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Exim India web site
JULY 28, 2026
  • Grimaldi Group's Ro-Ro vessel sets record with landmark EV truck discharge at Mumbai Port
  • JNPA set to transform farm-to-port connectivity through integrated agri-logistics infrastructure
  • Shipowners halt port calls to Ukraine following escalation in Black Sea vessel attacks
  • MEA warns seafarers to assess risks in volatile Black Sea corridor following fatal strikes
  • Yemen demands firm action to deter Houthi maritime attacks
  • India relaxes FDI rules for e-commerce platforms to accelerate exports of local goods
  • Know more about GST
  • CWC's heavy-duty electric vehicle fleet inaugurated and flagged off
  • Oman Customs' mandatory palletisation requirements for imported cargo
  • India-UK FTA could double two-way trade to $115 bn by 2030, says Assocham
  • India, US await resolution on Section 301 market distortions
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (24 July 2026)
  • VOC Port's sustained cargo growth and diversified portfolio
  • DPA breaks own highest-ever single-day cargo handling national record
  • Key South-South trade agreement moves closer to implementation

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 27, 2026
  • Dreier AG mourns Hans-Rudolf Dreier
  • DHL eCommerce takes over Venipak
  • XPO appoints Michael Kneeland to the supervisory board
  • deliverz.ai automates hospital logistics in the USA
  • European premiere of E-PowerPack by Goldhofer in Berlin
  • Qatar Airways Cargo expands freight capacities
  • Port of Barcelona reports growth in 2026
  • BCT in Gdynia welcomes largest container ship to date
  • GEODIS operates new CO2 tankers in Italy
  • Aeromexico Cargo expands flights
  • Egypt collaborates with DP World
  • Volvo Group expands VCV in North New South Wales

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 27, 2026
  • Carriers aim for schedule reliability on core trades at the expense of regional services
  • Project44 split signals AI shift - CEO predicts pressure on CargoWise
  • EXCLUSIVE: MSC CEO to crew: 'Customer relationships remain a critical differentiator'
  • HMM upsizes plan to boost box shipping fleet with extra orders
  • CH Robinson - the $600m verdict nobody saw coming
  • CMA CGM favourite to acquire stake in top French rail freight player
  • OceanX: DSV vs K+N; Red Sea stalemate; and the broker bombshell
  • K+N doubles-down on Gulf landbridge viability

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Marine Log web site
JULY 27, 2026
  • Port Canaveral expands cargo business with new international container service
    Port Canaveral today announced a new bi-monthly international container service that connects Central Florida with key markets in Mexico and the U.S. Northeast as a result of a new partnership formed between
  • Fraser Industries in modernization MOU with HD Hyundai
    Fraser Shipyards, located in Superior, Wis., on the shore of Lake Superior, is set to become a "demonstration model" for rebuilding the U.S. shipbuilding industry under a shipyard modernization Memorandum of Understanding
  • Damen to refit four Royal Bahamas Defence Force vessels
    Damen Shipyards Group and the Government of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas have signed contracts for a comprehensive refit program covering four Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) vessels, restoring and extending the
  • Ferguson Marine, Malin Abram and Coastworks deliver Type 26 frigate units
    Scotland's Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd, Malin Abram and Coastworks recently completed and delivered three structural units to BAE Systems for the Royal Navy's HMS Birmingham, the fourth ship in the U.K.'s
  • HD Hyundai Samho to supply four new Port of Tacoma port cranes
    HD Hyundai reports that its HD Hyundai Samho subsidiary recently signed a contract with Washington United Terminals Inc. (WUT) to supply four port cranes to the Port of Tacoma, Wash.. Announced in
  • Tugboat captain in deadly Biscayne Bay collision pleads guilty to seaman's manslaughter
    The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida reports that tugboat captain Yusiel Lopez Insua has pleaded guilty to seaman's manslaughter. after operating a barge with obstructed visibility and without

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Container News web site
JULY 27, 2026
  • Pilbara Ports awards contract for road reconstruction at port Hedland
    Pilbara Ports has awarded a contract to Melchor Contracting Pty Ltd for the reconstruction of the Utah Ring Road at the Utah Bulk Handling Facility in Port Hedland, under a AU$ 37 million project supported by the Cook Labor Government. The contract marks a significant investment in critical port infrastructure at one of the world's busiest bulk export hubs. The project involves the reconstruction
  • GEODIS deploys next-generation CO2 tankers in Italy
    GEODIS has expanded its road transport fleet in Italy with the deployment of two next-generation CO2 tankers, strengthening its capabilities in the transportation of industrial gases across Italy and Europe. The new vehicles entered service on 1 July and are based in Cormano. They form part of GEODIS' fleet of 20 CO2 tankers, with the company planning further fleet modernization to meet evolving
  • ClassNK updates fire-fighting guidelines for container ships
    ClassNK has released Edition 2.0 of its Guidelines for Additional Fire-fighting Measures for Container Carrier, incorporating operational experience and the latest industry developments to strengthen fire safety on container vessels. The updated guidelines provide criteria for evaluating fire-fighting measures that go beyond the mandatory requirements of international conventions and regulations.
