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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 20, 2026
  • CMA CGM concludes strategic vessel order and launches a dedicated R&D hub in India, further strengthening the country's maritime and logistics ecosystem
  • Karsten Behrens of SAL Engineering to conduct Masterclass on managing the complex logistics of project cargo and heavy lift shipping at CTL-BHP 2026
  • JNPA inks MoU with Port of Marseille Fos aimed at enhancing bilateral trade and maritime flows
  • APSEZ and Port of Marseille Fos sign strategic IMEC partnership to strengthen India-Europe trade connectivity
  • CONCOR boosts capacity to more than 18,500 wagons
  • Indian Register of Shipping secures US Coast Guard designation as Similarly Qualified Organization
  • Sugar exports surpass 2 lakh tonnes in 2025-26 marketing year
  • FedEx breaks ground on a fully automated air cargo hub at Navi Mumbai International Airport
  • VOCPA hosts first-of-its-kind 'AI-Powered Ports' session at India AI Impact Summit 2026
  • Return to the Suez Canal seen to be a gradual process

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
  • REWE automates logistics center
  • Aerios integrates CargoAi for real-time data
  • Oman Air Cargo appoints Ribouleau
  • EEX and Veson integrate platforms
  • DHL expands healthcare logistics infrastructure
  • Rhenus tests hydrogen truck
  • FedEx introduces electric vehicles in the UAE
  • Genedani new Vice President of the Albo Autotrasporti
  • "EU Delivery Act" reforms delivery market
  • Alexandra Olvera becomes CCO at Hellmann
  • New terminal by MPLS in Oostende
  • Newcastle's first step towards a freight gateway
  • Unilode selects XPO as global logistics partner

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
  • EXCLUSIVE: DSV begins switch from CargoWise to Tango, say sources
  • CMA CGM orders six vessels from Cochin as part of India investment
  • EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Ceva baron in talks with MSC to lead forwarding charge
  • Intra-Asia rates spiralling as carriers continue to add capacity
  • Hellmann appoints DHL GF's Alexandra Olvera as chief commercial officer
  • AI could give SME forwarders leverage with air cargo carriers
  • APMT buys minority stake in DP World's Jeddah facility
  • Union Pacific to launch new bid for NS merger green light
  • Amazon and City Hall line up for battle over delivery licence in New York

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
  • Plans for SWITCH's 150-passenger zero-emission ferry enter a new phase
    SWITCH Maritime's plans to deploy a 150-passenger hydrogen fuel cell powered zero-emission ferry in New York City waters are moving right along. Incat Crowther has started detailed development and naval architecture for
  • Hanwha Ocean inks MOU with Ontario Shipyards
    Hanwha Ocean and Ontario Shipyards have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at accelerating the return of large-scale shipbuilding in Ontario and to strengthen Canada's ability to deliver future naval
  • Op-Ed: The promise of modern pod drives
    Historically, mariners have had to choose between outboard and inboard engines. Each of these options have come with trade-offs. An outboard sacrifices valuable deck space and produces a lot of noise, while
  • MARAD seeks new applications for Centers of Excellence designation
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has published a Notice of Opportunity inviting maritime training and educational institutions to apply for a new round of designations under its Centers of
  • Powerful new Østensjø tug will feature Steerprop propulsion
    The largest and most powerful tug ever ordered by Norwegian shipowner Østensjø Rederi will feature the most powerful ducted propulsors ever developed by Finnish propulsion specialist Steerprop. On order at Spanish shipbuilder

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
  • Kongsberg upgrades Listen Electromagnetic Sensor System
    Kongsberg Discovery has upgraded its Kongsberg Listen electromagnetic sensor system. The update improves inspections, surveys, and data collection in complex underwater environments. The system was previously known as Argeo Listen. Kongsberg has enhanced both hardware and software. The upgrade improves data processing and visualisation. The platform-agnostic system supports applications in ocean
  • Global bunker market softens in week 08
    At the end of Week 08, the MABUX global bunker indices recorded a moderate decline, according to Sergey Ivanov, Director, MABUX . The 380 HSFO index decreased by US$ 0.51, from US$ 433.61/MT last week to US$ 433.10/MT. The VLSFO index declined by US$ 2.21, from US$ 522.29/MT to US$ 520.00/MT. The MGO LS index posted the most significant reduction, falling by US$ 5.18, from US$ 782.79/MT last week
  • Sea-Intelligence: Ocean Alliance Day 10, China+1 Strategy?
