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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 23, 2026
  • Truck associations demand improvements at the Brenner
  • Contargo receives 33 new electric trucks from DAF
  • Emirates SkyCargo permanently at LGG
  • HHLA launches automated container handling
  • Growth of the Logistics Industry by 2031
  • Roland Weil new Vice President at WFS
  • Flower exports from Ecuador commence
  • Leviahub and Pionira cooperate for e-CMR
  • FedEx appoints Salil Chari as President
  • "HENRY HUDSON" Update
  • Manuel Marielle appointed new Managing Director of Renault Trucks
  • Electric Truck Route
  • Envirotainer supports Mercy Ships
  • Ann Hyllengren appointed CFO of Ember
  • Contargo expands fleet with 33 electric trucks
  • Ansali Group Celebrates 75th Anniversary
  • BARIG's New Year's Event in the Anniversary Year
  • Partnership between SATS and Zhejiang Airport

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 23, 2026
  • Ocean spots decline has knock-on effect on contract talks
  • Logistics bodies appeal for help over Austria's refusal to resolve Brenner congestion
  • Prologis - the finest of the species always evolves
  • Early CNY factory shutdowns front-loading air cargo flows
  • US government reverses course on broker liability in Supreme Court showdown
  • Alliance shake-up could help carriers ride overcapacity storm
  • Cosco leads newbuild orders as its spending spree continues
  • Scotus recess leaves US importers still waiting for tariff ruling
  • Flexport's Sanne Manders on growth, funding - and a failed leadership bet
  • UPDATED: Belgian rail strike set to bring more chaos to ports

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 23, 2026
  • Kongsberg Maritime on track to becoming a stand-alone company
    At an extraordinary general meeting of Kongsberg Gruppen on Thursday afternoon, the separation of Kongsberg Maritime was formally approved by the shareholders. The plan is to list the leading maritime company on
  • VIDEO: Giant hopper dredge Frederick Paup delivered
    Seatrium reports that it has successfully delivered the dredge Frederick Paup to Manson Construction Co. Built at Seatrium's Brownsville, Texas, yard, the Jones Act-compliant vessel is the largest self-propelled hopper dredge in
  • NOAA moves ahead on offshore critical minerals
    NOAA (the National Atmospheric and Oceans Administration) yesterday reported two key steps it is taking to implement President Trump's April 24, 2025, Executive Order, Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources. On

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Container News web site
JANUARY 23, 2026
  • Nagoya Port posts third straight year of growth
    The Port of Nagoya handled 2.64 million TEUs of foreign-trade containers in 2025. Volume rose 1.9% year on year , marking the third consecutive year of growth , according to the Nagoya Port Authority and as Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA) reoported. In December , throughput fell 7.9% to 231,323 TEUs , ending a three-month growth streak. 2025 terminal performance Tobishi
  • Hapag-Lloyd closes Poland Express and revises Baltic services
    Hapag-Lloyd will close its standalone Poland Express (PEX) service and revise the deployment of other Baltic services, according to Dynaliners. The Poland Express currently links Klaipeda and Gdynia with Wilhelmshaven and Hamburg. With its closure, Hapag-Lloyd will instead adjust the rotations of the standalone Baltic Express (BAX) and the Poland Germany Shuttle (PGS). The Baltic Express (BAX) wi
  • Hernán Gómez appointed CEO of SAAM
    SM SAAM's Board of Directors has appointed Hernán Gómez Cisternas as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will take office on February 1, replacing Macario Valdés Raczinsky, who will join SAAM's Board and become CEO of Quiñenco. Gómez is currently Managing Director of SAAM Towage. He has led the division since 2020. During this time, the business doubled in size through mergers and acquisitions an
  • EU and EIB Global sign €34 million grant to support sustainable ports in Cabo Verde
    The European Union and the European Investment Bank's development arm, EIB Global, have signed a €34 million investment grant to support the rehabilitation and expansion of Cabo Verde's main ports and its principal shipyard under the Global Gateway initiative. The grant complements €114 million in EIB financing signed in 2024 with the Republic of Cabo Verde, bringing the total concessional financ
  • Ghana Legalizes the Use of Cryptocurrency
    Ghana has legalized the use of cryptocurrency. In 2026, it will begin to roll out a range of products and investment tools, as well as new legislation to oversee them. The African nation of Ghana has legalized the use of cryptocurrencies and passed laws that suggest its widespread acceptance in its financial institutions is coming. At the end of 2025, the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill was
