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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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Royal Caribbean reports record first-quarter financial results and a new all-time passenger record
Miami
Mediterranean cruise bookings slow down
In the first three months of 2026, Ocean Network Express revenues decreased by -6%.
Singapore
During the period, the company's ships transported 3.2 million containers (+4%)
PSA International acquires 30% stake in Chinese terminal operator Xiamen Container Terminal Group
Singapore/Xiamen/Shenzhen
Transaction valued at approximately $387 million
In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.
In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.
Hong Kong
During the period, the container fleet transported more than 6.9 million TEUs (+6.7%)
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Eurokai's port terminals handled 3.6 million containers (+10.5%)
Hamburg
Growth of +18.5% in Germany. A decline of -3.7% in Italy.
Stop us, rail freight is in a critical condition and requires support policies.
Rome
Map: adequate structural interventions are lacking
OOIL invests $2.22 billion in the construction of 12 13,600 TEU containerships
Hong Kong
They will be built by the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard
Last year, the Hupac Group's production value grew by +3.1%
Zurich
Fincantieri establishes joint venture with Albanian KAYO
Trieste
The company will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of naval units for the Albanian Navy
Royal Caribbean converts options with Meyer Turku for two cruise ships into orders
Miami/Turku
The fifth and sixth "Icon" class units will be delivered in the summer of 2029 and the summer of 2030
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +1.7%
Venice
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are increasing. Chioggia recorded a 2.7% decline.
National Bilateral Ports Organization Seminar on Workplace Safety
Rome
Gallozzi (Assologistica): in addition to compliance with the rules, full awareness of behaviors is also necessary
UPS's sixth quarterly decline in shipping volume
Atlanta
In the January-March period, the US group's revenues fell by -1.6%
The 2025 financial statements of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority have been approved.
Genoa
Commander Pierpaolo Danieli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority.
Livorno
He is the Chief of Staff of the Chief of Staff at MIT.
Wärstilä saw a sharp increase in new orders for equipment in the first quarter
Helsinki
Net sales remained stable. Operating profit increased by 20%.
The reform of the port system has received the stamp of approval from the State General Accounting Office
Rome
The measure will now be examined by parliament.
Third Pass: Excavation of the Novi Ligure interconnection tunnels completed
Novi Ligure
They connect the new high-capacity line to the historic Genoa-Turin line
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives First Overseas Order to Build an Icebreaker
Ulsan
Order worth $348.9 million from Sweden
Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Initial portfolio valued at approximately one billion euros
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
New ART provision on regulatory measures for the awarding of maritime cabotage services
Rome
New elements in the service award procedures
Appointment of the extraordinary commissioners of the Central Adriatic and Eastern Sicily Port Authority
Rome
Salvini asks the governors of Marche and Abruzzo to reach an agreement on Lega Nord's Carloni.
Confitarma welcomes the approval of the bill to enhance marine resources.
Rome
Zanetti: a further step in the direction long indicated by the Confederation
The 2025 financial statements of the Northern Tyrrhenian and Eastern Adriatic Port Authorities have been approved.
Livorno/Trieste
They were examined today by the Management Committees
Record quarterly freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the first quarter of this year, almost 2.3 million tons were handled (+38.8%)
DSV records a decline in net profit of -41.7% in the first quarter
Hedehusene
Downturn due to extraordinary expenses for the merger with Schenker
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge the Western Liguria Port Authority to focus on worker and safety issues
Genoa
The 2025 budget of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Administrative surplus of 128.9 million euros
Rixi: Additional resources for the completion of Genoa's new breakwater.
Rome
They will be used for the consolidation of the seabed and for design adjustments
Chinese terminal operators COSCO Shipping Ports and CMPort report increased quarterly revenues.
Hong Kong
Increases determined by the greater volume of containers handled by port terminals
Dirk Jan Storm has been appointed president of PSA Italy
Genoa
He takes over from Marco Conforti, who has reached the end of his three-year term.
In the first three months of 2026, CIMC's container sales decreased by -10.5%
Hong Kong
Dry box sales dropped 13.3%. Reefer sales increased 30.2%.
The Western Sicily Port Authority opens access to funds for the PNRR training program to entities with private contracts.
Palermo
Rhenus has acquired the entire capital of LBH Global Agencies
Holzwickede
51% stake acquired from the Lagendijk family
The Genoa Port Authority's 2025 report on ship emissions has been published.
Genoa
228 inspections carried out to verify nitrogen oxide emission levels
Assoporti's second traveling assembly in Bari
Bari
The first meeting held in Venice follows
APM Terminals and Hateco to Build Container Terminal in Da Nang Port
The Hague
It will have a capacity of 5.7 million TEUs. An investment of over $1.7 billion.
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
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