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Exim India web site
JANUARY 28, 2026
  • JNPA SEZ achieves 26.86% ex-im volume growth in CY 2025 on the back of strong trade momentum
  • Sonowal inaugurates capacity augmentation works of Vizhinjam Seaport
  • India-EU free trade agreement sealed, says PM Modi
  • Oil tanker rates seen staying strong into 2026
  • JNPA celebrates Republic Day with cultural and acrobatics shows, along with highlighting security excellence and national commitment
  • MbPA celebrates India's 77th Republic Day grandly at its Ropax Terminal
  • Global schedule reliability drops to 62.8% in December 2025
  • Transliner announces two new services connecting Western India
  • Air cargo tonnages rebound further as 2026 gathers momentum
  • Freight forwarders caution shippers on Lunar New Year capacity shortage
  • Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air launches cargo ops
  • 'Strategic budgetary investments in port-led, multimodal connectivity will reduce trade costs, improve manufacturing productivity, accelerate GDP growth'
  • Air India and Singapore Airlines ink commercial cooperation framework agreement to deepen long-standing partnership
  • Emirates SkyCargo adds Liege to freighter network
  • WFS signs a 20-year lease agreement for new on-airport warehouse at London Heathrow to support long-term strategy
  • GJEPC inks pact with FedEx to boost gems & jewellery exports

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 27, 2026
  • Desperate carriers slash ocean rates to fill empty slots
  • WiseTech CEO on CargoWise pricing: 'We knew this would be disruptive'
  • Analysis: AP Møller Maersk in Vado Ligure - a sailor's yarn
  • Predictability is key now as forwarders select carrier partners
  • Workers may become 'a liability' as benefits improve and AI moves in
  • London Gateway feels the pressure as throughput soars
  • Nuclear box ships 'not just a vision', but 'technically feasible'

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 27, 2026
  • Judge rules Vineyard Wind can resume activities
    The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts today issued a decision to allow Vineyard Wind to resume full activities in its lease area on the Outer Continental Shelf. This means
  • Resolve Marine opens new Tokyo office
    Fort Lauderdale, Fla.- headquartered Resolve Marine has opened a new office in Tokyo, Japan. The Tokyo office serves as a primary hub for the Japanese market, providing shipowners, operators, and marine insurers
  • Fincantieri launches advanced hydro-oceanographic vessel Quirinale
    The Italian Navy's new major hydro-oceanographic ship (N.I.O.M.-Nave Idro-Oceanografica Maggiore), Quirinale, was launched in a ceremony today at Fincantieri's Riva Trigoso shipyard in the Genoa region. Designed for scientific mapping and monitoring
  • Daniel Marks named VP contracts and pricing at Ingalls
    HII (NYSE: HII) reports that Daniel Marks has been appointed vice president of contracts and pricing at its Ingalls Shipbuilding division. He succeeds Stephen Fitts, who has been appointed vice president of
  • Shipyard RFP out for Tustumena replacement ferry
    The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (Alaska DOT&PF) has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the construction of a replacement vessel for the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry M/V
  • Plaquemines Port announces resignation of executive director
    The Louisiana Gateway Port in Plaquemines Parish, La., announced the resignation of Executive Director Charles D. Tillotson, effective immediately. Tillotson, who has led the port through a period of historic infrastructure growth,
  • Skarv awards Wärtsilä its first ammonia engine newbuild order
    A cargo vessel on order at the Huanghai shipyard in China for Norway's Skarv Shipping Solutions will be the first newbuild to have a complete Wärtsilä 25 ammonia solution. In addition to

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Container News web site
JANUARY 27, 2026
  • DCSA+ welcomes Contship as first terminal partner
    The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) announced that Contship has joined DCSA+, becoming the programme's first terminal operator partner. Contship, a leading integrator of containerised logistics, combines intermodal transport with port terminal operations to link global supply chains. By joining DCSA+, the company aims to help develop common digital standards that reduce fragmented d
  • DACHSER breaks ground on major Stei�lingen expansion
    DACHSER is expanding its Hegau-Bodensee logistics center in Stei�lingen with a new warehouse building. The facility offers 8,950 square meters of logistics space and room for 22,000 pallets. The company is also expanding its existing transit terminals for industrial goods, consumer goods and food. The investment responds to demand from new and existing customers in industry and retail for additio
