Ocean Freight

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.

New UK government guidance helps vessel operators understand compliance for the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, effective July 1

Galveston is solidifying its position as a major cruise homeport, signaling ongoing expansion in its passenger vessel sector

A gas terminal explosion in Qatar has caused numerous injuries and missing persons, with damage scale unknown

New EU tariffs on Chinese PHEV imports could reshape vehicle shipping flows and impact automotive logistics strategies.

Regulatory and policy inconsistencies are the main barriers to electrifying offshore vessels for wind energy projects

Pan Ocean has secured 20-year crude oil transport contracts for four new VLCCs with SK Energy and SK Incheon Petrochem.

The Port of Virginia completed its 55-foot harbor deepening, removing draft constraints for the largest container ships

Gibraltar saw a record 599 bunker calls and over 1,000 total vessel calls in May, marking a significant increase

Container rates from Asia to the Mediterranean are now higher than to North Europe due to June rate hikes and Red Sea issues

MSC Group's cruise division reports ongoing advancements in its energy transition and decarbonization strategy

Castor Maritime has acquired a 2023-built eco kamsarmax bulker for $37.5 million, marking its return to the bulker market

European transport groups are calling for EU member states to allocate ETS revenues to sustainable fuels for shipping and aviation

Sakura Ocean, a new Japanese shipping venture, has placed its inaugural order for three bulk carriers at domestic yards

A new international event, the Cargo Technology Expo, is scheduled to launch in Antwerp in April 2027.

Azane Infrastructure faces a NOK 22.1 million fine if three Norwegian ammonia bunkering projects miss their December 2026 FID deadline

Russian seafood group Norebo has acquired Dalreefer, a major reefer operator, expanding its shipping arm for frozen goods

An analysis explores the potential implications of Iran's reintegration into the global economy for maritime trade and geopolitical shifts

Vessels are still transiting the Strait of Hormuz, even with Iranian threats, as US-Iran talks open communication on navigation.

China is reportedly establishing a second import facility to receive liquefied natural gas from Russia's sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project

A new methanol-ready subsea construction vessel is en route from Vietnam to Norway for its final completion.

LBC Tank Terminals is expanding its Rotterdam facility by 41,000 cubic meters, boosting total storage capacity to 295,000 cubic meters

Nanjing Shenghang Shipping has ordered a 6,200 dwt chemical tanker from Zhejiang Dongpeng Shipyard for 2027 delivery

Formula 1 has cut its carbon footprint by 35% since 2018, driven by reduced travel and logistics emissions.

Bunker One is deploying a dedicated bunker barge in Aberdeen's South Harbour to boost MGO and bio-blend fuel supply.

A shipbroker settled for $110,000 due to contract mismatches between a charterer and shipowner, causing unexpected costs.

Major shipowners are resuming Strait of Hormuz transits after a US-Iran truce, despite 80 mines and 550 ships awaiting passage.

LNG shipping rates decreased last week across most routes due to a quieter market and ongoing Middle East developments