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Exim India web site
MAY 19, 2026
  • Arkas Line, represented by Parekh Marine Services, proudly announces 3 consecutive block trains of reefers from 3 different locations (ICD Panki Kanpur - Pristine, ICD Dadri - CONCOR & ICD Palwal - HTPL) from North India
  • India's Maritime Insurance Pool: "A Domestic Fallback Mechanism Carries Significant Commercial Value for Indian Shippers," says Ashish Sheth of Sarjak Container Lines
  • India targets $1 trillion exports this year, $2 trillion in five years: Goyal
  • PM Modi meets Maersk Chairman in Sweden to advance port, green shipping deals
  • Global disruptions are testing how the world moves goods and people
  • Paradip Port's new high-capacity gantry cranes to enhance operational efficiency and cargo handling capabilities
  • Dubai-Oman green corridor clears AED 8 bn in goods in April
  • Mandatory shore mooring winch lines at APDPL Dahej Port
  • LPG tanker berths at Kandla after successfully transiting Hormuz
  • MBS Logistics to be acquired by AD Ports Group
  • AD Ports Group's diversified and integrated trade ecosystem enables strong performance in Q1 2026
  • DP World fast-tracking development of Syria's Port of Tartous
  • Cooperative Logistics Network successfully concludes its 9th Annual Meeting in Bangkok
  • Distant markets capture over 35 pc of India's exports in historic trade pivot
  • Indian auto exports jump 38 pc on emerging market demand
  • Moody's forecasts India-Iran transit deals to secure energy routes
  • India fast-tracks $5 bn subsea gas pipeline from Oman amid Hormuz crisis
  • Orissa High Court queries safety of explosive cargo at ports

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 18, 2026
  • dm initiates distribution center in Upper Austria
  • DHL optimizes air freight connection Brussels-Cincinnati
  • KTZ builds maritime fleet for Middle Corridor
  • TRA 2026: Innovation boosts from Hungary
  • Riyadh Cargo expands presence in Egypt, India, UAE
  • Blue Dart reports revenue growth in India
  • Hapag-Lloyd aims to promote women with 'Shefarer'
  • Envirotainer and Cathay reduce emissions
  • Italian IT service providers with European ambitions
  • AD Ports Group acquires MBS Logistics
  • Further parcel cooperation in Austria
  • Americold expands cooperation with Dutch supermarket chain
  • Indian subcontinent ship recycling in a squeeze
  • Kuehne+Nagel becomes logistics partner of MCH Group
  • Geotab analyzes freight transport efficiency in Europe
  • MSC & MEDLOG receive FSM and GDP certifications
  • Röhlig SUUS Logistics celebrates 20 years of Beko
  • New hub in Pointe-Noire
  • Katowice Airport welcomes Suparna Airlines
  • Chapman Freeborn delivers engine stand to Johannesburg
  • Leadership change at South Africa's airports
  • Claire Fontaine leads Renault Trucks Grand Lyon
  • Nicolas Sibuet appointed CFO at Aramex

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 18, 2026
  • Unpacking Q1 2026 with Container Trades Statistics
  • How the 'Hormuz Premium' has upended container trade seasonality
  • Cargo handler AGI accused of multiple safety failings at New York airports
  • The autonomous train nobody noticed...
  • The Loadstar Leader: Headline news for trade - or is it? Best just wait and see...
  • Regional routes serve South Korean carriers better than long-haul
  • Supreme Court ruling on broker liability will drive trucking costs up

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Marine Log web site
MAY 18, 2026
  • ACBL expands Houston fleeting operations
    Jeffersonville, Ind.-based American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) announced an expansion of its operations in Port Houston through a new agreement with the Port of Houston Authority. Under the agreement, ACBL has leased
  • New York City eyes all-electric container-on-barge service
    The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has issued an RFEI (request for expressions of interest) inviting responses from maritime operators, vessel designers, logistics firms, and technology partners for the development
  • V. and International Seaways' female cadet program enters its second year
    Today, May 18, is International Day for Women in Maritime and it sees ship manager V. Group and New York City headquartered International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE:INSW) entering the second year of running
  • Corps awards $5.5M contract for Lower Pool 10 restoration project
    The St. Paul (Minn.) Engineer District awarded a $5.5 million contract May 14 to Dubuque Barge and Fleeting of Dubuque, Iowa, for Stage 3 of a restoration project in Lower Pool 10
  • Berg Propulsion will set 130-tonne Turkish bollard pull milestone
    Hönö, Sweden-based Berg Propulsion has been contracted to supply the propulsion and control systems for four diesel-electric, firefighting offshore support tugs that will be the most powerful vessels of their type thus
  • Caturus approves Commonwealth LNG export facility in Louisiana
    Houston-based Caturus LLC announced on May 15 that it has made a positive Final Investment Decision (FID) for its Commonwealth LNG project, which includes successful closing of $9.75 billion in project financing
  • Conrad reports profitable first quarter
    Morgan City, La.-based shipbuilder Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTCID: CNRD) has reported its first quarter 2026 results. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Conrad had net income of $3.2 million and income
  • ABB picked to power two new Spanish Navy hydrographic vessels
    ABB has secured a contract with Spanish state-owned shipbuilding and design company Navantia to supply two Spanish Navy coastal hydrographic vessels (BHC) with a complete DC-based power distribution and propulsion system. Scheduled
  • SCA announces 2025 shipyard safety award winners
    The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair industry, has announced its annual member safety awards for the 2025 calendar year. The awards went

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Container News web site
MAY 18, 2026
  • AD Ports Group acquires Germany's MBS Logistics for €70M
    AD Ports Group has signed an agreement to acquire Germany-based MBS Logistics for an enterprise value of AED 300 million (€70 million), further expanding its global logistics platform and European footprint. The deal includes 100% ownership of MBS Logistics' core business, excluding its joint ventures. The acquisition supports AD Ports Group's strategy to grow operational scale, handle larger car
  • Possible US strike and then what?
