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LNG shipping rates softened last week as cargo inquiries decreased and vessel availability increased, impacting key trade lanes.

Chinese port stocks are rising due to weak steel demand and increasing iron ore inventories, signaling softer market fundamentals

Demand, not available capacity, will dictate the European peak season for 2026, according to a new Sogese report

Rotterdam's B30-VLSFO biofuel price fell only slightly, cushioned by higher feedstock costs despite a larger drop in conventional VLSFO.

False flagging and fraudulent ship registries are growing concerns, allowing vessels to bypass international oversight and sanctions.

Ukraine has reportedly agreed to avoid targeting specific non-Russian oil tankers and Black Sea export infrastructure for Kazakh crude

Marine insurance is set to transform by 2026, with digital technologies and new risks reshaping coverage processes

The dry bulk freight market showed a considerably stronger performance during the first seven months of 2026.

HMM will launch a new container service connecting India and East Africa in September, using Nhava Sheva and Mundra as hubs.

Maritime industry's move to low-carbon fuels demands transparent verification of sustainable fuel supply chains

d'Amico Tankers has exercised its purchase option for the MT High Discovery, converting a bareboat charter to full ownership

The Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI) was published for the week ending August 7, 2026, by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange

India's ship recycling sector is strengthening due to rising steel demand, while Bangladesh faces market and financing pressures

A deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is reportedly close, with key factors for global shipping to monitor.

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) saw a marginal decline after hitting its highest point in nine weeks.

Strong westbound booking demand from India to Europe has led to container services being sold out through early September.

The White House extended a Jones Act waiver for 90 days, allowing foreign ships to transport goods between U.S. ports

The FMCSA has proposed codifying English language proficiency enforcement standards for commercial drivers to enhance clarity.

North American shippers' intermodal satisfaction dropped in H1 due to slower trains, unreliable schedules, and more tender rejections

ACFS Port Logistics, Australia's largest port drayage operator, has entered administration but expects no operational impact

The US government is investing $2 billion to fortify critical minerals supply chains, aiming to boost domestic resilience

Oil prices rose 3% following Iran's demand for US sanctions relief and reparations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

OPEC's oil output increased in July as Gulf states resumed supplies after the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure.

Air cargo demand is becoming more localized, with surges in some regions and verticals while others decline

The rising use of short-term mini-bids by shippers reflects a need to address shrinking truck capacity and increasing rates.

MSC's terminal division has withdrawn its request for regulatory approval to acquire a 50% stake in Barcelona's TERCAT terminal

New EU regulations on low-value imports are already altering market behavior, impacting air cargo rates and volumes.

Supertanker earnings on a critical Middle East route have surged to nearly $500,000 daily due to Persian Gulf tensions

A shadow fleet tanker captain received a 10-month federal prison sentence for evading the U.S. Coast Guard during a pursuit.

COSCO Shipping has delivered 17 RTG cranes to Walvis Bay, Namibia, boosting the port's container handling capabilities