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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
  • Goldhofer presents innovations in Memmingen
  • Emirates SkyCargo transports 153,000 tons of Indian exports
  • Criticism of Eurovignette Directive by UIRR
  • DHL & Alibaba.com develop AI solutions for SMEs
  • Engemann cooperates with Becosped in Italy
  • Palletways closes general cargo - 24Plus steps in

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
  • Cyber-attack halts operations at Malaysia's Tanjung Pelepas Port
  • EXCLUSIVE: Ecommerce chaos pushes Schiphol to its limits, warns ACN
  • Flexport's 9/11 post: Rage bait becomes the business model
  • Rates hold steady as carriers blank voyages to mitigate softer demand
  • Six logistics CEOs go into a bar...
  • Speed concerns raised in final moments before Amazon Air crash
  • Air cargo carriers should avoid feasting on 'chips with everything'

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
  • Østensjø Rederi OESV is Gondán's largest vessel ever
    Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros Gondán S.A. has marked a milestone with the launch of the largest vessel ever constructed at its Figueras shipyard: the 120 meter long, 23 meter wide ocean energy support
  • J.P. Morgan GTG to acquire Atlantic Towing's offshore division
    The offshore division of J.D. Irving's St. John, New Brunswick, Canada-based Atlantic Towing https://www.marinelog.com/?s=%22Atlantic+Towing%22is being acquired by institutional investors advised by the Global Transportation Group of J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPM GTG).
  • Fincantieri floats out Viking Astrea
    Viking (NYSE: VIK) reports that Fincantieri's Ancona Shipyard has floated out the Viking Astrea. It is the second of Viking's ocean cruise ships to have a hybrid propulsion system based partially on

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
  • Konecranes marks AGV milestone at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
    Konecranes and APM Terminals Maasvlakte II have marked the handover of the 1,000th Automated Guided Vehicle produced by Konecranes, with APM Terminals Maasvlakte II selected as the destination for the milestone vehicle in recognition of the longstanding collaboration between the two organisations. Representatives from both companies celebrated the occasion at the Rotterdam terminal on September 8
  • DP World handles record energy vehicle shipment at port of San Antonio
    DP World has handled the largest single maritime delivery of new energy vehicles to Chile, with 1,918 fully electric and plug-in hybrid BYD vehicles discharged at its multipurpose terminal in San Antonio. The arrival also marked the first call by a BYD car carrier at a Chilean port, with the BYD Changzhou visiting as part of its inaugural South American route. The milestone arrives as Chile's ele
  • Port of Long Beach records increased cargo growth
    The Port of Long Beach handled 919,992 TEUs in August 2026, the busiest August on record and the fifth-strongest single month in the port's 115-year history, representing a 2% increase compared to August 2025. The result was announced jointly by Port CEO Dr Noel Hacegaba and Captain Stacey Crecy, commander of US Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach. Imports rose 3.6% to 456,100 TEUs, exports
  • OOCL launches new South China Laem Chabang service (CHL7)
    Hong Kong - Ocean carrier Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has announced the upcoming launch of its new South China Laem Chabang Service (CHL7). The dedicated intra-Asia loop is structured to strengthen maritime connectivity and improve schedule reliability for cargo trade between Southern China and Thailand. Service deployment and launch timeline The CHL7 service will officially begin opera
  • Mundra Port operations resume after 13-day empty container yard strike
    Empty container yard operations at Mundra Port have resumed after operators called off a 13-day strike that disrupted container movements at India's largest commercial port. According to Indian media reports, the Mundra Empty Container Yards & Allied Services Provider Association (MECYASA) informed stakeholders that operations would resume following negotiations involving industry stakeholders an
  • CMA CGM invests US$100 million in Beirut container terminal expansion
    CMA CGM is set to invest US$100 million in the expansion of the container terminal at the Port of Beirut, according to Lebanese media reports. The project officially moved forward on 10 September with the laying of the foundation stone at the Lebanese port. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, CMA CGM Chairman and CEO Rodolphe Saadé and Port of Beirut Chairman and Director General Marwan Naffi at
