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CEVA Logistics' Q1 2026 EBITDA margin declined to 2022 levels, sparking renewed M&A speculation.

Construction has commenced on a new liquefied biogas facility at the Port of Gothenburg, set to expand renewable gas markets

Wah Kwong's clean fuels subsidiary, Venture Energy, has partnered with CSSC affiliates for green methanol supply.

The UP World LNG Shipping Index showed minor fluctuations last week, maintaining a stable position.

Iran's IRGC has warned the US of "legitimate and definite" retaliatory strikes if a ceasefire is violated, escalating Middle East tensions

New recommendations have been issued by maritime organizations to improve safety for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Maritime industry leaders emphasize that IMO regulations are essential for achieving shipping decarbonization goals

Shanghai plans to boost its international shipping hub capabilities by focusing on capacity and talent development through 2030

A study by the Port of Rotterdam Authority highlights public unawareness of container shipping's crucial economic role

Exercising due diligence in marine lubricant procurement and management is vital for vessel seaworthiness and avoiding machinery damage

Russia's grain exports to Africa hit record highs in 2025, establishing the nation as a dominant food supplier

Copper futures dropped below $6.4 per pound due to increased Middle East uncertainty impacting inflation and interest rates

Soybean futures declined below $11.90 per bushel due to global trade uncertainty and geopolitical developments.

European seaborne diesel and gasoil imports rebounded in May, with US refineries becoming a key supply source

India's petroleum product consumption fell 4.6% in April 2026, with natural gas and LNG imports also seeing sharp declines

US natural gas futures edged up but stayed near a one-week low due to mild weather outlooks and rising inventories

Royal IHC has upgraded its 15-tonne rental tensioners to use biodegradable hydraulic oil for offshore cable handling

G2 Ocean is expanding its fleet with six new gantry crane vessels and implementing wind-assisted propulsion retrofits

Dutch maritime operator De Jong Shipping Group acquired a minority stake in Belgian inland shipping company TransMatch to expand its reach

Geopolitical shifts are increasingly impacting global shipping, with maritime chokepoints and trade weaponization becoming central concerns

Lloyd’s Register's Decarbonisation Hub report pinpoints priority ports and trade routes for sustainable marine fuel adoption

MarineFifty has launched an investment fund targeting maritime energy efficiency technology suppliers, with Njord as technical advisor

Maersk will apply a 5% fuel surcharge on inland export and import routes starting May 27, 2026.

Vestas has delivered 17 EnVentus wind turbines via the Port of Bunbury for the King Rocks Wind Farm in Western Australia

CMA CGM has appointed Amelie Humphreys as General Manager for its China operations, effective June 2026, based in Shanghai

European Parliament members are in Washington to discuss transatlantic transport policy, focusing on sustainability and digitalization

Axpo completed the first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering for a cruise vessel, the Sun Princess, in Naples, Italy

An indefinite strike by crew members has officially started on several Eimskip vessels after wage negotiations failed

A recent INTERCARGO webinar explored utilizing third-party vessel inspection data to identify risk-reducing patterns.

Frontline has chartered two new VLCCs at $110,000 daily, influenced by Strait of Hormuz reopening talks