    In issue 752 of the Sunday Spotlight , Sea-Intelligence analysed the new 2026 "Day 10" network product from Ocean Alliance. There are 318 unique port-port connections that are unchanged between the Day 9 and Day 10 products, 26 that are discontinued from Day 9, and 21 that have been newly introduced in Day 10. In terms of total connectivity, the new Day 10 product has 498 port-port connections, 3
  • When military theatre meets commercial expansion in arctic waters
    Two contradictory realities now define Arctic maritime operations: commercial shipping traffic surged 40% between 2013 and 2025, reaching 1,812 unique vessels, while NATO simultaneously deploys carrier strike groups to demonstrate High North defense capabilities
  • The trade war Washington isn't fighting
    While the United States fixates on tariffs and port fees, China's manufacturing overcapacity is quietly rewriting the rules of global maritime commerce and American trade policy is aimed at the wrong target
  • PIL's LNG-powered KOTA ODYSSEY debuts at Aqaba
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) celebrated the maiden call of KOTA ODYSSEY, its first LNG-powered vessel in the Red Sea, at Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT). The ship had previously made its first call to Saudi Arabia earlier this month. The arrival ceremony was hosted by PIL's Regional Head for the Middle East, Horn of Africa & East Africa. Distinguished guests included the Chief Commissioner of
  • CMA CGM strengthens Indian maritime commitment with new vessel order
    CMA CGM has reached a major milestone in its partnership with India following a visit from Chairman and CEO Rodolphe Saadé. During the visit, the company signed a final shipbuilding contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited. This agreement covers the construction of six LNG-powered 1,700 TEU container ships directly in India. The signing took place in the presence of Shri Shantanu Thakur, Minister of
  • DP World sets Chile record at San Antonio terminal
    DP World continues to reinforce its role as Chile's leading provider of automotive logistics after successfully discharging 6,338 vehicles in a single vessel operation at its multipurpose terminal at the Port of San Antonio. The operation, conducted from the vessel M/V Morning Lily, surpassed the previous national record of 6,185 vehicles set at the same terminal in 2021, and demonstrates DP Worl
  • The port of NY/NJ launces flights from Newark to Puebla
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Volaris today announced the launch of nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Puebla, Mexico, further expanding international connectivity between the New York-New Jersey region and Mexico. The new Volaris service will begin on Tuesday, June 2, with four weekly nonstop flights. With the addition of the Puebla route, Volaris wi
  • Interview with Matthias Dietrich, Senior Director Strategic Programs at Hapag-Lloyd AG
    In this exclusive interview, Container News journalist Antonia Saratsopoulou speaks with Matthias Dietrich , Senior Director Strategic Programs at Hapag-Lloyd AG. The discussion explores the company's strategic direction, recent initiatives, and how it is navigating geopolitical uncertainty, digital transformation, and the industry's decarbonization journey in a rapidly changing global trade env
  • MSC updates freight rates for Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to Europe
    MSC has announced new freight rates for cargo moving from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to European hubs. These rates apply from March 1, 2026, until March 31, 2026. Consequently, the carrier is updating its pricing for the Antwerp and Valencia trade lanes to reflect current market conditions. The new rates for Colombo departures are set at USD 1,550 for 20-foot containers. Furthermore, both 40-foot a
  • DP World and APM Terminals announce strategic partnership at Jeddah Islamic port
    DP World and APM Terminals announced a strategic partnership in the Southern Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port. Under the agreement, APM Terminals will acquire a 37.5% minority stake in the terminal, while DP World will retain a 62.5% majority shareholding and continue to lead the operations at the facility. The investment strengthens the long-term collaboration between the two organizati
  • MOSOLF opens new terminal at Port of Oostende
    MOSOLF Port Logistics & Services (MPLS) has opened a new terminal at the Port of Oostende. The move strengthens MPLS's North Sea presence and adds capacity for vehicle handling, specialised logistics, and technical services. The terminal covers 80,000 m² and can expand up to 200,000 m². It currently stores up to 3,000 vehicles and features a workshop and high-voltage charging infrastructure. With