  • Eimskip removes Rotterdam from Yellow Line service
    Eimskip has removed Rotterdam from its North Europe-Faroe Islands-Iceland Yellow Line service, just five months after the port was added to the rotation. Following the change, the service will be operated by two vessels of around 700 TEU capacity. The revised rotation will call at Immingham, Frederikstad, Aarhus, Torshavn, Reykjavik, Vestmannaeyjar, Torshavn, before returning to Immingham. The ad
  • Kongsberg Maritime set to become independent company
    Kongsberg Maritime has taken a major step toward becoming a stand-alone company after shareholders approved its separation from Kongsberg Gruppen at an extraordinary general meeting. The company is scheduled to be listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange on April 23, 2026 . Following the split, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA will operate as two separate companies : New KONGSBERG , comprising Kongsberg Defence &
  • Two dead, four missing after K Line bulk carrier capsizes
    A Supramax bulk carrier owned by Japanese shipping group Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) capsized on 22 January, while en route from the Philippines to China, loaded with iron ore. K Line said today (23 January) that the crew on the Singapore-flagged Devon Bay sent a distress call last night
  • Ocean Alliance removes Tacoma from HTW transpacific service
    The Ocean Alliance will next month remove the Pacific Northwest port of Tacoma from the transpacific HTW service operated by Evergreen, according to Dynaliners. Following the change, the HTW service will concentrate on calls at Oakland and Los Angeles on the U.S. West Coast. The service will be operated with eight vessels of approximately 15,000 TEU capacity on a weekly basis. The revised rotatio
  • The port of Klaipeda is building closer links with the port of Valencia
    A Lithuanian delegation is working to strengthen the Port of Klaipeda's international links by deepening cooperation with the Port of Valencia through the exchange of expertise in infrastructure development and joint efforts to attract additional cargo flows. Lithuania's Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Roderikas Ziobakas, stated the Port of Klaipeda is of strategic importance to
  • How the absence of infrastructure neutrality fuels corridors' weaponization
    The global geopolitical landscape has fundamentally transformed shipping corridors from neutral commercial passages into contested strategic terrain
  • How Singapore Strait piracy is redrawing trade routes
    As Red Sea attacks force vessels into Asia's busiest waterway, a surge in armed robberies reveals a disturbing new reality: the world's backup routes are no longer safe
  • Maersk shifts SLC Aegean Sea service call in Izmir
    Maersk has announced a terminal change for its SLC Aegean Sea Service in Izmir as part of ongoing efforts to improve service reliability and support better supply chain planning for customers. Under the revised arrangement, the service will discontinue calls at Izmir-Socar Aliaga and instead call at Izmir-Nemport. The change is intended to provide a more stable and reliable service to and from th
  • How Students Use AI Tools Responsibly in 2026
    Artificial intelligence is no longer a novelty on campus; it is your lab partner, writing coach, and sometimes even your 24/7 tutor. By 2026, most learning management systems ship with built-in generative models, while popular stand-alone apps keep multiplying. Yet one thing hasn't changed: degrees still certify human mastery, not machine output. This article lays out practical ways students, edu
  • Mawani launches offshore manufacturing hub at Ras Al-Khair
    The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has signed a SAR 139 million contract with Singatac Arabia to establish a manufacturing center for offshore structures and platforms at Ras Al-Khair Port. The 100,000 m2 facility will include warehouses, specialized equipment, welding systems, and cranes to support oil and gas offshore projects. The project is expected to create over 500 direct and indirect jobs
  • Sea-Intelligence: Deconstructing Post-Suez connectivity correction
    In issue 748 of the Sunday Spotlight , Sea-Intelligence analysed the potential impact of a return to the Suez Canal on global port connectivity. By comparing 2025-Q4 connectivity levels against pre-Red Sea crisis growth trends (2022-Q3 to 2023-Q3), Sea-Intelligence found that nearly all major ports in the Red Sea and East Mediterranean were operating with significantly lower connectivity levels.
