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Philippine terminal operator ICTSI secured a US$1 billion loan from BDO Unibank to fund its global expansion and operations

ZPMC's new Smart Workshop in Nantong integrates automated systems for port crane component manufacturing, boosting domestic production.

Maersk and MOL stressed the importance of multi-fuel and diverse solutions for decarbonization at a Global Maritime Forum event.

A $315 million contract has been awarded for a new fuel pier and cutter mooring at Base Kodiak, Alaska

The ship recycling market is holding strong, fueled by robust buying sentiment and improving steel prices.

Dirty tanker freight rates have reached historic highs, despite a reduction in global crude oil departures.

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) registered a minor decrease, yet remained near its highest point since mid-September.

Global steel flows declined by 1% in July 2026, with China increasing its export share to 45.7%.

Tanker market activity has decreased this week after recent rate hikes for eastbound Fujairah-Arabian Gulf shipments.

New Baltic Handysize futures contracts are now available on SGX and EEX, providing tools for freight risk management

India's ambition to build VLCCs is constrained by the need for specialized infrastructure like large dry docks and heavy-lift capabilities

HJ Shipbuilding & Construction has secured an order to build four 10,100-TEU container vessels for an Oceania-based carrier

Maersk has opened a new 72,000 sqm logistics center in Herleshausen, Germany, to bolster its contract logistics network

South Korea boosts freight cost refunds to 100% for non-Middle East crude oil imports to diversify supply

Oil prices fell after US President Trump reported talks between American and Iranian representatives at the United Nations.

Egypt and Chevron are accelerating agreements to connect Cyprus's Aphrodite gas field to Egyptian energy infrastructure.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that an Iran agreement would demand significant, sustained effort.

A shipper coalition, including Microsoft and PepsiCo, is aggregating demand to accelerate Class 8 electric truck adoption.

Hapag-Lloyd will submit an updated offer for Zim by month's end to address Israeli government national security concerns

The trucking industry is experiencing a sharp rise in major civil litigation awards, known as 'nuclear verdicts'.

AI is transforming trucking safety, driver efficiency, and overall carrier management, enabling real-time coaching and predictive analytics

Attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea persist, with drones and USVs becoming primary floating hazards.

German police fined two Eastern European car transporters over 5,000 euros for illegal cabotage and weekly rest violations

Maria Angelicoussis, a prominent shipping magnate, has realized significant gains from a strategic investment in Nvidia Corp

ESL Shipping's new plug-in hybrid vessel Astramar was christened at the Port of Raahe, coinciding with a new quay opening

GTT Energy showcased innovations at Gastech 2026 to boost LNG shipping's economic, energy, and environmental performance

An armed group has closed a pipeline from Libya's largest oil field, El Sharara, jeopardizing national oil exports

Eurozone manufacturing activity held steady in September, with output reaching a 55-month high due to rising export orders

Secondhand bulker and tanker values remained stable this week, with some resales securing modest premiums.

The Baltic Exchange participated in the Xinde Marine Forum, discussing maritime value chain resilience and collaboration.