  • Wärtsilä to power Skarv's new cargo vessel with ammonia engine
    Wärtsilä will supply its Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia solution to a new cargo vessel for Norway-based Skarv Shipping Solutions. The vessel will be built at Huanghai Shipyard in China. It will be the first newbuild to use this ammonia-powered solution. The order was booked in Q4 2025. The four-stroke engine will significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions. It supports Skarv's goal to deliver low-carbon shor
  • BNSF to pour $3.6B into network upgrades this year
    BNSF Railway has announced a $3.6 billion capital investment plan for 2026. The Class I railroad says the spending demonstrates its commitment to operating a safe and reliable network prepared to handle anticipated customer needs. Katie Farmer, BNSF President and CEO, said the 2026 capital plan focuses on strengthening and modernizing the network. The company prioritizes investing for the future
  • Port of Los Angeles container throughput tops 10.2 Million TEUs in 2025
    The Port of Los Angeles closed calendar year 2025 with total container throughput of 10,239,318.40 TEUs, reinforcing its position as the busiest port in the United States despite a modest year-over-year decline. Compared with 2024, when the Port handled 10,297,352 TEUs, overall volume in 2025 declined by 58,033.6 TEUs, representing a 0.56% decrease year over year. Even with that slight dip, throu
  • ABP and other players signed agreements to advance carbon shipping in the North Sea
    Associated British Ports, LBC Tank Terminals, North Sea Port, and the Port of Esbjerg have signed two significant Memoranda of Understanding to study the potential of Carbon Capture and Storage shipping corridors between Northern Europe and the UK, as well as sharing experience and understanding of this new but crucial energy transition area. The Memoranda of Understanding, one between ABP and LB
  • Hapag-Lloyd revises Benelux France Shuttle rotation
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced a revision to the port rotation of its Benelux France Shuttle (BFS) service, adding Wilhelmshaven to improve schedule reliability and overall service performance. Effective from 27 January 2026, the revised rotation will be: Rotterdam - Wilhelmshaven - Antwerp - Le Havre - Rotterdam. The first vessel to operate under the updated rotation will be Durande , voyage 605S, wi
  • Red Sea Shipping faces prolonged uncertainty as Houthi-Iran nexus collides with US military posture
    The fragile revival of Red Sea shipping traffic now confronts a dangerous reality: Houthi forces, though operationally degraded, retain sufficient capabilities to sustain mid-term disruption while leveraging their strategic alignment with Iran to amplify regional instability a dynamic that ensures maritime risks will persist regardless of incremental security improvements
  • How shipping is involved into a waiting game
    The global shipping industry projects an image of cautious restraint in early 2026 carefully monitoring Red Sea tensions, incrementally enforcing dark fleet regulations, making modest environmental progress
  • Peel Ports Group transforms bulk cargo operations with £4m digital partnership
    Peel Ports Group has launched a major digital transformation programme across its dry bulk terminals, backed by a £4 million investment and powered by CommTrac from TBA . The initiative is already gaining industry recognition and is redefining how bulk cargo is managed at some of the UK's busiest ports. A new standard for bulk operations The programme is being rolled out across key sites includin
  • DH Shipbuilding hits 27% margin in record Q4 performance
    DH Shipbuilding has posted strong profit growth for five consecutive quarters, setting a new profitability standard in the shipbuilding industry. The company announced preliminary consolidated results for 2025 on January 27. Total revenue reached KRW 1.2281 trillion with operating profit of KRW 294.1 billion. The annual operating margin hit approximately 24%, up 9.2 percentage points from 14.7% i
  • Hapag-Lloyd to raise ocean tariff rates from India and Pakistan to Europe
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced an increase in its ocean tariff base rates for dry containers moving from India and Pakistan to Europe and the Mediterranean, effective for sailings starting on 16 February 2026. The rate adjustment applies to cargo shipped from Nhava Sheva and Mundra in India, as well as Karachi and Port Qasim in Pakistan, to destinations in North Europe, the Mediterranean and the Black
  • Oman & DP World accelerate plans for Al-Rawdah Special Economic Zone
    Oman and DP World have reviewed progress on the development of the Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone and aligned on the next steps for Phase 1 implementation. Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones, met with Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DP World, along with senior officials from both sides, at the
