Ocean Freight

Maersk is increasing its use of the Suez Canal for Asia-Europe routes due to a tight global shipping market and port congestion

Singapore's biofuel prices, specifically LNG for Otto MS engines, have moved to a premium over conventional marine fuels

The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships became effective on June 26, 2025

Eastern Pacific Shipping has taken delivery of a new LPG dual-fuel ammonia carrier from Jiangnan Shipyard, capable of carrying both…

China has gained a dominant position in new orders for LNG bunkering vessels, overtaking South Korea's previous market leadership

Spain's new marine fuel law, Royal Decree 611/2026, mirrors Dutch decarbonization mandates for bunker suppliers.

The Port of Gdańsk achieved a historic monthly cargo throughput record in August 2026, surpassing 8 million tonnes.

Japan has secured crude oil supplies through November, but December's outlook is uncertain due to Middle East tensions

Iron ore futures in China rose due to supply disruptions in Brazil caused by El Niño weather patterns and increased shipping costs

Wheat prices fell to a one-month low as renewed diplomatic efforts between Russia and Ukraine raised hopes for Black Sea shipping.

US crude oil inventories unexpectedly rose by 1.786 million barrels, defying forecasts for a decline.

Rolls-Royce opens a new Remote Monitoring Centre in Italy to expand global oversight of mtu marine propulsion systems.

Croatia's Rijeka Gateway deepwater container terminal has processed over 370,000 TEU and welcomed more than 100 vessels in its first year

Australia's government is funding a new knowledge hub to centralize information on low carbon liquid fuels for transport sectors.

A new methanol-ready subsea rock installation vessel has been launched, targeting offshore wind and subsea cable projects

Oliver Josse, co-CEO of Seascale Energy, is set to depart Cargill in December after a 36-year tenure.

Nord Gas Solutions will provide cargo handling and LPG fuel systems for eight new BW LPG Very Large Gas Carriers.

PD Teesport has contracted Westwell Holdings to implement autonomous electric trucks at Teesport Container Terminal 2 for container…

The death toll from a passenger ferry capsizing in Indonesia's Java Sea has risen to 26, with search operations ongoing

DeepOcean and TFKable Group are forming a joint venture to install inter-array cables for offshore wind farms

Belgian customs seized over 117 kg of cocaine in a container from Chile at the Port of Antwerp

Shell Offshore has finalized the sale of its non-operated interests in U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil assets.

Belgian customs seized almost 120 kg of cocaine in reefer containers with fruit from Costa Rica and Peru at Antwerp Port

Chinese ports saw a 6.9% rise in container throughput in H1 2026, backed by over RMB60 billion in infrastructure investment

LightPartner will supply lighting systems for four 2 GW offshore converter platforms, supporting new offshore wind farms

Guohang Ocean Shipping is entering the tanker market by using an A-Share private placement to build a dual oil and dry bulk fleet

Panama's ship registry has fallen to third globally due to US sanctions and increased Chinese port detentions.

Shipping's 2030 decarbonization target is in jeopardy due to regulatory delays, despite industry investments in green fuels

A global shortage of available ships is driving up vessel prices, with new orders contributing to the trend

Leading shipping companies show improved seafarer welfare, but widespread industry adoption of these standards remains limited