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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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The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea
Odessa
One of the nine crew members died
Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.
La Spezia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Rome
Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.
RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment
Genoa
Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability
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