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Exim India web site
JULY 14, 2026
  • UN chief urges Iran and US to urgently resume negotiations as Gulf strikes escalate
  • CBIC scraps manual documentation for duty-free import containers to drive "One Nation One Port" goal
  • VOC Port inks MoU with Port of Antwerp-Bruges for Green & Digital port development
  • MEA labels Hormuz container ship attacks deeply worrisome, calls for escalation halt
  • DGFT outlines rules to claim slashed tariffs on UK auto imports under new FTA
  • India reduces solar module imports 52% but relies heavily on Chinese cells
  • No room seen for complacency despite maritime piracy falling to lowest since 1992
  • Merchandise exports up in June and Q1
  • IMO Council reaffirms commitment to protecting vital shipping lanes
  • US military rejects Iran's claims, assures Hormuz remains open
  • OOCL liner revenue and total liftings up for Q2 and six months
  • DP World boosts operations at Dar es Salaam
  • US Court of Appeals upholds FMC decision that detention fees must promote freight fluidity
  • Gdansk container terminal secures EU funding for electrification and modernisation
  • Vegoil freight rates seen under pressure due to reduced palm oil exports from Indonesia; increased soybean oil imports into India likely
  • Kashmir's premium fruit growers secure first structured export channel
  • New project to increase Antwerp port's container handling capacity by 7 million TEU
  • Tuticorin Commissionerate introduces Advance Risk Profiling mechanism for arriving vessels

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 13, 2026
  • Lhyfe receives ten hydrogen containers for Europe
  • Glasgow Prestwick reports profits for seven consecutive years
  • "EURO6000" by Stadler receives approval for Belgium
  • Land/Air: Turtles push towards Hong Kong
  • ECS Group develops system for pharmaceutical transports
  • LFG acquires two Ultramax bulk carriers
  • Rock-It opens branch in Abu Dhabi
  • Global air freight demand rises due to AI
  • IFR VDMA AER sign declaration in Barcelona
  • Anthony Donald leads Project Velocity in Gladstone
  • SolitAir launches route to Jinan in China
  • New Energy Transport receives Volvo FH in Sydney
  • Lübeck: Schwarz rises
  • Rostock Overseas Port achieves freight record

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 13, 2026
  • Box ship attacked, Hormuz shut again, Middle East rates sail past pandemic peak
  • Middle East premium fades - but AI boom keeps air freight rates aloft
  • Analysis: Expeditors - fiduciary duty is not a crime scene
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 28 2026 | Hormuz, hub-and-spoke, and air forwarder advice
  • Evergreen's family drama - the audience now includes prosecutors
  • A 'super' El Niño a major threat to LatAm's perishable exports
  • OceanX: Hormuz closes; box volumes grow; Robinson's orchard wilts
  • Inland waterway congestion grows as river levels fall and barge costs rise
  • AI the right direction for forwarders to take, 'but pace yourselves'
  • FedEx Life Sciences launches to 'meet the demands of next-gen healthcare'

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Marine Log web site
JULY 13, 2026
  • Bordelon Marine completes Lilly Bordelon conversion to ULIV
    Lockport, La.-based Bordelon Marine has completed the conversion and redelivery of the MV Lilly Bordelon, a Stingray Series 260 Class DP-2 Ultra-Light Intervention Vessel (ULIV). "We are proud to welcome the M/V
  • VIDEO: U.S. sea drones strike Iranian naval assets
    In America's first use of sea drones in combat operations, CENTCOM forces successfully struck a submarine and ship maintenance facility in Iran, July 12, 2026. Three Corsair unmanned surface vessels hit the
  • New Isles of Scilly ferry Scillonian IV set to start sea trials
    The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group reports that its new purpose-built passenger ferry, Scillionian IV, will be entering the sea trials phase in Vietnam this week. This marks a significant milestone in
  • Heerema: Data-driven voyage optimization delivers on Sleipnir winter transit
    Heerema Marine Contractors says that during the winter transit of its semi-submersible crane vessel (SSCV) Sleipnir, from Rotterdam to New York at the end of 2025, it demonstrated how data, technology and
  • German manager completes fleet-wide rollout of 300 CMT fuel testing kits
    Glueckstadt, Germany-headquartered testing and monitoring solutions provider CM Technologies GmbH (CMT) reports that an undisclosed German ship management company has now rolled out CMT's integrated onboard fuel/oil testing and analysis kits on
  • Turn Services adds M/V War Admiral to ongoing 8-boat construction program
    Turn Services, New Orleans, La., has added the M/V War Admiral as the second vessel completed in an ongoing eight-vessel construction program. Built by Verret Shipyard, the vessel follows the M/V Sir
  • Kongsberg Maritime to acquire Berg Propulsion