  • Revised policy strengthens investment framework for UK port infrastructure
    The UK Government has published a revised National Policy Statement for Ports, introducing a stronger presumption in favour of approving Development Consent Orders for nationally significant port infrastructure projects. The updated framework, published by the Department for Transport, is designed to support long-term investment in the UK port sector while recognising ports' critical role in econ
  • Yusen Logistics opens LEED Gold-certified logistics center in northern Vietnam
    Yusen Logistics (Vietnam) has opened the Yusen Hung Yen Logistics Center (YHLC) in Hung Yen Province, expanding its footprint in northern Vietnam with a new multi-functional warehouse designed to strengthen regional supply chains. The facility is the company's seventh logistics center in Vietnam and offers 18,634 square metres of warehouse space on a 40,000-square-metre site. It provides capacity
  • IBIA calls for further investigation into marine fuel quality concerns
    The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has called for further technical investigation into recent reports linking operational issues on ships to certain residual marine fuels containing compounds that may indicate the presence of shale oil. Following a review by its Technical Working Group, IBIA said the information currently available does not establish a direct causal relationship
  • Does the pipeline MoU make commercial shipping a beneficiary?
    From corridor to system The Iraq-Syria arrangement a corridor , not yet a system contingent on trucking converting into fixed infrastructure
  • GT Lines launches East Africa-Gulf shipping service via Khorfakkan
    GT Lines has launched the Khorfakkan Tanzania Express (KTX) , a new shipping service linking Khorfakkan, UAE, with Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, strengthening trade connections between East Africa and the Gulf. The service is scheduled to begin in mid-August and will operate on a 10-day frequency using two dedicated vessels. GT Lines said the service will offer a nine-day transit time between Khorfakk
  • New US tariffs take effect after import surge
    The United States has introduced a new round of import tariffs after months of strong cargo volumes driven by businesses rushing to bring goods into the country before higher duties took effect. The new measures replace the temporary 10% global tariff that expired on 24 July. According to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) , the new action imposes tariffs of 10% or 12.5%
  • Port of Barcelona grows container traffic 4.3% in first half of 2026
    The Port of Barcelona handled 35.87 million tonnes of cargo during the first half of 2026, a 3.5% increase compared with the same period last year, driven by growth in containers, vehicles, bulk cargo and passenger traffic. Container throughput reached 1.93 million TEUs, up 4.3% year-on-year. Import containers recorded particularly strong growth, rising 6.7% to 380,000 TEUs. The port also reporte
  • Explainer: How Fujairah is rewiring Gulf trade
    The United Arab Emirates appears to be laying the physical groundwork for a Gulf trade system that no longer depends on the Strait of Hormuz
  • Maersk partners with ShippyPro to expand e-commerce services
    A.P. Moller - Maersk has partnered with ShippyPro to make its e-commerce logistics services available through the shipping management platform's multi-carrier solution. The integration allows ShippyPro customers to access Maersk E-Commerce services directly within their existing shipping workflows, enabling them to manage parcel deliveries, tracking and returns without requiring additional techno
  • RCL cancels China-Red Sea sailing over security risks
    Regional Container Lines (RCL) has cancelled a scheduled China-Red Sea sailing, citing the continued escalation of security threats in the Red Sea region. The carrier said it has declared Force Majeure and withdrawn the planned voyage of MV TS Chennai 2604E . RCL added that all additional costs arising from the disruption-including handling, storage, re-routing, transshipment, inland transportati
