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Exim India web site
MARCH 16, 2026
  • CTL-BHP 2026 set for a grand opening in Mumbai tomorrow
  • US Navy escort plan stalls as Iran dares Washington to try
  • India snaps up 30 million barrels of Russian crude on US waiver
  • LNG shipping seen severely disrupted if conflict continues
  • Weekly ocean container shipping market update
  • India-UK CETA goes live in April: Goyal
  • EXIM container train service from PLIL Ahmedgarh to Haldia Port
  • Kerala gets its first Grade-A logistics park
  • Prime Minister inaugurates elevated port corridor in Guwahati, launches multiple waterways projects with INR 526 crore investment in Assam
  • Fitch upgrades India to 7.5 pc growth but warns rising oil could derail global recovery
  • Hormuz closure potentially traps 204,000 TEU
  • Chennai Port achieves record container throughput 20 days ahead of last fiscal
  • Only 19% of business leaders conduct geopolitical risk assessments, reveals TATA AIG - Dun & Bradstreet report
  • Attacks on commercial shipping underline risk to seafarers and shipping in the Middle East
  • IMO's Extraordinary Council meet to discuss Middle East situation this week
  • Prime Minister Modi inaugurates APSEZ's Haldia Terminal - India's first fully automated dry bulk facility
  • Iran grants India Hormuz safe passage
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (13 March 2026)
  • DPA crosses 150 million tonnes throughput; fastest-ever among Major Ports
  • Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminal achieves historic milestone of 5 million TEUs

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 13, 2026
  • Cooperation between Maersk and East-West Intermodal
  • Lödige Industries presents "Cargo Direct"
  • SCA Skog achieves wood transport record
  • Ethiopian Cargo integrates into Freightos
  • Order activity for commercial vehicles in the USA increases
  • Silk Way Technics celebrates 20 years
  • Quentin Benault leads e-LOGIK
  • Hausmann appointed COO at LogicSource
  • Logistec acquires Logistics Park Dubuque
  • Feteia-Oltra responds to geopolitical tension
  • Regional warehouse for spare parts of energy service provider
  • Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas is rebranding
  • PCN: EKO Logistics Services new in Ghana
  • New AI features from LIS for TMS and warehousing
  • TII India celebrates ten years of success
  • TAT Technologies secures MRO contract
  • Founder of Amerijet has passed away
  • Opening of the South Luzon Container Terminal
  • EFW retrofits A330 for APAL
  • Grimaldi Group takes over "Grande Seoul"

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 13, 2026
  • 'Massive volatility' driving container spot rate disparity
  • Middle East conflict dampens fears of container sector overcapacity
  • Logistics cyberattacks grow - hackers run a better supply chain than you
  • Wan Hai sees profits fall, but eyes more newbuilds
  • Help may be on the way for those struggling to get ships insured
  • USA Corp. owes importers $166bn - the system to pay them back is just half-finished
  • Avianca eyes Caracas, MSC adds a 777F, SF brings in a 747, board shuffle at One Air
  • Dubai and Oman open 'green corridor' for smoother cargo flows
  • The Loadstar Explainers: CBP refund process; USTR Section 301 investigation; Jones Act waiver plan
  • SE Asia may fit the bill as forwarders shy away from US 'tariff silliness'

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 13, 2026
  • Chris Scott to succeed John Lauer as Matson EVP and CCO
    Honolulu-headquartered Matson Inc. (NYSE: MATX) reports that John Lauer, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, will retire on July 1, 2026, having led the sales, marketing, pricing and customer service activities
  • SHI launches new SSAM Center research hub in San Diego
    Korean shipbuilding giant Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and San Diego State University (SDSU) have inaugurated the SSAM Center (SHI-SDSU Advanced Maritime Center). The new joint research center is expected to play a
  • Thordon and SNAME announce new graduate scholarship
    Thordon Bearings Inc. has partnered with the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) to launch the Thordon Bearings Graduate Scholarship, an annual award that will support exceptional postgraduate students developing

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Container News web site
MARCH 13, 2026
  • Wan Hai Lines expands fleet new with orders
    Wan Hai has placed two new orders for additional container vessels to expand its fleet capacity. These ships are designed to be LNG/dual fuel-ready, supporting the carrier's commitment to modern and adaptable maritime operations. The Taiwanese carrier has contracted two different shipyards for these latest additions: Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding: Wan Hai has ordered four ships of 6,000 TEU. This
  • SITC eyes fleet expansion after profitable 2025
    Intra-Asia shipping group SITC International said on 10 March it plans to build or acquire more container ships, after its 2025 net profit gained 19% year-on-year, to US$1.22 billion. Yang Xianxiang, chairman of the Hong Kong-listed company, said: "The company will continue to purchase container vessels and containers, and invest in logistics projects, as and when appropriate."
