Ocean Freight

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

A major global ocean freight forwarder has opened its new U.S. headquarters in New Jersey to boost operational efficiency

Despite extensive digital and AI investments, human involvement remains critical for integrating fragmented freight systems

The IMO Maritime Safety Committee will hold its 111th session in London from May 13-22, 2026, to discuss key maritime safety regulations

The UP World LNG Shipping Index recorded a marginal gain last week, though most individual stocks saw declines

Hapag-Lloyd is exploring the potential purchase of biomethanol from a new plant in Louisiana to support its decarbonization efforts

April 2026 data shows persistent Middle East disruptions, affecting Strait of Hormuz transits and increasing operational risks for…

Bunker fuel demand at Sri Lankan ports declined in April, attributed to a shortage of barges and tighter credit

DCE iron ore futures declined by 0.98%, while port spot prices fell 5-10 yuan amid active trader offerings

OOCL has ordered twelve new 13,600 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessels from Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding

China's shipbuilding industry led globally in Q1 2026, with completed vessel tonnage increasing significantly

Korean shipbuilders are profiting from a global tanker shortage, securing new orders and reselling canceled vessels at higher prices

Container release processes in all German North Sea ports are now fully digitalized, improving security and efficiency

Russian seaborne crude exports rose 8% in April, reaching a six-month high due to US sanctions relief and Middle East concerns

Asia's Q2 iron ore supply increased due to eased China trade restrictions and Middle East shipping diversions

Citi forecasts copper prices to hold near $13,000 per metric ton, despite potential geopolitical risk-off sentiment

Oil prices climbed after U.S. President Trump indicated the Iran ceasefire was unstable, reducing hopes for peace

Iran's oil industry faces challenges from a U.S. maritime blockade but maintains stable production and exports

Goldman Sachs highlights growing concerns over the accelerated depletion of global oil stocks, with some regions facing critical lows

China is accelerating 40 oil and gas infrastructure projects, including 9,000 km of pipelines, to boost energy security

MSC and MEDLOG have renewed their food safety and good distribution practice certifications, with MEDLOG Italy achieving FSM for the first…