    Norway's Kongsberg Maritime ASA (OSE: KMAR) reports that it is to acquire Hönö, Sweden-based Berg Propulsion AB. Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed. "This acquisition is central in

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Container News web site
JULY 13, 2026
  • Moeve and Exolum secure financing for strategic Port of Huelva terminal
    Moeve and Exolum have secured €105 million in project financing for the Muelle Sur development at the Port of Huelva, supporting the construction of a new terminal designed to strengthen renewable fuel logistics and Europe's energy transition. The financing was arranged through their joint venture, Terminal Puerto Tartessos, with BBVA acting as Sole Bookrunner, Sole Underwriter, MLA and Hedge Coo
  • IMO adopts Singapore-Led resolution on protection of vital shipping lanes
    The International Maritime Organization has adopted a Singapore-led resolution on the protection of vital shipping lanes at the 137th Session of the IMO Council. Co-sponsored by 30 member states including Indonesia and Malaysia, the resolution reaffirms the importance of upholding and respecting navigational rights and freedoms for commercial ships transiting through vital shipping lanes, includi
  • ADNOC L&S orders four new LNG carriers in US$900 million fleet expansion
    ADNOC Logistics and Services (ADNOC L&S) has ordered four next-generation LNG carriers worth approximately US$900 million, expanding its LNG fleet to meet growing global demand for natural gas. The new vessels, each with a capacity of 175,000 cubic metres, will be built by Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai, China. Delivery is scheduled for 2029. The latest order increases ADNOC L&S' LNG newbuild prog
  • SM Group does not intend to offload HMM stake
    South Korean conglomerate Samra Midas (SM) Group, parent company of SM Line, is resolutely holding on to its shares in compatriot peer HMM, despite the group's construction business' financial struggles. Despite suggestions that the chaebol should sell off its HMM shares, now valued at around US$630 million, chairman Woo Oh-hyun is reportedly optimistic that the boom in container shipping could h
  • Port of Rotterdam introduces uniform permit system for port towage
    The Harbour Master of Rotterdam has introduced a mandatory permit system for providers of port towage services in the port of Rotterdam, establishing uniform quality standards within the nautical chain for the first time in the port's history. The permit requirement, grounded in the European Seaport Regulation and laid down in the Port Regulations, means that tugboat companies cannot offer port t
  • CEVA Logistics opens Derby distribution centre for UK eCommerce
    CEVA Logistics has opened a new 508,000-square-foot distribution centre in Derby, expanding its UK contract logistics network to support growing demand from the eCommerce sector. The facility is scheduled to become fully operational in August 2026. It will provide storage, handling and distribution services for global eCommerce customers, helping speed up deliveries across the UK. The new operati
  • Trump proposes 20% cargo charge for Hormuz Strait security
    US President Donald Trump has proposed imposing a 20% charge on all cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz as part of a new US-led maritime security initiative for one of the world's busiest shipping corridors. In a statement published on Truth Social, Trump declared that the Strait of Hormuz "is OPEN, and will remain OPEN, with or without Iran," following heightened tensions in the Middle East an
  • Maersk adds Jeddah call to AE15 Gemini service
    Maersk will add a call at Jeddah to its AE15 Gemini Cooperation service from August, further strengthening connectivity between Asia, Europe and Saudi Arabia following the service's return to the trans-Suez route. The new port call follows the previously announced structural change that sees the AE15 service resume transits through the Suez Canal instead of routing vessels around the Cape of Good
  • Misurata Free Zone signs Italy agreements to boost investment and trade
    Misurata Free Zone (MFZ) has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Confindustria Assafrica & Mediterraneo and the Libyan Italian Chamber of Commerce to strengthen economic cooperation and expand investment opportunities between Libya and Italy. The agreements establish a framework for collaboration in investment, trade, logistics, ports and industry. They also aim to attract more Ital
  • Maersk returns WAF6 service to trans-Suez route
    Maersk has announced immediate structural changes to its WAF6 service, which will now transit through the Red Sea and Suez Canal as part of the carrier's gradual return to the trans-Suez corridor. The WAF6 service, operated exclusively by Maersk, connects the Middle East, the Mediterranean and West Africa. Under the revised routing, vessels will sail via the Red Sea between Salalah and the West M
  • Maersk raises emergency contingency surcharge on India-Europe trades
