Ocean Freight

New orders for alternative-fuelled vessels dropped by 11.6% in H1 2026, with LNG still leading but LPG/ethane orders rising

A.P. Moller Holding is set to acquire Oslo-based ship leasing firm Ocean Yield from KKR-managed funds.

Konecranes expands its Spanish crane service network by acquiring Coapsa Control's nuclear and port service business.

APM Terminals Valencia removed its oldest STS crane to boost efficiency and accommodate larger container ships.

A car carrier broke free from its Brisbane berth during a storm, drifting over 100 meters due to failed mooring lines

A PCTC drifted over 100 meters from its Brisbane berth after hurricane-force winds overwhelmed mooring lines during a storm

Grimaldi Group has received its twelfth ammonia-ready PCTC, the Grande Oriente, enhancing its fleet and decarbonization efforts

Freightgate CEO Martin Hubert highlights unpredictability as the main supply chain hurdle, advocating for block trains to boost reliability

Suez Canal Container Terminal will be Egypt's first port to run on 100% renewable electricity by 2026.

ABB plans to acquire Høglund, a marine automation specialist, to bolster its vessel control and energy management solutions.

All seven Norden-chartered vessels have now safely exited the Persian Gulf, following earlier reports of the first ship's departure

China has launched its first zero-carbon sea-river intermodal shipping route using a pure electric containership.

A Danish shipyard is the last European facility servicing Russia's Arctic LNG fleet, enabling year-round exports.

Total Movements successfully transported six gas processing units, including a 1,400-tonne item, from India to the Middle East.

Singapore's Navguide Solutions has launched Guide2Inspections, an app combining ship inspections, crew training, and mentoring.

The Maritime Attention Index (MAI) shows prolonged global attention on shipping risks, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz.

Global disruptions like the pandemic and Red Sea crisis have unexpectedly boosted container shipping profitability by absorbing excess…

Tsakos Energy Navigation has ordered a second LNG carrier from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, with delivery expected in Q1 2029.

Kent will serve as the owner's engineer for the Buchan floating wind farm project, offering technical and delivery expertise.

The US Jones Act debate intensifies as foreign-flagged vessel charters raise questions about the law's original purpose

Hapag-Lloyd continues to expand its investments in port terminals, aiming to strengthen its global logistics network

CMA CGM appointed Patrick Moebel, former FedEx Logistics and Geodis North America executive, as Ceva Logistics CEO

The ship recycling sector is in a holding pattern, awaiting clearer market signals following recent Middle East developments

The Baltic Dry Index advanced to a near one-week high, with gains observed across all vessel segments.

A major increase in crude tanker scrapping is anticipated due to an aging fleet, newbuild orders, and regulatory pressures.

New IMO standards for pilot transfer arrangements will necessitate design and operational changes for ships, including existing vessels

OFAC and OFSI have issued a joint guide to clarify maritime sanctions compliance for the shipping industry

ClassNK's President and CEO, Hayato Suga, discussed the society's evolving mission in a changing maritime world at Posidonia 2026

India has adjusted windfall taxes on diesel and aviation turbine fuel exports downwards, while increasing the duty on petrol.

India's manufacturing activity saw a notable slowdown in June, with the PMI dropping to 54.2, affecting new orders and exports