    The US destroyed most of Iran's military. The question now is whether it will strike again and what that means for the ships that cannot get through
  • CMA CGM announces new FAK Rates from Mediterranean to Middle East, Red Sea and Far East
    CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from Mediterranean ports to the Middle East Gulf, Red Sea and Far East, effective from 1 June 2026 until further notice. For shipments to the Middle East Gulf, rates from West Mediterranean and Adriatic ports are set at US$6,000 per 20-foot container and US$6,100 per 40-foot container. Rates from the Black Sea reach US$6,600/6,700, while Eas
  • RIKON delivers two more heavy-duty portal cranes to Turkey
    RIKON completed the commissioning of two RPS-1100 portal cranes at the Port of Riga ahead of delivery to one of Turkey's top 100 industrial enterprises. The cranes will be transported fully assembled by heavy-lift vessel, allowing the customer to integrate the equipment into operations immediately after arrival. The latest delivery follows RIKON's recently completed Isdemir Port project for OYAK
  • VesselBot report highlights emissions gap across container shipping
    VesselBot has released its latest quarterly report, "Decoding Maritime Emissions Q1 2026: Efficiency Under Pressure", analysing emissions performance across 82,212 voyages completed by 6,187 container vessels during the first quarter of 2026. The report examines emissions efficiency across vessel sizes, trade lanes, vessel age groups and carriers, highlighting major differences in operational per
  • Beijing fines shipping lines and NVOCCs for under-declaring freight rates
    China's Ministry of Transport (MOT) has fined nine mainline operators and seven NVOCCs this month, including CMA CGM and MSC, for under-declaring freight rates. The discrepancies between what was actually charged to shippers and what was filed were uncovered during inspections in Guangzhou, Qingdao and Ningbo ports between August and November 2025
  • Contargo completes Emmerich Terminal modernisation project
    Contargo Rhein-Waal-Lippe officially accepted a new container gantry crane at the Port of Emmerich on 11 May, marking the completion of a major terminal modernisation project. The infrastructure upgrade was carried out by Port Emmerich - Infrastruktur- und Immobiliengesellschaft mbH over several years. The Emmerich terminal expanded by 12,000 sqm and underwent a full infrastructure upgrade, inclu
  • NORDEN expands fleet with four modern Handysize vessels
    NORDEN strengthened its fleet with the purchase of four Handysize dry cargo vessels. The vessels were built in 2024 and are scheduled for delivery during the second quarter of 2026. The new ships feature open-hatch and box hold capabilities, allowing NORDEN to handle specialised cargoes and offer more flexible transport solutions to customers. The acquisition expands NORDEN's operated fleet, whic
  • Best Ways a San Diego Bankruptcy Lawyer Can Help
    Debt problems can affect every part of daily life. Many people struggle with credit card balances, missed mortgage payments, medical bills, or collection calls. A skilled San Diego bankruptcy lawyer can help you understand your legal options and explain which bankruptcy chapter may fit your situation. The right legal guidance also helps people avoid mistakes that can delay or complicate a case. A
  • How the UAE is hardening its maritime architecture
    Two announcements have revealed the contours of a maritime strategy that has been years in the making. Read separately, each is a logistics milestone. Read together, they mark a strategic inflection
  • Maersk and SLPA discuss terminal efficiency at Port of Colombo
    Maersk delegates met with senior officials from Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) at the Port of Colombo to discuss operational performance and future cooperation related to Maersk vessel and terminal activities. The discussions focused on vessel turnaround times, berth planning, schedule reliability, transshipment coordination, and Inter-terminal Trucking (ITT) operations. Both sides also reviewe
  • Why Container Carriers Use SysGears TMS Software to Reduce Delays Between Ports, Warehouses, and Inland Transport
    Container carriers use SysGears TMS software to reduce delays because most port-to-door slowdowns come from broken handoffs, weak status updates , and late planning changes between terminals, warehouses, dispatchers, and inland transport teams. A transportation management system for logistics brings these moving parts into one workflow: container tracking, shipment visibility, fleet dispatch plan
  • AD Ports Group awards $200 million contracts for Congo Container Terminal expansion
    AD Ports Group awarded three major contracts worth approximately AED 735 million (USD 200 million) for the development of the Noatum Ports Pointe-Noire Terminal in the Republic of the Congo. The new container terminal is being developed through AD Ports Group's joint venture with CMA CGM Group , following an agreement signed in February 2025. The contracts include: Marine and topside works worth
  • Authorities seize 46kg of cocaine at Port of Piraeus
    Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) seized 46 kilograms of cocaine at the Port of Piraeus in another major blow against international drug trafficking networks. The operation was carried out by the Forces for the Control of Economic Transactions (DEOS) in close cooperation with inspectors from the 1st Customs Audit Center of Piraeus following a targeted risk analysis. Authorities iden
  • Port of Klaipeda advances €1 billion Southern Port expansion project
    Klaipeda State Seaport Authority is moving forward with the development of the southern part of the Port of Klaipeda and plans to launch an international operator tender later this year. The project covers a future 100-hectare port area and could attract more than €1 billion in total investment, making it one of the largest infrastructure projects in Lithuania's history. The Port Authority signed
  • AD Ports Group establishes UAE's first shipbuilders consortium
    AD Ports Group has announced the formation of the Consortium of UAE Shipbuilders, the first unified platform of its kind in the country, bringing together national industry players across shipbuilding, vessel repair, fabrication and marine engineering. The initiative is led by Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group's Maritime and Shipping Cluster, and is designed to strengthen coordination acros
  • Readers Speak: Bypass ports seen as Hormuz response
    Industry looks beyond immediate disruption The latest Readers Speak poll explored how the container shipping industry may adapt in the long term to the ongoing crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz . The results suggest that readers increasingly believe the industry's response will extend far beyond temporary operational measures, with infrastructure and routing strategies expected to evolve pe

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Splash web site
MAY 18, 2026
  • AD Ports snaps up German freight forwarder MBS Logistics
    Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group is expanding its global logistics footprint with the acquisition of German freight forwarder MBS Logistics in a deal valued at AED300m ($82m). The transaction will give AD Ports full ownership of MBS Logistics' core business, excluding its joint ventures. MBS operates an asset-light freight forwarding business focused on Germany and ...
  • Diana warns Genco shares could slide if takeover bid collapses
    Greek dry bulk owner Diana Shipping has warned that shares in rival Genco Shipping & Trading could fall to around $17.50 if its $23.50-per-share takeover proposal is removed from the table. Athens-based Diana, currently Genco's largest shareholder, said the US-listed bulker owner's stock price is being artificially supported by its all-cash offer and does not ...
  • Hunter Group faces mounting VLCC payment dispute
    Norway's Hunter Group says an ongoing dispute with a long-term charterer has deepened after the counterparty again paid well below the contracted amount for two VLCCs. The Oslo-listed company revealed that the unnamed counterparty underpaid April charter hire by about $9.22m, following a similar shortfall reported for March. Hunter Group said the latest development increases ...
  • Boskalis strengthens cable installation arsenal with new CLV order
    Dutch dredging contractor and marine services provider Boskalis has ordered a new high-capacity cable laying vessel (CLV). The vessel will be built to meet the growing demand for long-distance cable installation in the interconnector and offshore wind markets, particularly for high-voltage direct current cables. The vessel is expected to enter service in 2029. The CLV ...
  • Pelagic and Clear Ocean open door to Golden Energy Offshore deal options
    The two largest shareholders in Golden Energy Offshore Services have launched a strategic review that could pave the way for a sale of their holdings or other transactions involving the Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner. Clear Ocean Partners and Pelagic Partners said they are reviewing a broad range of alternatives tied to their investment in the ...
  • Iran unveils crypto insurance regime for Hormuz
    Iran has proposed managing the Strait of Hormuz through an insurance-based framework that would formalise its control over the critical oil shipping chokepoint, while simultaneously demanding that all vessels file mandatory cargo declarations with a newly created Iranian maritime authority before being permitted to transit. State media reported on Sunday that the Iranian Ministry of ...
  • Geneva Dry iron ore panel lays out a bullish, chaotic future for capes
    The iron ore session at last month's Geneva Dry conference ended up being far more than a discussion about ore flows and freight rates. In the space of an hour, the panel veered from bunker shortages and Chinese stockpiling to de-dollarisation, geopolitical fragmentation and warnings that the world is entering its biggest industrial shift since ...
  • Panama Canal congestion fears grow ahead of June lock maintenance
    Congestion is building at the Panama Canal just as authorities prepare for maintenance works next month that are expected to further reduce transit capacity, raising fresh concerns over delays and soaring freight costs across multiple shipping sectors. The Panama Canal Authority has scheduled dry chamber maintenance on the east lane of the Gatun Locks between ...
