Ocean Freight

The SeafarerHelp 2025 Annual Review from ISWAN highlights ongoing mental health and financial challenges for seafarers

BGP, a geophysical services firm, has partnered with the Seabed 2030 Project to advance global ocean mapping.

Gulftainer is transforming into a global trade infrastructure company, integrating various logistics components into a single platform

Soybean futures climbed to a seven-week high, supported by renewed Chinese demand for US supplies and higher crude oil prices.

Strait of Hormuz transits remain below pre-crisis levels, creating upside risks for oil and product pricing in H2

Iron ore futures rose sharply after workers at BHP's Port Hedland terminal announced an eight-hour strike.

Japan's jet fuel export ban to Russia now explicitly includes shipments through third countries and at-sea transfers.

Qatar's key ports saw a 40% rise in cargo handling and a 13% increase in container traffic in June.

Jeffrey Lantz, a veteran maritime expert, will receive the 2025 International Maritime Prize from the IMO

BMP Maritime Security has been updated with new guidance for managing activist boardings on ships and offshore installations

Berge Bulk's dry bulk fleet is outperforming IMO 2030 carbon intensity targets, though direct emissions rose and were offset

Donald Trump announced plans to cut all trade relations with Spain, calling the country a "terrible" ally.

Rotterdam's Verde Marine Energy and Saudi-based Eleven Energy announced a strategic collaboration in the marine energy sector

Peninsula and Itochu have created a joint venture to develop ammonia bunkering infrastructure in Europe, focusing on strategic hubs

NYK's new VLGC, Lyla Pathfinder, features dual-fuel capabilities for LPG and heavy fuel oil, minimizing diesel use.

Azane Infrastructure is developing three ammonia bunkering terminals in Norway, targeting operations by 2029 with ENOVA's support

Spanish authorities have approved the PlemCat floating offshore wind test site for developing innovative floating wind technologies

SAL Offshore completed its first semi-submersible loading with MV Luisa, moving barges from the Netherlands to Uruguay

Oil prices surged over 3% after new airstrikes between Iran and the U.S. and re-imposed sanctions on Tehran.

Dolphin Drilling's Borgland Dolphin rig will continue its offshore assignment with Oil India Limited due to a contract extension

DEME has begun installing offshore foundations for Vattenfall's Nordlicht wind farm in the German North Sea.

A US maritime regulator has warned Chinese carriers about ongoing detentions of Panama-flagged ships, suggesting potential US action.

Chinese vehicle manufacturers are increasingly using non-specialist vessels for car transport due to a PCTC capacity shortage

Dunkirk Port has initiated construction on its second container terminal, a €303m project to boost handling capacity.

Seaspan and Maersk are expanding their partnership to upgrade 18 containerships for improved efficiency and reduced emissions

Hutchison Ports Felixstowe has completed the deployment of 100 autonomous trucks from Shanghai Westwell Technology

Sarens is executing heavy-lift, transport, and marine logistics at the REEF LPG export facility in British Columbia.

A freighter collided with a Vietnamese fishing boat, leading to one fatality and the rescue of sixteen people.

The U.S. Navy states Iran is mining the Strait of Hormuz to funnel commercial shipping into its waters for control and tolls

The US has reinstated sanctions on Iranian oil exports, revoking a temporary waiver after recent tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.