  • JAXPORT names Bobby Wein Incoming Chief Commercial Officer
    The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) has appointed 30-year maritime industry veteran Bobby Wein as Incoming Chief Commercial Officer as part of a structured, long-term leadership transition. Wein joined JAXPORT in late August and will work alongside current Chief Commercial Officer Robert Peek, who will continue directing commercial strategy and the Marketing and Sales Department until his p
  • Engine breakdown delays Amalthea's Lisbon call
    Hapag-Lloyd has reported a schedule delay for the container vessel Amalthea following a main engine breakdown. The vessel, operating voyage 2636S on the WWA service, is currently undergoing repairs. As a result, its call at Lisbon has been delayed. The latest estimated arrival is 18 September 2026. Hapag-Lloyd noted that the date remains subject to confirmation and will depend on the progress of
  • White House modifies trade actions on Canadian goods
    In Presidential Proclamations published on September 8, 2026, the White House announced updated trade measures regarding Canadian imports. The actions modify existing Section 338 tariff lists and establish complete import bans on select product categories. Scope modifications Effective September 15, 2026, Annex I updates modify which Canadian products face Section 338 duties: Added items : Paper
  • ClassNK updates safety rules for membrane-type hydrogen carriers
    ClassNK has released Edition 3.1 of its Guidelines for Liquefied Hydrogen Carriers , updating safety requirements for the transport of liquefied hydrogen. The revised guidelines incorporate the Revised Interim Recommendations for Carriage of Liquefied Hydrogen in Bulk , adopted by the IMO in 2026. New requirements for membrane systems The update introduces requirements for liquefied hydrogen carr
  • How the fall of Mocha ties Bab el-Mandeb to the Hormuz crisis
    Houthi forces captured the Red Sea port city of Mocha after government-aligned National Resistance units withdrew, ending a decade of government control and pulling Iran-aligned forces to within roughly 50-75 kilometers of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Houthis reach Bab el-Mandeb after seizing Mocha port
  • US container imports hit third-highest monthly level on record
    US container imports reached 2.60 million TEUs in August 2026 , marking the third-highest monthly volume on record, according to the latest Global Shipping Report from Descartes. Imports increased 3.8% from July and were 3.3% higher than August 2025. The only stronger months on record were May 2022 and July 2025. August imports reach 2.6 million TEUs US ports handled 2,603,709 TEUs of containeris
  • Houthis reach Bab el-Mandeb after seizing Mocha port
    Houthi forces have reached the Yemeni town of Dhubab, directly on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, following their seizure of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha. Two Yemeni government sources confirmed the advance to Dhubab on 11 September, according to Reuters. The development brings Houthi forces to a strategically important position overlooking one of the world's most critical shipping chokepoi
  • K Line names new LNG carrier Toho Emerald
    Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has held a naming ceremony for its new LNG carrier, Toho Emerald. The ceremony took place at Samsung Heavy Industries' shipyard in South Korea on 9 September 2026. The vessel is owned through a joint venture between K Line and Toho LNG Shipping, a wholly owned subsidiary of Toho Gas. Toho Emerald will transport liquefied natural gas for global customers, including T
  • Emirates SkyCargo strengthens capacity and connectivity to India
    Emirates SkyCargo is reinforcing its role in supporting India's export ambitions, operating more than 3,000 tonnes of weekly air cargo capacity across nine gateways and connecting Indian businesses, manufacturers and exporters to markets across the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa and beyond. India handles an estimated 2.2 million tonnes of international air cargo annually, and Emirates
  • Maersk warns of typhoon-related congestion at East Asian ports
    Maersk has issued a further update on the impact of the East Asia typhoon season on regional supply chains. The carrier said recurring severe weather is causing congestion at several of the region's busiest ports. The disruption has also reduced the number of vessels arriving on schedule. Maersk advised customers to review their logistics arrangements and identify where they may need additional f