  • Costamare reports full-year 2025 net income of $371 million
    Costamare Inc. reported net income from continuing operations of $371 million for the full year 2025. The figure translates to $3.09 per share. The containership owner posted fourth quarter net income from continuing operations of $72.6 million, or $0.60 per share. The company held liquidity of $589.6 million as of December 31, 2025. The financial results reflect the spinoff of Costamare's dry bu
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen posts strong 2025 results
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen delivered solid results in 2025. Adjusted EBITDA reached USD 1.81 bn , slightly down from USD 1.90 bn in 2024. Net profit rose to USD 1.10 bn from USD 1.07 bn. CEO Lasse Kristoffersen said: "I am proud of our team. We secured strong financial results, paid a total dividend of USD 2.11 per share , expanded our book of business, and maintained safe, resilient operations." Q4 20
  • Tanger Med handles over 11 million containers in 2025
    Tanger Med Port Complex handled 11,106,164 TEUs across its four container terminals in 2025, an 8.4% increase from 2024. Growth was driven by the commissioning of the Terminal TC4 extension operated by APM Terminals. Truck Activity: Trucks totaled 535,203 units, up 3.6%, fueled by exports of industrial goods (+4.8%) and agri-food products (+4.3%). Passenger Activity: The port served 3,220,422 pas
  • cargo-partner launches Hong Kong-Europe airfreight service
    cargo-partner, a leading airfreight provider in Hong Kong, has launched a new Hong Kong Consol service. The company now operates three weekly charter flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to Budapest (BUD) and Warsaw (WAW). The service provides secured capacity and express handling for time-critical shipments from Hong Kong and China to Europe. The service targets the automotive and high-tech/electronics
  • MITSUI E&S wins order for 17 electric RTGs at Port of Tokyo
    MITSUI E&S has secured an order for 17 electric Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes for Y3 Berth at the Port of Tokyo. The order comes from Tokyo Port Terminal Corporation, which operates the city's container terminals. The cranes will operate at the Outer Central Breakwater Container Terminal. The Y3 terminal is under development and will feature a 16-metre water depth, a 400-metre quay, and a 500-

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
  • Navios lines up $134m capesize duo
    New York-listed Navios Maritime Partners has moved to expand its dry bulk footprint, lining up two Japanese newbuilding capesizes under long-term bareboat-in arrangements. The Angeliki Frangou-led owner said in its quarterly earnings report it agreed to take the scrubber-fitted vessels from an unrelated third party on 12-year bareboat contracts. Navios holds purchase options from the ...
  • Oregon maps four offshore wind futures, from zero build to 3GW
    The US state of Oregon has unveiled a draft offshore wind roadmap outlining four potential futures off its deepwater west coast, from zero turbines to 3 GW of floating wind, with public input open until April 3. Gestating since June 2024, the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) plan avoids outright endorsement, instead ...
  • Teekay Tankers offloads sole VLCC
    Teekay Tankers is pulling out of the VLCC segment, agreeing to sell its only supertanker in a deal that leaves the New York-listed owner focused squarely on suezmax and aframax tonnage. The Kenneth Hvid-led company said it has struck a deal to sell the 2013-built, 318,700 dwt Singapore Spirit - previously known as Hong Kong ...
  • New head of Poseidon Principles urges banks to keep climate disclosure alive despite US rollback
    In a climate of escalating geopolitical tension and a sharp retreat from green legislation in Washington, Paul Taylor, the newly appointed chair of the Poseidon Principles Association, has issued a staunch defence of maritime transparency. Writing on LinkedIn, Taylor, who also serves as global head of maritime industries at Societe Generale, acknowledged that the sector ...
  • Vantris to market Dolphin Drilling rig across Asian drilling markets
    Semisub rig owner Dolphin Drilling has entered into an agreement with Malaysian offshore services company Vantris Energy, formerly known as Sapura Energy, to market the Blackford Dolphin semisub. The 1974-built rig will be marketed by Vantris Energy on a non-exclusive basis in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and other locations. "We believe that Vantris is ...