  • Yang Ming to order six 13,000 TEU class LNG dual-fuel containerships
    Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) has officially approved the procurement of six 13,000 TEU class LNG dual-fuel container vessels. This strategic move, confirmed during the company's 411th Board Meeting on March 12th, supports long-term fleet renewal and the transition toward lower-carbon operations. Strategic Fleet Growth and Renewal The addition of these vessels is a key step toward
  • Grimaldi takes delivery of new car carrier Grande Seoul
    The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier (PCTC) Grande Seoul, further expanding its fleet dedicated to vehicle transport on global trade routes. The vessel was built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Company Limited (SWS) and China Shipbuilding Trading Company Limited (CSTC), both part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). The Grande Seoul is the ninth
  • Port of Los Angeles records second-best February in its history
    The Port of Los Angeles handled 824,323 TEUs in February 2026, the second-highest volume recorded for that month in the port's history and a 3% increase compared to February 2025. The result was driven in part by front-loading activity as retailers and manufacturers accelerated cargo movements ahead of the Lunar New Year production pause at Asian factories. Loaded imports for the month totalled 4
  • Explainer: When every ship is a target
    The Gulf campaign's indiscriminate logic is more destructive than any chokepoint blockade and the shipping industry has no playbook for it.
  • OOCL announces 2025 full year results
    Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOCL) announced its financial results for the full year of 2025, reporting lower profitability compared with the previous year as market conditions normalized across the container shipping sector. The company recorded group revenue of US$9.72 billion in 2025, down from US$10.70 billion in 2024. Profit attributable to equity holders reached US$1.51 billion,
  • MSC introduces emergency fuel surcharges across multiple global routes
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced the implementation of several Emergency Fuel Surcharges (EFS) across multiple trade lanes as rising fuel costs and operational pressures continue to impact global shipping operations. The new surcharges will take effect from 16 March 2026 and will remain in place until further notice, depending on the trade lane either based on the sailing date, ga
  • MEDLOG and CMLOG expand cold storage capacity in China
    MEDLOG, the logistics arm of MSC Group, and China Master Logistics Co. Ltd. (CMLOG) have announced the launch of a new joint venture that will operate a network of five cold storage facilities in Shanghai, Tianjin and Ningbo. The announcement was made on 11 March 2026 and marks the third and largest installation within the partners' expanding network of temperature-controlled logistics facilities
  • RCL terminates voyages for three additional vessels
    Regional Container Lines (RCL) has declared an immediate End of Voyage for three vessels. This decision follows the heightened escalation of war in the Middle East and volatile circumstances beyond the carrier's control. Consequently, all cargo on these ships will be discharged at intermediary ports. Affected vessels and termination ports The following ships are impacted by this emergency declara
  • Yang Ming reports 2025 financial results
    Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has reported consolidated revenues of NT$163.56 billion (US$5.24 billion) for 2025, with after-tax profit reaching NT$17.1 billion (US$548.15 million), according to the company's latest financial results approved at its 411th board meeting on March 12. The Taiwanese container shipping company also reported earnings per share (EPS) of NT$4.9 for the year. In
  • Hapag Lloyd suspends dangerous goods bookings for Red Sea
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced an immediate suspension of all Dangerous Goods (DG) bookings for several major ports in the Red Sea. This measure responds directly to current security and operational constraints in the region. By stopping these bookings, the carrier aims to ensure the safety of its crews, vessels, and customer cargo during this volatile period. Scope of the Suspension The suspension re
  • CMA CGM reopens export and import bookings for Middle East
    CMA CGM has officially resumed all EXPORT and IMPORT bookings for Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. This update follows the March 3rd suspension and provides immediate solutions for global trade. To maintain service, the carrier now utilizes a network of land bridges and feeder services to navigate current regional constraints. Reopening of Middle East Expo
  • Explainer: How Iran turned Hormuz into a geopolitical checkpoint
    As the conflict with Iran intensifies, a quiet but unmistakable pattern has taken hold in the Hormuz chokepoint one that benefits Beijing far more than any combatant.
