Ocean Freight

Saipem and TechnipFMC secured contracts exceeding $1 billion for the Greater PAJ project offshore Angola.

SBM Offshore and Solstad Offshore have selected CIMC Raffles in China to build their new deepwater installation vessel

Wintermar Offshore Marine Group has acquired Fast Offshore Supply, entering the crew transfer vessel market for offshore wind projects

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy celebrated its 90th commencement, graduating 188 new merchant marine and military officers

Logistics digitalization will be driven by cargo data and processes, not just vessel technology, impacting supply chain visibility

The Strait of Hormuz is open again, but commercial shipping faces a new, complex transit environment with mine threats and dual regimes.

Seacor Marine's top investor is pushing the board to sell the offshore energy services company.

Low-GHG methane, including bio-methane and e-methane, may help LNG-capable ships comply with tightening emission regulations

Smart Ship Hub launched a low-cost data logger to simplify vessel digitalization and enhance maritime intelligence.

The risk profile for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has intensified, with compliance frameworks struggling to adapt

A Norwegian marine technology firm is exploring the use of its ship cooling systems for land-based data centers

Maritime technology firm SmartSea warns that the rapid adoption of AI in shipping is creating a cybersecurity training gap for seafarers

Bunker-related claims surged by 50% in early 2026, primarily due to fuel quality issues.

NorthStandard and Sailors' Society launch Sea Mate, an online mental health program for seafarers.

The Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI) stood at 2368.9 points for the week concluding June 19.

The dry bulk shipping market saw significant strengthening in the first half of 2026, fueled by improved freight rates.

Sulnox has secured a major four-year agreement with Eastern Pacific Shipping to expand the use of its fuel additive across EPS's fleet

OneCare Group urges shipping leaders to recognize seafarer pressures and prioritize health as a safety-critical issue.

Ports are utilizing autonomous vehicles for security, but these systems also present novel operational and security challenges.

DHL is reportedly collaborating with the Vela project, which is developing wind-powered cargo vessels

Webb Institute celebrated its latest graduating class of naval architects and marine engineers entering the maritime and defense industries

Oil and LNG tankers are once again navigating the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's brief closure of the vital waterway.

A deadly blast at Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial complex raises concerns about the country's LNG recovery, despite official assurances.

A maritime technology provider is reportedly investigating opportunities within the data center sector, suggesting diversification.

Atlantic Supramax/Ultramax and Handysize shipping markets demonstrated stability in Week 25, reflecting balanced supply and demand.

A new report outlines carrier sales and purchase market activity and trends for Week 25.

Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports hit a record low in April for the second straight month due to the Iran war disrupting shipments

Chinese oil imports may never fully recover from the Iran conflict, accelerating a permanent shift away from traditional fuels

John Denholm has been unanimously elected as the new Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)

The Trump administration has issued a temporary waiver allowing the production, sale, and shipment of Iranian oil.