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Exim India web site
APRIL 23, 2026
  • CMA CGM Group reaffirms strategic commitment to India by reflagging fifth vessel in the country
  • India and Singapore charting roadmap for green maritime corridor
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • India's textile exports up in value and markets
  • DRI seizes 132 containers with mis-declared goods
  • Record seafood exports in 2025-26
  • Additional wheat exports permitted
  • Operational update regarding oil jetties at Deendayal Port
  • Singapore port authority and UNCTAD ink MoU to support maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation efforts globally
  • Hormuz shutdown jolts Indian manufacturers
  • MSC and ONE make their mark in reefer capacity growth
  • Iran seizes two vessels in Hormuz
  • Middle East conflict propels interest in alternative maritime routes
  • MPA and PSA Singapore seek proposals for autonomous shipping to modernise port operations
  • CONCOR and Transworld Group Singapore explore opportunities in overseas and coastal shipping
  • 'You Ask We Answer' presented to Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai
  • You Ask We Answer

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 22, 2026
  • Descartes European Benchmark Survey 2025
  • Blue Yonder with the "2026 Supply Chain Compass: Spotlight on Sustainability"
  • Relief supplies for storm victims in Hawaii
  • Wärtsilä Receives Order for Ammonia Tankers
  • Rail Cooperation in the Middle Corridor
  • Donohoe new CEO of DP World in Mexico
  • Leadership change at Barth Logistikgruppe
  • Naming ceremony for "BISAN MARU"
  • Volvo FM receives five stars from Euro NCAP
  • GEODIS opens cold chain facility in Chicago
  • CargoLand strengthens logistics between Taiwan & Europe
  • MyCrane on course for success in India
  • Air freight rates increased - even though tonnage decline

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 22, 2026
  • UPDATED: Iran claims two MSC box ships were seized as they fled the Gulf under fire
  • Container spot rates into Jeddah taper off as Gulf landbridge routes bed in
  • Norfolk Southern building a merged railroad the STB hasn't approved yet
  • DHL upbeat on Middle East airfreight: capacity returns as airspace reopens
  • Oman's Asyad Group completes takeover of UK forwarder Ligentia
  • Hormuz shock: How long before trade flows break, not bend?
  • A steady first quarter, but port of Rotterdam waits for Hormuz ripples
  • Forwarding M&A: 'We buy the freight, not the brains'
  • A strained system: seven predictions for global trade
  • KLN 'beaten' by Amazon in the transpacific race? 'You need to look deeper'
  • The Loadstar Snapshot Ep. 4: Earnings pressure and the logistics shake-up
  • Why logistics is now a frontline in cyber warfare
  • Cathay Pacific veteran Frosti Lau to be Hactl's new CEO
  • Indian exports struggle as transhipment feeder rates to Colombo surge

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 22, 2026
  • Iran seizes containerships in Strait of Hormuz
    As the status of any possible negotiations between the U.S. and Iran remains unclear, the already tense situation in the Strait of Hormuz is getting more so -with UKMTO noting three incidents
  • Port Houston handled 1,087,870 TEU of containers in first quarter 2026
    Port Houston reports that it handled more than one million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) of containers in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 1,087,870 TEU, up 2% over 2025's record-breaking year. Total
  • HD Hyundai Heavy wins Swedish icebreaker contract
    In a first for a Korean shipyard, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has booked an export order for an icebreaker. It has signed a $349 million contract with the Swedish Maritime Administration covering
  • Under new majority ownership, Bourbon announces $180M fleet expansion
    Out of restructuring and with funds managed by affiliates of Davidson Kempner Capital and Fortress Investment Group now its majority shareholders, Marseille-headquartered offshore services major Bourbon today announced a major expansion of
  • Accelleron's new ACCX300-L low speed turbocharger now market-ready
    Accelleron has announced the commercial launch of the ACCX300-L, its next-generation low-speed turbocharger for two-stroke marine engines. Designed to help shipowners adapt to evolving operating profiles, fuels, and emissions requirements, it combines

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Container News web site
APRIL 22, 2026
  • UNCTAD and Singapore partner to drive sustainable maritime transition
    The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have launched a new partnership aimed at accelerating the shift toward more sustainable, resilient and inclusive global maritime transport. Ports play a critical role in global trade and economic development, handling more than 80% of worldwide trade volumes. However, they remain
  • Port of Oakland March volumes rebound
