Ocean Freight

Tankers carrying non-Iranian crude oil are increasingly turning off transponders to avoid detection in the Middle East.

Western Bulk forecasts profitability in 2026, despite a $6.6 million first-half loss, supported by stronger dry bulk markets

Shell's oil and gas exploration off South Africa's Wild Coast is blocked by a Constitutional Court ruling.

The CPB predicts a 0.3% decline in Dutch household purchasing power for 2027, affecting most demographics.

The Baltic Dry Index increased by 19 points, reaching 2,863, reflecting global dry bulk shipping rates.

HEA Energy has acquired two jack-up vessels, Thor and Wind Lift 1, from Semco Maritime for offshore wind projects

Russia has rejected a Ukrainian proposal for a Black Sea ceasefire aimed at safeguarding commercial shipping.

Singapore's July bunker sales fell 3.8% year-on-year but rose 1.3% month-on-month, with LSFO sales at a multi-month high

Fratelli Cosulich launched its third methanol-ready bunker tanker, Carlotta Cosulich, in China, advancing its four-vessel program.

A Brazilian alumina refinery has acquired a spot LNG cargo to address natural gas supply disruptions impacting production

Oil prices rose, set for a weekly gain, after a vessel attack in the Strait of Hormuz created supply flow uncertainty

Indonesia's central bank is expected to hold rates, while key economic data from China, Taiwan, and Japan are due.

Hapag-Lloyd's CEO remains confident in finalizing the ZIM acquisition by late 2026, despite Israeli regulatory hurdles

Panama Canal draft limits for Neopanamax vessels will decrease twice by September to conserve water in Gatun Lake.

The UAE condemned a UAV attack on two ADNOC and Navig8 tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, raising maritime security concerns

Argentina's multi-billion dollar LNG export project is nearing a final investment decision with a key regulatory application

Terminal operations at Colombia's Port of Buenaventura have partially resumed after an earthquake, though vessel handling remains…

AD Ports Group saw its Q2 2026 net profit almost double, with revenues up 47% year-on-year.

Breakwater rehabilitation has begun in Portugal for Eco Wave Power's 1 MW wave energy project, advancing its development

DFDS's ferry freight volumes dropped by 3.2% in July 2026, with declines observed across most key routes.

CK Hutchison's port division saw a 1% throughput drop in H1 due to Panama operations loss, partially offset by Asian growth

Extreme weather, especially low water levels, is increasing inland shipping freight rates and affecting logistics costs.

The IMO's Intersessional Working Group will discuss greenhouse gas emissions ahead of the December MEPC session

Gothenburg RoRo Terminal has ordered six electric 4x4 RoRo tractors from Terberg after successful trials

HHLA's first-half earnings declined by 35% as the company pressed ahead with terminal automation in Hamburg.

Golar LNG signed a Letter of Intent with Seatrium for the EPC contract of its third FLNG conversion project.

A drone attack caused a fire at Russia's Ust-Luga port, a key energy export facility on the Baltic Sea.

Seacon Shipping and Bureau Veritas are deepening their collaboration on R&D and digitalization in the maritime industry.

Hapag-Lloyd has returned to profit in Q2, attributing the turnaround to increased fronthaul volumes and better spot rates.

Ukraine has proposed a Black Sea truce to Russia, suggesting both sides cease attacks on civilian maritime targets.