  • ONE revamps ST2 service and launches new AS1 and AS2 loops
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced a revamp of its Spain Türkiye 2 (ST2) service alongside the launch of two new intra-Europe services, Aegean Spain 1 (AS1) and Alexandria Spain 2 (AS2), aimed at enhancing connectivity and service reliability across the Mediterranean. The updated network is designed to offer improved routing options and more consistent weekly coverage for cargo moving betw
  • Maersk revises PSS from Indian Subcontinent and Middle East
    A.P. Moller - Maersk has announced a revision to its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for cargo moving from the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East to the United States and Canada West Coast. The revised surcharge will apply to shipments originating from the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Bhutan, India, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arab

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Splash web site
JANUARY 27, 2026
  • Meriaura books new deck carrier in China
    Finnish shortsea specialist Meriaura has moved ahead with its fleet renewal, signing a shipbuilding contract for a new open deck carrier at Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard in China. The 6,800 dwt vessel is due for delivery in early 2028 and will measure 120 m in length and be built to 1A ice class and DP2 notation, ...
  • Nortrans seals Equinor flotel extension
    Singapore-based Nortrans Offshore has secured a contract extension for its maintenance and support unit Temis, keeping the flotel on hire with Equinor at the Bacalhau FPSO project offshore Brazil. The 2015-built, 501-person unit was originally booked in late 2024. The firm contract covered five months from early 2025 and included an option for a further ...
  • Singapore's Wealth Holdings books up to eight MPPs with Norden charter cover
    Singapore-based Wealth Holdings is stepping into the multipurpose vessel space with a sizeable, charter-backed newbuilding programme, lining up to eight 17,400-dwt MPPs with Danish operator DS Norden providing time-charter cover. The deal covers four firm vessels with two plus two options, with Wealth Holdings Shipping acting as the ordering owner and capital provider. Commercial operation ...
  • Wan Hai tightens grip on Japan routes with Osaka terminal investment
    Taiwanese containerline Wan Hai Lines is moving deeper into Japanese port infrastructure with the acquisition of Terminal C9 at Osaka Port, spending about $87m to strengthen its core intra-Asia network. The Taipei-headquartered carrier said in a Taiwan Stock Exchange filing that its board approved the purchase last week. The deal covers the right-of-use asset for ...
  • Stena Bulk takes control of GSB tanker venture
    Swedish tanker owner Stena Bulk has moved to strengthen its position in the chemical and specialised tanker market after lifting its stake in Golden Stena Baycrest Tankers (GSB) to become the majority shareholder. The additional shares were acquired from Bay Crest, with the joint venture remaining jointly owned by Stena Bulk, Golden Agri and Bay ...
  • US shipping regulator digs into liners' chassis practices
    The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has launched a new investigation into whether ocean common carriers are restricting truckers and shippers from choosing their own chassis providers - a move that could shake up how container boxes move off vessels at US ports. In a notice published Monday, the FMC said it's looking into practices ...
  • HMM takes delivery of 10,800-car record breaker
    For the third time in less than a year, Chinese shipbuilders have broken car carrier size records, with the latest delivery smashing through the 10,000 car equivalent unit (ceu) threshold for the first time. Built by Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, HMM's new carrier can carry 10,800 vehicles, up ...
  • TGS bags more OBN work in Europe
    Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has won an additional ocean bottom node (OBN) contract in Europe. The company's node-on-a-rope crew will mobilise in mid-summer, with the project expected to run for approximately 30 days. According to the company, the award is from a valued repeat customer. Under the contract, TGS will deliver high-quality 4D data ...
  • Stolt-Nielsen weighs sale of up to 50% of Avenir LNG
    Oslo-listed shipping and logistics group Stolt-Nielsen is weighing a partial sell-down of its small-scale LNG business Avenir LNG, just months after taking full control of the company. In a stock exchange filing, Stolt-Nielsen said its subsidiary Stolt-Nielsen Gas is in discussions with a strategic buyer over the potential sale of up to 50% of its ...
