Ocean Freight

Teo Siong Seng has stepped down from public roles to confront US DOJ allegations concerning a container cartel

Reach Subsea has chartered Solstad Offshore’s Normand Reach vessel for a two-year Black Sea IMR contract

TS Lines founder Chen Te-sheng will retire on June 1, handing over the chairmanship to his son, Chen Shao-hsiang

Liebherr Maritime Cranes launched the Parts Assistant app to simplify spare parts identification and maintenance for its cranes

An updated etiquette guide has been published for attendees of the Posidonia international shipping exhibition in Greece

Fatalities in enclosed maritime spaces persist despite safety protocols, necessitating improved industry visibility and systemic changes

DHL Supply Chain announced three leadership appointments to support its long-term Strategy 2X30 growth plan

Jumbo has ordered two new 25,000 DWT heavylift vessels from Dajin Heavy Industry in China for $156 million

Container shipping reliability has consistently mirrored freight rate movements since 2020, declining as rates increase

A small fishing vessel collided with a Megamax containership, causing damage to the fishing boat.

COSCO Shipping Lines has officially relaunched its dedicated SKX1 shuttle service, directly connecting Singapore with Kolkata

Offshore wind turbine installation vessel demand is surging due to increased global project activity and supportive policies

Southampton Port is expanding its strategic function in the UK's renewable energy supply chain through a partnership with Vestas

The U.S. Coast Guard has officially commissioned its latest Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Vincent Danz, into service

The IMO's Maritime Safety Committee adopted a global code for autonomous ships and advanced guidelines for alternative fuels

Shipbroker Gibson analyzed the timeline for the Strait of Hormuz to normalize transit after a potential Middle East conflict resolution

Capesize dry bulk rates declined this week, influenced by a notable divergence between Atlantic and Pacific market performance

Container shipping rates from East Asia to the US have risen, while liquid tanker rates have softened across various trade lanes

Teying Shipping is expanding its fleet with up to eight LR2 product and crude tankers from Chinese shipyards

Sinotrans has ordered 12 new containerships, with deliveries slated to begin in 2027

A technical malfunction has caused significant disruptions to both road and shipping traffic at the IJmuiden lock complex

A potential agreement between the US and Iran could see the Strait of Hormuz reopen for commercial shipping.

The 62,000 DWT multi-purpose heavy-lift vessel "Copernicus" has been delivered, completing the Chipolbrok project

Argentina is set to lower export duties on wheat and barley to 5.5% from June, with soybean reductions planned for 2027

A recent podcast discussed ocean freight overcapacity, the disappearance of traditional peak seasons, and tariff impacts on trade routes

Cavotec launched PowerAccESS, a new battery ESS designed to electrify port crane operations with zero emissions

A Chinese coast guard vessel has left the vicinity of the Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands after a tense standoff

Multiple commercial vessels reported suspicious approaches by small crafts in the Gulf of Aden on May 22nd and 23rd

CLdN has completed the transfer of its shipping operations from Luxembourg to the UK, reinforcing its long-standing presence

SRC Group and Energy Transfer have partnered to deliver electric heat pump solutions for the maritime sector