  • Alex Gregg-Smith named incoming chair of IACS
    The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has elected Alex Gregg-Smith, President of Marine & Offshore at Bureau Veritas, as its next Chair. He will take up the role on 1 July 2026, serving until 31 December 2027. Gregg-Smith, who has over 20 years of experience with Bureau Veritas and leadership roles in shipyards and shipowners, becomes the third elected IACS Council Chai
  • Hanwha Ocean partners with Fermeuse Energy
    Hanwha Ocean has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Fermeuse Energy to advance the Newfoundland and Labrador LNG development project in Canada. The partnership strengthens Hanwha's long-term commitment to Canada. It also aligns with the company's role in the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) and Canada's Arctic and multi-ocean strategy. Under the agreement, Hanwha Oc
  • Chapman Freeborn names new VP of Cargo in Canada
    Chapman Freeborn has appointed Tyler Porteous as Vice President of Cargo - Canada to strengthen its cargo charter operations in the region. Porteous will lead the company's cargo growth in Canada. He will expand the customer base, develop new market segments, and deliver tailored charter solutions. He will also build long-term partnerships with local clients. He brings more than 15 years of exper
  • Freightos Weekly Update: Greenland drama adds new dose of trade uncertainty
    President Trump announced on social media over the weekend intent to impose 10% tariffs starting February 1st on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland for opposing the sale of Greenland to the US, and that tariffs will increase to 25% in June if there is no deal by then. The EU accounts for 20% of total US imports by value. Last year Germany - the largest E

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Splash web site
JANUARY 23, 2026
  • d'Amico doubles down on MR orders
    Italian product tanker owner d'Amico International Shipping has added two MR2 product tankers to its orderbook, pressing ahead with a fleet renewal drive built around fuel efficiency and future fuels. The Milan-listed owner said its operating arm, d'Amico Tankers, has signed a shipbuilding contract with China's Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding (YZJ) for two 50,000 dwt ...
  • Splash Wrap: From Davos to dark fleets
    All eyes were on Davos this week and the World Economic Forum, where Donald Trump made more claims on Greenland, while a number of other Western leaders, notably from Canada and Finland, mounted a new tack in how the global order could be maintained in the wake of the US going rogue. Sinokor's remarkable hoovering ...
  • Eastern Pacific presses VLCC comeback with fresh Hengli order
    Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) is pushing further into the VLCC market, lining up two more newbuildings at Chinese yard Hengli Shipbuilding. The Singapore-based owner has booked the 306,000 dwt vessels in a deal valued at between $200m and $300m, according to a stock exchange filing by Hengli's parent, Songfa Ceramics. Delivery is scheduled ...
  • Jinhui bulker sale collapses on delivery snag
    Jinhui Shipping & Transportation has seen the sale of one of its supramax bulkers collapse, bringing its last agreed divestment of 2025 to an end. The Oslo-listed, Hong Kong-based owner had agreed to sell the 2012-built, 56,361 dwt Jin Bi to Hong Kong buyer Xing Le Investments for $14.4m. Delivery was due to take place ...
  • Safe Bulkers returns to yards with kamsarmax pair
    Greek dry bulk owner Safe Bulkers has returned to the newbuilding market, agreeing to acquire two kamsarmaxes from Chinese yards. The New York-listed company said the vessels will be 82,500 dwt units, with deliveries scheduled for the third quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2029. Pricing was not disclosed. The newbuilds will be ...
  • Early dark fleet leader quits shipping
    Radiating World Services, one of the more recognisable names linked to the so-called dark fleet, has exited VesselsValue's fleet database. A vessel most closely associated with the outfit has meanwhile changed hands twice in short order. The ship in question is the 2006-built LR2 tanker Eastern Pearl (115,300 dwt), now renamed Pacific Runner, which was ...
