Ocean Freight

An inland vessel collided with the Stadsbrug bridge in Weert, Netherlands, leading to the ship getting stuck and road closures.

Oil prices fell to a four-month low after mediators reported progress in talks to end the conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz

Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have risen to over 10 million barrels daily, supported by US military presence

WISTA Hellas seminar during Posidonia Week examined if the shipping industry needs to improve public communication.

The Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation is gathering industry feedback on two innovations to connect youth with maritime careers.

Adani Karaikal Port is now an Immigration Check Post, while the Panama Canal will implement new draft limits for Neopanamax locks

Trans-Pacific spot rates are expected to soften as new vessel capacity reaches the US West Coast, concluding a four-month bull run.

French authorities fined and released a 'shadow fleet' tanker after a month-long detention, underscoring regulatory enforcement.

Maersk is deploying new IoT technology on its reefer container fleet to improve data flow and cold chain management.

A new whitepaper from SILICON explores how automation and digital welding can alleviate the maritime welder shortage.

Climate change NGO Opportunity Green has named Dr. Tom Grylls as its new Director of Analytics, bringing expertise in climate data.

Swire Shipping has opened a new branch office in Dili, Timor-Leste, expanding its presence in Southeast Asia

Global container spot rates rose 9% this week due to strong seasonal demand and tighter capacity on major East-West trade lanes

The final two Incat-designed ferries, Norman Selfe and Jack Mundey, have joined Sydney's Parramatta River fleet.

Saronic introduces its 52-foot Mirage autonomous vessel, designed for defense, security, and commercial maritime missions

MSC is reinstating its India-US East Coast service due to a surge in booking demand and escalating freight rates

A $475 per TEU gap between carrier fuel surcharges and independent benchmarks raises questions about FMC notice rules.

MODEC's FPSO forward hull section is traveling from Japan to China for integration before deployment offshore Brazil.

Wagenborg Shipping and Carisbrooke Shipping are partnering to build up to ten ice-class multipurpose vessels in China

MARAD has simplified annual U.S. citizenship filings for vessel owners, reducing paperwork and administrative burden

Bangladeshi firm Akij Resource has ordered four ultramax bulk carriers from Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding in China.

China and the US have agreed in principle to reduce tariffs on agricultural products following recent trade discussions

Asian port congestion hit a four-year high, with 11% of the container fleet waiting due to bad weather and vessel bunching

Kongsberg Maritime is enhancing its energy management offerings to help shipowners optimize fuel use and hybrid power systems.

AI and cloud technologies are now operational priorities for shipping companies, marking a turning point in maritime tech adoption

SAAM Towage has ordered four new tugboats from Belov shipyard to modernize and expand its fleet operations

Panama has been reinstated on the Paris MoU White List, indicating improved compliance with maritime safety standards

Höegh Evi and Nord Gas Solutions validated ammonia-to-hydrogen cracking technology for floating hydrogen terminals in Norway

Ocean energy sources are projected to supply 13% of global electricity demand and 21% of freshwater production

Seanergy Maritime has launched a €100 million bond offering on Euronext Athens to fund its fleet expansion.