Ocean Freight

A BCO technology provider proposes a new framework for detention and demurrage accountability to reduce disputes

Guangzhou's Nansha Port has begun a $2 billion expansion, adding four mega-vessel berths and 15 feeder berths

CMA CGM has announced new FAK rates for shipments from Mediterranean ports to the Middle East Gulf, Red Sea, and Far East

Iran has launched a Bitcoin-backed insurance service for its shipping companies navigating the Strait of Hormuz

The US Treasury extended a waiver for Russian oil sanctions, enabling vulnerable nations to access stranded cargoes

The United States and China are establishing a new working group to manage bilateral trade and resolve agricultural barriers

RIKON has delivered two heavy-duty portal cranes from Riga to a top Turkish industrial enterprise, shipped fully assembled

An investor's surprise bid for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services could sweeten the buy price and keep the liner under Israeli control

A cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has docked in Rotterdam, leading to crew disembarkation and a cremation

VesselBot's Q1 2026 report reveals significant emissions efficiency differences across container shipping operations

AD Ports Group has reached a binding agreement to acquire German freight forwarder MBS Logistics, expanding its global reach

AD Ports Group acquires MBS Logistics, a German freight forwarder, to expand its global reach in Europe and Asia

AD Ports Group is set to acquire German-based MBS Logistics, expanding its freight forwarding capabilities globally

Boskalis has commissioned a new 24,000-ton cable laying vessel to support growing offshore energy projects

Chinese authorities have fined major shipping lines and NVOCCs for under-reporting freight rates to regulators

The Port of Los Angeles saw increased cargo volumes in April, fueled by seasonal goods and upcoming holiday inventory.

Contargo Rhein-Waal-Lippe completed a major modernization at Emmerich Terminal, adding a new container gantry crane.

A northern China port introduces an autonomous vacuum mooring system, securing container ships in 30 seconds

Norden expands its fleet with four new Handysize dry cargo vessels, boosting specialized cargo capabilities

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting global shipping and impacting Indian ports, affecting supply chains and freight rates

Diana Shipping warns Genco's stock price could fall to $17.50 if its $23.50 per share takeover offer is withdrawn

The UAE has revealed a new long-term maritime strategy through two major announcements, bolstering its global shipping role

Hunter Group faces an escalating payment dispute as a charterer underpaid April hire for two VLCCCCs by $9.22 million

Maersk and Sri Lanka Ports Authority officials met to discuss improving operational efficiency at the Port of Colombo

Two Filipino crew members injured in a missile attack on a CMA CGM vessel in the Strait of Hormuz have returned home

Amazon's AWS Moment for Shipping title hints at a major technological shift in logistics, akin to AWS's cloud impact

Boskalis has ordered a new high-capacity cable laying vessel to meet rising demand in offshore wind and interconnector markets

The LNG spot market remained stable with minor rate changes, while LPG rates consistently climbed across all segments

AD Ports Group awarded three major contracts worth approximately $200 million for the expansion of the Noatum Ports Pointe-Noire Terminal

Golden Energy Offshore Services' largest shareholders have launched a strategic review, potentially leading to a sale of their holdings