  • Eni secures loan for Mozambique's second FLNG project
    The African Development Bank has approved a $150m senior loan to support the development of Eni's Coral North FLNG project offshore Mozambique. Building on the success of Coral South FLNG, which became operational in 2022, the Coral North project will develop, construct, and operate an FLNG facility with an annual capacity of 3.6 mtpa, some ...
  • Nickel ore feared culprit again in K Line ultramax disaster
    Liquefaction of a nickel ore cargo is emerging as the leading suspected cause of the fatal capsize of the ultramax Devon Bay off the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in what appears to be the latest in a long line of deadly bulk carrier losses linked to the high-risk commodity. The 2013-built, 56,095 dwt Devon Bay, Singapore-flagged ...
  • Nam Cheong continues fleet reprofiling with $19.8m PSV disposal
    Malaysia-based offshore marine group Nam Cheong has sold one of its platform supply vessels to an undisclosed Indonesian customer. The company sold an 11-year-old PSV for $19.8m. The buyer bought the 3,000 dwt vessel for immediate deployment to support ongoing operations. The delivery is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026, and ...
  • Iran-linked ghost fleet fuels Myanmar's war from the shadows
    A shadow tanker network with suspected Iranian links has emerged as the key lifeline for Myanmar's air force, according to a new Amnesty International investigation that tracks what the authors describe as "ghost ships" delivering jet fuel used in deadly strikes on civilians. Amnesty's analysis of trade, AIS, satellite and port authority data shows at ...
  • Baltic and North Sea states call out Russian GNSS meddling and shadow fleet
    Coastal states around the Baltic and North Sea, joined by Iceland, have issued an open letter to the "international maritime community" warning that growing GNSS interference and AIS spoofing - explicitly attributed to Russia - are putting all ships in the region at risk and undermining core International Maritime Organization rules. Signed by Belgium, Denmark, ...
  • Shipping talks about fatigue but ignores the digital environments seafarers live in
    Josephine Le, founder of the social media platform The Hood, writes for Splash today about what shipping can learn from Australia's decision to restrict social media access for children. Australia's decision to restrict social media access for under-16s has been widely framed as a debate about parenting, screen time, and youth protection, but that framing ...
  • Golden Energy cashes in with second PSV sale
    Golden Energy Offshore Services has pushed through another platform supply vessel sale, continuing a clear effort to strengthen its balance sheet. The Norwegian owner said its subsidiary has struck a deal to sell the PSV Energy Partner for $27.25m, with completion expected in mid-February. The transaction is set to deliver a booked gain of about ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 27, 2026
  • US Gulf VLGC rates jump after winter storm passes and loadings resume
    The US-Asia arbitrage that supports VLGC demand has remained in place despite severe winter weather in America. US Gulf-Japan VLGC...
  • Batteries could move shipping further towards net zero than expected
    Batteries and biofuels will have a bigger role to play in decarbonising shipping than previously thought thanks to advances in...
  • Beijing's balancing act: energy security, trade and shipping carbon pricing
    Will China follow the EU's lead and introduce its own maritime carbon tax regime? The question is a lot more...
  • Put pressure on flag states to improve, says ICS boss
    A notable absence was Eswatini, which despite showing ambition to enter the maritime industry said no ships may fly its...
  • Pyxis frees up $10m to add to fleet expansion pot
    Nasdaq-listed tanker and bulker owner closes banking deals to increase cash
  • Steamship Mutual opens law office in Japan
    P&I club's board meeting in Tokyo and Imabari to discuss SSM activities in country
  • 'Wide gulf' between crew incompetence and negligence, NorthStandard confirms
    Admiralty Court ruling highlights need for owner due diligence
  • Muted boxship chartering activity persists as Suez decisions cloud near-term outlook
    The return to the Suez Canal route remains the key variable, with a broader return likely to release capacity and...
