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Iran announces closure of Hormuz, oil prices rise
1 Marzo 2026 - After the US and Israeli attack on Iran, Tehran has announced the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas passes. The price of crude could reach 100 dollars a barrel.
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Tariffs weigh on container flows to the United States
27 Febbraio 2026 - Container imports through US ports remained broadly stable in 2025, but a decline is forecast for the first half of 2026, driven by tariff uncertainty and the reallocation of global trade flows. Carriers, importers and terminal operators are under pressure.
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Container freight rates slow their decline in the third week of February 2026
26 Febbraio 2026 - Drewry’s index of average spot container shipping rates fell to 1,899 dollars per feu on 26 February 2026, marking a seventh consecutive weekly decline, although the pace of the drop has eased compared with previous weeks. Asia–Europe and Transpacific trades remain weak, while the Transatlantic stands out on the New York–Rotterdam leg, which is showing year-on-year growth.
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Agreement worth one billion for Psa Pra’ in Genoa
25 Febbraio 2026 - A deal signed in Singapore between the Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ligure Occidentale (Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority) and Psa Italy will see a one billion dollar investment in the Psa Genova Pra’ terminal. Automation, dredging, electric equipment and a reorganisation of operational areas are planned.
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UGR strengthens its Mediterranean network with Finmar
25 Febbraio 2026 - Finmar will represent United Global Ro-Ro in Italy, the shipping company controlled by Ad Ports and Erkport. The carrier operates routes between Genoa, the western Mediterranean, the Middle East, the Gulf and North Africa, with a focus on automotive and project cargo.
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Apm and Msc secure temporary management of Panama container terminals
24 Febbraio 2026 - The Government of Panama has taken control of the Balboa and Cristóbal container terminals after the Supreme Court annulled the concession granted to Panama Ports Company. Temporary management has been awarded to Apm Terminals and Til-Msc for up to 18 months, prompting a sharp reaction from Beijing.
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Container freight rates fall again in mid-February 2026
23 Febbraio 2026 - Drewry’s World Container Index of 19 February 2026 marks the sixth consecutive week of declining container shipping rates, down 31% year on year. Ahead of Chinese New Year, carriers are increasing blank sailings to curb excess capacity.
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Hhla increases container volumes at ports and on rail
23 Febbraio 2026 - In 2025 Hhla increased container throughput by 5.4% to 6.295 million TEU and strengthened its intermodal business, with rail transport up 13.6% in the first nine months. Hamburg remains the core hub, while Tallinn, Trieste and Odessa drive the international network.
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Zim workers strike over sale to Hapag-Lloyd
18 Febbraio 2026 - Zim employees have launched an open-ended strike against the company’s acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd, which includes carving out part of the business into a New Zim controlled by Fimi. At the centre of the dispute are concerns over up to 900 jobs, national security and the role of the ports of Haifa and Ashdod.
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Agreement on the sale of Zim to Hapag-Lloyd for €3.5 billion
18 Febbraio 2026 - Hapag-Lloyd has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Zim Integrated Shipping Services for $4.2 billion in cash. The deal involves separating the Israeli carrier’s strategic assets into a new entity controlled by Fimi, in order to comply with the State of Israel’s golden share provisions.
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Morocco’s ports hit record cargo volumes in 2025
18 Febbraio 2026 - In 2025, Morocco’s port system handled 262.6 million tonnes, up 8.9%, with transhipment accounting for more than half of total volumes. Tanger Med strengthened its leading position with 161 million tonnes and 11.1 million TEU handled.
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Samskip sells UK and Ireland operations to Cldn
17 Febbraio 2026 - Samskip has signed an agreement to sell its freight transport activities between continental Europe, the United Kingdom and Ireland to Cldn, as it shifts its focus to its long-distance multimodal network.
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Grimaldi takes delivery of Grande Michigan for Asia–Europe route
16 Febbraio 2026 - The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery in China of its eighth ammonia-ready car carrier, with a capacity of 9,000 CEU and fuel consumption reduced by 50%. The vessel will depart Taicang in the coming days bound for the Mediterranean with more than 7,000 vehicles on board.
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Hapag-Lloyd heads towards acquisition of Zim
16 Febbraio 2026 - The potential sale of Israeli shipping line Zim has returned to the spotlight, with Hapag-Lloyd emerging as the likely buyer. A dual-track structure is being considered, separating strategic assets into a new company controlled by Fimi to comply with the State of Israel’s golden share.
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Trieste at the heart of the Rome–Budapest axis
16 Febbraio 2026 - At a meeting in Rome, Italy’s and Hungary’s deputy transport ministers, Edoardo Rixi and Levente Magyar, confirmed political and financial backing for the Hungarian terminal in Trieste. Around €45 million has been allocated for quay construction and dredging, with a further €10 million in the process of being assigned. Works are scheduled for completion by August 2026.
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Singapore at the centre of the new wave of maritime piracy
13 Febbraio 2026 - According to the ICC International Maritime Bureau’s 2025 maritime piracy report, attacks rose to 137, up 18% year on year. The Singapore Strait accounts for 58% of incidents, while the use of firearms is increasing and crew kidnappings have doubled.
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17 camionisti arrestati a Savona per furto di gasolio
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Dhl amplia capacità aerea Asia Europa
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Ferrovia
Rail Cargo potenzia collegamento Villach-Desio
Dal 2026 due collegamenti settimanali Rail Cargo tra Villach e Desio, con transito in un giorno. Il servizio intermodale s’inserisce nel network Villach-Italy, potenziando i flussi tra Europa centrale e distretti industriali del Nord Italia.
Persone
La proprietà di Msc passa da Gianluigi Aponte ai figli Alexa e Diego
Il 13 aprile 2026 Mediterranean Shipping Company ha annunciato uno storico passaggio di generazione: la proprietà passa dal fondatore Gainluigi Aponte, che resta presidente esecutivo ai figli Alexa e Diego, che sono rispettivamente presidente e Cfo del Gruppo.
