Baltic Dry Index Ends Five-Day Rise with Slight Decline
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index concluded a five-day winning streak, registering a slight decline.
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The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index concluded a five-day winning streak, registering a slight decline.
Greek shipowners are diversifying crewing strategies to combat seafarer shortages and geopolitical risks.
A renewed naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz has cut dry-bulk transits by half after recent vessel attacks.
Geopolitical instability highlights the critical role of LNG shipping in global energy security and supply chain resilience
Container ship time charter rates are rising, especially for short-term agreements, after a period of market stability
Flag states are being encouraged to move away from traditional paper training record books towards digital solutions for seafarers.
Thessaloniki Port has introduced eight new hybrid straddle carriers to enhance container terminal productivity and service quality
Genco Shipping & Trading, a leading U.S. drybulk shipowner, declared a $0.80 per share dividend for Q2 2026
Over 2,500 vessels using Nippon Paint Marine hull coatings are now registered on the RightShip platform.
Odfjell has launched the 40,000 dwt Bow Tanaka chemical tanker in Japan, expanding its fleet of supersegregators.
Tuas Port in Singapore has handled 25 million TEUs since its 2022 launch, demonstrating its advanced automation and global trade importance
Russian seaborne exports of refined petroleum products fell to a decade low in July, influenced by Ukrainian strikes on refineries
US eastern railroads saw coal volumes rise in Q2 2026, primarily due to strong export demand offsetting domestic declines
PIL partners with Celonis and WNS to expand its Process Intelligence Centre of Excellence, accelerating digital transformation
Asyad Shipping has named its new oil product tanker, MT Manah, at Wuhu Shipyard in China, enhancing its fleet.
China has launched a new all-electric, self-propelled deep-sea cable-laying vessel designed for offshore power infrastructure
Copper futures hit a record high of $6.7 per pound due to tight supply and strong demand, following DR Congo's export ban
US wholesale inventories rose by a modest 0.2%, falling short of expectations and suggesting a cautious business outlook
Australia's trade balance swung to a surplus in June, exceeding expectations due to strong commodity exports and lower fuel imports

Daimler Truck North America plans to launch its largest US truck manufacturing plant by 2029, expanding production capacity

The UK has announced new sanctions against Russia, targeting six vessels involved in energy exports and various financial entities.
Pioneer Consulting is managing the engineering and design of the FISH West 2 submarine fiber optic cable system for Cordova Telecom…

Drayage capacity at key US ports tightened in June as import volumes increased, impacting inland logistics

A pilot's personal phone call and lookout failures caused a fatal collision in the Houston Ship Channel.
O'Reilly Automotive is sharing tariff refund benefits with its suppliers, who typically act as the importer of record.
Oman is working to limit environmental damage from the oil tanker Caroline Bezengi, which ran aground off its southern coast.

Saudi crude oil shipments to the U.S. have stopped for months due to U.S.-Iran conflict in the Persian Gulf.

Container line SeaLead has ceased all operations and entered voluntary liquidation after US sanctions were imposed
IMarEst analysis suggests a levy-based framework is optimal for the IMO to achieve its 2030 and 2040 emission reduction goals

GXO Logistics is adopting a new global operating model to drive growth via high-margin contracts and reduce costs
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