  • The Daily View: Europe's call to arms
  • Shanghai bunkering climbs in 2025 as LNG leads alternative fuel shift
    This comes as the industry pivots back toward LNG as the leading alternative marine fuel amid growing regulatory uncertainty
  • Daily Briefing
    Newbuild identity theft is the latest deceptive shipping tactic | European states call for shadow fleet safety action | China...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 27, 2026
  • New terminal planned for Long Beach designed to attract e-commerce business
    The Metro Express Terminal at Pier S will serve smaller, independent container lines on the trans-Pacific that carry e-commerce merchandise requiring rapid movement once onshore.
  • Labor action, congestion cost Antwerp-Bruges cargo volumes, market share in 2025
    The port's CEO said Antwerp experienced about 25 days of industrial action last year that resulted in the loss of 2.4 million metric tons of cargo, equivalent to 1% of its annual throughput.
  • Revised Norfolk Southern merger application will be refiled in 'weeks': UP
    Union Pacific Railroad called the decision by federal regulators to rule its filing as "incomplete" a minor setback that won't significantly change the timeline for its hoped-for acquisition of NS.
  • Power, mining bullishness offset by tightening MPV ship supply
    "Lumpy" project cargo demand is expected to lead to overutilization of the global multipurpose vessel fleet, participants in a Journal of Commerce webinar were told.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 27, 2026
  • Authorities searched far and wide for a missing seafarer. He was found in a surprising place
    Crewman from an Arne Blystad tanker was found onboard the vessel
  • Trump administration wisely backtracked on shipping taxes. Let's make that pause permanent
    Head of National Taxpayers Union's Free Trade Initiative says Maritime Action Plan should reject new taxes on shipping
  • Per von Appen: Relaxed style meets steady strategy at Ultranav
    Nearly two years into role leading Chilean shipowner and operator, the founder's grandson stays true to the company's DNA
  • Galveston LNG Bunker Port ties up with Tote on bunkering vessels
    Jones Act fleet in the making for US Gulf project with first charter scheduled for mid-2026
  • Kyklades aframax tanker lifts first crude cargo from repaired CPC mooring
    Pipeline company completes maintenance just as production from Kazakh crude to resume from fire-hit field
  • Capesize spot rates rise by 25% in a day, lifting Baltic Dry Index
    Average earnings have made the biggest daily jump since September 2021
  • Finland's Meriaura orders multi-fuel open-deck carrier in China
    Versatile vessel optimised for demanding ro-ro operations
  • Tankers International spreads its wings with new suezmax pool
    International Seaways becomes the sole owner of TI pooling company, taking on CMB.Tech's stake
  • Mercuria beefs up crew numbers after seafarer killed in tanker mooring accident
    Gibraltar probe finds pumpman was alone at the time of fatal incident
  • Tanker and gas carrier routes key as Syrian production tipped to recover this year
    Consultancy Wood Mackenzie says government forces have moved to reassert control over key energy assets
  • Stolt-Nielsen downgraded ahead of earnings as ABG sees 'accelerating fleet growth'
    Risk-reward is modestly skewed to downside, according to the bank
  • Dynacom lines up massive $1.4bn VLCC newbuilding order at Chinese yard
    Greek owner is poised to bump up his large tanker orderbook to almost 30 vessels
  • Rates for modern LNG carriers plunge below $20,000 per day
    Data provider Kpler forecasting 44 mt of new LNG supply growth in 2026
  • Norway's Norwest expands fleet in secondhand deal with French owner
    Company buys veteran ro-ro from Sogestran Group company
  • Trader Vitol 'sets new benchmark' in en-bloc sale of modern tankers
    Hyundai-built LR2s said to have fetched $84m each
  • Berge Bulks fits second ship with rotor sails
    Berge Neru becomes Singapore-based shipowner's third wind-assisted vessel
  • Wah Kwong secures supervision mandate for historic Chinese liner
    Century-old Shanghai Minsheng Shipping advances feeder container newbuilding plans
  • Shipbuilder Hanwha extends $110m backing as silicon gas producer runs short of cash
    South Korean group stretches short-term loan to Oslo-listed REC Silicon
  • Stena Bulk eyes growth after taking control of GSB Tankers joint venture
    Swedish owner becomes biggest shareholder in company operating nine chemical and specialised ships
  • Cosco Shipping inks two product tankers at Guangzhou Shipyard International
    The newbuilding price for the 50,000-dwt product tanker is around $52m
  • Wartsila scores first ammonia engine newbuilding sale to Skarv Shipping
