Ocean Freight — August 14, 2026

Hapag-Lloyd has returned to profit in Q2, attributing the turnaround to increased fronthaul volumes and better spot rates.

Ukraine has proposed a Black Sea truce to Russia, suggesting both sides cease attacks on civilian maritime targets.

A second 90-day extension of a Jones Act waiver has been approved, permitting foreign-flagged vessels to carry specific cargo.

The Port of Los Angeles is boosting incentives for ships using advanced clean air technologies to reduce emissions

Shipping lenders and investors risk repeating past mistakes by backing assets that may become obsolete due to decarbonization.

L3Harris Technologies has opened a new 50,000-square-foot maritime production facility in Providence, Rhode Island.