Ocean Freight

Boskalis' BOKA Northern Ocean construction support vessel has completed dry dock maintenance and returned to the North Sea

Oil and gas E&P firms could unlock $500 billion in value by 2030 through AI and digitalization, Rystad Energy reports

Three tankers were reportedly hit by drones in the Black Sea off Turkey, prompting concerns for regional maritime security.

The EU plans to expand import quotas and tariffs to shield its critical industrial sectors from Chinese competition.

SpecTec CEO Adam Dennett discusses AI's impact on maritime operations and the importance of data standardization for shipping.

PIL Chairman SS Teo steps aside as the company faces a US Justice Department cartel investigation.

Australia's proposed gas reservation framework faces industry backlash, raising concerns about investment and export reliability

KOGA Shipping has appointed Gigio Sarabia as its new commercial agent and representative office in Mexico, enhancing its network.

A US maritime group is advocating for the termination of a Jones Act waiver, citing harm to domestic shipping jobs.

COSCO SHIPPING Lines announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) for July 2026 on shipments to the US and Canada

CMA CGM and NYK are significantly expanding their artificial intelligence initiatives to enhance vessel operations, logistics, and…

Collett & Sons completed the transport and installation of an 89.9-tonne Hyosung transformer for the Bicker Fen substation

GTT has secured new orders for LNG carrier tank designs from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and Hanwha Ocean.

Renewed interest in nuclear-powered containerships emerges as geopolitical factors drive longer shipping routes and demand for alternative…

Marcura's new digital platform aims to boost transparency and cut hidden costs in vessel husbandry operations.

IQAX has processed over one million eBL transactions, marking a significant milestone in digital trade adoption.

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Iran's new Persian Gulf Strait Authority, escalating the dispute over Hormuz transit

The Port of Huelva saw a marginal 0.51% increase in total cargo traffic during the first four months of 2026.

Damen Shipyards Group secured an order from Protunus for a Multi Cat 2712 workboat, already under construction for quick delivery

Vår Energi awarded IKM Acona a four-year framework agreement for drilling and well services on the Norwegian continental shelf

US forces targeted an Iranian drone launcher after an attack on merchant shipping, signaling heightened maritime security concerns

KLN Logistics Group will manage Del Monte Asia's sales, trade marketing, and supply chain for packaged foods in Hong Kong.

New U.S. military strikes in Iran targeted a site perceived to threaten commercial maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz

Rotterdam Port achieved its first ethanol bunkering for an X-Press Feeders container ship, a global milestone in alternative marine fuels

Hapag-Lloyd will apply a Peak Season Surcharge on cargo from the Far East to North Europe and the Mediterranean starting June 8, 2026

Davie and Kraken Technology Group are partnering to develop and produce autonomous maritime solutions in Canada.

Donald Trump dismissed reports of a potential Iran-Oman deal to manage shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling no immediate resolution.

Marlink and Metis have partnered to enhance maritime IoT capabilities, aiming for better vessel data and operational insights

The ship recycling market experienced a quiet week, with a new EU directive on environmental crime impacting the sector

Analysis identifies commercial operators handling 787 Russian crude oil voyages from January to April 2026, totaling 593 million barrels