  • French navy boards false-flagged Russian aframax
    French naval forces boarded and diverted the aframax tanker Grinch in the western Mediterranean yesterday after president Emmanuel Macron ordered an interception of what he described as a "false-flagged" sanctioned vessel carrying Russian crude. In a post on X, Macron stated the operation was conducted on the high seas in the Mediterranean, with the support ...
  • Fire-struck ONE Henry Hudson heads to Asia for repairs
    Two months on from a severe fire aboard the 8,212 teu ONE Henry Hudson while docked at Yusen Container Terminal in the Port of Los Angeles, the vessel is now making its way cautiously across the Pacific for repairs at an unspecified yard in Asia. Ocean Network Express (ONE) told clients yesterday that the cargo ...
  • Singapore tycoon Michael Kum buys into Marco Polo Marine
    Singaporean business magnate Michael Kum has bought a stake in offshore vessel player and shipyard Marco Polo Marine via its vehicle Halom Investments. Kum bought 150m Marco Polo Marine shares from compatriot Apricot Capital, a private investment firm owned by the Teo family. The acquisition of shares was completed on Thursday for a price of ...
  • The seafarer demographic delusion
    Steven Jones, founder of the Seafarers Happiness Index, on shipping's failure to nurture a new generation of crews. The latest Seafarers Happiness Index delivers a sobering reality check, despite a modest uptick in overall scores. Seafarer responses reveal a concern that the profession is failing to evolve quickly enough to improve life for new entrants ...
  • Baltic region targets 50GW of offshore wind under new grid blueprint
    Transmission system operators in the Baltic region have presented a plan to transform the area into a clean energy hub, with up to 50 GW of new offshore wind capacity and 13GW of cross-border interconnectors by 2040. This was revealed in a recent study named Baltic Offshore Grid Initiative: System Study 2026, published by TSOs ...
  • Survey permits signal renewed momentum for Vietnam's offshore wind
    Vietnamese authorities have assigned sea areas to Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and Petrovietnam for offshore wind survey. EVN has been granted 240 sq km of sea area offshore the Long Chau archipelago and Bach Long Vi Island to conduct surveys for the Bac Bo 1.3 and Bac Bo offshore wind projects. Petrovietnam has been assigned over ...
  • ADNOC hands McDermott offshore EPCI deal worth up to $1bn
    Houston-based offshore contractor McDermott has been awarded a contract by ADNOC for EPCI services on the Nasr-115 Expansion Project, located approximately 130 km off Abu Dhabi. The Nasr-115 Expansion Project is a critical component of the overall Nasr Phase II field development project expected to increase oil production capacity to 115,000 bpd by 2027. Under ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 23, 2026
  • Box rates were expected to seasonally rise - but they're falling
    Falling spot rates could imply that the pre-Chinese New Year peak came early this year. Bookings data provider Vizion disagrees...
  • Ofac imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's shadow fleet as US 'armada' heads to Middle East
    The US announced fresh sanctions on Friday targeting nine vessels in Iran shadow's fleet and affiliated entities
  • EU set to ringfence €10bn ETS revenue for maritime decarbonisation
    The EU's forthcoming industrial maritime and ports strategy will set the policy agenda for shipping in Europe. Initial indicators point...
  • Jury bribe and witness threats as MSC Gayane drug-bust saga continues
    It has been more than six years since the largest drug seizure in shipping history, when over a billion dollars...
  • Regulating black carbon from shipping would be pointless, Russia argues
    Russia has hit back at IMO proposals to set limits on soot pollution in the Arctic by forcing ships to...
  • Hand injuries and abdominal pathology dominate P&I crew claims
    Brittania publishes breakdown for past two policy years
  • Tanker rate strength extends into 2026, though supply pressures build
    Tanker strength in 2026 looks less like a demand boom and more like a geopolitical premium colliding with an oncoming...
