Ocean Freight

NKT's new cable-laying vessel, NKT Eleonora, has arrived at VARD's Brattvåg shipyard in Norway for final outfitting

Lyttelton Port Company approved a NZ$821 million investment for the Te Awaparahi Bay project to expand container capacity

Record low water levels on the Rhine River at Kaub are severely impacting navigation and threatening European fuel supply chains

The Port of Los Angeles and its Executive Director, Gene Seroka, received an award for navigating global supply chain volatility

UK natural gas prices hit a three-week high due to LNG supply disruptions and escalating Middle East tensions

Malaysian palm oil futures climbed over 2% to their highest level since early April, driven by stronger edible oil markets.

Brent crude oil prices are nearing $90 per barrel due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East and supply concerns

Offshore support vessel owners are strategically positioning their fleets for future contracts as the summer season ends

Eastern Pacific Shipping marked its 700th LNG bunkering for a car carrier in Germany, accumulating over 2.9M cubic meters.

Estonia received a new 38-meter multipurpose workboat, KRATT, powered by biomethane and batteries for various maritime tasks

Carnival Corporation will install Silverstream Technologies' air lubrication systems on three new LNG-powered Ace Class cruise ships.

A sovereign shareholder has made an $8.66 billion offer to fully acquire AD Ports Group after strong earnings.

Genoa and Savona Vado ports experienced a rise in gateway cargo and conventional freight in H1 2026, despite a drop in transhipment volumes.

Fujairah's marine fuel sales saw a strong rebound in July, though volumes remain well below last year's levels

Maersk exceeded Q2 forecasts and lifted its full-year outlook due to strong trans-Pacific freight rates, despite softer Asia-Europe lanes

Filipino seafarers face growing risks from attacks on commercial ships in the Middle East and Black Sea regions

DP World Callao has begun shore power trials at Peru's Port of Callao, a first for Latin American terminals

ICTSI's new deep-water terminal in East Java has secured its first container call from Xinyi Glass, boosting Indonesia's port sector.

Safiport Derince in Turkey has received four new STS container cranes from DHHI to boost its terminal capacity.

Maritime news covers Asian typhoons, Red Sea container line returns, Strait of Hormuz closure impact, and Jones Act waivers

A third ADNOC vessel was reportedly struck in the Strait of Hormuz within two days, signaling escalating maritime risks.

Formula 1's global logistics relies on a complex mix of air, sea, and road transport, with planning starting months ahead

Dubai's logistics sector has embraced a multimodal strategy to enhance resilience against frequent Gulf trade disruptions.

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed significantly over the weekend after recent tanker attacks and stalled U.S.-Iran talks

Truck turn times at DP World Melbourne are reaching 2-3 hours, prompting concerns about worsening delays during peak season

Breeze CEO Eyal Goldberg discusses the company's digital cargo insurance solutions for the freight and logistics industry.

Diana Shipping has withdrawn its acquisition offer for Genco Shipping & Trading due to a valuation dispute

Skyways Group is evolving into an integrated logistics provider, expanding services across multiple transport modes and e-commerce.

Mocha port in Yemen has suspended all operations after being hit by more than 25 Houthi missile attacks.

Admiral Brad Cooper praised the USS Abraham Lincoln crew's resilience amidst reports of mental health concerns and deteriorating conditions