Ocean Freight

DP World is reportedly seeking to operate the Chittagong Container Terminal in Bangladesh, expanding its port sector ambitions

Ocean Network Express is updating its Irish Sea Express service rotation, effective late May 2026

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges marked 75 years of partnership with Chinese-Polish shipping line Chipolbrok, a key breakbulk carrier

Hapag-Lloyd recorded a US$256 million net loss in Q1 2026, a significant drop driven by lower freight rates and operational issues

Norden has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of four new handysize bulkers, set for 2026 delivery

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics reported stable revenue and shipment growth in 2025, expanding e-commerce and international initiatives

Petronas signed a 20-year charter with MISC for five new 174,000 cbm LNG carriers to be delivered by 2030

DP World and Al Dahra Holding are partnering to boost food security and agri-logistics capabilities in the GCC and internationally

Boa helped launch two large floating dock sections at the Wulkan Shipyard in Poland, aiding shipyard expansion

HHLA's early 2026 performance shows a significant decline in container handling, rail, and intermodal volumes

AD Ports Group reported a 41% increase in Q1 2026 net profit, setting a new record of AED 653 million

SAL Heavy Lift has launched a new semi-liner service, the SAL Atlantic Service, connecting three continents.

Toepfer Transport's monthly index shows stable multipurpose shipping rates for 12,500 dwt F-type heavy lift vessels in May 2026

Iran has reportedly expanded its declared maritime operational control zone in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially impacting shipping

Criminal charges have been filed against Synergy Marine, the ship manager of the Dali, over the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse

Sarens completed a 10-month project at Atlantic Canada Bulk Terminal, enabling it to handle 100-meter offshore wind blades

Middle East conflicts and potential Strait of Hormuz disruptions are rerouting global agricultural and fertilizer supply chains

The Maritime IT Networking Summit has officially opened, focusing on secure digital transformation in shipping

Kuehne+Nagel will provide international freight and on-site logistics for MCH Group under a new five-year partnership

AD Ports Group has partnered with Krivia and IRH to enhance global electronics trade through Abu Dhabi.

Thomas Scott Jensen has been appointed CEO of Gatehouse Maritime as it becomes an independent maritime data technology company

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz illustrates how vital maritime chokepoints are becoming geopolitical tools

AI-driven automation is disrupting freight forwarding costs, leading companies to reassess task allocation between origin and destination

The U.S. Justice Department has filed criminal charges against the operators of the container ship Dali after the 2024 Baltimore bridge…

Strong demand for roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) cargo is anticipated to continue through 2026, driven by China's export growth

General Mills has named company veteran Dana McNabb as its new Chief Operating Officer, overseeing global supply chain functions

Maersk, in partnership with CONCOR, has initiated a weekly reefer rail service connecting Hyderabad to Nhava Sheva port

Safe Bulkers has ordered four new Japanese-built dry bulk vessels, including three Kamsarmaxes and one Capesize

Geopolitical factors are increasingly influencing global maritime shipping decisions, moving beyond traditional distance-based routing

CMA CGM is investing $820 million to modernize and expand two terminals at Kenya's Port of Mombasa