Ocean Freight

The British Ports Association has announced new dates for its introductory course on the UK ports industry.

The European Council formally adopted regulations to implement tariff commitments from the EU-US Joint Statement, finalizing the…

Indonesia, the world's largest coal exporter, is experiencing widespread power outages due to domestic policy issues.

Georgia's wheat imports decreased by 7% in early 2026, with Russia supplying the bulk of the volume

A new public-private council has been launched by South Korea and the US to manage a $150 billion shipbuilding investment

Global Ship Lease has expanded its newbuilding program with five additional midsize containerships, totaling $413 million.

SeaBird Exploration's Voyager vessel will perform ocean bottom node source work in West Africa for three months.

Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) has received four new electric cantilever RMG cranes for its Phase Two development

The UK Department for Business and Trade has launched a new Supply Chain Centre to enhance logistics resilience

A new report indicates the shipping industry will face a critical shortage of over 113,000 officers by 2030

Iran's IRGC has warned ships against using a southern Strait of Hormuz route after Oman released new transit guidelines.

Nereida Energy is set to acquire Haf Power Solutions' maritime battery division, including its Aegir platform and order backlog

Volkswagen Group is selling a 51% stake in its power solutions unit Everllence to Bain Capital, retaining 49%

Landlocked Kyrgyzstan has approved its first Merchant Shipping Code, enabling the establishment of a national ship registry.

HMM is investing $1.1 billion in ten new bulk and gas carriers, expanding its fleet beyond container shipping.

Sany Renewable Energy has shipped core equipment from China to its first wind power project in Latin America, located in Chile.

The 2026 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards celebrated leading women across the industry, recognizing achievements.

MPC Container Ships acquired four 7,000 TEU containerships for $340 million, expanding into a larger vessel segment.

Allianz reports $125 billion in vessel and cargo value exposed in the Persian Gulf as of mid-June 2026

A veteran crude oil tanker, part of the shadow fleet, is reportedly approaching its operational conclusion.

New research reveals that almost one-third of seafarers face demands for illegal recruitment fees to secure jobs.

Decarbonization is now a commercial imperative for maritime companies, offering cost savings and competitive advantages.

The IMO's Day of the Seafarer focused on critical crew welfare issues and the need for sustained support.

Iran's IRGC Navy has rejected the IMO's safe passage plan for the Strait of Hormuz, raising maritime security concerns

Keyfield International secured 13 new offshore vessel charter contracts totaling RM229m ($55.7m) with extension options.

A report indicates an experienced dockworker died after being pulled by mooring lines, underscoring port safety concerns

War risk insurance is available for Strait of Hormuz transits, though security and legal challenges still hinder normal maritime traffic

Höegh Autoliners partnered with Rystad Energy for analysis to guide its decarbonization strategy in uncertain markets

Recent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz highlight the critical need to prioritize seafarer welfare in maritime contingency planning

EXMAR shares insights on safely operating the world's first ocean-going ammonia-fueled vessel, highlighting robust safety protocols