  • Transworld Shipping Lines reports loss for Q3 amid aging fleet challenges
    Transworld Shipping Lines Limited posted a net loss of Rs. 25 crores for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company reported profit of Rs. 15 crores in the same quarter last year. Revenue declined to Rs. 132 crores from Rs. 165 crores in the corresponding quarter. EBITDA fell to Rs. 8 crores from Rs. 47 crores. Earnings per share stood at Rs. (11.52) compared to Rs. 6.72 in the previous yea
  • Gebrüder Weiss sustains growth momentum
    Gebrüder Weiss closed 2025 with net revenues of US$ 3.17 billion, demonstrating resilience in a difficult operating environment characterised by subdued economic conditions across its core Central European markets. The company maintained an equity ratio exceeding 60% for the second consecutive year, reflecting the financial solidity underpinning its continued investment programme. The workforce r
  • Brunswick harbor dredging advances to restore channel depth
    Maintenance dredging is underway in the inner and outer harbor of the Port of Brunswick, with operations targeting the restoration of the channel to its federally authorised depth. The work, funded by the federal government and carried out by the US Army Corps of Engineers, addresses shoaling and other natural sediment accumulation processes common to harbor environments. Current operations are e
  • Sea-Intelligence: Hormuz closure potentially traps 204,000 TEU
    In issue 755 of the Sunday Spotlight , Sea-Intelligence conducted a network stress test of the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz on February 28. The objective was to quantify the amount of deep-sea vessel capacity that was intended to leave the Persian Gulf, while not counting any local feeder vessels that were not planned to leave the Gulf. To calculate this potentially trapped capacity,

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Splash web site
MARCH 13, 2026
  • HJ Shipbuilding set to take over HD Hyundai's Gunsan yard
    South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has agreed to sell its Gunsan shipyard to HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) in a move that could open the door for the Busan-based yard to build larger vessel types. According to a filing by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, the companies have signed a memorandum of ...
  • Fear of silence keeps harassment hidden at sea
    Despite growing regulatory attention, many seafarers still hesitate to report bullying and harassment at sea because they believe nothing will change. Captain Charles Chong of Britannia P&I Club argues that tackling the problem requires trauma-informed leadership, visible follow-up and a shipboard culture where crew trust their voices will be heard. During a recent webinar hosted ...
  • When seafarers die, statements are not enough
    Global trade depends on seafarers, yet when crises happen the system meant to protect them often fails. Sunil Kapoor reports. Ships are burning at sea - flames and thick dark smoke rising into the sky. Not warships. Not naval vessels. Ordinary merchant ships carrying cargo for the global economy, with civilian seafarers on board simply ...
  • Splash Wrap: The Hormuz inferno
    Iran's new supreme leader pledged to maintain the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as the maritime crisis engulfing the Middle East triggers warnings of the worst oil supply disruption in history, with the Middle Eastern shipping paralysis leading Splash coverage all week. Behind closed doors, authorities in Beijing have been taking action in response ...
  • New safety kits help seafarers prepare for missile and drone attacks in conflict zones
    Seafarers calling at Ukrainian ports will receive specialist safety kits designed to mitigate the risks posed by missile and drone attacks under a new initiative from maritime charity Stella Maris. The crew safety kits are designed to help seafarers prepare for and respond to emergencies while operating in conflict affected regions. The initiative comes at ...
