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Several STS cranes at Antwerp's MPET container terminal were heavily damaged by a hydrofluoric acid leak.

MSC has initiated weekly container calls at Patimban Port, offering West Java exporters a new direct link to Asian hubs

AI-related shipments are projected to keep Trans-Pacific container rates elevated despite recent spot rate declines

DP World boosts electric handling equipment at Brazil's Port of Santos after converting RTG cranes to electric operation

Medlog, MSC's logistics arm, has acquired shares in Interporto Bologna, investing €6 million in a capital increase.

A crew member on the LPG carrier Gas Lisbon has succumbed to injuries following an incident aboard the vessel.

A Q2 2026 report details Asian maritime security challenges, including sanctions enforcement and armed robberies.

Port of Houston set a new record for container throughput in the first half of the year, with volumes up 3%

Cooperative Ventures has invested in OpenTug to advance logistics technology and streamline supply chain operations.

China has launched its largest inland cargo ship, which operates on hydrogen power, advancing green shipping initiatives

Chicago Rockford International Airport has expanded its Asian air cargo network with a new weekly DSV freighter service to Incheon.

Cal Poly Maritime Academy is preparing a new berthing facility for its upcoming training vessel, enhancing maritime education.

The Trump administration has implemented new Section 301 tariffs on various trading partners due to forced labor concerns.

Tanker newbuilding orders saw a substantial rise in the first half of the year, with Greek owners at the forefront

Ocean freight rates from South Asia to the US and Europe surged by 50% in two weeks due to capacity cuts and Hormuz tensions

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) advanced for the second consecutive session, primarily due to gains in the capesize and panamax segments.

The UK's Emissions Trading Scheme will expand to include maritime transport from July 1, 2026, impacting shipping operators

Panama Canal Authority will temporarily suspend daily auctions for Period 3 booking slots for Regular and Super vessel segments.

GTMaritime has launched an AI-powered email intelligence solution to help maritime crews prioritize critical communications.

Chinese LNG buyers restart re-exports due to higher Northeast Asian spot prices and weaker domestic demand

Antwerp-Bruges reported a 3% year-on-year increase in bunker fuel sales during Q2, totaling 2 million metric tons

Rotterdam Port experienced a 0.4% rise in total throughput in H1 2026, reaching 212.0 million tonnes.

Biofuel bunker volumes at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges saw a 36% year-on-year reduction in Q2, reaching 27,000 metric tons

Iron ore futures have recovered from two-week lows, supported by strong Chinese steel production and import demand.

Vale reported strong Q2 2026 production and sales, with iron ore, copper, and nickel output significantly increasing year-over-year

Thermal coal futures held near a one-month high of $131 per tonne in late July, driven by Indonesian supply concerns

Indian steelmakers are turning to the domestic market as exports weaken, but face stiff competition from Chinese imports

Tianjin Port has enhanced its facilities, enabling the import of more specialized food products like Brazilian Beef-on-Track.

Dubai crude oil prices have surged, raising inflation concerns for South Korea and increasing the likelihood of interest rate hikes

US fuel oil production and supply experienced a notable decrease in July, with daily output down 3% from June levels