  • Baltic Container Terminal handles largest vessel ever to call
    Baltic Container Terminal, ICTSI's operation at the Port of Gdynia, has successfully handled the inaugural call of MSC Venice, the largest and longest vessel ever to dock at the port. The 399-metre vessel, with a capacity of 16,652 TEUs, demonstrates the port's capability to service the largest container ships currently operating in the Baltic Sea. The milestone is the direct result of a series o
  • HMM to expand Tacoma terminal capacity with new port cranes
    HMM will expand the capacity of its Washington United Terminals (WUT) in the Port of Tacoma after signing a contract with HD Hyundai Samho for the supply of four new port cranes. The project includes the replacement of two quay cranes and the addition of two yard cranes. The upgrade will enable the terminal to handle larger container vessels and increase its annual capacity from 590,000 TEUs to 8
  • Readers Speak: Red Sea remains unpredictable for shipping
    The Red Sea continues to be viewed with caution, according to the latest Readers Speak poll. While some carriers have resumed services through the region, readers believe uncertainty still defines one of the world's most important shipping corridors. The poll found that most participants describe the Red Sea as unpredictable , while many others believe it remains too risky . Together, the results
  • Konecranes reports strong order growth in first half of 2026
    Konecranes increased its order intake during the first half of 2026, supported by higher demand across its Industrial Equipment and Port Solutions businesses. The company maintained its full-year outlook despite lower sales and profitability. During the second quarter, order intake rose 13.2% to €1.24 billion. Net sales declined 3.1% to €1.02 billion, while comparable EBITA fell 13.8% to €129.5 m
  • Greta Shipping and Hapag-Lloyd reinstate India-Gulf service
    Greta Shipping and Hapag-Lloyd will reinstate their joint India Gulf (IG1) service, expanding connections between India and the Gulf region, according to DynaLiners. The revised rotation adds Karachi and Sohar to the service. The route will cover: Kandla - Nhava Sheva - Karachi - Khor Fakkan - Sohar - Kandla. The service will be operated by three vessels of around 2,500 TEU. The reinstated networ
  • ONE adds Australia service through Maersk's Qilin network
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) will charter slots on Maersk's new Qilin service between China and Australia. ONE will market the service under the name AUX. The service will be operated by five vessels of around 2,700 TEU. The port rotation will be: Shanghai - Sydney - Melbourne - Shanghai. The agreement expands ONE's Australia service offering while allowing the carrier to utilise capacity on Maers

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Splash web site
JULY 27, 2026
  • Diana rolls newcastlemax into bumper fixture
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has secured a 65% rate increase for its newcastlemax Philadelphia in a fresh fixture with Classic Maritime. The 2012-built, 206,040 dwt vessel will earn $35,500 per day, less a 5% commission, from August 8. The charter runs until at least March 10, 2027, with Classic able to keep ...
  • Asyad brings Omani investors into LNG carrier pair
    Asyad Shipping has agreed to sell 20% stakes in the companies that own two of the Omani group's latest LNG carriers. Oman LNG Development Foundation Investment Fund and Mars Development and Investment will each acquire 10% of the vessel-owning companies behind Muscat LNG and Musandam LNG. Asyad will retain the remaining 80% in both companies. ...
  • DH Shipbuilding sets annual order record with fresh suezmax pair
    South Korea's DH Shipbuilding has landed two more suezmax tanker newbuildings, taking the yard's order intake this year to a record 17 ships. The contract with an unnamed new European customer is worth KRW271.3bn ($196m) and covers two 157,000 dwt crude carriers for delivery by the end of 2029. The deal represents about 22% of ...