  • Worley selected for engineering work on Chevron's Cyprus gas field
    Australian offshore engineering company Worley has been selected to provide front-end engineering design (FEED) and procurement services for Chevron's Aphrodite development offshore Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean. Worley will provide FEED engineering across the full Aphrodite field development, including a portion of the subsea systems, the FPU, the export gas pipeline, and onshore receiving
  • 'The largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market': IEA's take on the Hormuz crisis
    Iran's new supreme leader has pledged to maintain the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as the maritime crisis engulfing the Middle East triggers warnings of the worst oil supply disruption in history, a Norwegian transit ban, and an emergency International Maritime Organization session, all underscoring the gravity of a situation that is rapidly reshaping ...
  • Yang Ming readies order for six LNG dual-fuel boxships
    Taiwanese liner operator Yang Ming Marine Transport has approved plans to order a new series of 13,000 teu containerships as part of a wider fleet renewal and expansion strategy. The company's board of directors signed off on the plan, clearing the way for six LNG dual-fuel neo-panamaxes, intended to replace older ships and vessels nearing ...
  • Boskalis wins Shell UK subsea decommissioning contract
    Boskalis Subsea Services, a provider of specialist services to the subsea sector, has won an offshore decommissioning contract with Shell's UK arm. This contract marks the first decommissioning-specific project the company will deliver for the operator. Boskalis Subsea Services will undertake the removal of subsea infrastructure and associated remediation across several assets. The works will ...
  • Oceanica wins over $730m in Petrobras subsea vessel deals
    Brazilian engineering firm Oceanica Engenharia has entered into new long-term contracts with state-owned oil and gas giant Petrobras, valued at approximately 4.2bn reais ($736m). The shallow-diving support vessels (SDSV) Oceanicasub IV, V, VII, and IX had their contracts renewed for the provision of subsea services, including workclass ROVs, electric ROVs, and diving operations, for inspection, ...
  • India taps 65m barrels of Russian crude
    The US Treasury has issued a one-month OFAC wind-down licence allowing Russian crude cargoes already at sea to complete voyages - a move designed to steady global energy markets as the Strait of Hormuz crisis snarls Middle East flows. The authorisation, valid through April 11, permits routine voyage services including bunkering, crewing, insurance and piloting ...
  • Circle Digital Ventures: Crew and risk management
    In conversation with Maritime CEO, Meei Wong, CEO of Circle Digital Ventures, a technology company with a mission to improve human sustainability in the maritime industry, points to a new horizon in maritime tech - a shift from the vessel to the people working on them. For years, maritime technology has focused almost entirely on ...
  • NYK takes full control of Saga Welco
    Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has moved to take full control from Westfal-Larsen of Norwegian open-hatch operator Saga Welco. NYK had previously run Saga Welco for the past 12 years as a 50:50 joint venture with Westfal-Larsen. No financial details for the takeover have been revealed. Saga Welco operates a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 13, 2026
  • Next US tariff plan takes shape as CBP updates on refunds
    On one hand, US importers are in line to receive hundreds of billions in tariff refunds. On the other, importers...
  • Seanergy clinches two more capesize newbuilds
    Two capesizes commissioned in Japan bring orderbook to five large bulkers at a contract cost of $384m
  • Iran conflict causing 'largest supply disruption' in oil market history
    Supply is expected to plunge by as much as 8m barrels per day in March, the International Energy Agency estimates
  • Middle East port operational update: Friday, March 13
    Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to be severely disrupted, and many shipping companies are still avoiding transits due...
  • Hormuz closure forces costly liner detours as Gulf logistics tighten
    As diverted vessels reach contingency ports and inland networks tighten, disruption across the Gulf is set to escalate. With the...
  • Panama-flag detentions at Chinese ports spike amid Hutchison port fallout
    Beijing appears to be leveraging port state control inspections as a pressure tool following Panama's forced takeover of Hutchison port...
