Ocean Freight

A US shipper group is pushing for changes to ocean carrier notification rules for new surcharges and tariffs.

Vessel conversions to livestock carriers are accelerating due to ongoing concerns about the condition of the existing fleet

CMB.Tech sold two 2023-built Suezmax tankers, achieving a $100 million profit due to strong market values.

SELPE and Piraeus Port Authority met to discuss port operations and future cooperation for retail logistics

Performance Shipping Inc. received approval to convert its 9.875% senior secured bonds into senior unsecured debt

MV "ORIENTAL PHOENIX" bulk carrier will be sold via online public bidding on July 27, 2026.

The US and Iran have reportedly agreed to stop tit-for-tat attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, allowing free vessel transit.

A new Russian-flagged LNG tanker has begun transporting gas from the U.S.-sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project

South Carolina Ports will temporarily suspend container operations at its Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal starting August 1.

The Royal Navy is outlining its future fleet strategy, emphasizing advanced capabilities and diverse vessel types

US Customs and Border Protection is stepping up import scrutiny, focusing on revenue collection and duty enforcement through data analytics

Tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has fallen due to recent vessel attacks, impacting global oil supply.

US Customs and Border Protection is using AI to screen imports, targeting tariff evasion, illicit goods, and forced labor risks

AD Ports Group and EGA are investing $22 million to upgrade EGA's dedicated berth at Khalifa Port for increased capacity

New EU customs regulations from July 2026 will change duty calculations for UK B2C parcels under €150, impacting e-commerce costs

Eni expands its South American upstream portfolio with three new blocks in Argentina, connected to an LNG export project

HanseaticGlobalTerminals is reportedly pursuing a 20% stake in Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg and a larger Tangier TC3 position

CMA CGM and Oman's Asyad Group will jointly develop a new $400 million multipurpose terminal in Sohar

Eidesvik Offshore has signed a four-year frame agreement with Aker BP for platform supply vessel services, securing work for Viking Prince

Shipowners are assessing alternative routes around the Strait of Hormuz due to Iran's warnings and rising insurance premiums.

Seacon Shipping has acquired two new chemical/oil tankers for $39.2 million, set for 2026 delivery.

PSA International, Logtainer, and Interporto are partnering to develop an intermodal terminal in Padua, Italy

Roll Group successfully completed a complex heavy-lift and transport operation for a 15,000-tonne offshore topside in Singapore

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) saw a 34-point reduction, closing at 2490 points on June 29, 2026.

H2SITE raised over €42 million in Series B funding to advance its ammonia cracking technology for hydrogen production

DOF has secured a one-year contract extension for its multipurpose supply vessel Skandi Darwin in Australia

ClassNK is now authorized to conduct statutory surveys and issue certificates for French-flagged vessels on behalf of the French government

Russia has reportedly armed an LNG tanker in the Baltic Sea, escalating maritime tensions with NATO and raising security concerns

TGS has secured exclusive rights for a multi-client 3D seismic survey offshore Brunei from the Petroleum Authority

A University of Piraeus study reveals the EU ETS could boost bulker fuel costs by up to 33% as regulations tighten