  • Keppel brings Apollo into legacy rig sell-down
    Apollo has agreed to invest $1.5bn in a new Keppel-managed fund set up to hold up to 10 legacy offshore drilling rigs. The Keppel Offshore Fund will initially acquire six operational rigs from Keppel subsidiary Rigco Holding for about S$1.2bn ($957m). Keppel is expected to receive around $478m in cash from the first phase, which ...
  • Crown Estate opens accelerated tender for 1.5GW offshore wind site
    The Crown Estate has launched a new tender for the 1.5GW Morgan offshore wind site in the Irish Sea, with a replacement developer potentially selected by the end of the year. The move follows the withdrawal of EnBW and JERA Nex BP from the project earlier this year. The Crown Estate confirmed in June that ...
  • Japanese bank merger creates $12.8bn ship finance heavyweight
    Two of Japan's most important regional maritime lenders are joining forces, creating a banking group with more than ¥2.1trn ($12.8bn) in ship and maritime loans. Iyogin Holdings and Ehime Bank, both headquartered in Matsuyama, signed a basic agreement on Friday to work towards a business integration. The transaction is scheduled to take effect on April ...
  • Sinotrans readies second Qingshan feeder quartet
    Sinotrans Container Lines is moving to double its feeder programme at China Merchants' revived Qingshan Shipyard with a second batch of four 1,800 teu vessels. The carrier's Hong Kong subsidiary issued a direct procurement invitation to Qingshan this month covering construction of the quartet. The latest move follows a contract signed in May for an ...
  • UK Supreme Court strengthens shipbuyer rights
    Britain's Supreme Court has ruled that buyers can recover loss-of-bargain damages when seller negligence delays delivery under the Norwegian Saleform 2012, even where the breach is not serious enough to be considered repudiatory. The unanimous judgment stems from the failed $15m sale of the capsize bulker Lila Lisbon by Orion Shipping and Trading to Great ...
  • Bangladesh leads ultramax buying spree
    Buyers are refusing to go on summer holidays in the dry cargo sale and purchase market, with ultramaxes emerging as the standout assets as buyers chase modern Japanese-built tonnage. According to Lion Shipbrokers, five ultramaxes changed hands over the past week, with four selling for more than $35m.The highest-priced deal saw Seacon dispose of the ...
  • Rubico lines up third GSI MR with Trafigura charter
    Nasdaq-listed Rubico is lining up its third MR tanker newbuilding through another related-party deal with Top Ships. The Athens-based owner has signed a letter of intent to acquire a special-purpose company holding a contract for an MR product and chemical tanker at Guangzhou Shipyard International. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in the second quarter ...
  • Weekend lull fails to unlock Hormuz shipping
    The Strait of Hormuz experienced its quietest weekend in nearly two weeks after the US and Iran paused their attacks, but commercial shipping remained close to paralysis and tensions continued to spread towards the Red Sea. The Pentagon halted its bombing campaign late on Friday after 13 consecutive nights of strikes. No fresh US or ...
  • Pharos drops Ratio deal for Serica's higher offer
    UK oil and gas player Serica Energy has struck a deal to acquire Pharos Energy, outbidding Ratio Petroleum Energy. The offer values Pharos' issued and to be issued share capital at approximately £145.7m ($194m). The proposal represents a 20.7% premium to the combined cash and special dividend offered by Ratio and a 28.6% premium to ...
  • Rescuers scour South China Sea for survivors after Vietnamese ship sinks
    A multinational rescue operation is underway in the South China Sea after the Vietnamese general cargo ship Khoi Nguyen 18 sank in severe weather near Fiery Cross Reef. Chinese maritime authorities said 47 Vietnamese nationals had been rescued by Chinese units by Monday morning, with one more picked up by the Vietnamese side. The latest ...