  • NYK to take full control of open hatch cargoship operator Saga Welco
    Deal follows the acquisition of a majority stake in Saga Welco's competitor Gearbulk by compatriot firm MOL in early 2025
  • 'Illegally imposed sanctions' to blame for huge Sovcomflot losses
    The tanker and LNG carrier owner posted losses in excess of $500m for 2025, just as the US announced a...
  • 'Cowardly to send our vessels through' Hormuz despite huge profits says d'Amico's di Mottola
    Red Sea refined product loadings are set to increase while avoiding Bab el Mandeb, says di Mottola in an interview...
  • Yang Ming confirms plans to boost boxship newbuild orderbook
    While the company has not revealed which shipyards will bid for the contract, it traditionally works with builders in Japan...
  • War delays not covered by most cargo insurers, Kennedys warns
    Hague and Hague-Visby Rules still apply during conflicts
  • Sweden boards second falsely flagged ship
    The move shows a greater willingness by EU countries to board shadow fleet vessels flying false flags
  • The Daily View: Fuel for thought
  • US issues temporary waiver on sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products at sea
    The US has granted a waiver of sanctions on Russian origin crude oil and petroleum products, a week after issuing...
  • Daily Briefing
    Iran's shadow fleet disrupted by Middle East war | Fears mount on ship fuel availability as Hormuz closure drags on...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 13, 2026
  • US exports to Middle East in limbo amid war zone service disruptions
    While the logistical hurdles of sending cargo to the region are more of an inconvenience at this point for US exporters rather than a full-blown crisis, shippers see a bigger risk in the war's longevity and the downstream effect of higher oil prices.
  • Ocean carriers employ effective capacity management despite market volatility
    Container shipping has come a long way in mastering the art of blank sailings, redeployments, slow steaming and other forms of proactive capacity management, mitigating the impact of much-discussed overcapacity, attendees at TPM26 were told.
  • Evergreen's 2025 profits nearly halved on sharp freight rate declines
    The weakness has continued into 2026, with Taiwan's biggest carrier reporting that combined revenue of $1.9 billion for January and February was down 23% from the same period last year.
  • Middle East shipping disruptions boost US position as top LNG exporter
    With liquefied natural gas flows at a standstill in the Strait of Hormuz, a near-doubling of LNG export capacity in the US is set to drive breakbulk and project cargo activity into the next decade.
  • Canada's 'Driver Inc.' crackdown could push trucking rates higher
    Long-sought regulatory reforms within the Canadian trucking industry could tighten capacity and cause cross-border rates to rise.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 13, 2026
  • US sending up to 5,000 troops to Middle East with amphibious unit
    Deployment linked to addressing Strait of Hormuz closure
  • Hellish week draws to close for tanker stocks as investors flee
    A strong bull run for New York-listed stocks has at least temporarily seen a U-turn
  • Low-profile Greek venture K Squared tied to profitable sale of ultramax pair
    Prominent business names have teamed up to form small bulker management outfit
  • Iran and China-linked bulkers increasingly transiting Hormuz as others stay away
    Bulker traffic has dropped in the Gulf and vessels are diverting away from the region
  • Low-profile Greek venture K Squared is tied to profitable sale of ultramax pair
    Prominent business names have teamed up to form small bulker management outfit
  • Bulkers linked to Iran and China are increasingly transiting Hormuz while others stay away
    Bulker traffic has dropped in the Gulf and vessels are diverting away from the region
  • Wavelength podcast: The impact of war
    Plus, a new deal for injured ship recyclers, and the battle to scrap the shadow fleet
  • Shipping and shipbuilding centre stage in China's Five-Year Plan blueprint
    State economic plan ties maritime power to trade, energy and industry
  • 'Not a one-trick pony': Navigator eyes opportunities for LPG fleet amid Middle East shutdown
    UK-based owner believes its diversified trading patterns put it in good shape for the crisis
  • Ports under fire: What the world can learn from Ukraine
    Ports need real-time solutions as there are no existing playbooks, writes Dmytro Barinov
  • VLCC rates tick down as ships ballast away from China seeking new cargoes
    Pipeline capacity not enough to make up for declining Middle East Gulf cargoes
  • Yang Ming profit plunges as US tariffs and Middle East disruption squeeze box shipping
