Ocean Freight

ZIM Line and MSC have added JAXPORT to their collaborative Asia container service rotation, boosting U.S. Southeast connectivity.

Maine Maritime Academy's training ship has returned to its home port in Castine, marking its initial arrival

A report indicates that marine fuels compliant with ISO standards are still causing operational problems for vessels

ReCAAP and the shipping industry are set to discuss effective anti-piracy measures and best practices.

Southampton port welcomed the Glovis Lighthouse, a record-setting vehicle carrier, demonstrating its capacity for large automotive vessels

Repsol supplied its first bioethanol marine fuel to a Maersk vessel in Barcelona, advancing sustainable shipping.

Irish authorities have completed the three-year, €16 million process of disposing of a seized bulk carrier

The U.S. Coast Guard is tracking two Chinese research icebreakers transiting through the Bering Sea towards the Arctic.

Dirty tanker spot freight rates showed considerable volatility in June, according to OPEC's recent monthly report.

The maritime sector faces complex cyber threats, driving demand for practical solutions like managed connectivity services.

Russian fuel export bans and infrastructure attacks are shifting clean tanker demand towards longer routes, reducing regional trade

A global diesel supply deficit is developing, potentially increasing tanker demand and freight rates for refined products

The World Shipping Council supports EU ETS revisions for maritime decarbonization but warns new port rules may hinder competition.

The European Commission's revised EU ETS proposal for maritime aims to balance decarbonization with port competitiveness

South Korean and Japanese refiners will continue using the Red Sea for Saudi crude imports, even if Persian Gulf tensions ease

Russia's diesel export ban is set to drive up global prices, with European buyers potentially turning to the US for supply

India's ship recycling market strengthened due to limited steel plate availability, stemming from slow cutting and fewer vessels.

The container ship time charter market saw a quiet week with minimal transactions as the summer holiday season began

Malaysia's Transport Minister denies government knowledge of major foreign shareholding changes at MMC Port Holdings Bhd

K Line has pledged $20,000 for earthquake relief in Mindanao, Philippines, via The Rayomar Outreach Foundation

NYK's 22nd Fleet Safety Management Meeting brought together partners to share safety measures and lessons from past incidents

Global financial markets may be underestimating the potential impacts of a strong El Niño weather event, according to Marex Solutions CEO.

US consumer sentiment rose for the second straight month in July, exceeding forecasts and reaching its highest level since February.

A significant 3.0% decline in building permits has exceeded expectations, signaling potential economic caution and construction sector…

US import prices unexpectedly increased by 0.3% in June 2026, contrary to market predictions of a decline.

India has reinstated a 7.5% import duty on 40 key petrochemical products after a previous exemption expired.

A Chinese captain of a tanker, suspected of sanctions evasion, was denied bail in the UK after his vessel's detention.

Philly Shipyard has secured a MARAD contract to build missile tracking vessels, signaling new specialized maritime construction.

Tradepoint Marine Development is suing Bruks Siwertell over a bulk material handling system failure at Sparrows Point.

Russian forces reportedly struck Mykolaiv while Ukraine maintains its maritime attacks, signaling continued regional conflict.