    Maersk will increase its Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS) on shipments from the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe and the Mediterranean, with the revised charges taking effect from the Price Calculation Date (PCD) of 1 August 2026. The surcharge increase applies to cargo moving from North West India, Pakistan, Nepal, South and East India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Bangladesh to North Eur
  • DHL launches dedicated Bangkok-Cincinnati air freight service
    DHL Global Forwarding has expanded its Transpacific air freight network with a new three-times-weekly cargo service linking Bangkok and Cincinnati, strengthening connectivity between Southeast Asia and the United States. The new "TransPac Connect" solution offers dedicated widebody freighter capacity of up to 100 tonnes per flight. The service is supported by an extensive U.S. road feeder network
  • Kongsberg Maritime reports record backlog as Q2 newbuild activity accelerates
    Kongsberg Maritime reported a strong second quarter of 2026, driven by robust newbuild activity, record order intake and a record-high backlog, while continuing to expand its strategic position through acquisitions. The company ended the quarter with an order backlog of NOK 28.4 billion, the highest in its history. Quarterly order intake reached NOK 7.23 billion, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio
  • Strait of Hormuz attack damages container ship GFS Galaxy, one crew member missing
    The Cyprus-flagged container ship GFS Galaxy suffered heavy damage during an attack near the Strait of Hormuz, leaving one Indian crew member missing and raising fresh concerns over the security of commercial shipping in the Gulf. India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that the vessel carried 11 Indian nationals. Rescue teams have recovered 10 crew members, while search efforts cont
  • Hambantota International Port sets new monthly records
    Hambantota International Port (HIP) recorded its highest-ever monthly throughput for both RoRo and containers in June 2026, handling 90,219 vehicles and 80,325 TEUs. The record performance came as the Sri Lankan port strengthened operations amid uncertainty surrounding shipping routes in the Middle East. HIP increased capacity and worked closely with customers to ensure uninterrupted services as
  • Readers Speak: Geopolitical risks seen as shipping's biggest blind spot
    The latest Readers Speak poll asked readers: What is shipping's biggest blind spot today? The results reveal a clear consensus. Readers believe geopolitical developments remain the industry's most underestimated challenge, outweighing concerns over artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and port infrastructure. Geopolitical risks dominate industry concerns A decisive majority of readers selected
  • Kijing Terminal expands container handling capacity with two hybrid RTGs
    Kijing Terminal has strengthened its container handling capabilities with the addition of two hybrid battery-powered rubber tyred gantry cranes (RTGs), supporting its expansion following the launch of direct container export services. The two Sany Hybrid Full Battery RTGs arrived aboard the MV BILLIE on 4 July and were unloaded at Kijing Terminal in West Kalimantan. Each unit has a safe working l
  • Desgagnés expands fleet
    Desgagnés has expanded its fleet with the addition of the Johane A. Desgagnés, a multipurpose cargo vessel acquired from German shipowner Briese Schiffahrts. The vessel, which arrived in Quebec City in May and has now been registered under the Canadian flag, entered service on 12 June. It will support Desgagnés' operations serving remote communities and industries in the Canadian Arctic, includin
  • Hapag-Lloyd enhances Adriatic network
    Hapag-Lloyd is strengthening its Adriatic network with an upgraded ADX service and the launch of a new Intra Adriatic Service (IAS), improving connections between Egypt, the Adriatic and Asia. Starting in week 29, the revised ADX service will provide weekly sailings between Port Said, Damietta, Koper and Venice. The carrier said the new rotation offers transit times of four days from Damietta to
  • Xeneta: Container spot rates stabilise as carriers add capacity
    Container spot freight rates on the major east-west trades showed signs of stabilising this week as carriers continued to inject additional capacity into the market, according to the latest weekly market update from Xeneta . While freight rates remain at exceptionally high levels following the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Xeneta said the pace of increases has slowed and upcoming mid-July rate hikes a

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Splash web site
JULY 13, 2026
  • Diana presses on with Genco takeover push
    Diana Shipping has extended its tender offer for Genco Shipping & Trading to July 24, keeping its takeover push alive after securing only a modest increase in shareholder support. The Athens-based bulker owner said 11.08m Genco shares had been tendered by the July 10 deadline, representing 29.7% of the outstanding stock it does not already ...