  • Ukraine strike on Iranian ship ties wars together
    The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East collided at sea over the weekend after a Ukrainian long-range drone strike hit an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, prompting Tehran to warn that the attack would not go unanswered. Iran said the unidentified commercial ship was struck early on Saturday, triggering an explosion that killed ...
  • Seamec to provide diving services on ONGC DSVs
    Indian vessel operator Seamec has entered into a diving services agreement with its parent company HAL Offshore to provide subsea diving services on two ONGC vessels. The company will conduct diving services on the 1986-built Samudra Prabha and the 1988-built Samudra Sevak diving support vessels (DSVs), both of which are managed by Seamec. The two ...
  • The race to reinvent shipmanagement
    Only managers that use technology to combine scale, flexibility and dedicated service will break through the industry's long-standing 20% market ceiling, writes Mark O'Neil. During my time as president and CEO of the Columbia Group, I instilled in my colleagues the belief that to be successful and to grow the business we had to be ...
  • Saipem lands $913m Ivory Coast and Italy contract double
    Italian energy services contractor Saipem has been awarded two new contracts, one offshore in Ivory Coast and one onshore in Italy, for a total value of approximately €800m ($913m). The first contract, awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire and its partners, refers to the Baleine Phase 3 project, the third development phase of the Baleine oil ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 27, 2026
  • The Daily View: Insurance, not missiles, may become shipping's biggest Gulf constraint
  • Hormuz transits collapse as violence against ships escalates
    Traffic through the Hormuz plunged to levels seen during the early stages of the conflict as hostilities in the region...
  • Diana ends tender offer for Genco shares but steps up heat for deal
    Diana Shipping has ended its tender offer for Genco shares but intensified pressure on the US-listed bulker owner, accusing its...
  • Disrupted Saudi tanker traffic goes dark following Houthi embargo
    Saudi oil exports from the Red Sea are increasingly disappearing from view as tanker operators switch off tracking signals or...
  • Hormuz war risk cover tops $10m for single VLCC trip
    War risk premiums for Strait of Hormuz transits have surged back into double digits for some owners as renewed US-Iran...
  • Seventeen missing after Vietnamese cargoship sinks
    Chinese and Vietnamese search-and-rescue vessels have rescued 45 of the vessel's crew, but many seafarers remain unaccounted for
  • Costamare clinches $1.3bn in boxship fleet refinancing
    New York-listed owner of 71 vessels and 22 more on order increases dividend
  • Bulker involved in deadly attacks sinks
    Nobody was on board the bulker when it sunk, Ukrainian authorities confirmed
  • Port Hedland congestion continues to hit multi-month highs
    Higher volumes of fuel and ammonium nitrate imports are behind the increased congestion, port officials say
  • The week in newbuildings: Bahri, Essberger, Seacon and Yang Ming drive wave of new shipbuilding contracts
    Shipowners and shipyards disclosed contracts for 37 newbuildings over the past week, spanning the dry cargo, tanker, boxship and ro-ro...
  • The Week in Charts: Red Sea U-turns continue as Houthis prepare more attacks | China's continued vehicle export boom boosts PCTC charter rates
    Lloyd's List's weekly showing of the data and figures behind our news, analysis and markets coverage
  • Chinese state giants pull VLCCs from Red Sea as safety trumps commercial gains
    Chinese state VLCC operators apply the same playbook to the Red Sea as they did to Hormuz: get out and...
  • Maritime risk rises as Ukraine hits Iran-linked vessel in Caspian Sea
    Merging geopolitical flashpoints have upped the risk for shipping as the choke on Hormuz continues amid the war between Russia...
  • Daily Briefing
    Next chapter in Trump tariff saga: new levies with more to come | Trump passes Hormuz and Red Sea bill...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 27, 2026
  • UP, NS file supplemental merger information with US regulators
    The railroads say the answers they were required to file to questions posed by the Surface Transportation Board include customer protections that go beyond those contained in the original merger application.
  • Hormuz closure drags down schedule reliability, except for top carriers
    Sea-Intelligence Maritime Analysis said the typical delay for a late-arriving container ship ticked up in the second quarter due to service changes brought on by the closure of the strait.
