Ocean Freight

UECC's decade-old investment in dual-fuel LNG vessels and increased bio-LNG use positions it ahead of environmental regulations

US forces are escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz at night, enabling significant oil transit after mine removal

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme will encompass the maritime sector from July 1, 2026, impacting shipping operations.

France has launched a new funding program to support shipping decarbonization through vessel retrofits, newbuilds, and port infrastructure

China has started building an ultra-large LNG carrier, showcasing its advanced shipbuilding capabilities for global energy logistics

Russian seaborne oil exports hit a seasonal low in May, but overall volumes remain strong, impacting global energy markets

India's crude oil imports increased by over 3% in April from March, totaling 20.08 million metric tons.

The global oil market's current stability is precarious, heavily relying on China's subdued crude import demand.

Geopolitical instability and the Iran war disrupted European energy markets in H1 2026, impacting LNG flows and raising gas prices

The UK and Japan are poised to sign an £18 billion investment agreement, largely focused on clean energy and infrastructure

Russia's global standing has diminished, with oil price gains unable to offset sanctions and isolation, according to the IMF.

Container freight rates saw slower growth in Week 24, with Trans-Pacific lanes to the US West Coast largely plateauing.

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) secured its position as India's leading container port, ranking 22nd globally

Tianjin Port earned international praise for its smart terminal, green development, and technological innovations during a recent…

Cai Mep and Hai Phong ports in Vietnam secured spots among the world's top 20 container ports for performance

WTI Midland crude oil differentials fell on Friday as Moeve offered a cargo at a reduced price, with no deals closed

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright indicated American refineries could handle more Venezuelan crude oil, potentially boosting exports

A reported US-Iran deal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift oil sanctions, impacting global shipping and energy.

Commercial vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains consistent, with over 200 transits recorded in a recent period

Iran's Kharg Island, vital for oil exports, is now a key focus in the conflict involving the US and Israel

Shimizu Port's foreign-trade container volumes decreased by 6% in May compared to the previous year, totaling 33,808 TEUs.

A merchant ship and the U.S. Navy rescued 14 Indian mariners from a disabled vessel near the Strait of Hormuz.

HHLA shareholders approved the transfer of minority Class A shares to the majority owner, Port of Hamburg Beteiligungsgesellschaft SE.

The Strait of Hormuz presents a complex operational environment for commercial shipping due to a lack of singular authority

British commandos seized the tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel, marking the UK's first 'dark fleet' vessel seizure.

The Ocean Alliance is expanding its Europe-Far East AEU7 service to include a new direct call at Gdansk, Poland.

New containership orders are emerging across various market segments, with both carriers and non-operating owners investing in feeder and…

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has acquired a 10% stake in Poseidon Corp, Seaspan's parent company, for US$825.7 million

A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at a sea terminal in Russia's Temryuk port, leading to one death

A commercial tanker was struck by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions about a covert US shipping corridor