  • Panama ship-supply activity jumps 26% as containership demand rises
    Maritime ship-supply activity in Panama increased sharply in July, with 1,431 vessels receiving services during the month. That represents a 26.3% increase compared with 1,133 vessels in July 2025, according to preliminary data from the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP). The authority confirmed the July figures in its latest maritime-services update. Containerships lead demand Containerships repres
  • Maersk imposes emergency freight rates amid Hormuz disruption
    Maersk has introduced new emergency freight rates for container cargo affected by disruption around the Strait of Hormuz. The charges apply to cargo loading from or destined for ports in Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. They also cover Dammam and Jubail in Saudi Arabia, as well as Oman, excluding Salalah. The Emergency Freight Rate is set at US$1,800 per 20-foot dry cont
  • Alabama port to participate in proposed rail consolidation
    The Alabama Port Authority has filed a notice of intent to participate in the Surface Transportation Board's review of the proposed consolidation of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. The procedural filing, submitted on September 8, preserves APA's ability to participate as a party of record as proceedings move forward. An initial review by the authority indicates that the proposed merger, as cu
  • DP World commissions hybrid RTG cranes at Manila South Harbour
    Strategic partners DP World and Asian Terminals have commissioned six state-of-the-art hybrid Rubber-Tyred Gantry cranes at Manila South Harbour, manufactured by ZPMC. The new cranes bring the terminal's RTG fleet to 29 units and are capable of stacking six containers high, enhancing cargo handling capacity and supporting faster, safer truck turnaround. The hybrid RTGs use technology that reduces
  • Maersk issues waste and scrap cargo booking guidance
    Maersk has issued guidance for customers shipping waste and scrap cargo, with particular attention to batteries and electronic waste. The carrier said cargo intended for disposal, recycling or recovery must be booked as waste. Shipments must comply with the Basel Convention, the OECD Decision and waste legislation in every country along the route. This includes transit and transshipment countries
  • Gulftainer enters Thailand with strategic investment in Suksawat Terminal
    Gulftainer has signed a binding agreement for a strategic investment in Suksawat Terminal, located south of Bangkok in Samut Prakan on the Chao Phraya River, marking the UAE-based trade infrastructure company's entry into Thailand. The investment represents a further step in Gulftainer's international expansion strategy, which aims to build integrated trade infrastructure across markets with stro

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
  • China scales battery-swapping shipping with 89-vessel order
    China's Hubei province has signed batch construction agreements for 89 battery-swapping bulkers, taking its electric shipping drive from individual demonstration vessels towards series production. The package, unveiled at an inland shipping forum in Wuhan this week, comprises 29 vessels in the 10,000 dwt class, 20 of 5,000 dwt and 40 of 3,000 dwt. All three ...
  • Asyad doubles down on charter-backed MR newbuilds
    Oman's Asyad Shipping has returned to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for two more MR product tanker newbuildings, taking a charter-backed programme launched just two months ago to eight ships. The Muscat-listed owner is paying around OMR39.89m ($103.6m) for the latest pair of 49,999 dwt tankers, with deliveries scheduled for 2029. Both ships already have five-year ...
  • Wealth Holdings grows MPP pipeline with up to six more newbuilds in China
    Singapore-based Wealth Holdings has added a third multipurpose newbuilding programme this year, signing for up to six 25,000 dwt ships at China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding. The deal covers two firm vessels with two separate two-ship options, taking Wealth Holdings' potential MPP newbuilding pipeline across its three programmes to 18 ships. The latest SDARI-designed ...
  • Flexport beats Peloton's $33.7m FMC claim
    Flexport has defeated a $33.7m Federal Maritime Commission claim brought by Peloton over detention, demurrage and storage costs accumulated during the pandemic-era supply chain crunch. Administrative law judge Mary Apostolakos Hervey rejected Peloton's amended complaint in full, finding that Flexport had not violated the Shipping Act provisions cited by the exercise equipment group and was ...