    The Port of Oakland handled 198,667 TEUs in March 2026, a significant recovery from the 163,254 TEUs recorded in February, as vessel call activity normalised following the Lunar New Year slowdown. The port received 86 vessel calls during the month, up from 72 in February, driving the improvement in overall container throughput. March trade flows were notably balanced, with imports reaching 99,091
  • CMA CGM adjusts BAF on France-Tunisia ro-ro service
    CMA CGM has announced a revision of its Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) on the ro-ro South service connecting France with Tunisia, in response to recent developments in bunker fuel prices. The updated surcharge, which applies to both import and export cargo, will come into effect on May 1, 2026. Under the new structure, the BAF for full rolling units will be set at EUR 649 per unit, while empty ro
  • Freightos Weekly Update: Asia -Europe ocean rates slide despite Hormuz pressure
    Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz was open on Friday - followed shortly thereafter with statements that it was closed - led to a brief rush for the exit and many u-turns. Subsequent attacks on vessels in the region as well as US blockade forces taking control of an Iranian cargo ship have meant no real change in the status quo, with the ceasefire expiration approaching and US-Iran neg
  • PhilaPort appoints new Executive Director and CEO
    The PhilaPort Board of Directors has appointed Rich Lazer as the port's next Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, with his tenure expected to begin on June 1, 2026. Lazer succeeds Jeff Theobald, who announced his retirement in December after a decade of leadership that transformed PhilaPort into one of America's fastest-growing ports. Lazer currently serves as Executive Director of the
  • Hapag-Lloyd to suspend Red Sea Services JD2 and JD3
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced the temporary suspension of its JD2 and JD3 services, effective May 10, 2026 . This decision is part of ongoing network adjustments in the Red Sea aimed at consolidating capacity and maintaining operational stability in the region. Service Impacts Suspended Services: JD2 and JD3 will cease operations until further notice. Continued Coverage: The JD1 and SE4 services will
  • IACI posts first increase in two weeks
    Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) recorded its first weekly increase in two weeks, rising by 4% in the third week of April to reach $870 per FEU. On an annual basis, the index remains significantly higher, up 23% compared to the same period last year. The latest data reflects a mixed picture across key intra-Asia trade routes. Spot rates from Busan to Shanghai remained unchanged at $53 p
  • Nippon Express Holdings to acquire Metro Supply Chain Group
    Nippon Express Holdings has reached an agreement to acquire all shares of Metro Supply Chain Group Inc., marking the largest acquisition in the company's history. The deal, formalized through a share purchase agreement signed on April 17, 2026, values Metro Supply Chain Group at CAD 1.8 billion (approximately ¥207.0 billion) on an enterprise value basis. The agreement also includes a potential ea
  • How the Hormuz crisis rewired container shipping
    The conflict in the Middle East has not merely disrupted the container industry's routing architecture it has dismantled it
  • Bureau Veritas reports steady Q1 growth
    Bureau Veritas reported revenue of EUR 1,547.0 million for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, representing organic growth of 4.5%, while overall revenue declined slightly by 0.8% year-on-year due to currency headwinds. The group delivered strong performance in its Marine & Offshore division, which grew by 11.2%, alongside Buildings & Infrastructure at 7.3%. Moderate growth was recorded across Consum
  • Vancouver Fraser Port Authority and GCT explore partnership for Roberts Bank Terminal 2
    The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority and GCT Global Container Terminals have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a partnership for the development and operation of Roberts Bank Terminal 2 at the Port of Vancouver, supported by the Major Projects Office. The parties will work collaboratively over a one-year exclusive period to share information and negotiate toward a Joint Develop
  • Container ship hit by gunfire off Oman coast
    A container vessel linked to Greek interests came under fire while sailing near the coast of Oman, raising fresh concerns over maritime security in the region. The incident occurred approximately 15 nautical miles off the Omani coastline, when the Liberia-flagged container ship EPAMINONDAS (IMO 9153862) was approached by an armed vessel. According to maritime security sources, the ship is owned b
  • MPA and PSA Singapore develop autonomous container feeder operations
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and PSA Singapore have launched an Expression of Interest seeking proposals to develop and test autonomous inter-gateway container feeder vessel operations within the Port of Singapore. The initiative targets the movement of containers between terminals, such as between the Tuas and Pasir Panjang facilities, a function that plays a critical role in dai