  • StealthGas to sell blast-damaged LPG carrier
    Nasdaq-listed StealthGas has settled the insurance claim linked to its damaged LPG carrier Eco Wizard and is preparing to sell the vessel in its current condition. The 40,000 cu m LPG carrier was damaged on July 6 last year while loading ammonia at Russia's Ust-Luga port. The incident triggered an ammonia leak and the evacuation ...
  • JUB Pacific diversifies fleet with AHTS purchase
    Singapore-based offshore marine solutions provider JUB Pacific has acquired an anchor handling tug and supply vessel. The company stated that it acquired the 2010-built AHTS Evay, formerly owned by Aussie Offshore Services. It is a DP2 vessel with a bollard pull of 120 tonnes. The financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. This acquisition ...
  • Subsea cable alliance targets Scottish power network
    A consortium of Scottish energy firm SSEN Transmission, Sumitomo, and Van Oord has signed a long-term framework agreement to support the delivery of future HVDC subsea transmission infrastructure across northern Scotland. Together, the businesses aim to support the delivery of future subsea transmission infrastructure required to modernise and expand Scotland's electricity network. The agreement
  • Cadeler seals $282m loan for offshore wind installation vessel newbuild
    Offshore wind vessel heavyweight Cadeler has signed a senior secured green term loan facility of €247m to finance part of the construction of its third A-class newbuild offshore wind installation vessel Wind Apex. The 12-year facility is supported by Denmark's Export and Investment Fund (EIFO). The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Singapore branch, acted as ...
  • CYH Shipping tied to Jiangnan VLGC series
    Chinese gas carrier owner CYH Shipping has been linked to an order for up to six VLGCs at Jiangnan Shipyard. Shipbuilding sources report the Hong Kong-based company has signed for four firm 90,000 cu m units at the Shanghai yard, with options for two more. The firm ships are expected to deliver in 2030.No price ...
  • Kongsberg Maritime buys Berg Propulsion
    Kongsberg Maritime has agreed to acquire Swedish propulsion specialist Berg Propulsion in a deal designed to broaden its reach across commercial vessel segments and deepen its aftermarket business. Financial terms were not disclosed. Kongsberg said the transaction is priced at approximately the same EV/EBITDA level as its own current market valuation and remains subject to ...
  • Thomas Miller shareholders back UK Club and TT Club takeover
    UK P&I Club and TT Club have received strong shareholder backing for their proposed acquisition of Thomas Miller Holdings, with acceptances now above 89%. The offer was made on June 18 by TMH Bidco, a special-purpose vehicle jointly established by the two clubs to carry out the transaction. Completion is expected in the fourth quarter ...
  • China Merchants Energy lines up 10-ship order
    Shanghai-listed China Merchants Energy Shipping has laid out plans for 10 newbuildings across three shipping segments. The diversified shipping arm of China Merchants Group said its board had approved the construction of five scrubber-fitted aframax tankers at CSSC Dalian Shipbuilding, with deliveries starting in 2029. CMES said the ships form part of a plan to ...
  • Jiangnan's radical offshore nuclear floating port concept
    Wolfgang Lehmacher on a Chinese invention that could revolutionise world trade. Chinese shipbuilding company Jiangnan Shipyard has dropped a wildcard onto the maritime table: a floating, nuclear-powered logistics hub that acts as a container terminal, power station, and green-fuel factory far out at sea. Unveiled at the Posidonia exhibition in Athens, this concept feels like ...
  • Ukraine drone strikes force Azov shipping halt
    Russia has been forced to suspend shipping through the Sea of Azov after Ukrainian drones targeted scores of Russia-linked vessels in less than a week, in the latest escalation of Kyiv's campaign against Moscow's maritime logistics. Ukraine's unmanned systems chief Robert Brovdi said his units hit 10 tankers and four ferries overnight on Sunday, alongside ...
  • Hormuz security collapses after boxship attack
    The security situation in the Strait of Hormuz has deteriorated sharply after a 7,000 teu container vessel operated by Global Feeder Shipping was attacked over the weekend and caught fire, triggering a new round of US and Iranian strikes across the region. The crew abandoned ship and have been rescued, although separate reports from Oman ...