  • Korea Line locks in $31m Zhejiang bulker charter
    South Korea's Korea Line has secured a new long-term bulker charter with China's Zhejiang Shipping worth an estimated KRW42.08bn ($31.38m). The SM Group-controlled owner will provide one bulk carrier under a contract running nominally from October 25, 2026 to October 25, 2029, according to a regulatory filing in Seoul. The actual charter period can range ...
  • Splash Wrap: The risk premium
    Shipping has always made money from risk. This week provided a particularly brutal demonstration of how quickly that risk can be repriced. The Strait of Hormuz dominated again, with the US-Iran conflict descending into an increasingly literal tanker-for-tanker war. Washington attacked Iranian tonnage, Tehran claimed strikes on merchant ships and this week registered the greatest ...
  • Pirates board ship off Yemen
    A Greek-managed cargo ship was boarded by suspected pirates off Yemen on Thursday in the latest sign of a sharp revival in piracy across the Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean. Initial reports from the Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean described the incident as a hijacking, but subsequent UK Maritime Trade Operations updates indicate ...
  • World Shipping Council urges IMO to close lithium battery cargo loophole
    The World Shipping Council (WSC), liner shipping's lobby group, is pressing governments to close what it describes as a dangerous loophole that allows containers packed with thousands of lithium batteries to move as ordinary cargo without carriers being told of the risk. The issue centres on Special Provision 188 of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods ...
  • Sumitomo joins Albatross to commercialise floating axis wind turbines
    Sumitomo Heavy Industries and Albatross Technology have formed a capital and business alliance to speed up the development of floating axis wind turbines (FAWTs), with the partners preparing to move from small-scale testing to a 2MW-class offshore demonstrator. The cooperation will cover turbine design, production, installation, and maintenance, and the partners will also work to ...
  • Black Sea drifting drone threat surges 208% in six months
    The threat from drifting drones and unexploded ordnance in the Black Sea has escalated sharply, with discoveries along NATO's eastern coastline jumping 208% in just six months, according to a new assessment from maritime security specialist Ambrey. Ambrey recorded 91 discoveries of unexploded ordnance, unmanned aerial vehicles and unmanned surface vessels across the Black Sea ...
  • Peterson extends Golden Energy PSV charter
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Golden Energy Offshore Services (GEOS) has secured a further well option for the 2015-built Energy Paradise PSV from energy logistics firm Peterson. The vessel is currently operating under the existing well program, which is expected to be completed around mid-October 2026. The newly exercised option will commence immediately as a direct ...
  • How 9/11 redrew the map of global trade
    25 years on from the day the towers fell in New York, Punit Oza provides Splash readers with the big picture on how the aftershocks still move through every port, every charter party, and every sea lane on Earth. On the morning of September 11, 2001, 19 men armed with box cutters brought down two ...
  • Saipem and Jan de Nul bag work on ExxonMobil's LNG project in Mozambique
    Italian offshore engineering contractor Saipem, in consortium with Belgian marine contractor Jan De Nul, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with ExxonMobil for the Rovuma LNG Phase 1 development in Mozambique. The LOI covers limited preliminary engineering, procurement, and other technical services to advance project definition and execution planning, with an initial value of ...
  • Energy Holdings moves to acquire Ventura Offshore
    Oslo-listed SED Energy Holdings and Ventura Offshore have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for an all-share combination between the two companies. Energy Holdings will acquire 100% of Ventura Offshore's outstanding shares, with Ventura Offshore shareholders receiving new ordinary shares in Energy Holdings as consideration. Based on the closing price of Energy Holdings' shares on ...
  • Houthis advance towards Bab al-Mandab with capture of Mokha
    Yemen's Houthis have seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha, bringing the Iran-backed group to within around 80 km of the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The capture was confirmed by Houthi and Yemeni officials, with pro-government forces withdrawing south towards Dhubab. Mokha's fall gives the Houthis greater control over Yemen's western coastline and potentially ...