  • Cargo theft remains major global supply chain risk
    Cargo theft continues to disrupt global supply chains, with criminals using more advanced methods and targeting high-value goods, according to a new report by TT Club and BSI Consulting . The 2025 Cargo Theft Report shows that theft is not declining. Instead, it is becoming more organised, more targeted, and harder to detect. Global hotspots and key data Cargo theft remains concentrated in major
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines installs Wind Challenger on In-Service Coal Carrier for J-Power
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and J-Power have installed the Wind Challenger hard-sail propulsion system on the coal carrier Kurotakisan Maru III . This marks the world's first retrofit of the system on a vessel already in service. The ship arrived at Tachibanawan Thermal Power Station on April 13 and at Ishikawa Coal-Fired Power Station on April 17. The Wind Challenger uses telescoping hard sails to
  • Cool Carriers Chile reports strong summer season
    Cool Carriers has reported solid operational performance from its Chilean subsidiary for the 2025/26 summer season, despite a decline in demand for imported fruit in the United States. During the period from October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, Cool Carriers Chile transported a total of 260,000 pallets of cherries, blueberries, grapes and stone fruit to the US market. The company operates dedicated

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Splash web site
APRIL 22, 2026
  • Iran seizes two boxships after fresh attacks in Strait of Hormuz
    Fresh tensions in the Strait of Hormuz spilled over into direct action on Wednesday after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted three containerships, firing on them and detaining two. According to multiple maritime security reports, three boxships came under attack while transiting the strategic waterway linking the Gulf to global markets. Two of the ...
  • Vietnam Ocean Shipping expands product tanker fleet with South Korea newbuilds
    Vietnam Ocean Shipping (VOSCO) has moved further into the tanker segment, lining up a pair of MR product tanker newbuildings in South Korea as part of its ongoing fleet renewal push. Shipbuilding sources said the Haiphong-based owner has contracted two 50,000 dwt vessels at K Shipbuilding, with pricing understood to be around $52m per unit. ...
  • Bourbon adds 13 vessels in $180m fleet push
    France's Bourbon has moved quickly to expand its offshore fleet, adding 13 vessels since the start of the year in a push worth more than $180m. The offshore vessel owner said the expansion has been driven by targeted acquisitions, reactivations and a newbuild delivery, as it looks to capture improving demand across key offshore markets. ...
  • DeepOcean lands Taiwan wind cable job
    DeepOcean has picked up a cable installation support contract on Taiwan's TPC offshore wind farm phase two, marking another step in its expansion into the Asia-Pacific renewables market. The ocean services provider will handle installation of inter-array cables linking turbines to offshore substations, alongside engineering and project management work. Operations will be carried out with ...
  • Tanker stocks face covid-style reckoning
    Tanker equities are once again flashing warning signs of a sharp reversal, with one of Wall Street's top tanker analysts drawing parallels to the dramatic "buy the rumour, sell the news" croaking unwind seen during the covid-era floating storage boom. According to Jonathan Chappell at Evercore ISI, investor enthusiasm has surged to levels not seen ...
  • Nicaragua and Equatorial Guinea emerge as latest homes for sprawling shadow fleet
    Nicaragua and Equatorial Guinea have been flagged by maritime AI firm Windward as new registers to have recently emerged, taking on shadow tonnage. "False flagging remains one of shipping's most pressing regulatory concerns," Windward stated in a recent report. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) database listed 550 falsely flagged ships at the end of Q1, ...
  • Valeura Energy charters jackup for Thailand drilling campaign
    Canada-based Valeura Energy has chartered a jackup drilling rig for operations in the Gulf of Thailand. The company chartered the 2007-built jackup Shelf Drilling Enterprise, owned by a subsidiary of Saudi driller ADES, for a three-year term ending on December 31, 2029. No financial details were revealed. Valeura has an option regarding the start date ...
  • AI watchkeeper put through paces in Mediterranean trial
    British class society Lloyd's Register has taken a closer look at AI-assisted navigation, completing a live vessel trial of Orca AI's computer vision platform on a feeder containership operating in busy Mediterranean waters. The five-day assessment focused on how AI can support bridge teams in real conditions, particularly when visibility is poor or traffic is ...
