Ocean Freight

Jonathan Daniels, Baltimore's port director, is leaving for a new role in Miami after two years, recognized for Key Bridge recovery efforts

Construction of the inaugural Arctic Security Cutter for the U.S. Coast Guard has commenced in Finland

Phoenix International Holdings completed an urgent underwater repair on a foreign-flagged bulk carrier that ran aground

Middle East conflict and Hormuz blockade are pushing marine fuel prices higher, increasing the appeal of alternative fuels

Venezuela's shipping sector is reopening as sanctions ease, creating new opportunities and challenges for logistics operations

The UK has announced new sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet, targeting 27 vessels, including 20 oil tankers

Global crude oil loadings decreased by a marginal 0.2% year-over-year in 2024, impacting tanker market dynamics

Shandong Ship Management launched a dual-track training program in June 2026, combining SITC-led offline and internal online courses

The power and renewables sector has seen accelerated growth and strategic shifts in the first half of 2026.

A new project by DigitalLead and BifrostConnect seeks to improve cybersecurity on ships by controlling remote system access

India's coal imports are showing divergent trends, with thermal coal decreasing but Russian coal arrivals increasing.

Maritime fire safety needs urgent updates to address the rising risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles onboard.

Shanghai Yongbao launched its 2026 Management Skills Training, focusing on departmental and employee competency development.

NSSLGlobal's new hands-free crane radio aims to boost safety and efficiency for maritime crane operations.

BHP's new CEO could prompt a strategic re-evaluation of the company's steel decarbonization efforts, IEEFA analysis suggests

Americold is expanding into Canada with a new cold chain facility at an eastern port, integrating rail and maritime logistics.

BRIX Marine delivered a custom-built passenger catamaran to FunToSee Island Ferry in St. Lucia, their second vessel for the operator

IMCA warns of increased diver safety risks during underwater vessel maintenance, especially with rising activity in the Strait of Hormuz

Enstructure has begun developing a new large-vessel container terminal on the Delaware River to serve mid-Atlantic shippers

The ship recycling market showed consistent activity in Week 25 of 2026, with no new vessels entering demolition.

Dry bulk shipping rates for Capesize vessels show seasonal strength despite a recent decline, indicating market resilience

Bulker vessel valuations remained largely stable this week, with Handysize segment showing positive movement.

China's Fujian aircraft carrier sailed through the Taiwan Strait, a sensitive waterway, for the first time since April

Oil tanker charter rates in the Gulf region have almost doubled this week due to increased demand and recovering traffic

Political instability is reshaping operational strategies, investments, and decarbonization efforts across global shipping, according to a…

IMO and Oman have launched a phased evacuation protocol to improve safety for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz

A Supreme Court ruling has eliminated a key legal shield for freight brokers and NVOCCs, potentially increasing liability.

A large-scale operation is underway to free vessels and 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.

Mid-sized ocean carriers are considering new alliance structures to compete effectively in the global deep-sea shipping market

Mid-sized ocean carriers could form new alliances to boost their deep-sea competitiveness through combined regional networks.