Ocean Freight

A fire on a Norwegian chemical tanker was extinguished after an explosion off Norway's southeast coast, with all crew safe

CMA CGM is set to expand its port terminal operations with a $2.4 billion investment from Stonepeak.

Newbuilding activity remains robust, with orders spanning dry bulk, tanker, container, and gas carrier sectors

Houthi forces declared a maritime blockade on Saudi ports, closing the Bab al-Mandab Strait and diverting tankers.

Global seaborne iron ore trade experienced positive growth in the first six months of 2026, driven by increased loadings

The EU's 21st sanctions package excludes a full maritime services ban, allowing European entities to ship Russian oil under price cap.

The Middle East conflict has escalated with the Houthis imposing a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, marking a new phase of regional…

Uncrewed maritime systems have accumulated over 13,000 hours of continuous operation in the Middle East, performing surveillance.

VLSFO availability in Singapore has tightened, with lead times extending due to low inventories and US-Iran hostilities

OceanScore's FuelEU pooling price index has decreased, alongside significant reductions in biofuel pooling values for B100 and LBM

CMA CGM reported solid Q2 2026 results, with maritime volumes up 6% and freight rates remaining strong.

Hyundai Movex will lead a Korea-U.S. R&D project for autonomous transport in shipbuilding and offshore sectors

Lloyd's Register will develop a standardized global operating model for ArcelorMittal's dry bulk terminals worldwide

The UK government's new technical education plan aims to boost vocational skills and address shortages in freight forwarding

Freight tech startup 5U AI secured $3.2 million in pre-seed funding to expand its AI-powered digital workforce platform

Damen Shipyards Group will refit four vessels for the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, focusing on naval fleet maintenance.

CMA CGM warns that geopolitical tensions and potential tariffs could undermine cargo demand in the second half of the year

CMA CGM sees strong July volumes but remains cautious on sustained demand for H2 due to geopolitical risks and tariffs

GTT anticipates strong LNG carrier demand for the next decade, fueled by new US export terminal investments

A cargo ship stranded for weeks in the St. Lawrence River has been successfully refloated, ending navigation disruptions

Latvian crane OEM RIKON has shipped two fully assembled portal cranes from Riga to an industrial customer in Turkey

A broken wind turbine blade in the North Sea posed a menace to shipping, creating a navigational hazard

CMA CGM's Q2 profits rose, boosted by stronger Transpacific freight volumes despite new capacity and Mideast war costs.

Ukraine boosts port security and monitors a sunken bulker near Odesa, signaling increased vigilance in the region

The US EPA has sent California's clean shipping waivers to Congress, sparking debate over their review under the Congressional Review Act.

Ukrainian attacks on Black Sea and Sea of Azov shipping routes are hindering Russian grain exports, impacting global markets

The Port of Gdańsk recorded a substantial 9% increase in cargo handling, reaching 41.7 million tonnes in H1 2026

Hong Kong's Stanley Bay seawall repairs began in July, while the UAE introduced new advance cargo filing rules for containers.

A new report details ship recycling trends for Week 30, 2026, offering insights into vessel demolition activity.

CMA CGM and Stonepeak have finalized their UNITED PORTS LLC joint venture, following regulatory approvals.