  • Onex linked to record $200m VLCC deal
    The tanker sale that has dominated market chatter this month has finally taken shape, with Dubai-based trading house Onex DMCC linked to an extraordinary $200m purchase of a near-new VLCC from George Procopiou's Dynacom Tankers. VesselsValue's latest sales register identifies the ship as the 306,000 dwt Pinios, built this year at China's Hengli Heavy Industries. ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
  • Why VLCC rates just went ballistic and how they could go even higher
    Spot rates are the priciest in history on every VLCC lane following a stunning surge this week. The market is...
  • The Daily View: Is it green enough?
  • Crude tanker transits into Hormuz fall to a trickle as hostilities intensify
    Hormuz tanker traffic has fallen sharply as escalating US-Iran hostilities prompt operators to delay or avoid transits, threatening regional crude...
  • 80/20 rule kicks in as marine insurers assess Hormuz fallout
    Most of the world fleet happily trades elsewhere. But Pareto's famous heuristic is making itself felt
  • Four years of conflict, no big spill: how long can that last?
    Shipping has so far avoided a major oil spill despite four years of conflict and more than 100 attacks on...
  • Is alcohol the answer to green shipping? It may depend on the fine print
    Ethanol producers argue they need compromises and common standards for sufficient green ship fuel to be made. But working out...
  • Houthis seek to reassure shipping after Mokha seizure, but analysts warn Saudi-linked vessels remain at risk
    Houthi efforts to reassure shipowners after the seizure of Mokha have done little to ease concerns over the Bab el...
  • Ship recycling arrivals fall in August as end-of-life vessel sales remain weak
    Most August arrivals were smaller vessels, including general cargoships and two conventional reefers, but more notable arrivals included two sanctioned...
  • Southeast Asia's shadow fleet dilemma: when geopolitical caution collides with maritime risk
    Southeast Asia has become a critical hub for shadow fleet oil trading, but concerns over sanctions politics and relations with...
  • Cyber attack disrupts operations at Malaysia's Port of Tanjung Pelepas
    Port of Tanjung Pelepas confirms cybersecurity incident affected operating systems and temporarily halted container terminal operations, before a phased restart...
  • Tanker ablaze off Oman in latest attacks
    The strikes capped a week of escalating threats to merchant shipping, with at least nine commercial vessels targeted across the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Relentless US demand boosts box rates to late-pandemic levels | Megamax boxships retain their allure despite boom in smaller newbuilds...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
  • Maersk eyes mega $9 billion ordering spree for 42 new ships: report
    The carrier has a sizeable war chest for fleet expansion, built up over the last several years of healthy earnings and strong freight rates.
  • US LTL truck pricing climbs 4.5% in August rebound: PPI
    Higher fuel prices continue to put pressure on LTL and truckload producer price indexes, leading to pricing gains ahead of trucking's peak fall season.
  • Norfolk Southern expects chassis disruptions to ease next week
    The railroad has leased 750 chassis that will be deployed to Harrisburg and Charlotte to ensure containers keep moving following recent backlogs in those markets.
  • Typhoon delays on China container services expected to last into October
    Four consecutive typhoons created berthing delays lasting up to two weeks across Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, and Yantian due to terminal closures and ships having to shelter from the storm, Xeneta said in a report.
  • Domestic intermodal riding market tailwinds to volume growth: analyst
    But the recent good times for North American intermodal will only continue if the "goldilocks" economic conditions endure despite numerous danger signs lurking, writes Larry Gross.
  • No end to US freight 'recession' yet, despite rising truck rates
    Shrinking capacity is pushing freight to fewer motor carriers and raising trucking rates, but data suggests a real freight recovery hasn't begun.
  • Ocean carriers capitalizing on shift in pricing power: Maersk CEO
    Changing market dynamics can produce more frequent and extreme swings in freight rates, raising potential average returns for carriers even when oversupply weighs on the market, Vincent Clerc says.