    Taipei-listed boxship and bulker group says its service network and flexible vessel deployment helped it maintain a sixth year in the black
  • Hormuz Strait lockdown spells bad news for hundreds of offshore units, brokers warn
    Production cuts pose problems for owners
  • Sahara Group deepens African energy play with gas carrier newbuildings
    Major, diversified player says it has 202,000 cbm of ship capacity under construction in the Far East
  • Maersk boss warns of fuel shortages as container lines add surcharges
    Rising bunker costs are feeding directly into container shipping economics
  • Tanker boss Carlos Balestra di Mottola warns of dangers if Hormuz stays closed
    DIS chief executive tells TradeWinds how a long-term closure of the Strait of Hormuz could affect product tankers
  • Attacks, AIS shutdowns, spoofing and jamming leading to 'electronic fog' in Middle East Gulf
    Lack of traffic could be preventing collisions as dozens of ships exhibit erratic behaviour in key waters
  • HD Hyundai sells shipyard to compatriot HJ Shipbuilding
    Sale of the Gunsan facility underscores HD Hyundai's reluctance to expand its shipbuilding capacity domestically
  • Shipping stocks plunge as ABG sees 'sizeable downside' if Hormuz remains closed
    Frontline, Okeanis Eco Tankers and BW LPG shares lower in Oslo
  • Holed Star Bulk bulker is not listing and is able to sail under its own power
    Another Star Bulk vessel in the region is also confirmed safe
  • ReCAAP ISC charts 10-year course to strengthen maritime security ties
    Asian piracy watchdog outlines new roadmap, tools and capacity-building push
  • Eletson legacy shareholders face arrest after US judge finds them in contempt
    But arrests unlikely to be served against them unless they are physically present in the US, legal observers say
  • Pan Ocean doubles newcastlemax bulker order, bringing total spend to $308m
    The newcastlemaxes will be designed to run on alternative fuels such as LNG or ammonia
  • Iran war sees heat evaporate from big tanker S&P bonanza
    Asset price hike is prompting buyers and sellers to stand well back ... for now
  • Greek owner assessing condition of tanker targeted in Iranian attack
    All of its seafarers accounted for after drone strike, Benetech says
  • Navios Partners exits post-panamax sector with latest vessel sales
    S&P machine churns out yet another divestment of an ageing unit
  • Precious bulker received 'no warning' against Strait of Hormuz transit before attack
    'Comprehensive assessment' was conducted before the vessel's voyage, says Thai shipowner
  • Emergency IMO meeting called as Iran war threatens ships and crew
    Strait of Hormuz looks set to remain closed, and vessels are increasingly becoming targets
  • Precious bulker received 'no warning' against Hormuz transit before attack
    'Comprehensive assessment' was conducted before the vessel's voyage, says Thai shipowner
  • DHT adds extra $150,000 per day as VLCC refixed to South Korea
    But Middle East spot rates are falling as the market recalibrates
  • Shipping stocks extend drop as ABG sees 'sizeable downside' if Hormuz remains closed
    Frontline, Okeanis Eco Tankers and BW LPG shares lower in Oslo
  • Sovcomflot posts massive loss just as US eases 'illegal' sanctions
    Russian shipowner's revenue cut as geopolitics and blacklisting hurt operations
  • Iran to allow Indian tankers to export oil from Middle East Gulf, sources claim
    Government official indicates deal for Indian-flagged ships
  • Day 14: US claims protection convoy always part of war planning
    US lifts sanctions on Russia for a month with oil prices at $100 a barrel and markets down
  • US eases sanctions on Russian shadow fleet amid oil price spike
    Treasury secretary admits move is 'unfortunate' but insists it is a short-term measure
  • Suisse-Atlantique confirms bulker newbuilding orders in China
    Vessels will be contracted with an undisclosed partner
  • 'Friendly' sanctioned VLCC exits Strait of Hormuz with AIS on
    Tanker Wen Yao is broadcasting a different name as it heads east
  • Sweden arrests second shadow vessel in a week
    Vessel boarded while in ballast en route to Primorsk from Santos, Brazil
  • Pan Ocean doubles newcastlemax bulker order to four ships, bringing total spend to $308m
    The newcastlemaxes will be designed to run on alternative fuels such as LNG or ammonia
  • Chinese port veteran quits Ningbo Ocean board amid broader executive reshuffle
    Wang Ke resigns from Ningbo Ocean board amid a year of heavy executive turnover
  • ReCAAP ISC maps decade plan to stay relevant for shipping security
    Asian piracy watchdog outlines new roadmap, tools and capacity-building push
  • Arrest warrants issued for Eletson legacy shareholders after judge holds them in civil contempt
