Ocean Freight

Sweden is arming its coast guard vessels with machine guns due to increasing threats from Russia-linked ships in the Baltic Sea

Port Canaveral has secured its Green Marine certification for the tenth year, underscoring its commitment to environmental practices

Maritime leaders are addressing the regulatory hurdles for deploying nuclear propulsion in shipping.

The Maritime Executive has released its latest shipbuilding and repair edition, now available online for industry professionals

A second merchant tanker was reportedly struck in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a deteriorating security environment.

Saudi Arabia is increasing crude oil shipments after its Persian Gulf ports reopened following the Iran war.

Vitol Group has successfully shipped a stranded aluminum cargo from the Strait of Hormuz, offering supply relief for buyers.

ABB plans to acquire Norwegian marine automation firm Høglund AS, bolstering its vessel control and energy management solutions

Container shipping rates are approaching a two-year high, influenced by new tariff concerns and a tightening market

The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded $60 million worth of cocaine at Port Everglades, stemming from recent interdictions.

Authorities retrieved a man's body from the Waal River near Tiel following a search operation after he disappeared into the water.

DNV's updated Steel Load Planner automates steel coil cargo optimization, enabling safer, more efficient vessel capacity utilization.

The maritime sector struggles with data trust, impeding AI and digitalization efforts, as revealed by a recent industry survey.

A global study indicates the maritime workforce is not adapting quickly enough to digital technologies, impacting safety and efficiency

Xeneta's market update shows major changes in ocean container freight rates and capacity across global trade lanes.

The World Shipping Council's 2026 update reveals an increase in containers lost at sea during 2025 compared to the previous year

The New ConTex index reveals the container ship time charter market sustained its strong momentum in Week 26.

London International Shipping Week 2027 has announced its first Bronze Sponsors, signaling early industry support for the event

Bunker fuel demand in Houston has eased, Balboa faces tight HSFO supply, and Paranagua sees extended lead times

India's ship recycling market is experiencing a price correction across all segments due to weakened domestic sentiment

Crude oil prices fell as shipping transits through the Strait of Hormuz accelerated, following progress on a US-Iran peace deal.

The BMA introduces an updated training framework for seafarers to achieve the IGF (Advanced) Certificate of Proficiency.

Geopolitical conflicts, trade disputes, and sanctions are set to significantly impact the tanker market in 2025.

European natural gas prices remained near two-month lows as Strait of Hormuz shipping normalized and Middle East risks cooled

US natural gas storage levels rose by 76 billion cubic feet, exceeding market expectations and potentially impacting prices

Parker Towing Company has expanded its fleet with the addition of the new Super Tiger Class vessel, M/V Chipper Rabbit

The global merchant fleet's increasing age is elevating safety risks as shipowners struggle with renewal due to shipyard shortages.

The IMO estimates 80 mines are in the Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes, complicating safe passage through the critical oil channel

Bordelon Marine will provide a commercial support vessel for the U.S. Coast Guard to transport supplies and personnel.

TDI-Brooks finished a high-resolution seismic survey offshore Trinidad & Tobago, aiding in de-risking future drilling projects