  • No way to separate Suez transits from around-Africa rates: Xeneta
    A third of deep-sea traffic that had been diverted since Houthi militant attacks began in late 2023 has now returned to shorter Red Sea voyages, but don't expect that to show up in freight pricing, says the analyst.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
  • Houthis take control of island at the centre of a major shipping chokepoint
    Mayun Island puts Houthi fighters inside narrowest point of Bab al-Mandeb Strait
  • Sea influence: White House lobbying by shipping balloons under Trump
    Federal filings show shipping company lobbyists contacted Trump's executive offices about port fees, shipbuilding revival and the Jones Act
  • Wavelength podcast: The Gulf crisis could be so much worse
    Plus, news from the chairman of the closed-door IMO decarbonisation talks
  • Cosco and Hapag-Lloyd accelerate return to Red Sea as traffic recovers
    More carriers test the Suez route despite the continuing Houthi threat
  • Procopiou hunts for new insurance for Russia-linked LNG fleet
    Company is looking for new service providers before UK sanctions begin in January
  • South Korean and Chinese container ships reach UK via Northern Sea Route
    First Korean boxship to pilot Arctic passage due in UK tonight
  • Petros Panagiotidis reinvents third US-listed spin-off as pure-play LPG firm
    New Nasdaq shop called AI Okto will take over two small gas carriers from parent Toro Corp
  • Houthis pledge not to attack international shipping after Red Sea coastal land grab
    Yemeni group maintains previous threat level against Saudi vessels
  • Petros Panagiotidis re-invents third US-listed spin-off as pure-play LPG firm
    New Nasdaq shop called AI Okto will take over two small gas carriers from parent Toro Corp
  • Russian hunger for LNG tonnage grows as EU ban looms
    Owners and brokers will need robust due diligence and strong processes for ship sales or risk breaching EU sanctions
  • Wavelength podcast: The Gulf crisis could be so much worse
    Plus, news from the chairman of the closed-door IMO decarbonisation talks
  • A $1m per day VLCC fixture? Clarksons tips seven-figure earnings out of Middle East Gulf
    With few ships willing to make the perilous journey, rates have surged
  • Security fears of extremist tie-ups after new piracy effort
    Boarding of Greek-owned cargo ship highlights resurgence of hijacking
  • Investment group snaps up majority stake in GasEntec parent
    South Korean gas infrastructure developer's new owner is targeting growth
  • Greek owner Aegean ups tanker orderbook as it profitably flips aframax
    Melissanidis family company reinvests big capital gain to up its game in VLCCs and LR2 tankers
  • Morten Astrup's credit fund bets on 'attractive' Navios bonds
    Storm Bond Fund also holds International Seaways, Torm and Performance Shipping
  • John Fredriksen's SFL secures $750m Hapag-Lloyd deal for six boxships
    Latest indicator of underlying strength in container ship charter market
  • Hanwha Ocean claims world first with Singapore's supersize maiden FSRU
    MOL vessel is designed for 25 years of continuous operation
  • Nicolas Hajioannou firm Alassia unveils fresh bulker newbuilding batch in Japan
    Robust markets encourage private Greek owner top replenish his fleet after a string of secondhand sales
  • Saudi Arabian crude flows hit 30-year low from Middle East crises
    International Energy Agency says Strait of Hormuz oil flows running at little more than one-third of pre-war levels
  • Ukraine backs salvage of sanctioned tanker after suspected covert military attack
    Letter to IMO marks rare comments from Ukraine about environmental impact of stricken shadow fleet ship
  • Tanker stocks rise after latest Houthi attack hikes threat to Red Sea shipping
    Frontline and Hafnia climb in Oslo after rebels capture port
  • Two ships hit off Oman as attacks continue in one of the most destructive weeks of war
    One ship is reported on fire after multiple strikes on vessels in Strait of Hormuz
  • Insurer with 1,200 vessels in Gulf books spike in premium income
    Club says first half of the year has been overshadowed by the conflict in the Middle East
  • Investment heavyweight EnTrust Global launches new $1.3bn fund
    Blue Ocean strategy has raised $7.6bn since starting in 2017
  • Major Gulf tonnage insurer books spike in premium income
    Club says that 1,200 of its members' vessels are operating in the region
  • Chevron settles Iran tanker cargo seizure claim with insurers
    Iranian forces seized cargo from Turkish-operated tanker after Gulf of Oman boarding in 2023
  • Energy Holdings and Ventura Offshore agree all-share tie-up worth $1bn
    Ventura takeover could pave way for SED Energy Holdings' launch of US dual listing