  • Engie follows TotalEnergies in seeking US offshore wind lease compensation
    French energy group Engie is in discussions with US officials about reimbursement for its offshore wind leases in US waters, as the Trump administration pushes back against the sector. Engie CEO Catherine MacGregor confirmed this week that the company was exploring options to cancel three of its offshore lease-holding positions through its 50-50 joint venture ...
  • Gunfire and gridlock choke Hormuz
    The shadow of the 1970s oil embargo has returned to haunt the global economy, but with a modern, more violent twist. In the latest escalation, a Liberia-flagged containership has been left with heavy damage to the bridge after being subjected to gunfire from an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) boat. The attack occurred 15 nautical ...
  • Saipem starts preliminary work on ExxonMobil project in Guyana
    Italian energy services contractor Saipem has been awarded a new limited notice to proceed worth around $150m by ExxonMobil for work on the Longtail project offshore Guyana. The limited notice to proceed allows Saipem to commence preliminary detailed engineering and procurement activities of the subsea structures, umbilicals, risers, and flowlines (SURF) system. Execution of the ...
  • Accelleron unveils turbocharger aimed at breaking drydock dependency
    Swiss engineering firm Accelleron has commercially launched its next-generation ACCX300-L turbocharger, targeting greater flexibility, efficiency and uptime for two-stroke marine engines. Designed for increasingly volatile operating conditions, the ACCX300-L moves beyond incremental gains, combining a simplified platform, integrated digital tools and a new service model intended to reshape lifecy
  • JP Morgan tipped for $500m VLCC move at DSIC
    US banking giant JP Morgan is being linked to a fresh push into crude shipping, with multiple brokers pointing to a VLCC newbuilding order worth around $500m at China's Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC). Market sources say a JP Morgan-backed shipowning platform has signed for two 307,000 dwt newbuilds, with options for two more, at ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Hempel
    As delegates descend on Switzerland for Geneva Dry next week, the air is thick with anticipation-and a fair amount of regulatory uncertainty. While the high-level panel on decarbonisation, moderated by the World Economic Forum, prepares to tackle the industry's macroscopic challenges, Yigit Demirel has a more immediate message for the dry bulk sector: don't ignore ...
  • Akkon set to become Turkey's largest liner
    Turkish carrier Akkon Lines is poised to become the country's largest containerline, capping a remarkable rise in just eight years since its founding, according to Alphaliner. The Istanbul-headquartered company is on the verge of overtaking long-time market leader Arkas Line following the addition of the newly delivered 3,316 teu Ou Sheng, a chartered vessel that ...
  • USA Shipbuilding Coalition formed
    A broad alliance of US labour groups and shipbuilding employers has launched a fresh push in Washington to revive domestic ship construction, forming a new coalition to back the long-stalled SHIPS for America Act. The newly created USA Shipbuilding Coalition brings together unions, shipyards and industry stakeholders in a coordinated lobbying effort aimed at restoring ...
  • The overlooked factor shaping safety, retention and crew wellbeing
    Gisa Paredes from WellAtSea writes about self-leadership onboard. The maritime sector is no stranger to conversations about safety, fatigue and retention. Yet one critical factor continues to receive far less attention than it deserves: the ability to lead ourselves. In an industry defined by isolation, long contracts and high operational pressure, self-leadership is not a ...
  • GE Vernova forced to continue work on US offshore wind farm amid dispute
    A Massachusetts judge has issued a preliminary injunction ordering GE Vernova to remain engaged on the Vineyard Wind offshore wind farm, pointing out the legal limits on contractor exits once major projects reach advanced operational stages. Suffolk County superior court judge Peter Krupp barred GE Renewables US, a GE Vernova unit, from terminating its $1.3bn ...
  • California ruling halts offshore pipeline restart despite federal push
    A California judge has ruled that Sable Offshore Corp. cannot resume operations on its coastal pipeline without state permits, rejecting the company's argument that a federal executive order trumps an existing state-level injunction. Santa Barbara superior court judge Donna Geck said the existing court order enforcing California pipeline regulations remains in force, even after US ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 22, 2026
  • Shadow fleet tankers disrupted, but not completely deterred by US blockade on Iran
    A number of Iran-linked shadow fleet tankers are diverting or pausing voyages, but at least 10 traceable via their Automatic...
  • Does shipping get a good deal when it comes to finance?
    Lloyd's List looks to answer as many of your questions about ship finance as possible in 30 minutes, with insights...