    But arrests unlikely to be served against them unless they are physically present in the US, legal observers say
  • NYK takes full ownership of Norwegian bulker specialist Saga Welco
    Japanese shipping giant to buy Westfal-Larsen's 50% stake in open-hatch vessel company
  • Precious bulker was given go-ahead to transit Strait of Hormuz before attack
    "Comprehensive assessment" was conducted before the vessel's voyage, says Thai shipowner
  • Samsung Heavy targets US shipbuilding ties with new San Diego research hub
    Joint centre with university to advance AI shipbuilding and workforce cooperation
  • Yang Ming unveils plan for six boxship newbuildings
    Series of dual-fuel container vessels set to cost around $1.26bn

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FreightWaves web site
MARCH 13, 2026
  • After Trump photo op, CMA CGM will re-flag 30 ships in France
    Ocean carrier CMA CGM of France will re-flag more than two dozen ships under its home flag, a year after its chief executive appeared in the Oval Office as President Donald Trump unveiled plans to revive the American maritime sector. The world's third-largest carrier announced that 10 24,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) vessels will be registered under the French flag starting in 2026. The m
  • Strait of Hormuz closure: How supply shocks threaten American crops
    Farmers are warning President Donald Trump that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could send fertilizer prices higher as planting season starts, potentially leading to higher food prices for consumers. The American Farm Bureau Federation in a letter to Trump said prices for fuel and fertilizer have increased rapidly since Iran closed the Strait. Ships move 30% of fertilizer inputs such as phosp
  • Amazon expands air cargo service to Northeast India
    Amazon's in-house cargo airline has expanded its network in India to the northeast, launching new routes connecting the cities of Kolkata and Guwahati to Delhi and other regions with fulfillment centers, the company announced Friday. The expansion is expected to improve delivery speeds by up to five times across all seven sister states - Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Naga
  • Why Strait of Hormuz maritime access is also its biggest weakness
    Diversions by container carries away from the war-torn Strait of Hormuz expose the region's structural vulnerability, a new analysis finds, as decades of underinvestment in bypasses severely limit the capacity of alternative logistics to absorb displaced cargo. The narrow, winding Strait of Hormuz - the sea gateway Iran and the United Arab Emirates/Oman peninsula - has been a longtime source of c
  • RyderVentures bets on 'Physical AI' to break warehouse automation's biggest barriers
    Artificial intelligence was the talk of the town at Manifest, but for venture capital investments, the machines themselves took center stage. FreightWaves spoke with Mike Plasencia, group director of new product strategy and RyderVentures at Ryder System, Inc. about technology trends and what they have been working on. He leads RyderVentures' investment strategy across more than 20 portfolio comp
  • Dragon no longer in the cab: Senator Cotton and Rep. Stefanik quietly move to eject China from American Trucking
    Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York introduced the Trucking Security and CCP Disclosure Act of 2026 on February 25th, and if you work in government freight at any level of the food chain, you need to understand what this bill actually does. It's not just aimed at the prime contractor. It puts the certification burden on the whole chain. What the Bill actually says The legislation amends Title 10 of t
  • Uber Freight outlook flags rising spot rates, cross-border disruptions
    Uber Freight says the freight market could be entering a more volatile phase, with tightening truckload capacity, elevated cargo theft and policy-driven disruptions. According to Uber Freight's report Q1 freight market update: What shippers should be watching now , tender acceptance rates have fallen sharply from last year, signaling increasing pressure on truckload networks and higher transporta
  • Flexport's latest tech rollout comes amid-and alongside-global freight chaos
    New York-Flexport's public introduction of its winter technology release could not have been more opportune, and one part of its timeliness wasn't even known when the presentation took place. At a well-attended event in New York City late last month, with dimmed lighting and a setting more akin to a cocktail reception, Flexort CEO Ryan Peterson had an unexpected tailwind when he addressed the aud

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FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe
Brussels
The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.
