Ocean Freight

Ocean shippers are delaying new contract signings, signaling a potentially muted peak season due to market uncertainty

Maritime associations caution about potential congestion and risks for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz transit window

New guidance for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz has been issued by the global shipping industry

The UK government has adjusted its sanctions against Russia, allowing imports of diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian crude

Havertys Furniture faces higher vendor and delivery costs due to rising fuel prices amid global geopolitical impacts

TOC Europe 2026 will focus on automation, geopolitical disruption, and supply chain resilience for maritime logistics

Container dwell times for truck and rail remained stable at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports in April

New data from Infios shows that tariff stacking profoundly impacted US supply chain execution throughout 2025

GPSS is providing marine logistics and vessel support for Seaway7's Inch Cape offshore wind farm project from Port of Cromarty Firth

Hapag-Lloyd is expanding its biofuel shipping services through new collaborations with global freight forwarders

ZIM faced a net loss in Q1 due to reduced container volumes and lower average freight rates compared to the previous year

AIIB provides $300M loan to ICTSI for expanding and upgrading three Philippine container terminals

A weekly report details current time charter rates for tanker and dry bulk shipping sectors as of May 20

The US House passed the CORCA bill to tackle rising cargo theft, including incidents involving previously vetted carriers

Shippers are increasingly focused on "tariff-optimized" supply chains, a strategy expected to become a permanent fixture in global trade

South Korea is exploring new strategies to boost container shipping via the Northern Sea Route, with profitability expected post-2040.

Hapag-Lloyd is implementing increased FAK ocean tariff rates for shipments between the Far East and Europe

US government tariffs and legal challenges are causing significant instability for small and medium-sized logistics businesses

Equinor has extended its charter agreement with Eidesvik Offshore for the platform supply vessel Viking Avant

Sinolines has placed an order for twelve new container vessels to be built by China Merchants’ shipyards

KLN Logistics is expanding its hybrid logistics model in China's Greater Bay Area to support multinational supply chain shifts

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and MAS Holdings launched a new fashion-focused logistics hub in Sri Lanka to boost regional connectivity

Port of Tallinn makes 20 hectares of quayside land available at Muuga Harbour for long-term industrial and logistics development

Kaleido Logistics has integrated IFS South Africa, expanding its network and strengthening its presence on key African trade corridors

CEVA Logistics has opened three new offices in West Africa to strengthen its network and logistics offerings

Iran is reportedly exploring the possibility of imposing tolls on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Activist blockades at the Port of Rotterdam are significantly disrupting rail freight services, causing financial losses

Cadeler’s Q1 revenue nearly doubled to EUR 125 million, though fleet capacity was affected by vessel maintenance

INTERCARGO has released the first industry standard for dry bulk ship-to-ship transfers to improve safety and efficiency

South Korea has selected Panstar Line for its first Arctic container trial voyage via Russia's Northern Sea Route