    Four-stroke propulsion system to be fitted on cargo ship delivering in 2027
  • Bulker owner TTA sells out securities sale as it refinances earlier debt
    Bangkok company says it received strong backing for $32m issue
  • US-listed Pyxis Tankers clinches debt amendments to free up cash for growth
    Diversified tanker and bulker owner reiterates it has acquisitions on the radar amid 'reasonably healthy' markets
  • Insurance leaders gather for landmark debate on state of shipping
    Annual gathering chalks up notable anniversary as P&I clubs count the costs of major claims
  • Clarksons takes over project finance shipping firm after managing partners leave
    Project finance merges with Clarksons Securities
  • Clarksons says time to buy Okeanis stock as tanker rates beat rivals
    Greek owner viewed as a compelling bet in rising markets
  • Sanctioned tankers go dark to ship Iranian jet fuel to Myanmar military, probe finds
    Amnesty International shows how product tankers are delivering cargoes used in deadly air strikes on civilians
  • MSC orders four new boxships worth more than $200m in China
    The conventional marine-fuelled 5,000-teu newbuildings will be built at Yangzhou Guoyu Shipbuilding
  • Stolt-Nielsen in talks to sell half of Avenir LNG
    Stolt-Nielsen sees joint venture operating the LNG bunker vessel owner
  • Norden charters help European bulker owner pay off Chinese loan
    Two handysizes will remain fixed to Danish operator through 2026, Barska boss says
  • Chinese-owned MR tanker heads for recycling at near-market levels
    30-year-old Quartz sold as maintenance costs bite, owner says
  • "The market spoke," says South African auctioneer as polar research vessel is sold for recycling
    It took Ariella Kuper two attempts to find a buyer for the S. A. Agulhas despite strong interest shown in the legendary ship
  • Philippines ferry disaster death toll rises to 18 as search continues
    Dozens of people are still unaccounted for after capsize
  • Gulf Marine Services buys first vessel in 10 years
    London-listed firm looks to pay out dividends worth 20% to 30% of net income in coming months
  • New Singapore-based shipowner splashes out $59m on mixed bag of ship types
    Condez Shipping has bought a bulker, product tanker and boxship within the past two months
  • China's Genesis Global orders chemical tankers in fleet expansion push
    Chinese company orders up to two 13,800-dwt chemical tankers at Haidong Shipyard

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FreightWaves web site
JANUARY 27, 2026
  • Gatik launches fully driverless commercial trucking operations
    Gatik announced on Tuesday that it has become the first company in North America to deploy fully driverless trucks in commercial operations at scale. The Mountain View, California-based autonomous trucking technology company now operates trucks with no human driver or safety observer behind the wheel. The medium-duty autonomous trucks equipped with Gatik Driver complete daily deliveries for Fortu
  • FMCSA triggers 30-day countdown on teen driver exemption
    WASHINGTON - Federal regulators have officially opened the door for public debate on whether to keep the nation's under-21 interstate trucking program alive. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration posted a formal notice on Tuesday requesting comments on the American Trucking Association's five-year exemption request that would allow carriers to continue onboarding 18-to-20-year-old drive
  • Trucking Alliance's safety agenda 3: broad regulatory changes on English, ELDs and insurance
    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
  • OmniTRAX names Dreier as chief commercial officer
    Rail and supply chain infrastructure company OmniTRAX has named Ryan Dreier as its new chief commercial officer, the company said today. Dreier joined OmniTRAX as executive vice president in 2025 from BNSF Railway. In his new role, he will oversee commercial strategy, sales operations, transload, and new business development for a company that has seen growth of more than 50% over the last five y
  • Union Pacific reports record financial results
    "The Union Pacific team delivered our best ever full year across safety, service and operating excellence," Chief Executive Jim Vena said on the railroad's earnings call on Tuesday morning. "As we close out the year, it's clear the team is consistently delivering at the highest levels, and I'm confident that's what we'll continue to do." For the year, the Omaha-based company (NYSE: UNP) said ope
  • Nike to lay off hundreds of distribution workers in Mississippi, Tennessee
    Nike is laying off hundreds of U.S. distribution center workers as it accelerates automation and restructures its supply chain operations. The athletic apparel giant plans to cut 775 jobs, primarily at distribution centers in Tennessee and Mississippi, according to company statements and reporting by CNBC . The layoffs are focused on warehouse and fulfillment roles as Nike increases its use of ad
