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Europe must strategically address China's growing influence in the electric shipping sector to avoid future dependency

High-tech demand is consuming airfreight capacity on the Taiwan-US lane, leading to tight conditions and rising rates.

Footasylum has automated its warehouses to enhance logistics, inventory management, and order fulfillment processes.

Eni and Mercuria have established a joint venture for global energy trading, covering oil, biofuels, gas, LNG, and logistics

Alcoa will acquire South32's bauxite, alumina, and aluminium assets in Australia, Brazil, and South Africa for $4.1 billion.

Oceaneering has commenced a multi-discipline offshore survey campaign with its newly upgraded Ocean Intervention II vessel

DP World and Lintara have started constructing a new logistics facility in Jafza to boost Grade A warehousing capacity

Heavy lift operators are leveraging data platforms to improve logistics for offshore wind projects amid vessel constraints and complex…

Blue Water Shipping has begun a 3PL contract with ExxonMobil Guyana, managing warehouse and materials for offshore operations.

The new UIP president is pushing for a unified rulebook to simplify European rail freight wagon operations

The UK's Emissions Trading Scheme now applies to domestic shipping, affecting cargo and passenger vessels over 5,000 GT.

COSCO Shipping Development ordered 24 dry bulk vessels for $1.27 billion, expanding its ship leasing business.

Till Ole Barrelet has formally taken over as CEO of Ocean Network Express (ONE), succeeding founding boss Jeremy Nixon.

The White House is reportedly exploring alternatives to the current Iran nuclear agreement, potentially impacting maritime security.

June's maritime landscape was defined by Strait of Hormuz tensions and a sharp rise in container freight rates.

Oceaneering International secured a six-month contract for offshore survey work in the US Gulf of Mexico and Trinidad

OSHA fined a terminal operator $82,000 after a million-gallon acid spill, underscoring safety concerns for hazardous materials.

STAX Engineering secured Bain Capital funding to scale its maritime emissions capture technology, supporting industry decarbonization.

Container spot rates from China to the US West Coast have surged over 300% since March, driven by carrier capacity control.

C.H. Robinson was dismissed from a Florida 'U-turn' lawsuit, impacting the legal landscape for freight broker liability.

US spot trucking rates are surging due to high demand and holiday volumes, creating significant market volatility.

Newbuilding orders for tankers and container ships remain strong, signaling continued fleet expansion and future capacity changes

The Baltic Dry Index ended a six-day decline, increasing by 0.4% to 2,501 points, boosted by larger vessel segments.

Conflicting interpretations of global sanctions on Russian oil are complicating compliance for ship operators

BIMCO welcomes progress at the Basel Convention OEWG, clarifying international ship recycling regulations and avoiding dual application

Global seaborne coal loadings saw a 2.3% year-on-year increase in the first five months of 2026.

ClassNK introduces a new 'a-EA (CFP)' notation to visualize and verify GHG emissions during ship construction.

Maersk's July 2026 update highlights early peak season signals and ongoing Red Sea disruptions impacting Asia-Pacific supply chains.

The Port of Long Beach is investing $383 million from a state grant to upgrade infrastructure, create jobs, and reduce emissions

Thirteen Chinese shipping companies signed a "Green Shipping Declaration" to advance dry bulk decarbonization efforts