Ocean Freight

GCMD and DBJ have partnered for five years to accelerate maritime decarbonization through financing and real-world pilots

Barcelona's port saw a 4% rise in H1 2026 container volumes, boosted by imports amidst global trade challenges

The Port of Tyne is preparing to relocate the BG Orange vessel from its berth following a recent crane collapse incident

Yantian East Container Terminal will add over 2 million TEU capacity with two new mega berths

Shipping lines are adopting digital container release to better manage payments, authorizations, and cargo delivery, securing revenue.

Iran is holding security discussions with Saudi Arabia and Oman concerning the Strait of Hormuz amidst persistent tanker attacks.

The US Maritime Action Plan (MAP) has made important strides in its legislative journey, aiming to bolster maritime capabilities

APM Terminals Algeciras has begun dismantling four older RTG cranes as part of a terminal equipment renewal program

Konecranes and Kalmar received refunds for US tariffs paid last year after IEEPA duties were repealed

Former President Trump's new tariff proposals are facing legal challenges concerning their statutory authority and potential trade impact

Mexico's Port of Manzanillo saw container volumes increase by 9.9% in the first half of the year, with varied terminal performance

Pilbara Ports in Western Australia achieved a new record, handling over 800 million tonnes of cargo in the 2025-2026 financial year

Salvage teams are preparing to remove a fishing vessel that ran aground and sank near St. George, mitigating environmental risks

ClassNK has issued an updated guide for container ship firefighting, enhancing safety protocols for maritime operations

Discussions at the AAPA convention will focus on integrating SMRs and FNPPs to power US ports, boosting energy independence

Ukrainian attacks have prompted the cancellation of the Russian Navy's annual fleet review, signaling continued security challenges

A US Coast Guard vessel intercepted a suspected drug smuggling boat, seizing 2,380 pounds of marijuana worth $2.8 million.

A South Korean container ship rescued crew from a tugboat in distress within the South China Sea

Police seized over 2.6 tonnes of cocaine in the Atlantic Ocean off Portugal, valued at €500 million.

Yemen's Houthi movement aims to replicate Iran's Strait of Hormuz strategy by disrupting Red Sea shipping

Maersk has received its first Very Large Ammonia Carrier (VLAC), the Jane Maersk, from HD Hyundai Samho.

Container ship delays increased in Q2 due to service changes caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure.

China is moving towards establishing regular container operations through the Northern Sea Route after a successful trial.

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) fell 1.7% to 2,696 on Monday, interrupting a three-day winning streak.

The IMO's new MASS Code provides the first global regulatory framework for autonomous and remotely controlled vessels

Tanker crossings in the Strait of Hormuz have dropped significantly, with vessels opting for the Iranian route.

Costamare Inc. reported unaudited financial results for Q2 2026, with a net income of $77.4 million.

High bunker prices and the Strait of Hormuz crisis are accelerating shipping decarbonization efforts to cut costs and boost efficiency

The Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI) stood at 2219.2 points for the week ending July 24.

Diana Shipping Inc. has accused Genco Shipping & Trading of issuing a misleading press release regarding their shareholder dispute