Ocean Freight

Attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea persist, with drones and USVs becoming primary floating hazards.

Maria Angelicoussis, a prominent shipping magnate, has realized significant gains from a strategic investment in Nvidia Corp

ESL Shipping's new plug-in hybrid vessel Astramar was christened at the Port of Raahe, coinciding with a new quay opening

GTT Energy showcased innovations at Gastech 2026 to boost LNG shipping's economic, energy, and environmental performance

An armed group has closed a pipeline from Libya's largest oil field, El Sharara, jeopardizing national oil exports

Eurozone manufacturing activity held steady in September, with output reaching a 55-month high due to rising export orders

Secondhand bulker and tanker values remained stable this week, with some resales securing modest premiums.

The Baltic Exchange participated in the Xinde Marine Forum, discussing maritime value chain resilience and collaboration.

IMPA and Achilles are partnering to enhance collaboration and transparency across the global maritime supply chain.

New films from The Seafarers' Charity educate seafarers and families on identifying and addressing abandonment risks

Canada proposes new Labor Code amendments to prevent future port and rail disruptions ahead of key contract expirations

The Port of Hastings has released its 2055 strategy to transform into a sustainable trade and renewable energy hub

Ukraine has expressed readiness for a Black Sea maritime truce, with proposals from Egypt, India, and Turkey now awaiting Russia's response

Donald Trump criticized the IMO's Net-Zero Framework at the UN, potentially impacting future US shipping decarbonization policy

The U.S. Coast Guard issued updated guidelines for towing vessels with retractable pilothouses to enhance operational safety

US importers are pushing back against a CBP proposal for mandatory supply chain data, citing data accuracy and compliance burdens.

The USCG issued a safety bulletin on gangway procedures after a fatal incident, stressing maintenance and inspection.

Maersk is upsizing its India-US East Coast service with 13,000 TEU ships, seeking to regain market share.

Höegh Autoliners confirmed an order for six more Aurora-class PCTCs, designed for dual-fuel LNG and ammonia readiness

BIMCO predicts a 10% container shipping overcapacity by 2027 if Suez Canal transits normalize, impacting freight rates.

A bulk carrier was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in one seafarer dead and another injured.

The UK's 8.5 GW offshore wind tender is set to drive demand for heavy-lift vessels and project cargo services

H2SITE secured €3.4 million from Enova to develop an onboard ammonia-to-hydrogen system for maritime fuel cells

The Batavia, a replica of a 17th-century vessel, has arrived at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam for preservation work

New U.S. tariffs on plastic products are creating uncertainty and potential disruption for supply chains.

A new 25,000-ton shiplift system will be installed at the River Port, LLC shipyard in Newport News

Seaspan Shipyards is accelerating the U.S. Coast Guard's Arctic Security Cutter program, modernizing the icebreaker fleet

Procurement teams struggle to align traditional budgeting cycles with rapid market changes and geopolitical freight risks.

Stena Line ordered two more E-Flexer hybrid ferries for its Gothenburg–Frederikshavn route, aiming for 2030 operation

Fugro secured a marine asset integrity contract in Australia for subsea infrastructure replacement, survey, and inspection.