Ocean Freight

Supply chain disruptions are increasingly unpredictable, highlighting the critical need for enhanced logistics resilience.

Blank sailings are now a permanent feature of global shipping, according to a new analysis by Sea-Intelligence

Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) advocates for a North Sea oil and gas policy revision to secure investments and reduce import dependency

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges recorded a 3.2% year-on-year increase in Q2 2026 bunker sales, reaching over 2 million tonnes.

California's permitting delays are blamed for the state losing Saronic's $3.2 billion shipyard project to Texas

France is reconfiguring its naval forces in the Arabian Sea, including the recall of an aircraft carrier.

Saudi Arabia's growing dependence on Yanbu exports exposes crude shipments to Houthi attacks near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

The fallpipe vessel Flintstone is set to begin rock installation for scour protection at the Dogger Bank C offshore wind farm

GTT has secured new tank design orders for LNG carriers and a floating LNG unit, reflecting ongoing investment in LNG infrastructure

Balenciaga Shipyard has restarted operations with a keel laying under its new owner, SAFEEN Drydocks, an AD Ports Group unit

Bilbao Port's traffic rose 12.3% in the first half, driven by strong liquid bulk and container volumes.

An Italian court has cancelled the approval for a new cruise terminal project in Rome, impacting future port development

Attacks on Dynacom vessels have brought shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to a near standstill, underlining heightened risks

Nuclear propulsion for commercial shipping is moving from concept to reality, with regulatory and technical advancements accelerating.

Galveston's new cruise terminal secured LEED Silver certification for sustainable design and operations.

Great Lakes regulations show how regional rules can effectively prevent maritime pollution, particularly oil leaks from propeller shafts

The Port of Lisbon experienced its best June on record for cruise ship visits and passenger numbers, indicating strong growth.

Velesto Energy has terminated a contract for a jack-up rig in Malaysian waters, making the 2015-built rig available for new jobs

Maersk warns of potential intermodal rail disruptions from Italian ports due to summer infrastructure works until September

An oil tanker halted in the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian naval actions, raising concerns about escalating Middle East hostilities

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) decreased by 81 points to 2671 on July 20, 2026, reflecting shifts in bulk shipping costs

Vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz have fallen by 90% compared to pre-conflict levels, Clarksons Research indicates

MMMCZCS has open-sourced its Navigate software, a maritime decarbonization pathway simulation tool, for industry scrutiny

The UK Warehousing Association warns that increased business rates on warehouses will raise operating costs and consumer prices.

Wärtsilä and Carnival Corporation have signed an 8-year service agreement for LNG-fueled cruise ships.

A Russian strike on the Golden Leo vessel has resulted in five fatalities and five missing crew members

Europe's rising temperatures are driving a surge in air conditioning demand, creating a new container shipping trade lane from Asia.

DEME has secured a contract to transport and install foundations for the first phase of the Zeevonk offshore wind farm.

European shares rebounded from early losses, stabilizing as diplomatic progress in the Middle East eased global energy market concerns.

A new study by EY-Parthenon indicates that shipping decarbonization is a complex challenge beyond just alternative fuels