  • HMM to focus on building feeder, medium-sized fleet in new five-year plan
    The roughly $20 billion plan represents a pivot by the carrier away from ordering ultra-large container ships.
  • 'Pockets' of improvement seen raising US LTL demand
    LTL rates are rising in a mid-single-digit range as shipments got heavier and more frequent throughout the second quarter, carrier executives say.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 27, 2026
  • Claimants circle first tanker seized by US in Venezuela campaign
    Judge orders parties to nominate mediators after sale effort descends into dispute
  • Up not down: Genco Shipping rebuts Diana claims on falling bulker values
    Add one more dispute to the list of topics on which Diana Shipping and Genco fail to see eye to eye
  • Hornbeck Offshore asks judge to decide on Coast Guard video camera dispute without trial
    US Justice Department argues that an inspector's claim that cameras were not required in non-crew accommodations was not a final decision
  • Chinese shipbuilding surges as US takes baby steps in drive to counter Beijing's dominance
    US lawmakers thought 53% market share was a problem. How about 82.3%?
  • Samsung Heavy Industries' strong orderbook boosts 2026 first-half earnings
    At $10bn, shipbuilder's orderbook is already close to meeting 2026 annual target
  • Greek tankers ship out Iraqi fuel transported to Mediterranean by truck
    Kyklades and Polembros ships fixed for novel trips to get exports out of the Middle East
  • DHT Holdings ships swarm Suez Canal as Sumed pipeline route develops
    Few VLCCs in the Atlantic or Mediterranean are available, potentially pushing rates higher
  • Iran claims control of Strait of Hormuz after 13-night bombing campaign ends
    Tehran says it is not looking to continue talks even as oil prices fall
  • Trafigura tied to $47.5m product tanker buy as deal flow disrupted by conflict
    Western Shipping sells second LR2 this year, brokers say
  • Hanwha Ocean starts marketing delivery slots for first half 2031
    Shipbuilder quizzed over undelivered Arc7 LNG carriers for Russia
  • Diana Shipping banks stronger rate for newcastlemax time charter
    Bulk carrier will earn $35,500 per day from its new deal with Classic Maritime
  • Torm tanker dodges Houthi Red Sea threat by taking long route around Africa
    The Torm Innovation avoids Bab el-Mandeb by heading through Suez Canal
  • Diana Shipping hits back at Genco as it withdraws tender offer
    Greek bulker owner accuses US-listed rival of 'misleading' investors over takeover talks
  • Costamare banks $1.3bn loan package as profit tops forecasts
    Greek container ship owner cuts repayments and extends maturity with new financing
  • QatarEnergy offers fresh LNG carriers out for short-term charter as Gulf crisis rolls on
    Continuing disruption to Qatari exports sparking new concerns about supplies to Asia and Europe
  • Pan Ocean picks CSSC yard for latest VLCC newbuilding brace
    Shipowner now has three tanker newbuildings on order at Qingdao Beihai Heavy Industry
  • Greek shipowner Westport Bulkers banks $12m profit from flipping capesize
    Deal shows Chinese buyers are still in the market for older capesizes
  • QatarEnergy dangles fresh LNG carriers out for short-term charter as Gulf crisis rolls on
    Continuing disruption to Qatari exports sparking fresh concerns about supplies to Asia and Europe
  • Seventeen seafarers missing after cargo ship sinks near contested islands
    The vessel was carrying 62 Vietnamese crew members when it sunk in the Spratly Islands region
  • Pan Ocean chooses CSSC yard for latest VLCC newbuilding brace
    Shipowner now has three tankers on order at Qingdao Beihai Heavy Industry
  • Dynacom tanker damaged in Strait of Hormuz attack seen leaking fuel after being towed to Iran
    Satellite images showed trail from the product carrier Kavomaleas
  • Saudi VLCCs shuttling crude to Suez Canal pipeline as Houthi workaround
    One VLCC charges $18.5m to load at the Mediterranean end of the Sumed line
  • Adani Group shipping arm sheds capesize pair in first sale for two years
    Group owned by Asia's richest man has divests bulkers in an en-bloc deal
  • Sanctioned tanker 'breaks US blockade' with 'sophisticated' fake documents
    Analysts from Windward say stateless tanker was carrying Iranian diesel
  • Tehran threatens reprisals after deadly Ukraine strike on Iranian ship
    Attack that left one seafarer dead 'cannot go unanswered', Islamic Republic warns
  • GasLog Partners reveals sale price for last LNG steamship
    Twenty-year-old vessel now deployed shipping cargoes from Russia's Sakhalin 2 to China
  • Two seafarers plucked from Black Sea after Russian double drone attack on ship