  • Burns Harbor brings ocean boxes to Chicago's doorstep
    Chicago, America's third-largest city, is effectively getting its first ocean-served container terminal as Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor prepares to open a new sea cargo box facility this year. The terminal, located in Portage, Indiana, around 20 miles from Chicago, will be the only all-water container gateway serving the Greater Chicago market via the Great Lakes ...
  • ADNOC L&S bulker spending nears $74m with fourth acquisition
    ADNOC Logistics & Services has taken its recent bulker buying spree to four ships, committing just under $74m to secondhand tonnage over the past few months, according to sales register data from VesselsValue. The latest purchase to emerge is the Aliya, a 61,500 dwt ultramax formerly named Haato, which was sold by Greek owner Newport. ...
  • Petrobras rises as Unipec's tanker dominance weakens
    The Brazilian state-controlled oil company Petrobras has emerged as one of the biggest gainers in the crude tanker market during the first half of 2026, as disruption in the Middle East shifted tanker demand towards Atlantic Basin crude flows. According to Poten & Partners' Tanker Midterms report, Unipec retained its position as the largest reported dirty ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 13, 2026
  • How the Hormuz crisis upended first-half crude flows and spot tanker fixtures
    The plunge of China's Unipec and ascent of Brazil's Petrobras in Poten's dirty cargo fixture data highlights the enormity of...
  • US to reimpose blockade on Iran
    US confirms blockade on Iranian ports will be reinstated as the weeks-old ceasefire unravels
  • The Daily View: For whom the Trump toll tolls
  • Diana extends Genco tender offer
    Genco maintains that the offer is 'inadequate' and has urged its shareholders not to accept it
  • Trump suggests US-imposed fee for Hormuz transits
    Traffic transiting the Strait of Hormuz has slowed, but not stopped as the US and Iran trade attacks over the...
  • The Week in Charts: Stateless ships seek quick flag changes before entering European waters | Red Sea return gathers pace as Maersk restores another Suez service
    Lloyd's List's weekly showing of the data and figures behind our news, analysis and markets coverage
  • Ukrainian attacks kill seafarer
    Commander Robert Brovdi claims 27 vessels were struck in the latest round of drone attacks launched by Kyiv
  • Middle East port update: Monday, July 13
    Port access, cargo operations alongside vessels at berth, and other port activities continue as normal and remain ISPS Level 1
  • Beijing cites high accident rate to justify Panama ship detentions ahead of bilateral talks
    China justifies its crackdown on Panama-flagged ships by citing safety data, while easing detentions ahead of diplomatic talks to resolve...
  • Cosco frees stranded tankers as Hormuz-fuelled rate surge doubles profit
    Soaring tanker rates during the Hormuz crisis helped Cosco Shipping Energy more than double first-half profit
  • Russia's oil surge lifts India imports as Hormuz choke bites
    New Delhi will need to weigh its energy security needs against diplomacy as US waivers on Russia have expired
  • Daily Briefing
    Strait of Hormuz conflict escalates as latest Iran strike leaves boxship on fire | Stateless ships seek quick flag changes...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 13, 2026
  • Volume surge boosts OOCL revenue in second quarter
    The strong Q2 performance is a clear indication of the financial rewards carriers are reaping from frontloading on the two main trades out of Asia.
  • Booking restrictions for India exports tighten amid rush
    Ocean carriers are increasing penalties for cancelling orders and not delivering containers for services connecting India to Europe and North America.