  • Trading house BB Energy launches new shipping unit
    Energy trader BB Energy is reshaping its shipping arm, rolling all chartering and freight activities into a newly branded unit, Blue Bolt Shipping, and bringing in a seasoned industry executive to run it. Blue Bolt Shipping, a rebrand of Turbo Asia and a wholly owned subsidiary, will consolidate the group's global freight operations under one ...
  • TPAO and Shell strike Black Sea exploration partnership in Bulgaria
    Turkey's state-owned energy company, Turkish Petroleum (TPAO), has entered into a partnership with supermajor Shell for offshore exploration in Bulgaria. The agreement, the latest move in Ankara's upstream expansion abroad, will see the two companies target oil and gas in the massive Khan Tervel block. The Shell-operated Khan Tervel block spans 3,800 sq km and ...
  • Sinokor now controls one in four compliant VLCCs
    One in four compliant VLCCs are now controlled by Ga-Hyun Chung-led Sinokor, according to analysis by Norwegian broker Fearnleys, following the Korean company's dramatic supertanker raid in the S&P and charter markets over the past few months. Fearnleys suggests Sinokor now controls about 25% of the compliant fleet, noting in a weekly report how this ...
  • Borr Drilling secures fresh jackup deals and extensions across four rigs
    The Oslo- and New York-listed offshore driller Borr Drilling has revealed in its fleet status report that it secured new contracts and extensions for four of its jackups. The 2018-built Natt has won a contract extension from Eni in Congo. The extension was scheduled to last from January 2026 to February 2026. The rig has ...
  • BP awards $1bn deal for O&M on two Azeri fields
    Supermajor BP has extended platform and rig operations and maintenance contract with Turan Drilling & Engineering Company on the Azeri Chirag Gunashli (ACG) oil field and the Shah Deniz gas field in the Caspian Sea. Turan Drilling & Engineering Company is a joint venture between SOCAR and US-based Helmerich & Payne. The renewed contract covers ...
  • APM Terminals buys into DP World's Jeddah terminal
    APM Terminals has bought into a Saudi terminal owned by DP World. APM Terminals will acquire a 37.5% minority stake in the Southern Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port, while DP World will retain a 62.5% majority shareholding and continue to lead the operations at the facility, which it has had a 30-year build-operate-transfer concession ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Shipfinex
    Being a shipowner is no more a dream, own a ship from as little as $1,000, states the homepage of Geneva Dry sponsor Shipfinex, a ship tokenisation platform aiming to revolutionise ship ownership and investment through fractional ownership and blockchain technology. While much of the dry bulk industry remains fixated on fuel transitions, Vikas Pandey, ...
  • Crew change travel carries a carbon cost that shipping can no longer ignore
    Pippa Ganderton, head of ATPI Halo, writes for Splash about the largely unaccounted-for environmental impact of crew change travel and why shipping cannot afford to ignore Scope 3.6 emissions. Shipping's efforts to decarbonise are rightly focused on optimising vessel performance, with the aim of reducing fuel consumption and emissions through more efficient propulsion, operational and ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
  • Tanker execs parse Iran, Venezuela and 'seismic' Sinokor strategy
    The VLCC market hit yet another cycle peak on Thursday, with average Middle East Gulf-China rates surging to over $150,000...
  • Flag states rush to flush out fake registries in buildup to IMO meeting
    The buildup to the IMO's legal sub-committee meeting next month has seen a flurry of letters from states notifying the...
  • Danish authorities seize falsely flagged containership
    Nora is sanctioned by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control under its former name, Cerus, for its links to...
  • Navios Partners unveils two VLCC sales as Frangou girds for 'new world order'
    Outgoing tanker duo believed to be among the slew of VLCCs being snapped up by Sinokor
  • Watering down the NZF would sabotage green goals, GMF warns
    Green researchers argue that watering down the Net-Zero Framework so it can pass its next MEPC vote would do little...
  • Maersk secures first Red Sea foothold with DP World deal at Jeddah
    APM Terminals' entry into Jeddah comes as Saudi ports reel from Red Sea disruption, but signs grow that Maersk and...
