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A Hong Kong-flagged tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, even as reports suggested a US-Iran peace deal was near

Volkswagen Group of America has surpassed 250,000 vehicle imports via its Port Freeport hub since early 2024.

New port hubs in the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe are challenging traditional East Asian dominance in maritime trade

GENMA shipped hybrid RTG cranes to Thailand and won a new order for zero-emission RTGs in Vietnam, boosting its presence

Maersk will launch a new AC1 container service next month, linking the Far East with the West Coast of South America.

CMA CGM has restructured two regional services, integrating its Dunkirk Express into the Helsingborg Express to enhance Northern Europe…

The Port of Long Beach experienced its third-busiest May on record, processing 842,030 TEUs, largely due to a 40% import surge

FMCSA is moving to strike obsolete trucking regulations, aiming to reduce compliance costs and paperwork without affecting safety

A 'shadow fleet' tanker master admitted guilt for not obeying U.S. Coast Guard orders, emphasizing regulatory enforcement.

A new US Department of Transportation initiative proposes pre-screening import containers to streamline supply chain operations

Dirty tanker spot freight rates remained elevated in May, supported by long-haul demand, despite a slight dip from March highs

Nigeria's Dangote Refinery is reducing West African clean product imports, reshaping regional tanker routes and trade flows

The OECD's Economic Outlook outlines two global trade scenarios, highlighting Middle East disruptions' critical impact on growth and…

BIMCO is creating a new addendum to its time charter party to streamline energy-saving device retrofits for vessels

The world's initial conversion of a mega container vessel to operate on methanol fuel was finalized in China during 2025

The Drewry World Container Index saw a 3% increase last week, influenced by early peak season demand pushing spot rates higher

Emergency fuel surcharge negotiations are a major point of contention in the freight industry, highlighting cost allocation challenges.

Middle East conflict-induced supply shortages are boosting demand for recycled aluminum, making it a strategic necessity.

The US will not impose an oil export ban to curb prices, focusing instead on filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

The U.S. housing market is contracting due to high mortgage rates, reduced hiring, and weaker demand, impacting residential investment.

The maritime sector may need to collaborate with other industries to scale up the production of low and zero-emission fuels

AD Ports Group is moving to acquire a majority stake in Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Company, expanding its regional footprint

A significant blockage in the Strait of Hormuz since late February is impacting the tanker market and global energy supply.

CMA CGM is deploying its artificial intelligence strategy at scale across its global shipping and logistics operations

Posidonia's 10th Youth Day connected over 1,000 students and young professionals with the maritime industry.

The New ConTex Index rose by 3 points to 1,542, signaling positive sentiment in the container charter market.

The German President and Dutch King visited the Port of Rotterdam, focusing on the Porthos CO2 storage project.

US consumer sentiment showed a slight improvement but remains at historically weak levels, indicating potential spending declines

Oil prices fell significantly after military strikes against Iran were reportedly suspended, easing Strait of Hormuz tensions.

Hamad Port in Qatar has risen to 8th globally and 2nd in the Gulf in the 2025 Container Port Performance Index.