  • Two dead after K Line bulker capsizes in South China Sea
    The China Coast Guard successfully recovered 17 of the bulker's crew, but four remain missing
  • Ro-ro underinvestment persists amid dearth of newbuild activity
    Despite subdued ordering, secondhand vessel demand has stayed firm due to limited fleet growth, which is supporting vessel values
  • Safe Bulkers orders two kamsarmax newbuilds
    Deliveries are set for 2028's third quarter and 2029's first quarter
  • The Daily View: In it for the long haul
  • CSSC Shipping raises $300m in first offshore convertible bonds
    Shipping markets remain volatile, yet leasing offers flexibility and access to competitively priced assets, says the company
  • Syrian oil and gas production to recover in 2026, says WoodMac
    Syria's government is to regain control over key oil and gas fields, laying the foundation for a recovery in oil...
  • Daily Briefing
    Greece and Russia lead shipping's Red Sea return, but others are now following | Russia continues to add shadow fleet...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 23, 2026
  • FMC takes second look at ocean carrier limits on chassis choice
    The agency ruled in 2024 that shippers can pick their own chassis when they arrange for truck transportation, but compliance with that ruling remains unclear.
  • Software provider targets LTL invoice inaccuracies with automation solution
    Transflo, which sells automation software to transportation providers, is using AI agents to build identifying specific exceptions common to LTL billing errors.
  • French port operator posts record volumes as carrier investments pay off
    Despite 2025 being shaped by geopolitics and trade upheaval, France's largest container port of Le Havre was able to capitalize on significant investments to modernize its terminal infrastructure.
  • DHL launches road-air service on busy China-Europe trade lane
    The multimodal option is aimed at shippers wanting predictability in cross-border shipments and the ability to control costs.
  • Geopolitical risks prompt thoughts of supply chain routing alternatives
    As the diversions away from the Suez Canal have shown over the past two years, global shipping is often at the mercy of global hotspots, writes Ted Prince.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 23, 2026
  • 'Unprecedented times': Frontline confirms $76,900 per day VLCC charters windfall
    Seven tankers taken for a year by charterer understood to be Sinokor Maritime
  • US blacklists batch of shadow fleet vessels as Trump sends 'armada' toward Iran
    Treasury Department ratchets up pressure on Tehran with sanctions against nine tankers, as well as their owners and managers
  • Wavelength podcast: Greenland, Davos and identity theft at sea
    Plus, the major rise in seafarer abandonment and Sea-LNG turns 10
  • IMO chief open to compromise to secure green goals
    Arsenio Dominguez says the US has not mentioned any plan to leave the global shipping regulator
  • TMS Cardiff Gas turns to China for its next raft of LNG newbuildings
    George Economou and family swing by Hudong-Zhonghua in Shanghai
  • Sanctioned tanker adrift in Med a day after France seizes dark fleet aframax
    The laden tanker was en route from the Russian Baltic region when it came to a halt
  • Ionic cashes in on rising aframax prices with rare tanker sale
    Athens-based company makes asset play on oldest vessel that it bought eight years ago from Mitsubishi
  • d'Amico International Shipping adds to orderbook in deal for up to four tankers
    Milan-listed owner follows up December return to shipyards with new contracts for MR ships
  • Peter Dohle hives off feeder boxship trio worth just under $60m
    German tonnage provider cashes in on MSC's insatiable demand for container vessels
  • Nearly 300 ships flying false flags as pressure mounts, Windward says
    Shady practice is a now a structural feature of deceptive shipping networks
  • D'Amico International Shipping adds to orderbook in deal for up to four tankers
    Milan-listed owner follows up December return to shipyards with new contracts for MR ships
  • Erasmus Shipinvest turns acquisition firepower to modern feeder ships
    Diversified shipping firm acquires boxships from Briese and CULines and may resume newbuildings
  • Eyes turn to Suez amid falling rates and liner shipping 'arms race'
    Carriers are facing a prolonged period of overcapacity through to 2029
  • Vitol adds another 16 LNG cargoes in deal with Brunei producer
    Trader and shipowner extends agreement with Brunei Energy Services & Trading
  • Lawyers warn over Italian jail sentences as new sanctions regime begins
    Campbell Johnston Clark outlines perils of getting compliance wrong