  • German maritime sector under strain from Russia sanctions
    No return to previous economic ties
  • Rodolphe Saadé seals CMA CGM feeder newbuilds with Cochin Shipyard
    Newbuilding contract represents Cochin Shipyard's second order for containerships and is its most prominent to date
  • Competition and flat freight markets push DFDS into first annual loss since pandemic
    While Mediterranean operations recovered in the fourth quarter and Baltic volumes improved, margin pressure persisted
  • Panamax bulkers poised to benefit as China weighs soyabean imports from the Americas
    Cost will be key in determining whether China will follow through on Xi's commitment to raise US soyabean imports
  • The Daily View: Shipping capacity in the new world order
  • Daily Briefing
    Red Sea traffic slows under seasonal challenges and increased security risk | Zim workers take strike action following Hapag-Lloyd takeover...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
  • Truckload shippers look to minimize growing regulatory risks
    Asset-based carriers offer a layer of security for shippers concerned with the English language proficiency of drivers and non-domiciled CDL regulatory compliance, but it doesn't eliminate the risk fully.
  • Maersk to upsize India-USEC capacity to tap post-trade deal cargo growth
    The carrier has finalized plans to inject significant incremental westbound capacity into the market on its "MECL" service, multiple industry sources told the Journal of Commerce.
  • Southern California imports 'return to trend' after lengthy period of turbulence
    The monthly year-on-year decline in import TEUs landing in Los Angeles and Long Beach over the past half-year isn't a cargo swoon, but rather a return to normalcy, according to Larry Gross.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
  • GTT anticipates logging its second-best financial performance in 2026
    LNG cargo containment specialist posts record returns for third year running
  • Denmark detains suspected false-flagged ship on US blacklist
    US sanctioned the container ship Nora in 2025 for allegedly being part of an Iranian shipping network
  • Captain of runaway VLCC charged in US after resisting military boarding
    US military team seized the Marinera in January after pursuit across the Atlantic Ocean
  • Aristidis Alafouzos: Hats off to 'unbelievable' Sinokor as it builds fleet of 150 VLCCs
    Okeanis boss is full of praise for the unprecedented acquisition play by South Korean owner
  • Going, going, almost gone: Inside Zim's long goodbye to the Big Apple
    TradeWinds takes a look at how Israel's Zim fell to a 'strategic' investor rather than insiders
  • Checkmate: How Maersk lost out to Hapag-Lloyd in Zim bidding war
    Hapag-Lloyd's $4.2bn Zim takeover followed months of tense negotiations
  • Charterers in quandary as two suezmaxes are cheaper than one VLCC
    Indian state refiner working out what to do with 2m barrels of African crude
  • Navios Partners dives into bulker newbuildings amid 'new world order'
    Angeliki Frangou's behemoth also joins growing ranks of VLCC sellers
  • Evangelos Marinakis VLCC newbuilding breaks $100,000 barrier for one-year charter
    Sources also says DHT Holdings has tied up another big tanker at $94,000 per day in red-hot market
  • Israeli regulator raises doubts over Hapag-Lloyd's $4.2bn Zim takeover
    Government Companies Authority questions consistency with Golden Share terms
  • Finance platform accelerates digital 'tokenisation' of vessels
    Dubai operation wins in-principle approval for broker-deal licence from regulators
  • ExxonMobil set to approach shipbuilders for raft of LNG newbuildings
    Energy major poised to make initial call on yards later this year
  • Landmark shipping emissions plan risks further deadlock, UCL study fears
    Report says fragility of proposed Net-Zero Framework means it could be delayed again
  • New Swiss investment venture behind suezmax newbuilding play
    European Maritime Finance spin-off targets institutional investors and family offices
  • Hafnia takeover of Torm not a foregone conclusion, Danske Bank says
    Fourth-quarter earnings could be buying opportunity, Danish bank argues
  • 'The Sinokor era': New venture with billionaire Gianluigi Aponte has unprecedented VLCC standing
    Chartering and shipbroking platform tallies South Korean owner with a massive 24% share of the spot VLCC sector
  • Volkswagen lines up $7bn takeover battle for ship engine giant
    Private equity funds and Japan's Yanmar said to be in the running for Volkswagen-owned operation
  • Arrested bulker set for online auction in South Africa
    Sea Lord will go under the hammer via Teams
  • Paris MOU bans a persistent safety offender for a year
    Veteran cargo ship has a history of port state control detentions
  • Indian giant returns to Wuhu Shipyard with four-ship order
    JSW Group orders general cargo vessels in China
  • 'Insanely good' spot performance underpins Okeanis Eco Tankers stock spike
    Analysts see rising estimates for first quarter after strong trading performance
  • Safe Bulkers stays cautious in the Red Sea and steers clear of Yemen
    US-listed bulker firm is 'closely monitoring developments', while raking in its fifth consecutive year of profits
  • Teekay Tankers exits VLCC segment as S&P fire keeps burning
    Strong rates propel owner to bigger profits amid fleet renewal
  • George Procopiou cashes in on Sinokor Maritime's unlimited appetite with the sale of 11 VLCCs
    South Korean owner's appetite for tonnage described as 'unlimited'
  • Green Seas: Can you trust the science of scrubbers?