  • Port of Houston's plan for third container terminal put on fast track
    While the port says the new terminal will not be needed for a decade, work needs to start now to be ready for future volume growth.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 13, 2026
  • US tanker stocks take a dive amid latest Strait of Hormuz turmoil
    Renewed attempts by both sides in the US-Iran war to blockade the vital Strait of Hormuz sent most tanker stocks into a tailspin in New York on Monday. Public owners felt the sting of the renewed standoff over the strait, which has reversed a recovery in traffic that followed a temporary ceasefire signed between the parties on 17 June. Crude-tanker market bellwether Frontline fell more than 3%, wh
  • United Arab Emirates said to be plotting bypass of Strait of Hormuz
    Move comes following months of disruption to key waterway
  • Diana Shipping buys more time on Genco offer as tendered shares creep higher
    Tendered shares reach 29.7%, or nearly 40% with Diana holding included
  • Tankers lead the way in 'uneven' Red Sea recovery, Clarksons says
    Slow progress being made on wholesale return to key region in other sectors
  • Sinokor linked to deal for Greek VLCC at strong rate
    South Korean operator is said to have added to massive fleet with charter deal
  • Trump says US will run Strait of Hormuz as 'the guardian angel'
    Washington will be reimbursed 20% of cargo values, resume Iranian naval blockade immediately
  • Saudi Arabia and Aramco bid to recover as US-Iran fight reignites
    State-backed Aramco lowered official selling price just before the Strait of Hormuz was shuttered
  • Tanker fires warning shots after being chased by swarm of boats in Gulf of Aden
    Incident comes amid renewed fighting between the US and Iran
  • GNMTC buys Hayfin tanker to set new benchmark price for suezmaxes
    The last reported deals for suezmaxes of around 10 years old were in March, and those never went through
  • Major capesize owners cashing in as spot rates savour summer heatwave
    Miners and operators have been busy in the Pacific, lifting the overall spot market
  • Chinese shipbuilding heavyweight set for first-half profit surge
    Value matters more than volume, financial guidance suggests
  • US demands enhanced security for ships calling in troubled Haiti
    Armed gangs continue to exert influence over areas near ports
  • Greek owner Silk Searoad breaks into container ships
    Andreas Zissimatos-led tanker and bulker firm widens its footprint to a new segment
  • Maersk extends container ship chartering spree as owners push for longer deals
    A wave of fixtures is lifting rates, extending periods and bringing older vessels back into favour
  • Clearlake Shipping linked to multi-year charter of Navios VLCC newbuildings
    Gunvor's shipping arm is said to be on the hunt for long-term tanker tonnage stretching well into the future
  • UK P&I and TT Club win backing to buy Thomas Miller in expanded merger plan
    Insurers say takeover bid gains support from 89% of shareholders
  • Fledgling Greek LNG importer to buy 50% of Vardinoyannis FSRU
    Dioriga Gas aims to begin building Greece's second FSRU in 2027
  • Trafigura brings in banking heavyweight as finance head
    Trader and shipowner says new recruit will manage global financing strategy
  • BW-backed Cadeler secures $283m bank loan for offshore wind newbuilding
    Lending syndicate includes HSBC, KfW IPEX-Bank, Rabobank and DNB Bank
  • Russian tanker rates plunge as vessel supply strain eases
    Lower freight costs offer relief to Russian exporters
  • Iran war has given green marine fuels a price edge, says KPI OceanConnect boss
    London-based supplier explains the effects of the Middle East conflict on alternative fuels
  • 'Disruption close to optimal': Latest Strait of Hormuz 'closure' sparks shipping stock rally
    Tanker and bulker owners advance following the latest twists
  • How tanker chartering and oil trade flows were impacted by Strait of Hormuz closure
    Poten says cargo volumes dropped nearly 4% over the first six months
  • Chinese tanker giant sees profit supercharged by Strait of Hormuz chaos
    Gulf tensions and soaring freight rates reshape first-half earnings
  • Seafarer killed in ongoing Ukrainian tanker onslaught
    Russia says attack took place on four ships in the port of Taganrog
  • Kongsberg Maritime buys Swedish supplier Berg Propulsion
    Norwegian company reported growing order backlog in second quarter
  • Greek tanker exits Gulf as Strait of Hormuz transits crash to five-week low
    Just six vessels tracked crossing the strait on Sunday amid renewed attacks
  • LPG carrier damaged in Russia sabotage attack to be sold by StealthGas
    Eco Wizard was hit in potential Ukrainian operation while loading at Ust-Luga
  • China Merchants Energy unveils 10-ship newbuilding plan in fleet renewal push
    Orders for five aframaxes tankers, a newcastlemax bulker and four container ships will be split between two Chinese shipbuilders
  • Lianson Fleet emerges as victor in bulker auction arranged by Chinese lessor
    Acquisition marks Malaysian shipowner's move into the ultramax sector as it continues to diversify into dry bulk
  • EU increased Russian LNG imports in first-half 2026 ahead of incoming ban
    France and Belgium remain top importers from Yamal LNG

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FreightWaves web site
JULY 13, 2026
  • Illinois employee driver v. contractor lawsuit now a class action fight
    A lawsuit against Illinois-based carrier Risinger Brothers Transfer Inc. has been granted class action status, widening the number of drivers in the lawsuit who are ostensibly independent contractors but who claim to have been governed as employees. The U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois ruled Friday that the case brought by two drivers at Risinger could be converted into a
  • Federal grants set $62M for truck parking in five states
    The U.S. Department of Transportation released grants totaling $1.73 billion for 127 highway, port, rail and air projects across 52 states, territories and the District of Columbia. The announcement by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy covers competitive spending requests under the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program, which originated in 2009. The gra
  • Price of Forever stamp reaches 82 cents
    It now costs 82 cents to send a letter by First-Class mail after the U.S. Postal Service raised the price of a Forever stamp by 4 cents on Sunday as it tries to turn around its finances. The price of a domestic postcard went up by 4 cents to 65 cents. International postcards cost $1.75, up 5 cents. The Postal Service in early April notified the public of the planned price increase, which was appr
