Ocean Freight

Iran's new map claiming control over the Strait of Hormuz is worsening conditions for stranded seafarers in the Gulf

HD Hyundai and TerraPower have signed an agreement to commercialize the Natrium nuclear reactor platform

CMA CGM's Q1 revenue reached $13.23 billion, reflecting a resilient performance amidst a complex global shipping landscape

A new Incat Crowther-designed passenger ferry, the Spirit of 1733, has begun service in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Crude tanker markets are rebalancing towards longer haul routes, with owners confident in near-term support

The heavy-lift industry is lobbying the USTR for tariff relief on imported cranes and trailers, citing long domestic manufacturing lead…

Port Houston reported its first container slowdown since early 2025 in April, with executives expecting a quick recovery

Peter Tirschwell has left the Journal of Commerce to become an independent shipping journalist

The EU has approved major customs reforms to tighten oversight on e-commerce imports, impacting logistics and forwarders

The Port of Los Angeles saw a 30% increase in loaded imports in April, driven by spring and summer goods

James McNamara, an International Longshoremen’s Association executive, was inducted into the International Maritime Hall of Fame

Owners are advised to evacuate crew from vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to the prolonged regional stalemate

Singamas CEO Teo Siong Seng faces US DoJ indictment over alleged container price-fixing conspiracy

Subsea7 secured a major contract from Vår Energi for a gas export project in Norway's Barents Sea

Container spot rates from Asia to North Europe and the Mediterranean saw double-digit increases this week

Polish shipyard CRIST SA will build Estonia's first fully electric passenger ferry for €49.93 million, set for 2028 operation

MSC has launched a new intra-Asia service to support businesses in the region as Chinese ports see increased activity

CH Robinson, a leading freight broker, is actively preparing for strategic mergers and acquisitions to expand its market reach

A new German project investigates using electric vehicle batteries to power the *Frisia EI* ferry, aiming for fossil-fuel-free operations

De Jong Shipping Group has acquired a minority stake in Belgian inland shipping company TransMatch to boost its European operations

Eni has secured three long-term agreements for LNG supply from Indonesian gas projects, boosting its global portfolio

The European Commission has approved a €13 million French aid scheme for fishing companies affected by rising fuel costs

Logistics UK welcomes the new trade deal between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council, expecting it to boost trade

The Dutch ILT warns inland shipping professionals about the risks of alcohol and drug use after a recent canal incident

Venture Energy aims to boost green methanol sourcing from China to meet rising demand for sustainable marine fuels

Peter Georgiopoulos's United Overseas Group has ordered up to ten new VLCCs from China's Wison New Energies.

Alfons Håkans has ordered an advanced ice-class ASD tug from Damen Shipyards Group to boost its fleet capabilities

Tanker operator Frontline confirmed the sale of its two oldest suezmax vessels as part of a fleet modernization strategy

Euroseas forms a joint venture with Norwegian investors for a new 4,484 TEU containership under construction in China

Ilya Espino de Marotta makes history as the first female Administrator of the Panama Canal, effective immediately