  • Containership methanol retrofits advance as Cosco concludes four-vessel project
    Maersk completed the first methanol-fuel retrofit in 2024, while both CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd are also undertaking similar conversion projects
  • Shipping braces for prolonged turmoil as Hormuz crisis fuels inflation and supply strain
    Global shipping is braced for prolonged disruption as the Hormuz crisis tightens energy supplies, fuels inflation and exposes deep vulnerabilities...
  • Between rules and orders: shipping's compliance dilemma in a fractured world
    Shipping's compliance landscape is fracturing under geopolitical pressure, with waivers, blockades and seizures creating a minefield where even well-intentioned decisions...
  • Middle East port update: Wednesday, April 22
    In Bahrain, crew changes are not feasible as the airspace remains closed
  • Iran claims seizure of two MSC-operated boxships while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
    Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy says its has seized two MSC-affiliated containerships and fired on a third vessel in...
  • Mental health crisis brewing among seafarers stranded in Middle East Gulf
    Seafarers' families ashore are also experiencing heightened anxiety due to limited communication and uncertainty
  • Shipping trade bodies stick by net zero ambition ahead of MEPC84
    ICS, BIMCO, the World Shipping Council, Intertanko, Intercargo, Interferry and the Cruise Lines International Association say they are committed to...
  • IMO issues due diligence guidelines to counter false flag explosion
    Falsely flagged vessels have risen sharply, with IMO data showing over 500 cases in the past year compared with 220...
  • The Daily View: No simple choices any longer
  • Daily Briefing
    Non-Iranian traffic through Hormuz hits post-war high as dark transits surge | US stresses effectiveness of blockade based on impact...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 22, 2026
  • Breakbulk26: Trade lane shifts, policy changes among evolving challenges for breakbulk cargo
    From tariffs to weather to labor shortages, the breakbulk industry has been forced to navigate a series of hurdles of late.
  • Carriers' handling of fuel surcharges agitates small, midsize trans-Pac shippers
    The varied strategies employed by ocean carriers to manage war-driven volatility in bunker fuel prices are delaying the completion of some 2026-27 service contract negotiations as the key May 1 date looms.
  • Breakbulk26: Loss of Persian Gulf oil supplies difficult to replace quickly
    A prolonged war would ultimately result in a shift from supply constraint to demand destruction for oil and natural gas coming from the Middle East, according to S&P Global Energy expert Amy Groeschel.
  • Breakbulk26: Shippers urged to pivot from typical view of tariffs, trade compliance
    Tariff refunds might be available for many breakbulk companies, but they still need to prepare for the possibility of new levies, conference attendees were told.
  • Breakbulk26: Repeated global crises force carriers to adopt strategies for uncertainty
    An endless string of post-COVID disruptions has caused breakbulk and project cargo carriers to become more agile while breaking down old barriers with shippers.
  • Carriers' handling of fuel surcharges agitates small, mid-size trans-Pac shippers
    The varied strategies employed by ocean carriers to manage war-driven volatility in bunker fuel prices are delaying the completion of some 2026-27 service contract negotiations as the key May 1 date looms.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 22, 2026
  • 'Why not ethanol?' Vale looks to extend new fuel across orderbook
    Head of shipping Rodrigo Bermelho says decarbonisation is a long-term, irreversible trend
  • Tanker stocks pare worse losses but still stumble on winning day for US markets
    Other shipping sectors turn green, but only Ardmore Shipping and Scorpio add value in tanker group
  • MSC-operated ship heading to Iran as owner confirms armed forces boarding
    Incident was one of up to three attacks by Iran on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
  • Greek ship heading to Iran as owner confirms armed forces boarding
    Incident was one of up to three attacks by Iran on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
  • US claims more than 40 tankers have taken advantage of Jones Act waiver as Trump mulls extension
    MARAD data shows Stena Bulk, Hafnia and Torm among vessel operators moving waived cargoes
  • Chevron's insurers refused $57m payout in Iranian 'war' dispute
    Insurers claim 2024 seizure of crude by Iranian commandos was not covered by war risk policy
  • 'One-two punch': Tanker owners look to earnings season giddy and uncertain
    This week's Streetwise previews first-quarter results for tanker players and what might be to come
  • Odfjell consolidating orderbook as it takes control of four super-segregators
    Norwegian shipowner and operator controls 14% of chemical tanker orderbook