    The scrubber wash water debate is based around research claims. But which do you trust?
  • Shipbuilder resurrects two UK government tankers in purchase deal
    Deal to acquire vessels that have been out of action since 2022
  • DNB cuts LNG spot rates outlook as 'heavy' orderbook weighs on freight markets
    Bank sees 'sustained strength' in FSRU market
  • 'Going critical': Shipping takes a step closer to nuclear reality
    Billion-dollar investments and technology developments push forward nuclear power for shipping
  • MISC bags long-term floater contract from ExxonMobil
    The FSO vessel will be deployed in Papua New Guinea's Kumul Marine Terminal
  • Maersk buys stake in DP World's Jeddah container terminal
    Danish giant's terminals operator describes investment as 'strategic step' to deepen its presence in Saudi Arabia
  • Western Bulk CEO: We're targeting growth that does not depend on markets
    Torbjorn Gjervik tells TradeWinds the company is still out to hire staff from its rivals as it focuses on niche trades
  • MISC bags long-term FSO contract from ExxonMobil
    The FSO vessel will be deployed in Papua New Guinea's Kumul Marine Terminal
  • Maersk buys stake in DP World's Jeddah container terminal
    Danish giant's terminals operator describes investment as "strategic step" to deepen its presence in Saudi Arabia
  • Pertamina-backed oil company becomes sixth to score US permission to operate in Venezuela
    Treasury Department adds France's Maurel & Prom to general licence

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FreightWaves web site
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
  • State of Freight five takeaways: a strong market likely sticking around
    The February State of Freight webinar was the third consecutive event where after months-years, really-of talking about weak freight markets , the discussion was once again about one that was increasingly strong. And as FreightWaves and SONAR CEO Craig Fuller and SONAR Zach Strickland looked out over a radically different freight landscape than just three to four months ago, it raised the inevita
  • FMCSA finalizes changes to reduce burdens on truckers
    WASHINGTON - Following a broad deregulatory initiative launched last year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has finalized 11 of 18 rulemaking actions originally proposed in May 2025 . The final rules, published on Thursday, address a range of operational requirements, from vehicle equipment standards to administrative recordkeeping, and are an effort to modernize regulations that a
  • Detroit rolls out Gen 6 engine portfolio for Freightliner and Western Star trucks
    DETROIT - Daimler Truck North America's Detroit powertrain brand unveiled its Gen 6 heavy-duty engine portfolio Thursday. Engineers showed the updated DD13, DD15 and DD16 engines earlier that week at the company's manufacturing facility in Redford Township, Michigan. Detroit designed the lineup to meet the Environmental Protection Agency's strict 2027 emissions standards. Executives also say the
  • FMCSA issues mandatory non-domiciled CDL directives
    WASHINGTON - New guidelines released by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reveal just how aggressive the agency plans to be in enforcing its final rule cracking down on non-domiciled CDLs. The new FAQ provides details on a federal purge of unvetted foreign drivers, introducing mandatory operational changes not detailed in the final rule issued last week . Targeting "temporary" crede
  • Asia-U.S. container rates continue to fall as industry change swirls
    Analyst Freightos said Asia-U.S. East Coast prices in the latest week fell 12% to about $3,000 per forty foot equivalent unit (FEU) and back to early December levels before pre-Lunar New Year demand picked up. The holiday is a traditional fallow period for trans-Pacific demand as China factories close for several weeks. Asia-North Europe rates slid 5% to about $2,400 per FEU, also back to Decembe
  • The Dumping Ground: Insuring America's Most Dangerous Truckers. No Questions Asked
    I knew we had significant concerns about trucking insurance, given the rising underwriting absence rates. Instant issue policies are increasingly prevalent, particularly among the worst-performing fleets. What I found was a massive hole in the regulatory framework so large that you could drive a truck through it. Based on the numbers, someone already has. About 589,690 times. I've held a CDL for
  • Autotech Ventures bets big on hard-to-copy logistics startups
    LAS VEGAS - Autotech Ventures is placing its chips on logistics startups that can't easily be copied. It's a strategy its managing director says separates lasting winners from the crowded field of AI solutions flooding the market. Numerous AI-powered freight technology companies were showcased at Manifest 2026. The early-stage venture capital firm manages roughly $600 million and focuses exclusiv
  • Canadian firm to acquire breakbulk, steel terminal at Mexico's Port of Altamira
    Logistec Corp. , a Montréal-based marine and logistics provider, has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of IPA Terminal, a breakbulk and steel handling facility at the Port of Altamira, marking the company's first move into Latin America. The transaction, announced Tuesday, aims to position Logistec as a broader global multi-purpose marine terminal operator and expands its presence beyond
