Ocean Freight

Chinese buyers are accelerating forward purchases of new-crop U.S. soybeans, setting the stage for a strong export season

New guidelines aim to prepare the shipping industry for the safe adoption of ammonia as a marine fuel.

Xeneta's market update reveals the Middle East conflict's expanding impact on long-term ocean freight contracts and capacity.

Hafnia has won Danish Shipping's Diversity Award for the third time, recognized for its inclusive workplace initiatives.

A new proof of concept will validate high-frequency energy monitoring for onboard renewable energy systems.

Eastern Mediterranean shipping leaders are calling for greater collaboration and training to prepare for RightShip's RISQ 3.2 framework.

Korean Register provides technical guidance for upcoming IMO pilot transfer regulations, effective January 2028, to improve safety.

Procureship has onboarded nearly 100 Stolt Tankers vessels to its e-procurement platform to digitalize fleet operations

Consistent emissions accounting across maritime regulations is vital for the widespread adoption of low-emission drop-in fuels.

Container shipping rates saw a second consecutive weekly increase, primarily due to rising transpacific prices.

Hyster's new battery-electric reachstacker is undergoing a 24-month field development period at Inland Terminals Group.

MARAD is investing $35.1 million in 45 small shipyards across 24 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

A trade court upheld the suspension of the de minimis exemption, leading to over $1 billion in duty payments.

The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have updated their clean air strategy, including funding for EV charging infrastructure

Trade data shows no significant changes in shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.

The Port of Long Beach recorded its busiest month of 2026 in July, with strong import and export volumes.

Maersk begins a DKK 3.15 billion share buyback, targeting up to 350,000 A shares and 1.4 million B shares by January 2027.

The Trump administration plans to deploy AI to identify and combat tariff evasion, focusing on China's transshipment networks

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Panama Canal draft restrictions are a wildcard for the upcoming US peak season, limiting vessel stowage for some carriers

The US military has enough assets to indefinitely maintain a naval blockade of Iran, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth refuted reports of poor conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East

An IMO-funded seminar in Trinidad and Tobago focused on practical aspects of using ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen as marine fuels

Germany's Transport Ministry is providing €70 million to fund projects for zero and low-emission inland waterway vessels

The US has set an August 19 deadline for Canada to resolve trade irritants, threatening 50% tariffs on $20 billion in goods.

A major international salvage operation has begun for the grounded tanker *Caroline Bezengi* off Oman, deploying specialist personnel.

HMM reported higher Q2 2026 earnings, yet its first-half net profit dropped significantly due to rising costs.

Germany has launched a new plan to move freight by rail as low Rhine water levels disrupt inland shipping.

HMM forecasts rising market uncertainty in Q3 due to new tariffs and ongoing port congestion, following mixed financial results.

Low water levels on the Danube River have forced Tata Steel to halt steel coil shipments, shifting to rail transport.