  • Iran targets MSC ships trying to break through Strait of Hormuz
    Liner operator still gets four ships through chokepoint over the weekend
  • Donald Trump demonstrates the art of the double block
    How one man's vision of the world is throwing shipping into turmoil
  • Fate of MSC-operated ships attacked by Iran in Strait of Hormuz uncertain
    Liner operator still gets four ships through chokepoint over the weekend
  • Odfjell consolidating orderbook as it takes control of four supersegregators
    The Bergen shipowner and operator controls 14% of the chemical tanker orderbook
  • Smaller product tankers grabbing big earnings, Clarksons says
    Handysizes are raking in some of the highest rates
  • Germany's Salamon exits tankers with sales in 'completely unforeseeable' asset boom
    Boss Christian Salamon says the owner will not be returning to sector in the short term
  • Tanker investment a 'no-brainer' as buyers get used to Strait of Hormuz premium
    Researcher Eva Tzima says purchasers are now fully at ease with big price tags on vessels they would not previously have considered
  • Germany's Salamon exits tankers with sales in 'completely unforeseeable' asset boom
    Boss Christian Salamon says the owner will not be returning to the sector in the short term
  • Iran seizes two MSC ships trying to break through Strait of Hormuz
    Liner operator still gets four ships through chokepoint over the weekend
  • NYK promotes its first female LNG carrier captain
    Louise Lin started as a deck cadet in 2011
  • Traders and end users move to boost newbuilding books amid Hormuz shock
    'Shipping is a shock absorber within the system'
  • Banks too scared of geopolitical risk to fund shipping, says veteran money man
    Seafin managing director warns banks that don't realise volatility creates opportunities will miss out on today's shipping boom
  • Three MSC ships attacked by Iran trying to get through Strait of Hormuz
    Liner operator still gets six ships through chokepoint over the weekend
  • Greek owner emerges as buyer of Asyad VLCC in win-win deal
    Omani seller reports $20m profit, while buyer has seen ship's value soar
  • Everllence warns of yawning gap on engine retrofit uptake in meeting IMO GHG goals
    Regulations need to incentivise owners for fuel switches on existing vessels, engine designer says
  • Investors still have appetite for shipping despite Iran war, says Nordea
    Market fundamentals 'still constructive', shipping boss says
  • Tanker stocks plunge as 'Hormuz confusion hangs over market'
    Oslo Shipping Index fall 2.2% following latest twist in ceasefire saga
  • Andi Case builds Clarksons stake to £38m as stock options handed out
    Second-in-command Jeff Woyda also rewarded with shipbroker's latest incentive awards
  • Bourbon beefs up fleet with 13 ships after US private equity giants move in
    French owner acquires offshore vessels from Chinese group as part of expansion
  • Higher rates boost cash pile at Petros Panagiotidis' Toro Corp
    Cypriot owner saw the benefit of adding tankers last year
  • Carib LPG returns to shipowning after 13 years away
    Barbados-based company has bought a semi-refrigerated gas carrier from Petredec
  • Shell grabs Enesel and Nordic American suezmax tankers
    Brokers report more reasonable rate ideas for million-barrel vessels
  • Tanker loans swell Nordea shipping book to over $5bn
    CEO says Middle East disruption may dampen economic activity
  • Ship suffers 'heavy' bridge damage in Strait of Hormuz after Iranian vessel attack
    Tensions remain high after Trump extends ceasefire
  • EPS Ventures pivots investment strategy away from maritime-specific decarbonisation solutions
    Idan Ofer-backed venture capital fund believes cross-industry solutions are a better bet after collapse of IMO's Net-Zero Framework
  • White House mulling Jones Act waiver extension as Iran war drags on
    Trump reportedly 'likes what he sees' on proposal to stretch waiver expiring on 17 May
  • Hormuz passage not settled law, lawyers warn
    Experts say transit rights unclear as shipowners weigh safety over legal principle
  • Angelicoussis-led coalition renews call for IMO to abandon current net-zero goal in favour of LNG friendly option
    Growing number of energy carrier players, along with top flags and class societies, back net-zero alternatives
  • Trump extends ceasefire and blockade as Iranian cargoes continue to sneak through
    Vortexa data shows 34 tankers and gas carriers have made it through US blockade line

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FreightWaves web site
APRIL 22, 2026
  • Knight-Swift aims for double-digit rate hike in tight market
    Knight-Swift Transportation reported a messy first quarter but the company is becoming increasingly bullish on truckload market fundamentals. Knight-Swift ( NYSE: KNX ) reported a headline net loss of $1.3 million for the first quarter on Wednesday after the market closed. Adjusted earnings per share of 9 cents were in line with the negative preannouncement last week, which was well below the con