  • Affinity opens in Athens as CEO Dan Hockey reflects on first year at the helm
    New chief takes over in challenging year but keeps those fixtures coming
  • Peter Dohle hives off feeder boxship trio worth $60m
    German tonnage provider cashes in on MSC's insatiable demand for container vessels
  • Product tanker rates boom amid looming storm clouds, brokers say
    Owners face growing headwinds from fleet expansion and geopolitical uncertainty
  • John Inglessis expands into suezmax tankers with HD Hyundai newbuildings
    Greek owner's firm, JHI Steamship, has splashed out around $400m since October to order tankers in South Korea
  • Precious charters bulker newbuilding resales back to seller Jaldhi Overseas
    Thai owner also charters out a third ultramax to Swiss operator
  • Zelenskyy champions Trump and slams European shadow fleet doves at Davos
    Volodymyr Zelenskyy contrasts US action against Venezuelan tankers with divided European response to Russia
  • Nasdaq-listed Vafias spin-off plunges 35% as it plots fourth stock cut
    Reverse share split will be carried out to maintain Nasdaq listing of C3is
  • Santos exports first cargo from its restarted Darwin LNG plant
    Australian facility now hooked up to new gas supplies after being offline for two years
  • Two dead and four missing after K Line bulker capsizes in South China Sea
    Supramax bulker Devon Bay said to have capsized on Wednesday while sailing to China with a cargo of iron ore.
  • VLCC rates flying high with shipowners holding the key to further profit
    Momentum expected to continue on major routes, brokers and analysts say
  • Yang Ming promotes new president as Cliff Pai retires
    Lee has been working in the liner company for 29 years
  • Petrobras keeps CMM Offshore ship for extra four years
    Brazilian oil major signs new deal for domestic owner's oil spill response vessel
  • Three killed as Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil and gas port in Black Sea
    Storage tanks damaged in strike on Taman terminal at entrance to Sea of Azov
  • Bruton in the money on new VLCCs as Koch equals Tor Olav Troim's stake
    Tanker start-up expects to be fully financed on Chinese newbuildings
  • 'Nothing short of a disgrace': Seafarer abandonments hit new record
    More than 6,000 seafarers were left stranded in 2025 without pay or the prospect of returning home
  • Jinhui bulker sale cancelled after late delivery
    A 2012 supramax was sold for $14.4m in December
  • European Maritime Finance names ex-SEB banker as vice chairman
    Company brings adviser and investor on board
  • Eastern Pacific's newbuild spend edges close to $15bn with VLCC order at Hengli
    Singapore-based shipowner orderbook with the Chinese shipbuilder alone has passed $2.5bn
  • Merger of two Chinese cruise lines sees surplus ship heading to Spanish start-up
    Corazul begins marketing Cosco-linked ship as tough conditions in China force operators into a strategy rethink
  • Container lines cast their net to 2027 as charter market dries up
    Shortage of larger boxships means forward fixing is the only means to accrue tonnage
  • Zodiac tanker rescues race competitor after rogue waves make World's Toughest Row too tough
    VLCC diverted for 12 hours to save stricken solo rower off Puerto Rico

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FreightWaves web site
JANUARY 23, 2026
  • PlusAI clears SEC hurdle for SPAC merger, eyes February debut
    PlusAI, the autonomous trucking technology company, is poised to become a publicly traded company in February 2026 following completion of its merger with Churchill Capital Corp IX, according to chief executive officer David Liu in an interview with FreightWaves. The Silicon Valley-based autonomous trucking software provider has spent the past six months navigating the Securities and Exchange Com
  • LTL carrier Peninsula adding a 2-state surcharge for regulatory burdens
    A Pacific Northwest LTL carrier is adding a surcharge to shipments starting or ending in Oregon or Washington, citing regulatory requirements in those two states that the company says have reached a "tipping point." Peninsula Truck Lines, based in Federal Way, Washington, announced this week that the $3 per shipment surcharge will go into effect April 6. In response to a list of questions submitt
  • States waive trucker logs and weight limits for storm relief
    Truck drivers moving through the Southeast should be ready to adjust their work-hour logs and equipment as Georgia, Mississippi, and North Carolina have all declared States of Emergency days ahead of a major winter storm . Effective between January 21 and 22, 2026, the orders waive federal hours-of-service (HOS) and provide various weight and tax relief for those hauling essential supplies. All t