  • Yinson Productions secures $131m financing for Vietnam-bound FSO
    Singapore-based floater owner and operator Yinson Productions, together with its JV partner, PTSC, has successfully secured a $131.5m senior secured bank financing for the FSO for the Block B project offshore Vietnam. The vessel is currently under construction in China, with completion anticipated in 2027. Once completed, the vessel will be deployed in Block B ...
  • Tanker resale frenzy sends prices skywards
    Tanker resale prices are hitting extraordinary levels as buyers scramble for prompt tonnage in one of the hottest crude shipping markets in years, with traditional asset valuation models effectively breaking down. Fresh sales reported by Clarksons Research on Friday underline the extent of the surge. Trafigura has acquired the scrubber-fitted VLCC resale newbuilding Las Palmas ...
  • ADES secures fresh rig deals worth $270m
    Saudi oil and gas driller ADES has won one new contract and one extension for two of its rigs. ADES said that Belop, a Nigerian oil and gas exploration and production firm headquartered in Lagos, awarded a new contract for its 1982-built Main Pass IV jackup in Nigeria. The contract has a one-year firm term, ...
  • Women in maritime should be recognised for merit, not gender
    Irene Rosberg, programme director for the Blue MBA and Blue Board Leadership Programme at Copenhagen Business School, writes for Splash on International Day for Women in Maritime. Women in Maritime Day is an opportunity to celebrate progress, but it should also be a moment for honesty. The maritime industry has spoken about gender equality for ...
  • UAE shipbuilders unite under first national maritime consortium
    A group of UAE maritime companies has come together to form the country's first shipbuilders consortium, creating a joint platform aimed at strengthening local shipbuilding, repair and marine engineering capabilities. The newly launched Consortium of UAE Shipbuilders brings together companies involved in shipbuilding, fabrication, steel production, marine engineering and vessel repair as the coun
  • JHI Steamship continues fleet push with Japanese LR2 newbuild
    Greek owner JHI Steamship has expanded its growing newbuilding programme with an LR2 tanker order at Japan's Imabari Shipbuilding. The Athens-based company has contracted a 115,000 dwt scrubber-fitted unit at Imabari's Marugame yard for delivery in 2028. Financial details of the deal have not been disclosed. The latest contract adds to a steadily growing orderbook ...
  • Seapeak grows LNG orderbook with $756m Samsung Heavy trio
    Gas shipowner Seapeak has expanded its LNG carrier orderbook with a fresh trio of newbuildings in South Korea, while simultaneously locking in long-term employment for the vessels. The company disclosed in its latest quarterly earnings report that it had signed contracts in May for three 174,000 cu m dual-fuel X-DF LNG carriers at Samsung Heavy ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 18, 2026
  • Adani Enterprises settles alleged sanctions violations for $275m
    Adani Enterprises Limited has agreed to pay $275m to resolve potential civil liability arising from apparent violations of US sanctions...
  • VLCCs are once again outperforming aframaxes and product tankers
    It is not uncommon for VLCCs to earn less than smaller tankers, as they did during the Russia-Ukraine war. It...
  • Hormuz traffic edges higher after lull
    Traffic through Hormuz increased significantly last week as Iran-linked trade surged, despite the US blockade
  • Green regulation needn't be perfect, says Accelleron CEO
    Daniel Bischofberger said the Net-Zero Framework is not perfect, but would give the industry the certainty and level playing field...
  • Iran drafts Hormuz insurance scheme and launches Persian Gulf authority
    The insurance offered by Tehran would cover detention, inspection and cargo confiscation, but not damage from weapons, state media said
  • What's next for tanker stocks as Hormuz crisis drags on?
    Lloyd's List senior maritime reporter Greg Miller asks what happens next for tanker stocks, as disruptions at the Strait of...
  • Ship recycling sales slump as high charter and freight rates delay demolition decisions
    Disruptions in the Middle East Gulf and rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope, continue to boost charter markets and...
  • Tanker stocks slide as Hormuz-driven rally shows cracks
    Chinese tanker stocks tumbled as analysts debate whether the Hormuz-fuelled freight rally has peaked or if Monday's sell-off was just...
  • The week in newbuildings: Ordering slows but high-value vessels continue to be signed
    Orders for 22 vessels were confirmed in the past week in the boxship, gas and crude oil tanker sectors
  • Middle East port update: Monday, May 18
    In UAE, Fujairah and Khor Fakkan all port activities and business operations are proceeding effectively and without disruption
  • The Week in Charts: Two India-bound LPG carriers exit Hormuz as BRICS gathers in New Delhi | Greek fleet adapts to conflict-shaped routes and shifting global demand
    Lloyd's List's weekly showing of the data and figures behind our news, analysis and markets coverage
  • The Daily View: Trading efficiency for security
  • Daily Briefing
    International Group reserving $2.85bn for Baltimore bridge claims | Shadow gas tankers steam to fraudulent flag of Angola | Trump...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 18, 2026
  • Software vendor offers proposal to establish detention, demurrage accountability
    The BCO technology provider, in a bid to avoid costly dispute resolution, has identified 20 use cases under which shippers, consignees, and carriers can agree to be held responsible for container storage.