  • What Network Downtime Really Costs Manufacturers
    A parts supplier outside Detroit runs its production line around the clock. Orders feed in through a cloud-based ERP system, shipping commitments sync with carrier TMS platforms in real time, and quality data streams from sensors embedded in the assembly equipment. All of it depends on a network connection that many people take for granted. When that network connection drops, though, the math get
  • Teamsters fighting deal between Amazon and NLRB on joint employer status
    Efforts by the Teamsters to advance organizing efforts at various targets, but with special aim at Amazon, have received two significant developments in recent days, one looking like a clear setback and the other more ambiguous. Where the Teamsters had a negative outcome is in a case before the National Labor Relations Board, where the union is objecting to a settlement between Amazon and the NLR
  • Werner doubling intermodal fleet in Mexico
    Werner Enterprises announced Wednesday that it is doubling its intermodal container fleet in Mexico to 800 units by the end of the year. The further deployment of 53-foot containers is expected to give customers better cross-border shipping options. The company said it's focused on adding assets in Monterrey and Silao to start, with additions slated for Mexico City in the back half of the year.
  • DQS nets contract logistics provider in latest acquisition
    DQS Solutions & Staffing announced it has further expanded its transportation and logistics platform with the acquisition of contract logistics provider Comprehensive Logistics, Inc. The deal merges CLI, DQS and McLaren Transport, which DQS acquired last year, under parent company Axvor. Each company will continue to operate under its current banner. Financial terms of the transaction were not di
  • Alaska Airlines upgrades Amazon cargo contract
    Alaska Air Group has renegotiated a cargo transportation contract with Amazon that was unprofitable, but executives on Tuesday suggested improvements to the deal didn't go far enough. Alaska Airlines ( NYSE: ALK ) operates 10 Airbus A330-300 converted freighter aircraft for the retail and logistics behemoth, shuttling e-commerce packages between nodes in its U.S. air distribution network. Alaska
  • SMBs ditch 'wait-and-see' as tariffs force supply chain overhaul
    Small and midsize businesses are rapidly restructuring their supply chains and inventory strategies as tariff volatility stretches into a second year, according to a new survey from supply chain software firm Netstock . The company's 2026 Tariff Impact Report shows a sharp shift from cautious observation to active mitigation, with companies diversifying suppliers, extending planning horizons and
  • Shell Starship 3.0 showcased at US Eco-Marathon
    INDIANAPOLIS - Shell's Starship 3.0 natural gas truck made its latest stop at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the U.S. Shell Eco-marathon. The event, marking more than 40 years since its 1985 launch, showcased a decade of iterative engineering aimed at decarbonizing commercial trucking through available technologies rather than far-future promises. The demonstration brought together Shell
  • Gnosis Freight adds Walmart veteran Gary Adams to its board
    Gnosis Freight has brought on a supply chain heavyweight with deep roots at one of the world's largest retailers. The company announced Wednesday that Gary M. Adams, who spent more than three decades at Walmart including 18 years as a company officer, has joined its board of directors. Adams most recently served as head of global logistics, a role that capped a career spanning international expan
  • SONAR Sitrep: AI data center build-out fuels US freight surge
    The AI infrastructure boom has become the largest privately-funded infrastructure program in American history, and it is generating one of the most significant demand shocks the U.S. trucking industry has ever seen. To put the sheer scale of this into perspective: The Interstate Highway System -widely considered the most transformative infrastructure project in U.S. history- took 35 years to buil
  • Why 'grossly inefficient' U.S. ports need automation, and the danger in a new Arctic sea route
    WASHINGTON - America wants to make its maritime sector globally competitive again. But significant obstacles stand in the way of development and expansion, says the chief U.S. ocean shipping regulator. "The message that I try to reinforce is that [shipping revitalization is] going to last many administrations past this one,' Federal Maritime Commission Chair Laura DiBella said. "I hope that the s
  • CSX curtails operations at its major yard in Chicago
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Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
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PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
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FORUM of Shipping
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
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