  • TFI already seeing a tough set of first quarter numbers
    The TFI International fourth quarter 2025 earnings call took place in the middle of the first quarter of 2026, but the company's two management representatives on the forum made it clear that the first three months of the year have not been going well for the trucking conglomerate. After posting adjusted earnings per share of $1.09 in the first quarter, which topped the 80 to 90 cents that TFI ha
  • ICE Is at the Truck Stops. Is Your Hiring Process Ready?
    On February 18, 2026, FreightWaves founder Craig Fuller reported that ICE agents in sprinter vans are showing up at truck stops and rounding up undocumented drivers, collecting more than 30 in a single two-hour sweep at one location. In a follow-up post, Fuller warned shippers directly: if your driver is arrested, your cargo will be stranded at an unknown location, unsecured, and likely unrecover
  • Shining a Light on Industry Excellence: Why FreightValidate Is Flipping the Script
    For the last few years, if you've followed trucking headlines, you'd think the entire industry is falling apart. Fraud schemes. Cargo theft. Crash investigations. CDL scandals. Bankruptcy filings. Rate collapses. Regulatory fights. Scroll your feed long enough and it starts to feel like trucking is nothing but dysfunction. But that isn't the full story. It never has been. For every headline that

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One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza )
Singapore
A fire broke out on the unit
SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance
Bern
The Swiss company plans to equip itself exclusively with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia by 2035.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 4.6 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 4.6 percent.
Hamburg
Containers boosted the growth. Volumes remained stable in the fourth quarter alone.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group recorded a net loss of DKK -286 million.
Copenhagen
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by 1.6%.
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%
To APM Terminals the 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal of the port of Jeddah
The Hague/Dubai
DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%
Continues the bending of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles
Los Angeles
In January decrease of -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China seems bad
In the fourth trimester of the 2025 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is increased of +8.6%
Civitavecchia
In the whole year growth was +3.1%
Samskip sells marine and logistic services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to the CLdN
Luxembourg/Rotterdam
The agreement includes rental agreements for over 5,000 multimodal load units
The Antitrust has reopened the procedure on the concentration between the Ignazio Messina & C. and the Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The International Chamber of Shipping against the new harbour taxes programmed by the US government
Washington
Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri
Miami/Trieste
They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM agreed on a merger agreement
Haifa/Hamburg
The German company will pay up to $2.5 billion
America's Maritime Action Plan proposes a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports.
Washington
It would be used to fund the new Maritime Security Trust Fund
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM
Hamburg
The German company will be responsible for international operations, while those in and with Israel will be assigned to the Tel Aviv-based private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement
Dubai
It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director
Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven
Bremen/The Hague
CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta
Bremen/Melzo
Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu
Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards
Milan
For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Cairo
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.
Marseille
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.
Noise
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.
Genoa
The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci
Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.
Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port
Geneva
It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters
Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics
Rome
Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche
Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management
Sydney
It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda
Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions
Turku
The main fuel is biomethanol
Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%
Helsinki
Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
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In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
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
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
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