Ocean Freight

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

An oil tanker chartered for crude loading at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal was damaged by two drones.

Armed assailants have seized a chemical tanker in the Gulf of Aden, prompting maritime security concerns.

Disrupted container trade lanes are set to receive numerous new vessel deliveries in 2026, offsetting longer voyages

A 37,730.36 DWT Handysize bulk carrier, 'HE SHENG DONG FANG', is scheduled for an online public auction.

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) has corrected, dropping 6.5% to 2752 points this week, signaling a decline in dry bulk rates

New Times Shipbuilding delivered three LNG dual-fuel tankers, including a VLCC, within a week, enhancing green fleet capacity

EXMAR has sold five gas carriers, including three midsize and two fully pressurized vessels, as part of its fleet renewal.

Ennore Coal Terminal in India has increased its maximum draft to 18 meters, allowing larger vessels to call.

Agora Shipbroking Corporation released its commercial indicators report for Week 29 of 2026, detailing key market metrics.

UBS predicts a copper market deficit, supporting long positions despite price volatility and US tariff uncertainties impacting global…

Ocean carriers are deploying extra ships on India-US/Europe routes to address rising export demand and vessel space constraints

Greek shipowners are focusing on efficiency, data, and design to future-proof their fleets, according to ABS.

The EU ETS review proposes substantial annual investment for maritime decarbonization, significantly boosting funding for innovative…

The United States and Iran have escalated tensions by striking each other's infrastructure, including bridges and power plants

The European Commission proposes ETS revisions, allowing longer CO2 emissions and boosting clean tech funding for industries

Private equity firms express optimism for freight M&A in the next 12-18 months, driven by economic stability and recovering rates.

Taylor Maritime Holdings has reduced its fleet to five ships due to increased deliveries, protectionism, and weakening market fundamentals.

Russian drone strikes caused fatalities and damaged foreign-flagged ships at Ukrainian Black Sea ports, intensifying trade route pressure

Security risks for commercial shipping now extend across the entire Gulf region, beyond the Strait of Hormuz, INTERTANKO warns

Bilbao Port presented its heavy-lift and project cargo capabilities to Hitachi Energy and ERHARDT after handling over 3,000 shipments.

Armed assailants are believed to have boarded and seized control of the chemical tanker Asana off Yemen's southern coast.

A recent tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz, alongside fears of renewed Houthi activity, threatens dual maritime chokepoint disruption.

Customs AI faces deployment hurdles as fragmented trade data and conflicting documents impede its transition from pilots to live operations

Unibarge Sustainable Bunkering B.V. has obtained the new ISCC Biomarine Fuel Operator certification, a key step for sustainable marine fuels

The 13th annual Maritime & Arctic Security & Safety Conference is underway in St. John's, Newfoundland

DP World forecasts increased UK-India cargo volumes driven by a new trade deal reducing tariffs and boosting integrated logistics demand

Renewed piracy and conflict in Yemen are jeopardizing carrier efforts to restore Red Sea and Suez Canal shipping routes.

MSC Cruises' LNG-fueled vessel, MSC World Asia, has begun its first sea trials from the Saint-Nazaire shipyard.

The Port of Montreal's total cargo volume increased by 2% in H1 2026, while container traffic slightly decreased.