
West Yorkshire Mayor Advocates for Increased Rail Freight Use in Construction
West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin supports using rail freight to transport construction materials for new buildings and infrastructure.
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West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin supports using rail freight to transport construction materials for new buildings and infrastructure.

ITS has finished deploying five new hybrid RTG cranes from Paceco and Mitsui E&S at its Long Beach terminal

Konecranes unveiled its Generation D modular platform for lift trucks, designed for global use with diesel and electric options

Global electric vehicle sales are projected to reach new highs in 2026, with China's dominance facing new industry challenges

German warship builder TKMS has raised its 2026 outlook due to increased demand for frigates and mine-sweeping technology
Container carriers are exploring the Northern Sea Route as an alternative to the Red Sea for Asia-Europe sailings

Poor air quality in Ilulissat, Greenland, is driving calls for shore power to reduce port emissions

HII's Romulus unmanned surface vessel prototype successfully completed the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit's testing program

Russia is rapidly expanding crude oil exports to Asia via the Arctic Sea Route, with 6 million barrels already shipped
Bunker fuel availability is constrained across various grades in key East of Suez ports, with Singapore experiencing tight VLSFO supply
Lloyd's Register has released new guidance for digital 3D model use in ship classification approval, streamlining design and review.
Carrier Transicold donated NaturaLINE container refrigeration units to Technische Universität Berlin to advance CO2 refrigeration research
Global seaborne coal loadings saw a 3.0% increase in the first seven months of 2026, reaching 756.8 million tonnes.
Chinese companies are significantly increasing their presence at Navalshore 2026, highlighting stronger Brazil-China trade relations
China's exports grew more than anticipated in July, highlighting the country's increasing dependence on external demand.
The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) fell for the second consecutive session, primarily due to capesize and supramax segment declines
Reed Smith moves sanctions partner Alex Brandt to Singapore to enhance sanctions advisory in Asia for maritime clients
Metalkol has accepted its new Damen Cutter Suction Dredger 500 after technical inspections in the Netherlands.
EU soft wheat exports fell to 1.01 million tons by August 9, 2026, a significant drop from the prior season
Wheat prices dropped over 10% from July highs due to lower Russian prices, weak demand, and alternative Black Sea routes.
Brazilian biodiesel producers are focusing on exports and international certifications due to domestic market instability and idle capacity

Typhoon Dolphin, China's strongest storm this year, caused significant delays at Shanghai and Ningbo ports and inland flooding.

A container ship reportedly paid $4 million to skip the queue at the Panama Canal, where wait times have exceeded a week

A US Navy helicopter disabled the Panama-flagged containership Vela Nova in the Gulf of Oman using two Hellfire missiles.
Logistics software providers are integrating AI agents into existing platforms, enhancing efficiency for carriers and brokers.

A Houthi-backed attack in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait resulted in four crew fatalities on a cargo ship
A fatal Red Sea attack could reverse the trend of carriers resuming Suez Canal transits via the Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Mexican heavy-duty truck and bus production and exports experienced a notable increase in July compared to last year.

The delivery of many ultra-large container ships will increase the need for new deepwater port access globally

Cavotec will install its automated vacuum mooring system at Gateway Terminals India, a first for India, enhancing berth capacity.
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