    Men had jumped from the vessel to escape a fire burning on board
  • Strait of Hormuz weekend detente sends Oslo shipping stocks lower
    Oslo Shipping Index drops 2% due to lull in US-Iran battle
  • Asyad brings in investors to part-own $500m LNG carrier newbuildings
    Omani owner says two domestic funds have bought 20% of the Muscat and Musandam
  • Air attacks send Red Sea ship transits plunging to lowest level this year
    Ships reroute or await developments as Houthis and Saudi forces trade strikes
  • Tehran threatens reprisals after deadly Ukraine hit on Iranian ship
    Attack that left one seafarer dead 'cannot go unanswered', Islamic Republic warns
  • Bulker hit in deadliest ship attack of Ukraine war sinks off Odesa
    Ukraine also reports two seafarers missing after fresh attack on Palau-flagged ship carrying corn
  • Zhejiang Shipping expands bulker fleet with order for ultramax newbuildings
    The deal is believed to be the company's first newbuilding contract of the year
  • Pistiolis company buys resale tanker for charter to Trafigura
    Rubico makes it three newbuildings in deal with Top Ships' CEO
  • Researchers warn right to claw back carbon costs from charterers is unenforceable
    Current rules labelled toothless tiger by researchers who say proposed ETS changes also fail to address problems
  • US military disables second vessel in enforcement of Hormuz blockade
    Forces claim tanker tried to breach blockage at least four times before strike
  • Middle East Gulf vessel entries hit zero after Sinokor VLCC gets out
    Operational threat assessed as critical
  • From classroom to quay: Norwegian teenager takes rope idea to Singapore
    European youth champion tests whether shipping will embrace his sustainability concept
  • Forever Shipping scores premium scrap price for aframax tanker
    Tonnage-starved Bangladeshi recyclers described as eager to get ships into their yards
  • Chinese lessors widen sell-off of Bourbon-linked offshore vessels after PSV is sold at auction
    Two DP3 support vessels enter ShipBid programme at roughly half their market values
  • Indonesian food giant offloads veteran bulker
    Sale underscores the strong S&P market for dry bulk vessels

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FreightWaves web site
JULY 27, 2026
  • TFI first look: truckload shines, LTL doesn't keep up
    TFI International's flagship LTL operations in the second quarter were improved from a year ago by some metrics, weaker by other benchmarks, but it was the less-heralded truckload operations that really stood out. Truckload revenue for TFI International (NYSE: TFII) was up from the second quarter of 2025 by 12.6%, adjusted EBITDA rose by 14.75%, and the operating ratio (OR) was up 400 basis point
  • Political divide: red states back non-domiciled CDL changes
    Twenty three states, all of them with Republican governors, have joined the case of Lujan vs. FMCSA to argue in favor of the CDL restrictions implemented by the federal government earlier this year. In another step in the leadup to the September 15 oral arguments in the case before the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, an amici curiae brief was filed last week by Florida, Alabama, Al
  • DHL eCommerce to acquire Baltic parcel carrier Venipak
    DHL has agreed to acquire Lithuania-based Venipak Group, expanding its parcel delivery reach in the Baltic states and furthering the consolidation movement underway in the European last-mile delivery sector. According to an announcement on Monday, DHL Group will fold Venipak operating companies in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia into its DHL eCommerce division. DHL eCommerce specializes in cross-bo
  • 7 smuggled migrants die in sealed rail container, 11 face life sentences
    Federal prosecutors charged 11 people in connection with the deaths of seven migrants inside a rail cargo container in Texas. The indictment describes a human-smuggling organization that used cargo trains to move people farther into the United States. Officials announced the charges Friday in Del Rio, Texas. Each defendant faces up to life in prison if convicted. The indictment covers conduct fro
  • Conrail CEO Gorton retiring
    Brian Gorton, president and chief executive of Conrail, is retiring. The former Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP ) executive has led Conrail, a terminal and switching railroad co-owned by Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC ) and CSX (NASDAQ: CSX ) since 2021. "It has been my pleasure and honor to have served as Conrail's president and chief operating officer for the last six years," Gorton wrote on LinkedIn. "I