  • Alaska Air completes Hawaiian cargo integration ahead of other units
    Cargo is the first group at Alaska Airlines to fully integrate operations with Hawaiian Airlines since the September 2024 acquisition, with combined booking systems and a unified sales approach to help acquire freight customers as it uses the merger to expand internationally for the first time, the company said Thursday. Alaska Air Group ( NYSE: ALK ) gave the update in its fourth quarter earning
  • Eastern ports, railroads bracing for storm
    East Coast container ports and railroads are deploying operational safety measures ahead of a potentially catastrophic storm that could bring heavy snow and ice to logistics operations along the I-95 corridor. A wide swath of ice, snow and rain wrapped in polar temperatures stretching from Texas, the Midwest and up through the Northeast is forecast to affect 200 million in its path. Locations alo
  • AI readiness lagging in procurement
    Artificial intelligence has already made its way into procurement. It shows up in sourcing tools, analytics dashboards, and supplier platforms, often quietly embedded in day-to-day workflows. And yet, most procurement leaders still hesitate to say they are ready for it. That contradiction sits at the center of ProcureAbility's 2026 CPO Report , which found that while 100% of surveyed procurement
  • Misumi taps Fictiv's Dave Evans to lead its Americas business amid global sourcing shift
    Misumi Group has appointed Dave Evans, co-founder and CEO of digital manufacturing platform Fictiv , as president and CEO of Misumi Americas . Evans' promotion follows Misumi Group's $350 million all-cash acquisition of Fictiv in 2025, a deal that expanded the Japanese industrial components giant's footprint across the U.S., China, India and Mexico. Evans to unify Misumi Americas and Fictiv into
  • New CEO represents Long Beach port at Davos
    With American ports in the eye of the global trade storm, Port of Long Beach's new chief executive, Dr. Noel Hacegaba, was invited to this week's World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he joined a pan-global discussion on the future of trade, supply chains and economic resilience. "This is my first time attending the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting, and I see it as a valuable opp
  • Trucking Alliance's safety agenda 2: policies that directly impact carriers
    The Trucking Alliance, which in terms of numbers is one of the smaller industry lobbying and support groups but which includes some of the bigger players in trucking, has long focused on safety issues in its efforts to shift public policy. After a tumultuous 2025 in the intersection where trucking, safety and politics all came together in often unexpected ways, the group is laying out its agenda
  • Assessing the full impact of Winter Storm Fern
    24 hours out from a major winter weather event becomes the perfect window for assessing the full impact of what's to come. That's when meteorologists get a clearer picture of what's actually going to happen. For the most part, the areas affected haven't changed, just the accumulation numbers get more confident and where cities are falling in the ice versus snow break line are settled. As the stor
  • FarEye and Amazon Key partner to tackle last mile delivery challenges
    Last-mile delivery technology platform FarEye has partnered with Amazon Key to address costly delivery failures stemming from access issues at gated communities and apartment buildings. The collaboration integrates Amazon Key's secure access system into FarEye's AI-driven delivery management platform, creating a "one-click" solution for drivers. According to data provided by FarEye, 5-10% of pack
  • CSX sees small drop in revenue, slight gain in volume
    CSX said Thursday that its fourth quarter profits were weighed down by ongoing freight doldrums that the railroad doesn't expect to turn around anytime soon. "Our quarterly results reflect the subdued industrial demand environment and actions taken to adjust our cost structure," Chief Executive Steve Angel said in a statement on Thursday afternoon. "CSX (NASDAQ: CSX ) has a strong operational fou

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The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea
Odessa
One of the nine crew members died
Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.
La Spezia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
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 conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Rome
Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.
RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment
Genoa
Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability
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