criticism
    Iran has said its actions in the Strait of Hormuz are in self-defence, in response to criticism from the UAE...
  • Lloyd's mulls major shake-up of war risk wordings
    Independent panel could rule on whether military clashes constitute war for insurance payout purposes
  • Strait of Hormuz: vessels are stuck, but seafarers are not
    Hundreds of vessels remain stranded in the Middle East Gulf but a gradual opening of Middle Eastern airspace means seafarers...
  • Hapag-Lloyd maintains cautious outlook and expects slower sailing to ease capacity oversupply risks
    Hapag-Lloyd said Middle East disruption remains a challenge, with four vessels still stranded in the region, while the company has...
  • HMM flags risk of boxship glut again as weak rates bite
    HMM sounded a second alarm on the oversupply of newbuildings that will likely push weak freight rates even lower
  • Torm secures MR tanker resales ahead of long queue for newbuilds
    Torm chief executive Jacob Meldgaard stressed the company's focus remains on shareholder value and long-term competitiveness, rather than simply increasing...
  • Middle East port update: Wednesday, May 13
    All Automatic Identification Systems should now be switched on as normal for Ras Laffan Terminal, stated a notice from QatarEnergy
  • The Daily View: Future shock
  • European Shipowners weigh in on EU ETS revision
    The ECSA European Shipowners said a commitment by the EU to take shipping out of its emissions trading system would...
  • Hormuz LNG carrier crossings gain momentum but force majeures cap return to norm
    Asia faces challenges with Qatari LNG seemingly lost amid the seasonal rise in demand, as political negotiations wield a bigger...
  • Cosco VLCC slips through Hormuz as Trump lands in Beijing
    Tehran seems to have let another Cosco tanker pass hours before Trump and Xi sit down to talk Iran
  • Daily Briefing
    Demand rebound and Hormuz gridlock fuel container rate hikes | Crude trade dynamics unsustainable, promising tanker shift ahead | China's...
  • Crude trade dynamics unsustainable, promising tanker shift ahead
    The crude tanker business will be at a crossroads in the coming months if the Strait of Hormuz does not...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 13, 2026
  • Eroding connections expose Canada's ports, shippers: central bank
    The Bank of Canada says the country's maritime trade connectivity has dropped severely in the last decade just as the country looks to shift its international trade away from the US.
  • Yang Ming to develop cargo base to offset trade, geopolitical uncertainties
    Taiwan's number two carrier has been involved in three service launches this year, with plans to add 22 container ships to its fleet between now and early 2030.
  • Hapag-Lloyd posts Q1 net loss in 'unsatisfactory' start to 2026
    Weather-related port congestion in January and February caused higher terminal storage costs while war in the Middle East raised operating expenses late in the quarter.
  • Domestic intermodal share improvement remains elusive, for now
    If current market conditions continue, analyst Larry Gross believes there will be fresh gains in domestic intermodal share.
  • Maersk joins race to target burgeoning China-India trade with capacity boost
    The carrier is increasing capacity in response to growth in Indian imports from China and other Asian production markets in recent years, propelled by input sourcing to support rapid industrial development.
  • IMO carbon pricing mechanism 'dead in the water': DNV
    Without the funding element, shipping groups and environmental campaigners argue that the so-called net-zero framework will be unable to provide crucial funding for shipping's decarbonization journey.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 13, 2026
  • Singapore hedge fund hikes position in US-listed tanker shares
    Frontline becomes Pinpoint's seventh-biggest investment in New York-listed equities
  • Republican senator speaks out against Trump's Jones Act waiver
    Louisiana lawmaker says waiving cabotage law hurts American jobs without lowering fuel prices
  • US set to become Europe's largest LNG supplier in 2026
    Russia holding in number two slot despite ongoing EU phase-outs
  • Flex LNG sees 'structural shift' to long haul trade as supportive for modern vessels
    CEO says fixing its open ships on term business at last-done rates could tip company's 2026 revenue to all-time high
  • How a toll on Hormuz could offer Trump a path to peace
    In the mess the Middle East is currently in, some form of compensation to Iran may offer a way out of the impasse
  • Gersemi Shipping Fund reveals gain from quick bet on monster International Seaways profit
    Investor Joakim Hannisdahl says he saw enormous earnings coming for US tanker owner
  • Resale coup makes sense with secondhand tanker values so high, Torm boss says
    Danish executive explains why he pursued two deals for MR tankers being built in China
  • Adnoc VLCC leaks fuel after Iranian drone attack
    Abu Dhabi company says it is working with authorities and specialist response teams
  • Yang Ming to push on with fleet renewal plan as first-quarter profit slumps
    Company blames decline in freight rates amid lower vessel deployment caused by war
  • Qatar's expanding LNG shipping fleet set to weigh on supply-shocked market, Vortexa says
