Ocean Freight

A new methanol-ready subsea rock installation vessel has been launched, targeting offshore wind and subsea cable projects

Oliver Josse, co-CEO of Seascale Energy, is set to depart Cargill in December after a 36-year tenure.

Nord Gas Solutions will provide cargo handling and LPG fuel systems for eight new BW LPG Very Large Gas Carriers.

PD Teesport has contracted Westwell Holdings to implement autonomous electric trucks at Teesport Container Terminal 2 for container…

The death toll from a passenger ferry capsizing in Indonesia's Java Sea has risen to 26, with search operations ongoing

DeepOcean and TFKable Group are forming a joint venture to install inter-array cables for offshore wind farms

Belgian customs seized over 117 kg of cocaine in a container from Chile at the Port of Antwerp

Shell Offshore has finalized the sale of its non-operated interests in U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil assets.

Belgian customs seized almost 120 kg of cocaine in reefer containers with fruit from Costa Rica and Peru at Antwerp Port

Chinese ports saw a 6.9% rise in container throughput in H1 2026, backed by over RMB60 billion in infrastructure investment

LightPartner will supply lighting systems for four 2 GW offshore converter platforms, supporting new offshore wind farms

Guohang Ocean Shipping is entering the tanker market by using an A-Share private placement to build a dual oil and dry bulk fleet

Panama's ship registry has fallen to third globally due to US sanctions and increased Chinese port detentions.

Shipping's 2030 decarbonization target is in jeopardy due to regulatory delays, despite industry investments in green fuels

A global shortage of available ships is driving up vessel prices, with new orders contributing to the trend

Leading shipping companies show improved seafarer welfare, but widespread industry adoption of these standards remains limited

Saudi Arabia's export rerouting is straining Gulf of Oman STS capacity, forcing longer voyages and increasing VLCC demand.

China's steel sector is under scrutiny again as CISA advocates for domestic production cuts.

The global marine cargo insurance market softened in 2025 despite an increase in overall premium volume, according to IUMI.

Global crude oil loadings saw a rebound in 2025 after a marginal decline the previous year, signaling increased tanker demand

Bunker fuel availability in Singapore and Malaysia remains tight, with extended lead times for VLSFO due to low stocks and cargo delays.

The EU's petroleum oil import value increased substantially in Q2 2026, while import volumes remained stable.

IUMI is considering a greater focus on freight forwarding liability insurance due to forwarders' increasing role in supply chain risk.

India's crude oil import bill rose by 48.4% to $74.8 billion from April to August due to elevated international prices.

ValenciaportPCS now allows users to generate Electronic Administrative Control Documents, streamlining regulatory compliance for shippers…

Australian thermal coal futures fell to $145 per tonne from a three-month high, driven by increased Chinese output.

Valencia Port Authority has initiated a tender for a new electrical substation to significantly increase energy supply.

Money managers and hedge funds increased their net-long positions in ICE Brent crude futures for the second straight week.

IMPA Events and Marketing in Maritime have partnered to enhance delegate experiences and strengthen commercial engagement at their events.

A new digital marketplace, Vessel4you, connects commercial workboats with charter and backload opportunities.