  • Hopes fade as Philippines ferry survivor search enters third day
    Philippine Coast Guard says it is expanding its search, with 84 people still missing after Wednesday's deadly ropax fire
  • Houthis seize strategic port, increasing risks to Red Sea shipping
    Yemeni government forces pull back from port just 80 km from Bab el-Mandeb strait

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FreightWaves web site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
  • California, FMCSA argue non-domiciled CDL halt in court
    The larger issue of federal moves to strip commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) away from a significant chunk of those who hold them under various rules was in the background of a Washington courtroom Friday, as California and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration battled it out over the federal stoppage of the state's ability to grant non-domiciled CDLs and a cutoff of some transportati
  • DHL augments facility's parcel capacity in northwest Germany
    DHL Group's domestic Germany delivery unit has officially opened the expansion of its parcel center in Cologne-Eifeltor, bringing the facility's sorting capacity to nearly 50,000 pieces per hour, the company announced Tuesday. DHL said the expansion was necessary to accommodate growing package volumes from businesses and individuals in northwest Germany, where Cologne is a major economic and logi
  • Volvo Trucks completes rollout of 'lock and leave' software update system
    Volvo Trucks has completed the North American rollout of a software update system that lets drivers start updates from their trucks and leave while the software installs, allowing updates to run during breaks or other scheduled downtime instead of requiring a service center visit. The feature, called "lock and leave," is now available across the U.S. and Canada. Drivers can start an update during
  • Shell, FAW test immersion-cooled batteries to improve truck performance
    Shell and FAW Trucks have developed and tested a battery pack that uses an immersion-cooling system to better manage battery heat, improve vehicle performance and durability, Shell announced. The battery pack uses an electrically insulating fluid that surrounds the battery cells, allowing heat to be transferred away from the cells more effectively during operation. Managing battery temperature is
  • Spartan Logistics expands warehouse footprint through acquisition
    Third-party logistics provider Spartan Logistics announced it has acquired Allen Logistics. The deal adds 100,000 square feet of space to Spartan's asset-based network of over 20 dry storage and food-grade warehouses. Financial terms of the transaction were not provided. Spartan Logistics' latest acquisition in Whitehouse, Ohio, gives it seven locations in the Northwest Ohio market and 11 total i
  • CooperVision contact lens shipment stranded on disabled Amazon cargo jet
    Contact lens maker CooperVision has a large shipment stranded onboard the Amazon freighter aircraft that ran off the runway on Sunday at Miami International Airport and now rests tilted, and partially damaged in a grassy field as authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident. It is unclear if any of the product is damaged or if it can be salvaged. During a media briefing Tuesday e
  • Uber Freight warns tight capacity could fuel Q4 freight rate surge
    The U.S. freight market is entering the fourth quarter with truck capacity struggling to recover, truckload rates sharply above year-ago levels and shippers facing the possibility of another surge in spot prices if demand accelerates, according to Uber Freight . Uber Freight released its Q3 Market Update & Outlook Report on Thursday, saying truckload conditions have begun to stabilize after two q
  • DEA seizes over 2,000 pounds of meth in cabbage freight shipment in South Texas
    Federal agents uncovered more than 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside a cabbage shipment in South Texas. DEA's McAllen office announced the seizure Thursday after an investigation in the Rio Grande Valley. Authorities have not disclosed exactly where agents discovered the drugs. Officials also have not identified anyone connected with the load. Investigation brings multiple agencies to
  • Descartes reports another record-breaking quarter
    Descartes Systems Group again reported record quarterly results as it continues to see "good demand" amid a global trade landscape that remains in flux. Descartes ( NASDAQ: DSGX ) reported consolidated revenue of $201 million for its fiscal quarter ended July 31, a 12% year-over-year increase and 1% ahead of the consensus estimate. Services revenue was up 13% y/y to $189 million (organic growth i

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