Ocean Freight

CBL International, a marine fuel logistics company, reported a return to profitability and strong growth for 1H 2026

An online auction for the 17,110 DWT multi-purpose cargo ship "HUA XIN 5" is set for September 2, 2026

A joint Port State Control campaign on cargo securing will run from September to November 2026, focusing on SOLAS compliance

Damen Folla delivered the final vessel, SeV 1508 Folla Power, to Mowi Norway, completing a seven-vessel agreement.

US crude oil stockpiles increased by 4.4 million barrels, reaching 428.8 million barrels in the week ending August 14.

Mexican chassis supplier GG Trailers exits US market after new 77% countervailing duties on imports from Mexico.

Federal Reserve officials are signaling support for higher interest rates due to inflation and the re-escalation of the Iran war.

South Korea is testing the commercial viability of an Arctic shipping route to Europe using a container ship.

Bollinger Shipyards and Gulfport School District launched a program to introduce high school students to shipbuilding skills.

Crowley has launched a new weekly container service connecting Port Houston with major ports in Guatemala and Honduras

U.S. natural gas futures recently climbed to a near four-week high, fueled by hot weather forecasts and steady oil prices.

The UAE has halted trade with Iran, jeopardizing a crucial economic lifeline for the Islamic Republic.

Three Chinese-linked supertankers turned back in the Strait of Hormuz due to elevated shipping risks, dimming prospects for normal traffic

Attacks on shipping have nearly halted Black Sea grain exports from Russia and Ukraine, cutting off a major supply source.

Bulker sale and purchase values were largely stable this week, with minor firming in older Panamax tonnage

Port of Corpus Christi collaborates with MARAD to explore nuclear technology for U.S. maritime shipping.

Navigator Gas reported record quarterly results, driven by booming U.S. gas exports and longer trade routes.

Hapag-Lloyd's acquisition of Zim faces regulatory scrutiny from Brazilian and Israeli authorities, backed by freight forwarders

ZIM projects a strong second half of 2026, fueled by high freight rates and robust Trans-Pacific demand.

MacGregor's new LCO2 transfer system enables direct ship-to-well injection, supporting the EU's carbon capture goals

Davie's Helsinki Shipyard will build Finland's newest icebreaker, expanding its order book amid global fleet modernization efforts

A bulk carrier and a rescue vessel were targeted by drone strikes in the Black Sea, intensifying shipping risks.

NYK Line welcomed 37 elementary students aboard the PCTC Garnet Leader as part of Kawasaki's Marine Month program

A bipartisan group in the U.S. Congress is calling for an investigation into aluminum pricing, citing inflated costs.

MacGregor reported strong Q2 2026 order intake across all divisions, with higher profitability due to disciplined project execution.

Hapag-Lloyd has acquired a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam to secure long-term automated terminal capacity

ZIM experienced a US$22 million net loss in H1 2026, driven by lower freight rates and cargo volumes

Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding is boosting its production capacity for LNG carriers and ultra-large container vessels.

Atlantic Container Line (ACL) ranked first in the 2025 QuestForQuality survey, demonstrating strong performance in reliability and IT.

Marco Polo Marine reported higher revenue and gross profit, driven by strong demand in the offshore wind sector.