    Ship sector remains 'fundamentally long' despite recent rate hikes
  • First Norwegian-flagged ship makes Strait of Hormuz run since March
    Tanker managed by low-profile Arctic-based outfit claimed Iraqi ownership and Russian crew
  • Petros Panagiotidis could scrap latest Nasdaq spin-off after tanker sale
    Cyprus-based owner appears to have received a better offer in secondhand market
  • Thenamaris mulls product tanker order in South Korea
    Greek shipping company is in discussions with HD Hyundai for two 50,000-dwt product tanker newbuildings
  • John Su's Erasmus Shipinvest orders six feeder container ships
    Athens-based owner strikes third newbuilding deal in three months
  • LNG-starved Asian and EU countries beef up bulker demand as they switch to coal
    BRS and Bimco believe it is a short-term gain as Hormuz closure disrupts gas supplies
  • Costamare Bulkers makes first profit after shedding legacy trades in Cargill deal
    Greek owner says balance sheet has been derisked
  • Galp joins growing crush for LNG carriers to take on period hire
    Market uncertainties still clouding mid-term picture for LNG freight
  • Howe Robinson chairman David Anderson retires after 10-year stint
    London and Singapore-based shop's board to be chaired by two veteran brokers
  • Chinese VLCC heads out of Strait of Hormuz as more countries strike deals with Iran
    Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation vessel carrying more Iraqi crude out of the region
  • Denmark ready to join UK-France Strait of Hormuz security mission
    Countries ready to secure freedom of navigation, but only when conflict ends
  • Iran war puts major reinsurer Munich Re on the hook for $100m plus in claims
    Chief financial officer says impact on business less than during year of Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine
  • Norden buys four handysize bulkers in secondhand swoop
    Danish company has been busy buying, selling and leasing vessels this year
  • Strait of Hormuz disruption and severe weather blamed as Hapag-Lloyd sinks into the red
    Liner giant maintains unchanged 2026 outlook, as Middle East operations begin to stabilise
  • Asyad Shipping bets on spot market exposure after selling five vessels
    Newbuildings will aim to maximise earnings by staying free from term deals, Omani owner says
  • Strait of Hormuz disruption and severe weather blamed as Hapag-Lloyd makes quarterly loss
    German liner giant maintains 2026 outlook unchanged, as Middle East operations begin to stabilise
  • HMM focuses on managing soaring bunker prices as profit chopped
    South Korean owner expects uncertainty to remain elevated amid Middle East crisis
  • Awilco LNG almost doubles quarterly loss in weak spot market
    Norwegian shipowner says 'uncertainty persists' in LNG segment
  • 2020 Bulkers profit surges as last vessel is delivered
    Company is looking at 'potential strategic or other relevant value-creating opportunities'
  • Torm swoops for six resales and two secondhand tankers as profit soars
    Danish owner linked to YZJ Maritime MR vessel order in China
  • Chinese coastal bulker heads for auction in Guangzhou
    Domestic-trading vessel offered with a starting price of $3m equivalent
  • Greek VLCC turned back by US forces after exiting Gulf with Iraqi oil
    Vietnamese company wants Agios Fanourios I to reach its refinery with much-needed crude
  • BW LNG linked to LNG carrier newbuildings at HD Hyundai Samho
    The LNG shipping company has doubled the order for the 174,000-cbm newbuildings to four
  • Iran claims oil slick caused by tanker dumping waste water off Kharg Island
    Spill did not come from key terminal, official says
  • Flex LNG markets two spot trading ships as it eyes long-term business
    Company remains on watch to see how recent strong freight trend develops
  • Malaysian bulker player Lestari sells tonnage ahead of newbuilding deliveries
    Company offloads only port-panamax bulkers as it prepares to take delivery of two kamsarmaxes
  • CYH Shipping ramps up VLGC push with pair of acquisitions
    CYH Shipping expands gas fleet while exiting tanker ownership
  • Guiding Star: Singapore risks losing touch with the sea, veteran warns
    The unassuming former navy officer has spent decades quietly championing the city-state's maritime awareness, heritage and safety culture
  • Nan Fung exits MR tankers with sale to Hong Kong start-up
    Windar Shipping snaps up 2007-built ship after forming in April

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FreightWaves web site
MAY 13, 2026
  • Nobody Is Asking the Hard Questions About What Happens When an Autonomous Truck Breaks Down on the Highway at 2 AM. Let Us Start
    This article is not an argument for or against autonomous trucks. It is not a prediction about what the freight market looks like in 2035, and it is not an endorsement of any technology company's safety record or business model. It is a set of questions that the industry - carriers, drivers, regulators, first responders, and the public that shares the road with 80,000-pound vehicles - deserves ho
  • Pharma, Food, Flatbed, and Automotive. The Four Re-shoring Freight Lanes Small Carriers Can Actually Win - and the One They Should Stop Chasing