  • DSV loves RFD: Logistics provider and airport hook up over air cargo
    Global logistics giant DSV on Saturday launched a weekly dedicated air charter service from Seoul, South Korea, to Chicago-Rockford International Airport, underscoring the airport's growing popularity as a cargo relief valve for crowded O'Hare airport, an hour's drive to the east. DSV has contracted with all-cargo airline Atlas Air to operate a Boeing 777-200 freighter on the route, Zack Oakley,
  • $1.5M theft ring exploited shipment tracking, insider access
    A New York man pleaded guilty to participating in an international cargo theft conspiracy that federal prosecutors say targeted valuable electronic shipments before delivery. Raimond Cabrera De Leon entered the plea July 16 in U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. He admitted conspiring to receive and transport stolen goods connected to losses exceeding $1.5 million. The plea marks
  • War sends Asia-US ocean rates soaring 234% since February
    Far East container shipping rates are gradually softening and expected to decline further in August, though they are falling significantly slower than they spiked. "Spot rates on the major ocean container shipping trades out of the Far East continue to soften, edging down 1% into the U.S. West Coast, North Europe and Mediterranean while remaining flat into the U.S. East Coast," said Emily Stausbo

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The port of Genoa closed the third quarter with growth, while freight traffic remained stable in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Port of Ravenna, September slows down
Ravenna
In the first nine months of 2026, freight traffic remained above last year's levels
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Ankara
Bulk carrier passages halved in the third quarter. The decline in the Dardanelles was more moderate (-12.8%), while container ships held steady.
In the third quarter, Eurokai terminals handled a record traffic of 3.9 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In the first nine months of 2026 the total was over 11.3 million TEUs (+8.7%)
Maritime ETS: Brussels says the system is working. Ports fear traffic flight.
Brussels
The Commission's latest report for 2025 reports a 4% drop in emissions and compliance above 99%. However, it provides no new data on the risk of tax evasion.
Yang Ming's revenues grew by 52.4% in the third quarter
Keelung
A continuation of favorable conditions for shipping is expected in the latter part of 2026
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.
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, Raffaele Fitto will discuss the strategic issues of Italian ports.
Denmark's DFDS posts record quarterly revenue
Copenhagen
In the period July-September the group's ships transported 10.1 million linear metres of rolling stock and 2.1 million passengers (-3.6%)
In Montenegrin ports, cargo volumes are decreasing while passengers are increasing.
Podgorica
Traffic with Italy is declining
Ansis Zeltins has been re-elected president of the European Sea Ports Organisation.
Brussels
The Icelandic Ports Association has joined ESPO
This year Blu Navy recorded a growth of +12% in passengers transported
Portoferraio
Transported vehicles also increased (+11%)
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Uiltrasporti, the Democratic Party's commitment to amendments for port and maritime work is welcomed.
Rome
It is the only political force - the union underlines - that has responded to our requests for a meeting so far.
In the first nine months of 2026, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +1.7%
Rome
The Bank of Italy's economic update on Calabria's economy
FS Engineering and Sogesid have signed an agreement to develop infrastructure projects in Italy and abroad.
Rome
National focus on port infrastructure, logistics systems, and mobility-related infrastructure
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%
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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.
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
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MEETINGS
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
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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
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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
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
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
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%
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.
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