  • Guangzhou begins work on $2 billion fifth development phase at Nansha port
    Main construction started Friday and includes the development of four berths capable of handling ships of more than 21,000 TEUs, plus 15 berths for regional feeder vessels.
  • AD Ports to expand Europe, Asia footprints with MBS Logistics takeover
    The Abu Dhabi group is following its larger Dubai-based neighbor DP World in growing its end-to-end reach across the container shipping sector.
  • 'Montgomery' ruling likely to raise pressure on trucking insurance, broker vetting
    Trucking industry attorneys say last week's decision by the Supreme Court is likely to intensify scrutiny of carrier selection practices and insurance coverage.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 18, 2026
  • Tech firms come together to unify hydrogen supply for shipping
    Alliance aims to work with shipping and land-based industrial users to build up supply and demand
  • US official announces new 30-day sanctions waiver for 'stranded' Russian oil
    Move restores relief that expired over the weekend
  • Managers face increasing legal risks over known ship defects, insurer warns
    ITIC said client faced $2.5m-plus claim after taking over vessel with 150 faults
  • Diana Shipping cashes in part of its stake in takeover target Genco
    Greek owner claims it is still committed to upcoming proxy battle and will devote profits to the cause
  • US losing leverage in Iran war as tanker rates slide
    Cass Technava argues even allies may be willing to play ball with Tehran to protect their economies
  • Tankers International snares Cido Shipping newbuilding for suezmax pool
    Vessel numbers appear static since kick-off four months ago
  • Three ships hit by drones in Black Sea as Ukraine and Russia escalate air strikes
    Latest targets include Chinese-controlled bulker, but no human casualties reported
  • Global Maritime Forum: Shipping firms must plan for when women at sea have children
    Family planning is for shipping companies too and firms should plan ahead for when women at sea become pregnant
  • Greek owner agrees deal with US to get blocked VLCC out of Hormuz
    Eastern Mediterranean tanker had been prevented from delivering Iraqi oil to Vietnam
  • Eimskip container ship crews to strike over pay
    Sailing schedules would be affected from next week
  • Iran floats maritime insurance plan for Strait of Hormuz
    Regime mulling scheme as an alternative to tolls on shipping through key maritime chokepoint
  • Zodiac Maritime heads back to China for car carrier newbuildings
    UK-based owner adds two 7,000-ceu ships at Yantai CIMC Raffles
  • New Columbia leaders land management deal with Chinese lessor
    Schoeller company says Zhejiang Seaport Financial Leasing has three aframaxes under construction
  • Greek owner Horizon Tankers linked to Torm resale deal
    Brokers report two MR product tankers going to Danish buyer for $51m each
  • US IPO optional rather than necessary for Tor Olav Troim's Bruton, Clarksons says
    Frode Morkedal believes financing move could remove the need for new share sale
  • Cash generation driving investor appetite for Oslo high-yield shipping bonds, banks say
    Arctic and Fearnley expect strong demand attracting new issuers
  • Clarksons leads strategic review at Golden Energy as major investors mull sale
    Clear Ocean Partners and Pelagic will look at sale of holding and other options
  • Two ships hit by drones in Black Sea as Ukraine and Russia escalate air strikes
    Latest targets include Chinese-controlled bulker, but no human casualties reported
  • Asyad Shipping gets hands on new VLCCs early in strong market
    First tanker is delivered ahead of schedule, and three more ships are due to arrive early
  • Sanctioned vessel crew member arrested by Sweden after renewed attempt to submit false papers
    Sea Owl I was originally detained in March, suspected of flying a false flag
  • UAE speeds up work on second pipeline to boost tanker loadings outside Strait of Hormuz
    West-East Pipeline project should be ready next year
  • 'Very few stayed the course': Veteran lawyer on the reality of maritime litigation
    Corina Song reveals sacrifices, intimidation and shipping's relentless demands
  • Major VLGC owners upgraded as DNB Carnegie shocked by strong rates
    BW LPG and Dorian LPG raised to 'hold' from 'sell'
  • Marco Polo spins off shipbuilding business in $108m reverse takeover
    Company says spinning off shipbuilding will provide the segment with an independent platform to accelerate growth
  • Wavelength podcast: Trump and Xi talk Strait and Intertanko puts pressure on
    Plus, China's five-year plan could hurt shipping more than people think, and Oceanbird has wings
  • Shipowner body Intertanko plots route through perilous Strait of Hormuz
    Safe navigation plan, set for release this week, requires cut in Middle East tensions
  • VLCC dispute sees Hunter Group take a fresh $9m hit as charterer refuses to pay up
    Norwegian group says it remains confident counterparty has no grounds for the reduction
  • Diana Shipping banks higher rate for time charter to Oldendorff
    Post-panamax will earn $20,000 per day
  • Procopiou tanker leaves Strait of Hormuz as crude crossings tick up
    Suezmax makes it to India as Clarksons notes slight increase in transits
  • Hong Kong owner seeks quick resale of ex-Bourbon offshore vessel
    Auction follows purchase less than a year ago
  • Vietnamese woodchip carrier among a three-ship haul by South Asian ship recyclers
    Sale of MR tanker shows that some recyclers are willing to pay higher to secure tonnage
  • Shanghai ChangShun inks up to 10 container ships worth over $700m at Yangzhou Guoyu
    New vessels will be the largest in private owner's fleet
  • Seapeak books LNG carrier trio at Samsung Heavy Industries for Woodside Energy
    Owner says oversupply of vessels could hit its short-term chartered and redelivering ships
  • Strait of Hormuz expected to reopen 'sometime this summer at latest', US energy secretary says
    Chris Wright tours Golden Pass as LNG carriers line up to exit Middle East Gulf

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FreightWaves web site
MAY 18, 2026
  • Could new Zim offer start bidding war?
    ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has approved a takeover but the deal could be put on hold after a new investor proposed a richer offer. The Israeli liner earlier this year agreed to be acquired by Hapag-Lloyd of Germany and investor FIMI Opportunity Funds of Israel for $4.2 billion. That valued Zim at $35 per share, or a 58% premium at that time. The terms of the deal call for the creation of a
  • Transportation bill sets $240B for major modes
    The text of the massive federal surface transportation bill, branded as the BUILD America 250 Act, was released today by the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, formally known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, in total allocates $674 billion in core reauthorization, with $240 billion in authorized and direct funding for services and infrastructure across trucking, rail, aviation
  • Cargo theft dips in Q1, but fraud schemes surge, report says
    Cargo theft in the U.S. declined year over year in the first quarter of 2026, but freight fraud schemes continued to rise as criminals increasingly used deceptive pickup tactics to steal legitimate shipments. Supply chain security firm Overhaul recorded 574 cargo theft incidents nationwide during Q1, averaging 6.4 thefts per day. While total thefts fell compared to late 2025, the report found tha
  • Will the BUILD America 250 Act be the next capacity squeeze
    On May 17, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves, R-Mo., and ranking member Rick Larsen, D-Wash., released the BUILD America 250 Act, a bipartisan five-year surface transportation reauthorization that has to clear Congress before the current law expires Sept. 30. It is a big bill, more than 1,000 pages, and the press release sells the big numbers. More than $50 bil
  • Merger markup: BNSF hiked grain train charges as much as 472%, UP says in complaint
    BNSF Railway has canceled longstanding reciprocal switching rates for some unit grain train shipments, which has forced Union Pacific customers to pay a higher per-car merchandise train rate, UP said in a complaint filed with federal regulators on Friday. "This action almost tripled the switching rate for unit train grain shipments bound for Union Pacific," UP's complaint states. "Indeed, BNSF (N
  • Labor Dept. jumps in on the push for driver English language proficiency
    In another step aimed at making the point that the Trump administration is intent on enforcing English language proficiency for truck drivers, his administration's Department of Labor (DOL) has released what it calls "sub-regulatory guidance" to clarify its own role. The thrust of the announcement published last week by the DOL is that an employer seeking to fill a role that involves use of a com
  • This autonomous ship mooring system really sucks - and that's a good thing
    A vacuum-based ship mooring system for the first time has been deployed at northern China's Port of Qingdao. Reports say the autonomous technology, deployed in January, berthed a container ship in 30 seconds. It's also safer, since workers aren't required to secure mooring lines. A total of 13 vacuum mooring units shorten the mooring process from a half-hour for a single ship. Qingdao is the fift
  • BUILD America 250 Act hands AV trucks a fed framework
    On May 17, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves, R-Mo., and ranking member Rick Larsen, D-Wash., released the BUILD America 250 Act, a bipartisan five-year surface transportation reauthorization that has to be done before the current authorization expires Sept. 30. Buried inside the 1,000-plus pages is something the autonomous trucking industry has chased for yea
  • More than 5,100 freight-related layoffs hit US supply chain sector
    A wave of freight-related layoffs and facility closures has swept across the U.S., with more than 5,183 workers affected by shutdowns, restructurings and contract losses tied to the logistics, manufacturing and transportation sectors. The layoffs span at least 20 states and include warehouse operators, manufacturers, trucking companies, automotive suppliers and food logistics providers. Many of t

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A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
Fire exchanged with the security team on board the ship
ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy
Brussels
The central role of port facilities confirmed
CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.
London
Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).
Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.
Ismailia
They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster
Luxembourg
However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives
ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports
Brussels
Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances
Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.
