Ocean Freight

Norcoast adds Rio Brasil Terminal to its cabotage network, connecting Rio de Janeiro with major Brazilian ports and inland regions

Wallenius Wilhelmsen declared a $258 million dividend for H1 2026, supported by strong RoRo demand from Asia.

CONCAWE has issued a guideline for assessing new materials in marine fuel production to support the industry's decarbonization.

Tianjin Port is upgrading infrastructure to boost its annual container capacity to 35 million TEUs, an increase of over one-third

Corvus Energy will supply battery energy storage systems for four new hybrid-electric BC Ferries vessels being built in China

Inch Cape offshore wind farm has completed the installation of all 54 monopile foundations and transition pieces.

PSA Belgium has added a 14th ship-to-shore crane at its Noordzee Terminal in Antwerp, boosting its capacity for ultra-large container…

Dutch goods exports grew 3.1% in June 2026, with imports also increasing, as per preliminary CBS data

Geopolitical instability, including the Middle East conflict, significantly influenced shipping industry earnings in the first half.

Damen delivered the TSS Cruiser, a new CSOV, to Taiwan, boosting offshore support for the HaiLong project.

Cyprus is positioning itself as a stable EU-based logistics hub in the Eastern Mediterranean amid regional disruptions

Vietnam has begun constructing its largest and most advanced domestically-made anti-submarine frigate at the Song Thu Shipyard.

The maritime industry faces a talent shortage but may be overlooking experienced professionals, including women

The Training Ship State of Maine, the third of five National Security Multi-Mission Vessels, has been delivered.

The U.S. government sold two sanctioned oil tankers, seized after a Venezuela raid, for scrap to a Dubai firm

U.S. officials are working with foreign investors to identify and close gaps in the domestic manufacturing supply chain.

A 90-day extension of the Jones Act waiver by the Trump administration has reignited debate on US maritime policy.

LNG shipping rates softened last week as cargo inquiries decreased and vessel availability increased, impacting key trade lanes.

Chinese port stocks are rising due to weak steel demand and increasing iron ore inventories, signaling softer market fundamentals

Demand, not available capacity, will dictate the European peak season for 2026, according to a new Sogese report

Rotterdam's B30-VLSFO biofuel price fell only slightly, cushioned by higher feedstock costs despite a larger drop in conventional VLSFO.

False flagging and fraudulent ship registries are growing concerns, allowing vessels to bypass international oversight and sanctions.

Ukraine has reportedly agreed to avoid targeting specific non-Russian oil tankers and Black Sea export infrastructure for Kazakh crude

Marine insurance is set to transform by 2026, with digital technologies and new risks reshaping coverage processes

The dry bulk freight market showed a considerably stronger performance during the first seven months of 2026.

HMM will launch a new container service connecting India and East Africa in September, using Nhava Sheva and Mundra as hubs.

Maritime industry's move to low-carbon fuels demands transparent verification of sustainable fuel supply chains

d'Amico Tankers has exercised its purchase option for the MT High Discovery, converting a bareboat charter to full ownership

The Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI) was published for the week ending August 7, 2026, by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange

India's ship recycling sector is strengthening due to rising steel demand, while Bangladesh faces market and financing pressures