
Global Airfreight Rates See Rebound as Market Tightens
Global airfreight rates rose 2.8% last week, marking a 32.7% year-on-year increase, driven by tightening market conditions.
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Global airfreight rates rose 2.8% last week, marking a 32.7% year-on-year increase, driven by tightening market conditions.

Northern Lights, a JV of Shell, Equinor, and TotalEnergies, chartered a new LCO2 carrier from K Line and MISC.

European rail freight associations have appealed to the Dutch government over persistent blockades in Rotterdam affecting intermodal…

Two oil product tankers transited the Strait of Hormuz, and an LNG carrier loaded cargo in the UAE, showing limited shipping activity

Ewals Cargo Care has acquired Vos Transport Group, aiming to expand their European multimodal transport network for part and full loads

Carbon Ridge's OCCS achieved 98% CO2 capture in a DNV-verified trial on a Scorpio Tankers vessel, providing new data for shipowners.

Victoria Container Terminal in Melbourne has deployed four hybrid automatic container carriers to boost capacity and reduce emissions

AAL Shipping completed a 12,000-freight-tonne delivery of heavy power generation equipment to Houston.

A strike at Australia's Ichthys LNG plant has delayed the loading of a tanker bound for Taiwan, disrupting operations.

Van Moer Logistics has opened a new silo battery at the Port of Antwerp to boost petrochemical logistics.
China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has opened a new representative office in Athens, Greece, to strengthen its European maritime…
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has launched a major domestic military exercise, moving armored vehicles and logistics via road and rail

The French government has set ambitious performance targets for SNCF Réseau to boost rail freight and passenger transport.
LGH has launched its Full Rental Partner program across Europe, offering an integrated solution for lifting equipment.
China's exports continue to grow despite global political challenges, supported by strong industrial infrastructure investment
CLdN has appointed Cameron Bowie as Chief Operating Officer for CLdN Shipping, effective July 13, 2026
Georgia Ports Authority has started a modification study for Savannah Harbor to boost capacity and accommodate larger vessels
HEMEXPO highlights Greek marine equipment manufacturers' significant role in maritime innovation and sustainability.

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement is expected to reshape global freight flows, increasing trade between Europe and South America.
A containership, ordered before the 2008 financial crisis, has finally been delivered and chartered to Unifeeder.
Leading shipowners and investors at Posidonia stressed resilience and disciplined investment amidst strong markets.
A shipping executive suggested that paying a transit fee for the Strait of Hormuz could prevent future disruptions.
Geopolitical events are profoundly impacting global shipping, altering trade flows, fleet deployment, and financial strategies.
The Persian Gulf offshore market is under pressure from contract suspensions, rising insurance costs, and EPC project threats

Ukrainian drones reportedly struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg's harbor, potentially affecting shipping and insurance costs

ABS report reveals growing integration of AI, digitalization, and new energy solutions across the maritime industry

US truckload spot rates, including fuel, have reached an all-time record, signaling heightened market demand and capacity issues.

Fleetzero, Thoma-Sea, and Glosten are partnering to accelerate the development of long-duration uncrewed surface vessels.

HII's ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel has been chosen by the U.S. Navy for at-sea testing in the MUSV program

The Paris MoU Committee noted a continuous rise in the detention rate to 4.18% in 2025, up from 4.03% in 2024
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