  • Iran conflict drives up Asia-US container rate by 276%
    It's a good sign that, after months of supply chain anxiety driven by tariffs and the Strait of Hormuz, shippers can finally welcome some mixed metaphors from shipping analysts. Those characterizations come as spot rates on the benchmark trans-Pacific moderated in the latest week's data despite the now-inflamed conflict gripping the Middle East. "It is still a very challenging market, but there i
  • 'AI Agents Without Context Are Just Guessing Faster'
    AI agents are only as good as the data they run on. That's the case project44 CEO Jett McCandless made to FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller on a recent episode of FW Today. McCandless and Fuller discussed how the freight industry should approach AI: both as an internal efficiency lever and as a customer-facing product. project44's Agentic Workflow Manager and the AI orchestration engine underneath it
  • DHL Forwarding charters 777 cargo jets to beef up Transpacific capacity
    DHL Global Forwarding this month launched a series of dedicated air cargo flights between Southeast Asia and the Midwest, expanding capacity on its Transpacific network for businesses seeking predictable flight availability. As FreightWaves first reported on May 4, DHL Group's ( DUSS: DHL ) air and ocean freight management arm, has begun service three times per week from Hanoi, Vietnam, and Taipe
  • Knight-Swift opens 4 LTL terminals
    Knight-Swift Transportation's less-than-truckload business, AAA Cooper, announced Monday further network expansion with the opening of four new terminals. Additions in Phoenix and Olympia, Washington, provided additional capacity in markets where the carrier has existing operations. Locations in Detroit and Toledo, Ohio, represent new service areas for the company. The Phoenix location is a major
  • Canada trade gets lifeline as Gordie Howe bridge set to open
    The $4.7 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge will officially open July 27 after Canada, the state of Michigan and the U.S. government reached an agreement resolving a months-long dispute over toll governance. The bridge's opening cleared the way for one of North America's most significant freight infrastructure projects in decades, trade stakeholders said. "For years, the Canadian trucking i
  • New chief at busy East Coast box gateway
    The Georgia Ports Authority didn't have far to go to implement its succession plans. Kevin Price assumed the title of agency president as of July 1. Price, who served as chief operating officer of facilities operator Gateway Terminals of Savannah since 2022, succeeds Griff Lynch, who retains the title of chief executive officer. Kevin Price Price was announced as the new president in February. He
  • Container ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Iran widens war
    Iran targeted a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz as it widened its war with the United States amid a crumbling ceasefire and climbing gas prices. Iran on Saturday attacked a feeder container ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz. British security monitors reported the vessel had been set afire, and the crew abandoned ship. The 7000-TEU GFS Galaxy is owned by a company out of the United Arab

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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
Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.
Singapore
Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day
Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it
Victoria
The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%
Paris
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.
BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing
Copenhagen/London
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%
Genoa
The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.
After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz
Naples
Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz
Islamabad/Tehran
Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters
Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.
Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
Naples
Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.
Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company
Rome
DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi
Charlotte/Los Angeles
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.
Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.
Rome
Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.
US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network
Wellesley/New York/Montreal
It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA
Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports
Constance
FEPORT urges it
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.
Measured
Project for a new bulk terminal
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
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
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Arrival ports by:
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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
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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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
Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)
Piraeus
Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only
The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.
Genoa
Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president
Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.
Rome
Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels
Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos
Marseille
The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders
Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard
San Vendemiano
One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division
Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.
Rome
He led the port authority for over eight years
ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.
Singapore
In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona
The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.
Suape
It will become operational in the second half of this year
Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong
Singapore/Hong Kong
Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel
Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers
Milan
Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
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