Luxembourg
What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints
Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea
Sana'a
A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Geneva
This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
Genoa
Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.
The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.
Rome
Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.
US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger
Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026
Brussels
UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz
Rotterdam/Aracruz
The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame
Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.
Rome
Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art
WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels
Edinburgh
According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market
French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America
Nantes
The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment
EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force
Brussels
The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023
The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.
Geneva/Rome
All crew members were unharmed.
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%
Bremen
Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)
MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)
Odessa
It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.
The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.
London
Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.
Naples
Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.
Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.
Brussels
Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic
With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.
Tarragona
Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.
In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record
Alexandria, Egypt
Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024
The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.
Rome
Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector
A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.
Brussels
Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.
Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.
Genoa
Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.
ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.
Brussels
The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.
New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag
Bern
A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad
Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.
Shanghai
The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.
In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%
Paris
Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med
Tangier
In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Beijing
Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).
Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions
Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship
Naples
Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
Marseille
Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping
The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC
New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted
London
It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years
UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025
Brussels
The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.
Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.
Trieste/Pouancé
Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units
After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss
Haifa
In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)
The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.
Washington
The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.
EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States
Strasbourg/Brussels
An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced
FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.
Bern
A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected
IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025
London
The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).
Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.
Paris/Frankfurt/Havana
Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions
International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.
Klaipeda
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs
ITF calls on governments to dismantle the flag of convenience system once and for all
London
It is - the union denounces - the bad apple at the heart of the exploitation of seafarers
Evergreen's revenues decreased by 21.3% in the first quarter
Taipei
Operating profit and net economic profit fell by -69.5% and -68.8%
Viking Holdings closed the first quarter with a net loss of -54.2 million dollars
Los Angeles
Revenues up 17.5%
In the first three months of 2026, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +8.9%
Bremen
Increases of 12.7% in Germany and 7.8% in Italy. A decline in the port of Tangier Med.
Norovirus on Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship
Purfleet/Vlissingen
French health authorities have authorized the unit to continue normal operations.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg decreased by -2.0%
Hamburg
Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)
Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly financial results continue to deteriorate.
Keelung/Taipei
In the first three months of this year, revenues decreased by -15.1% and -9.3% respectively.
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hamburg
Revenues down 16.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
Seoul
Container segment saw a 7.9% decline and bulk segment saw a 20.1% growth.
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals recorded record traffic in the first quarter of this year.
Istanbul
Five million passengers almost reached
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -3.8%
Genoa
In March, a decline of -6.1%, with a sharp contraction of -15.0% in containerized cargoes
Federconsumatori is calling on the government to take measures to mitigate the impact of the rising ferry ticket prices.
Rome
Price increases are at +18% for the central weeks of August
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by 14.6%.
Zagreb
Monthly record in March
Successful trial of HVO diesel fuel for cruise ship propulsion
San Donato Milanese
Experiment conducted jointly by Eni and MSC Cruises
Gioia Tauro takes second place in the ranking of the main Italian ports, overtaking Genoa
Rome
Fincantieri records a decline in revenues and new orders
Rome
The group's backlog reached a record value of 74.2 billion euros
In the first three months of 2026, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +11.5%
In the first three months of 2026, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +11.5%
Cairo
In March alone, growth was +11.2%
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.9%
La Goulette
Ferry passengers (+7.6%) and cruise passengers (+54.2%) are increasing.
Le Aziende informano
International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking
US government initiative to introduce nuclear power into large-scale maritime transport
Washington
Proposals invited for the development of a mini-reactor model
The U.S. government has launched an initiative to...
With the latest version of the bill on ports, the task of finding resources for the Ports of Italy is offloaded onto the AdSPs
Rome
This was stated by the vice-president of the Democratic Party group in the Chamber, Valentina Ghio
Carnival Corporation is moving its headquarters from Panama to Bermuda.
Miami
Abandonment of the dual-listed company with the creation of Carnival Corporation Ltd.
The Hondius will arrive on Sunday in front of the port of Granadilla (Tenerife)
Vlissingen/Santa Cruz de Tenerife/London
Passengers will be taken by sea to the airport for their return home.
New quarterly record for vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Transits of all the main types of vessels are growing
The regulatory proposal on port governance passed by the Quirinale downsizes the Ports of Italy
Rome
Maersk's first quarter financial results still suffer from the negative phase of containerized shipping
Maersk's first quarter financial results still suffer from the negative phase of containerized shipping
Copenhagen
Positive performances in the port terminal segment and in that of other logistics activities
Global Ports Holding would like to expand its cruise terminal network in Alaska.
Haines
Proposal under development to manage Port Chilkoot cruise ship pier in Haines
CMA CGM plans to acquire a 34.34% stake in Luka Rijeka.
Rijeka
The stake is held by Port Acquisitions of the Czech group CE Industries.
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Genoa
The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.
Athens
It was released from the Korean Naval Register
Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships
Athens
They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.
