Ocean Freight

India's ferro-alloy industry aims for global market expansion, driven by the country's growing steel production

BIFA's 2026 conference examined AI, customs reform, and freight crime, highlighting technology and regulation's impact on logistics.

Dangote Group will break ground on a 700,000 b/d refinery in Lamu, Kenya, and develop a regional oil pipeline.

A new global alliance for green shipping corridors has launched in Beijing, uniting 45 companies from 12 nations.

Eni has expanded its presence in Southeast Asia by acquiring a new exploration license in Indonesia's Kutei Basin.

Belgian Customs found nearly 2.4 tons of cocaine in a banana container from South America at the Port of Antwerp.

Poland's largest container terminal, Baltic Hub, has added two new electric rail-mounted gantry cranes to its rail yard fleet

Konecranes targets a 90% emissions reduction by 2050, focusing on electrification and cleaner materials in cargo handling

DP World's whitepaper highlights how geopolitical shifts, climate pressures, and manufacturing changes are redefining global trade patterns

LD TravOcean, a subsidiary of Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, has added a new multipurpose support vessel to its fleet

NYK Group named its new 174,000 cbm LNG carrier, Diamond Gas Nexus, equipped with an advanced X-DF engine in South Korea

P2H2 has started commercial green hydrogen production at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, utilizing a 500 kW electrolyser system

An MSC container ship, previously abandoned, is now under tow by two tugs and heading towards Vietnam

Crude oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz reached 33.7 million barrels in the week of September 20, maintaining steady volumes

NYK Line ordered a new service operation vessel from PaxOcean Group for offshore wind farm support

Contecon Manzanillo has acquired five new hybrid rubber-tyred gantry cranes to boost container handling efficiency

ABB's Sami Lehikoinen argues that current high power prices and grid limitations highlight the urgency for shore power investments.

Port of Aarhus sees increased cargo volumes and financial results, prompting a revised outlook and new hiring for terminal management.

Regional Container Lines (RCL) has named three new container vessels in China, significantly boosting its fleet capacity.

Over 200 trade groups are urging the USTR to extend the Section 301 tariff suspension on Chinese imports before the November deadline

SUNY Maritime College's training ship, Empire State VII, will deploy to Norfolk for a U.S. Navy mission.

VLCC tanker values have seen a sharp rise in 2026, driven by strong freight earnings and geopolitical instability.

The global ocean hull insurance market is softening despite a growing premium base, indicating rising risk for marine insurers.

China's crude oil imports saw a significant decline in June, marking the lowest figures for the month in ten years.

Colombia's coal trade is shifting due to policy, market access, and logistical issues, impacting Atlantic coal flows.

The Baltic Dry Index rose by 1.2% to 3,473 points, its highest since September 11, driven by capesize and panamax gains

BIMCO symposium participants agreed on the necessity of global cooperation and information sharing for maritime security

Marine insurers have lost billions covering war risks for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing US-Iran conflict.

Maritime experts discussed seafarer training needs for new fuels and technologies in Lisbon, focusing on competence for decarbonization

Houston's bunker fuel market faces tight availability for all conventional grades due to strong demand, impacting lead times.