  • American Eagle, Office Depot pull plug on third-party logistics services
    American Eagle Outfitters and Office Depot have begun to shut down their logistics businesses geared to serving outside customers, raising doubts about the viability of the supply chain-as-a-service business model for retailers as businesses scramble to find new fulfillment partners. Lifestyle and apparel company American Eagle Outfitters ( NYSE: AEO ) is winding down its Quiet Logistics subsidia
  • New FMC probe of ocean carriers restricting chassis for truckers, shippers
    The Federal Maritime Commission has opened a probe into whether ocean carriers are unfairly restricting the ability of truckers and shippers to choose chassis providers. Those restrictions could be a violation of the Shipping Act, the agency said in a Federal Register notice . "The Commission seeks to determine whether ocean common carriers are using practices that directly or indirectly deprive
  • UPS won't resurrect MD-11 fleet after deadly crash, takes $137M charge
    UPS has decided to permanently retire its fleet of 27 MD-11 aircraft and take a $137 million after-tax write off instead of returning the widebody freighters to service even if they are cleared to fly again by aviation authorities following the crash of one of its planes in early November. The express delivery and logistics giant began a phased drawdown of the aging tri-engine aircraft, but said
  • Distracted Driving's Death Toll: What a Viral Dashcam Lawsuit Means for CDL Holders
    She was texting. Both hands on the phone. Eyes down. For nearly 20 seconds straight at highway speed. A Washington woman who wrecked a Turo rental car in August 2025 initially told the vehicle's owner and Snohomish County sheriff's deputies that another driver ran her off the road. What she apparently forgot was that the 2013 Nissan Leaf had interior and exterior dashcams, and the 18-year-old own
  • Lawsuit alleges R&R Family of Companies continued operating while insolvent
    Florida court records show lenders urged R&R Family of Companies to wind down operations weeks before its collapse, even as carriers across the U.S. continued hauling freight and invoices went unpaid. A lawsuit filed Jan. 23 in the Circuit Court for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in Collier County, Florida, by The Huntington National Bank, alleges that R&R and affiliated borrowers were insolvent,
  • First look: Union Pacific Q4 earnings
    Union Pacific Corp. on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $1.85 billion on revenue of $6.09 billion, both short of Wall Street expectations. Per-share earnings came up short for the Omaha, Neb.-based company (NYSE: UNP ) at $3.11. Adjusted earnings came to $2.86 per share. Analysts' consensus was for earnings of $2.90 per share, on revenue of $6.14 billion. The company, which is in the pro
  • Smith System launches Trainer Center to bring scale, structure to fleet driver training
    As trucking fleets lean more heavily on cameras, telematics and onboard technology to monitor driver behavior, many still struggle with a fundamental challenge: turning training into a consistent, measurable program rather than a one-time event. Smith System , a longtime provider of driver safety training, is aiming to address that gap with the launch of Trainer Center, a new digital platform des
  • Positive signals from freight market sprinkled through Triumph Financial's earnings
    Triumph Financial reported a fourth quarter with numbers that backed up signs of a strengthening freight market as it added two significant new customers for its Triumph Network payment process. Between its Factoring segment and its Payments arm, which includes the Triumph Network that audits and pays its brokerage clients and is seen as the long-term core of the company, there were data points i

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US-China trade easing also involves ports and shipyards
Beijing
Beijing extends suspension of port charges on US vessels and investigation into the impact of the US measures on its maritime industry
Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has suspended the increases in maritime training center fees.
Rome
CONFORMAR and ANIFORMAR's request for precautionary measures has been granted. The hearing on the merits is scheduled for March 16.
Global Ship Lease revenues up 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026.
Athens
New $1 billion credit line to finance 15 new container ships
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
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On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
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