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WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense
Trieste
Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored
Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector
Procida
Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis
Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival
Genoa
Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory
Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies
Athens
Option for four additional units
Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH
Genoa
A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot
Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company
Geneva
Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy
Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement
Athens
The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels
AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura
Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi
The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.
Livorno
Unanimous approval from the Management Committee
Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM
Haifa
He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.
Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.
Genoa
The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028
The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.
The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028
Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.
Ancona
Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization
Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated
Livorno
Investment exceeding 23 million euros
The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.
Civitavecchia
New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist
Verona
Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock
Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry
Naples
Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship
Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.
Civitavecchia
The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines
In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.
Oslo
Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.
Olbia
Green light from the Management Committee
The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.
Saint Anthony
The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.
In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)
Genoa
Net profit up 30%
The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.
Marina di Carrara
Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist
Tallinn
Contract worth 49.93 million euros
In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Madrid
Cruise passengers down by -18.4%
Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April
Valencia
In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again
Athens
Net profit down 24.0%
International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting
Cagliari
Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco
The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance
BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.
Milan/Naples
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"
ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain
Al Muharraq/Alang
First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation
SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard
Santiago
They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.
Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong
In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.
Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.
Rome
In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km
Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt
Ismailia
Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.
Barcelona/Algeciras
Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.
The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.
Islamabad
The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC
In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues
Madrid
Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)
Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.
Hoofddorp
In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.
Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year
Wiesbaden
With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.
Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.
Rome
Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.
After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown
Madrid
This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.
AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics
Colony
The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.
The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association
Genoa/Rome
Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value
$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire
Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi
Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC
Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships
Taipei
They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International
Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months
Busan
The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.
The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.
Verona
Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk
In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%
Ljubljana
In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)
Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund
Genoa
Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business
Monk
The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera
Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport
Nola/Milan
Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies
Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports
Podgorica
The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.
Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuel Decree-Law II.
Rome
Messina: The sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of fuel price increases alone.
HHLA records a -5.3% decline in containers handled in the first quarter
Hamburg
Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations
MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.
Turin/Geneva
MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market
The Marche Region has approved Carloni's appointment as president of the Central Adriatic Port Authority.
Ancona
Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council
Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.
Athens
Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 5.7% in April.
Los Angeles/Port Newark
In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled nearly 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)
Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal
Rome
The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected
In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%
Ravenna
The growth was driven by the entry into operation of the regasification plant
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
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Comparison on the logistical, industrial and infrastructural development of ports
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service
Geneva
Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.
The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.
Genoa
He will remain in office for three years
Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna
Bologna
It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company
Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS
Brussels
He underlines that a significant improvement of these policies is necessary.
d'Amico International Shipping's first quarter results are positive.
Luxembourg
The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions
Two orientation events in Livorno and Naples to present the ITS Purser course.
Genoa
Meetings scheduled by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy with the Grimaldi Group
The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo
Geneva
Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027
The president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority is the new president of Trieste Passenger Terminal.
Trieste
He takes over from Gianluca Madriz
Port of Olbia: Seabed restoration work has begun in the access channel to Isola Bianca.
Cagliari
The aim is to safely allow large cruise ships to enter
Damen to renovate and operate Dakar ship repair yard
Dakar/Gorinchem
20-year contract with the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale
Savino Del Bene has acquired three companies of the Spanish Grupo Marítima Sureste
Florence/Valencia
The agreement involves Marítima Sureste Shipping, Marítima Sureste Spain and Transportes Gaypemar
Fim-Cisl, the meeting with Fincantieri regarding the Muggiano shipyard's prospects was positive.
La Spezia
The investments announced by management - the union noted - are going in the right direction.
Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly financial statement.
Helsinki
Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation
Marabello is the new secretary general of the Strait of Messina Port Authority.
Messina
The assignment lasts four years
Heavy lift vessel HMM Namu hit near the Strait of Hormuz
Seoul
The accident did not cause any casualties.
DFDS's quarterly financial performance deteriorates
Copenhagen
The fleet's rolling stock is growing. Passenger numbers are down 18%.
From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."
Ravenna
Kalmar records quarterly decline in new orders
Helsinki
In the January-March period, revenues increased by +5%
Job openings are growing for the port companies of Trieste and Monfalcone.
Trieste
Delivery of a recognition plaque
In the first quarter of 2026, Costamare's revenues decreased by -5.3%
Monk
Orders confirmed for 12 new 9,200 TEU vessels and four 3,100 TEU vessels
ICTSI posts new quarterly financial and operating records
Manila
The results benefited from the contribution of the new BACT and DGT terminals
MSC to launch service between the Red Sea and Northern Europe via the Suez Canal
Geneva
Truck and feeder connections to Persian Gulf ports are planned
The first batch of cold ironing work has been awarded to the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
The total investment is 41 million euros
Konecranes' turnover decreased by -7.7% in the first quarter of 2026.
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the period remained unchanged
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
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