New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran/Tampa
Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Hamburg
Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.
Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.
Genoa
The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Miami
Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.
Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.
Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.
Geneva
UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.
Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets
Brussels
According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports
Copenhagen/Antwerp
R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders
China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down
Beijing
In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.
From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.
Genoa
For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.
Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.
Brussels
The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime
Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran
The other crew members were rescued.
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown
Genoa
In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports
Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.
Rome
Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.
London
Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.
Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%
Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)
Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again
Hamburg
German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.
Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon
Schindellegi
The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group
MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft
New York
Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.
Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport
Geneva
Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction
Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.
Brussels
The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.
Genoa
French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.
Paris
Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.
The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.
Genoa
Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.
La Spezia
We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage
Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.
Genoa
Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.
Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.
Hamburg
The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030
Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage
New York
The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.
WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050
Geneva
The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements
One in ten containers is not up to standard
Washington
WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies
The World Shipping Council (WSC), the international association representing the world's leading container shipowners, has urged member states...
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean
Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal
Lugano
The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment
Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.
Stockholm
The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies
Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa
Hamburg
The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
Sana'a/Hamburg
German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed
New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone
Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August
Long Beach
In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%
WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods
Washington
Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk
T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.
Brussels
If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Bern
The road runs faster than the rail
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Geneva
The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.
Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.
Bremen
It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.
APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port
Copenhagen
Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built
Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.
Genoa/Milan
The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity
Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy
Cernobbio
Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.
Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia
Delta
The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai
Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.
Rome
The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work
Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships
Shanghai
The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%
Cairo
In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)
Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.
Livorno
A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.
Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier
Madrid
A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027
Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further
Hamburg
Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona
Savona
Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.
Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service
La Spezia/Helsinki
The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia
The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.
Ravenna
The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long
Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel
Trieste
This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")
In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.
Rome
SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show
Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2
Kallithea
The 29 people on board were evacuated
Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.
Washington
If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.
Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.
Chaff
At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers
Trieste
The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.
Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.
Rome
The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.
The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.
River
With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs
Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.
Taranto
The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.
Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA
Rome
The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.
Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.
Palermo
Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik
Troisdorf/Berlin
Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains
Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany
Herleshausen
Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships
Busan
The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.
Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.
Rome
Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories
Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.
Rome
Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.
Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic
Miami
The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.
Naples
Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu
Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.
Genoa
Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association
Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai
Dubai
Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.
"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th
Lugano
Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure
Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels
Rome
Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members
A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.
Trieste
Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia
Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.
Rome
Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security
Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests
FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.
Milan
It goes up to five days a week
This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts
Rome
Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones
The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma
Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector
Erbusco
The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software
Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025
Riyadh
Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)
A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno
Livorno
In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans
New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada
Hong Kong
Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers
The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.
Venice
A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival
Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo
Rome
Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining
Piraeus
Stagnation in passenger numbers
Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives
Rome
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
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
››› 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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.
Hong Kong
Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged
AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.
Genoa
The event will also host a rich program of conferences
Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector
Chieti
Illegal employment of non-EU workers
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August
Singapore
In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)
Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin
Mumbai
An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Southampton
One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.
In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%
Ravenna
A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August
Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito
Rome
A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase
The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.
Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship
Papenburg
With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.
VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS
Hamburg
The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.
The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.
Genoa
More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far
ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations
Genoa
Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen
Genoa
Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August
Los Angeles
The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones
Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal
Sharjah/Bangkok
It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok
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