    The Gap Between the Headline and the Freight The White House published a press release on April 22, 2026, titled "Trump Effect: American Manufacturing Is Roaring Back as Factory Activity Hits Four-Year High." The ISM Manufacturing PMI did reach 52.7 in March 2026 - a multi-year high that signals genuine expansion in domestic manufacturing activity. The administration counts over 100 companies tha
  • The Load Board Is Busy Because Shippers Are Panicking - Not Simply Because the Market Recovered. Here Is the Difference That Matters
    What Is Actually Driving the Freight Right Now The surge in freight movement that started in late April and is accelerating through May 2026 is not the organic demand recovery that small carriers have been waiting three years to see. It is, in large part, a tariff front-load. Shippers who import goods from China, Mexico, and Canada have been scrambling to pull inventory forward before tariff rate
  • The 2026 CVSA Roadcheck Opened Yesterday. Here's What the First Day of Real Data Actually Shows
    What Day 1 Actually Produced FMCSA inspection records show Day 1 produced 1,580 inspections across 1,417 distinct carriers. Total violations logged: 2,637. Out-of-service orders issued: 496. That works out to an average of 1.67 violations per inspection - a 31.4% out-of-service rate against total inspection volume. Data via Search Carriers , which aggregates live FMCSA inspection records and refr
  • Coupa bets big on AI, optimization as supply chains face new volatility
    LAS VEGAS - Coupa used its Inspire 2026 conference this week to showcase a broad push into AI-driven supply chain management, as executives from major global manufacturers detailed how digital sourcing and network optimization tools are helping companies reduce costs, accelerate procurement decisions and manage increasingly volatile logistics networks. During the opening keynote at the Coupa Insp
  • FedEx board approves spinoff of LTL unit
    FedEx Corp. is officially moving forward with the spinoff of its less-than-truckload unit, FedEx Freight, following formal approval from its board of directors. The Memphis-based company announced Wednesday that the separation is set to conclude by June 1. Under the approved plan, FedEx ( NYSE: FDX ) will execute a pro rata distribution of 80.1% of FedEx Freight's outstanding common stock to its
  • UP-NS say revised merger application is 'comprehensive and complete'
    Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern defended the completeness of their revised merger application in a filing with the Surface Transportation Board, saying it is "comprehensive and complete" while rebutting comments that called for the board to reject the amended application. The UP-NS response filed Tuesday addresses the three areas that caused the board to reject the initial application as incom
  • We have a long-haul problem and Hirschbach proved it
    The American trucking industry has been telling itself a story for thirty years. The story goes like this: we are running out of truck drivers. The shelves will go empty. The supply chain will collapse. We need to lower the age to drive interstate. We need heavier trucks. We need immigration reform. We need autonomous vehicles. That story isn't true and the announcement last week that Hirschbach
  • Railroads cheer crime bill passage, want DoJ to gear up supply chain theft fight
    House passage of a bill to fight retail crime is a good start, says a rail trade group, who called on the Justice Department to do more to fight supply chain theft. The Association of American Railroads (AAR) said it applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) Tuesday. The bipartisan legislation (H.R. 2853), which takes aim at criminal n
  • Texas probes CDL schools, warns CVS over supply chain practices
    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has expanded statewide enforcement efforts across transportation and supply chain-related industries through separate actions targeting commercial driver training schools and corporate supplier diversity programs. The moves come as Texas and federal officials increase scrutiny of issues ranging from commercial driver qualification standards and English-language p
  • Outpost launches second-generation gate kiosk that deploys in one day
    Outpost launched its second-generation gate automation platform on Wednesday, introducing a ruggedized kiosk that deploys in as little as one day and slashes gate operating costs by up to 70 percent. The Austin, Texas-based truck terminal owner and automation company now processes more than 3 million gate events annually across its network of more than 30 terminals and customer sites. The rapid d
  • State of Sustainable Fleets 2026: Fleets diversify amid policy shifts
    The seventh annual State of Sustainable Fleets report lands as fleets face one of the most uncertain environments in decades. Tariff disruptions, regulatory reversals and a prolonged freight recession have suppressed new vehicle orders across every drivetrain. Federal policy shifts erased the previous federally driven push toward zero-emission trucks. The rollback of greenhouse gas vehicle standa

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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.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
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
SAILING LIST
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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
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
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