Ocean Freight

Malaysia is testing an automated ship reporting system in the Malacca Strait using electronic submissions and AIS.

Authorities at the Port of Piraeus seized 46 kilograms of cocaine in a joint operation targeting drug trafficking networks

Four LNG tankers, previously operating for Oman, are now loading from a US-sanctioned Russian project to boost exports

DP World and Al Dahra Holding have signed an MOU to improve agri-logistics capabilities across the GCC and globally

Congestion is building at the Panama Canal ahead of June maintenance on the Gatun Locks, which will reduce transit capacity

Iran has proposed a new insurance-based framework for managing the Strait of Hormuz, requiring mandatory cargo declarations

A panel at the Geneva Dry conference predicted a bullish yet chaotic future for the iron ore market and Capesize shipping

Genco Shipping & Trading's board again rejected Diana Shipping's hostile tender offer, urging shareholders not to sell

Blue Water Shipping appointed Faith McAdams as the head of chartering for the Americas, leveraging her extensive experience

Tanker resale prices are reaching unprecedented highs as buyers aggressively seek immediate vessel availability in a robust crude shipping…

Manora Logistics is managing extensive heavy-lift operations across Europe and transatlantic markets for offshore wind projects

The UAE has launched a new consortium for shipbuilding and marine engineering, led by AD Ports Group's Noatum Maritime

The IMO will introduce a gender mainstreaming handbook on Women in Maritime Day to promote equality in the industry

Guy Platten, with over four decades of leadership experience, is the new chair for the Mission to Seafarers

Container shipping industry stakeholders foresee long-term strategic shifts, including bypass ports, in response to Hormuz Strait issues

BIFA has launched a new Dangerous Goods Awareness module within its Bitesize eLearning program for members

Key maritime news includes Strait of Hormuz tensions, Dali criminal charges, and China freight filing violations

Dali's owners, Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine Group, settled with Maryland for $2.25 billion towards bridge reconstruction

The UAE has launched its first national maritime consortium to bolster local shipbuilding and marine engineering capabilities

Emerging market equities are expected to see a significant rally in the second half of the year, driven by attractive valuations

China is positioned to capture substantial economic value in robotics and AI due to its industrial manufacturing scale

The Platts APAC LNG Market on Close assessment process completed deliveries for 56.1 TBtu of LNG traded in early March

Iraq's first offshore LNG import terminal project, located at Khor Al Zubair, is delayed until 2027 due to regional conflict

Venezuela's government is circulating new draft regulations for its hydrocarbons law, defining operational terms for private energy…

Iraq's crude oil exports via the Strait of Hormuz fell drastically to 10 million barrels in April due to ongoing conflict

Thai rice exports are expected to recover in the second half of 2026 if Middle East tensions subside

Caturus LLC has approved the Final Investment Decision for its Commonwealth LNG project in Louisiana, securing $9.75 billion

Container freight markets exhibited mixed trends last week, with Transpacific rates stable and Asia-Europe lanes declining

Bangladesh Shipping Corporation saw a 16% net profit drop in Q1 2026, despite revenue growth, due to reduced interest income

The Port of Long Beach has opened a new cyber defense center to safeguard its operations from digital threats