Ocean Freight

Maersk is deploying new IoT technology on its reefer container fleet to improve data flow and cold chain management.

A new whitepaper from SILICON explores how automation and digital welding can alleviate the maritime welder shortage.

Climate change NGO Opportunity Green has named Dr. Tom Grylls as its new Director of Analytics, bringing expertise in climate data.

Swire Shipping has opened a new branch office in Dili, Timor-Leste, expanding its presence in Southeast Asia

Global container spot rates rose 9% this week due to strong seasonal demand and tighter capacity on major East-West trade lanes

The final two Incat-designed ferries, Norman Selfe and Jack Mundey, have joined Sydney's Parramatta River fleet.

Saronic introduces its 52-foot Mirage autonomous vessel, designed for defense, security, and commercial maritime missions

MSC is reinstating its India-US East Coast service due to a surge in booking demand and escalating freight rates

A $475 per TEU gap between carrier fuel surcharges and independent benchmarks raises questions about FMC notice rules.

MODEC's FPSO forward hull section is traveling from Japan to China for integration before deployment offshore Brazil.

Wagenborg Shipping and Carisbrooke Shipping are partnering to build up to ten ice-class multipurpose vessels in China

MARAD has simplified annual U.S. citizenship filings for vessel owners, reducing paperwork and administrative burden

Bangladeshi firm Akij Resource has ordered four ultramax bulk carriers from Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding in China.

China and the US have agreed in principle to reduce tariffs on agricultural products following recent trade discussions

Asian port congestion hit a four-year high, with 11% of the container fleet waiting due to bad weather and vessel bunching

Kongsberg Maritime is enhancing its energy management offerings to help shipowners optimize fuel use and hybrid power systems.

AI and cloud technologies are now operational priorities for shipping companies, marking a turning point in maritime tech adoption

SAAM Towage has ordered four new tugboats from Belov shipyard to modernize and expand its fleet operations

Panama has been reinstated on the Paris MoU White List, indicating improved compliance with maritime safety standards

Höegh Evi and Nord Gas Solutions validated ammonia-to-hydrogen cracking technology for floating hydrogen terminals in Norway

Ocean energy sources are projected to supply 13% of global electricity demand and 21% of freshwater production

Seanergy Maritime has launched a €100 million bond offering on Euronext Athens to fund its fleet expansion.

MSC is rerouting container cargo to Puerto Cabello after earthquakes halted terminal operations in La Guaira, Venezuela.

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) climbed 88 points to 2,650 on July 2, 2026, signaling strong dry bulk demand

Sydney completed its new ferry fleet rollout, adding 136 weekly services on the Parramatta River route with two new vessels

Alfa Laval will supply HVO pre-treatment technology for Acelen's new biorefinery in Brazil, with completion expected by 2029

TMC Compressors will equip ten new Central Group product tankers with marine compressed air systems.

Preliminary data from the Central Bureau for Statistics indicates Dutch economic growth in 2025 was largely export-driven.

MODEC has completed the forward hull section of the Gato do Mato FPSO, a key construction milestone for the Brazil-bound unit

Everllence expanded its Augsburg training center to support alternative fuel engines, focusing on green methanol and methane.