Ocean Freight

Rolls-Royce opened a new defense headquarters in Canberra while expanding its naval gas turbine propulsion partnership

A Ukrainian attack on Novorossiysk's naval base and grain terminals forced operations to halt, impacting Black Sea trade

Foreign vessels operating under Jones Act waivers are now ineligible for a key income tax exemption, according to new IRS guidance

Stealth Maritime has expanded ShipIn Systems' FleetVision across its tanker and gas carrier fleet to boost safety and operational evidence.

Regional conflicts in key maritime chokepoints are significantly impacting risk for shipowners and charterers, requiring charterparty…

A new initiative aims to improve cargo fire safety and reduce losses in maritime shipping through data collection and solution development.

The VLCC market shows high chartering activity, though specific fixture details are difficult to ascertain.

ABL and BMB have partnered to provide advanced marine assurance and surveying services for Baltic Sea vessel operations

Cheniere Energy's 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report commemorates a decade of LNG exports from its Sabine Pass terminal

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) recorded its third daily decline, dropping 3.5% to 2,939 points, the lowest since August 4.

The US EIA has raised its 2026 Brent crude oil price forecast to $87/barrel due to Strait of Hormuz shipping constraints

Wärtsilä is the only European company in Wood Mackenzie's top 10 global battery energy storage system integrators

Container freight rates from North Asia to South America are expected to remain high in August due to persistent disruptions.

Houthi militants have reportedly targeted Saudi Arabian energy facilities and troops, escalating regional tensions and threatening crude…

Maersk and Viaservice-Ke are collaborating to simplify container management and offer digital trade financing solutions in Kenya

A proposed container terminal at the Port of Quebec has been cleared to proceed without a formal impact assessment

Oil tanker freight rates from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean have hit record highs due to recent drone attacks

Yang Ming anticipates geopolitical factors and tariffs will shape the container shipping market in the second half of the year

Ocean freight rates from Asia to the US East Coast have reached new highs, driven by sustained import volumes and an early peak season.

OpenTug and Blessey Marine Services are partnering to modernize inland marine voyage invoicing using BargeOS Invoice Intelligence.

Defense Maritime Solutions will invest $30 million to expand its manufacturing in Chesapeake, Virginia, creating 32 new jobs.

The Inland Waterways Users Board, a key advisory body for U.S. inland waterways, is facing questions about its current status.

GMS has obtained US government approval to scrap two sanctioned oil tankers, following similar agreements for container ships

Saudi crude exports from the Red Sea are increasingly untraceable as tankers disable tracking signals to evade Houthi attacks

Russia's President Putin warns of reciprocal actions if European countries seize Russian merchant vessels.

Union Pacific has implemented a peak season surcharge of up to $1,000 per container for California intermodal freight.

Bulker vessel values climbed this week, fueled by increased buyer appetite for mid-age Japanese-built Ultramaxes.

Star Bulk has canceled its 16-vessel deal with Genco, while Diana Shipping continues its $1.411 billion acquisition bid

Ukraine has paused drone attacks on oil tankers using Russia's Novorossiysk port after a US request

ADNOC is offering to transport Iraqi crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz to Asian refiners.