Ocean Freight

The clean tanker market is expected to see freight rate increases due to an emerging supply shock, despite geopolitical focus elsewhere

Container shipping rates from East Asia and China to the US are mostly lower as tariff-driven import frontloading slows.

The Capesize dry bulk market lost momentum this week, reversing an encouraging start with sentiment deteriorating across basins

MEPC 84 broadly agreed on the direction for shipping's decarbonization, but the specific route remains contested

Market focus is shifting from supply disruptions to the rebalancing of global oil markets, with China's crude demand central.

Vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz have dropped by 60% after recent attacks, leading to altered navigation patterns.

Global shipping sectors are closely monitoring economic indicators from East Asia, especially China's central bank's actions

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz impacted alumina flows to the Arabian Gulf, while global aluminium exports surged.

Low-emission bunker fuel availability is growing in ports worldwide, but fragmented supply leads buyers to seek long-term agreements

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) saw a 2% drop last week, with its composite index now at $2,958 per 40ft container

Over-reliance on Automatic Identification System (AIS) data is being identified as a contributing factor in maritime collisions

ESPO recognizes the European Commission's attempts to tackle carbon leakage in the EU ETS but warns of potential new problems.

Global supply chains face structural volatility from geopolitics, shifting trade, and climate, impacting Latin America's costs and…

Indian refiners anticipate consistent Venezuelan crude oil imports, as June loadings were undisturbed by recent seismic activity

Saudi Arabia's Ports Authority secured $267 million in agreements to expand logistics centers at Jeddah Islamic Port.

Xiamen Ocean Gate Container Terminal, a COSCO Shipping subsidiary, showcases advanced automated operations with silent, precise container…

Black Sea wheat prices climbed to a three-week high due to intensified Russia-Ukraine attacks on shipping infrastructure

A reduced EU corn production forecast for 2025-26 is set to drive higher imports in 2026-27, with Ukraine gaining market share

Container spot rates on key trade lanes have stabilized, with some routes experiencing declines after a period of increases

ZeroUSV's 17-meter Oceanus17 uncrewed surface vessel has been delivered after factory acceptance tests, arriving in Plymouth.

Port of Oakland saw increased cargo volumes in June due to a rise in both import and export activities.

A UK minister has recognized a significant milestone in a port expansion project, signaling progress in maritime infrastructure.

New gas carriers will integrate Wärtsilä 25 ammonia engines to comply with upcoming environmental regulations

Danish shipyard Fayard is under scrutiny for repairing LNG carriers linked to Russian energy operations

Covert maritime intelligence is being used to monitor Russia's shadow fleet, operating outside conventional shipping regulations

Antwerp-Bruges port saw a 2.4% cargo throughput drop in H1 2026 due to geopolitical tensions and weak demand

Oil loadings at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's Black Sea terminal are suspended after drone attacks on two tankers

Near-record low water levels on the Danube River have disrupted tourism, leaving cruise vessels stranded north of Budapest.

Bunker One completed Latin America's first bioethanol bunkering for an ocean-going vessel, advancing sustainable shipping

A sanctioned tanker, known for moving Russian oil, is reportedly leaking fuel near a protected marine area off Oman