Ocean Freight

BIFA stresses the vital role of freight forwarding and logistics, exemplified by the upcoming World Cup's complex demands.

Inmarsat Maritime's NexusWave connectivity service received ClassNK Cyber Security Type Approval, meeting IACS standards

Geopolitical control over key maritime chokepoints, such as the Strait of Hormuz, remains despite alternative routing discussions

VARD secured a contract to design and build an advanced fishery vessel for Norway’s Rosund Drift AS.

Authorities seized 518 kg of cannabis concealed in a van shipped from Canada, discovered at the Port of Antwerp.

Equasis has integrated DYNAMARINe's ship-to-ship transfer data, enhancing transparency for offshore cargo operations

A wind turbine installation vessel was detained after a port collision damaged several wind turbine blades

Barcelona and Shanghai ports have signed a 'sister port' agreement to advance green fuels, digitalization, and sustainable shipping.

Hapag-Lloyd announced an updated Peak Season Surcharge for cargo from Asia and Oceania to West and East Africa

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) declined by 42 points, reaching 2729, reflecting changes in dry bulk shipping costs.

Ports are amplifying global supply chain stress, with delays and congestion from Red Sea rerouting impacting logistics networks

Vertom and UAL plan to merge, aiming to expand their global footprint in breakbulk, project cargo, and container shipping.

Scottish engineering firm T12 Engineering shipped a 60-ton subsea structure to Norway, marking a significant project completion

Eckship has launched a newbuilding program for up to six heavy-lift vessels, with deliveries starting in Q2 2028

Swire Shipping is raising rates for cargo to Townsville, Darwin, and Dili, effective June 25, 2026, due to increased operating costs

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez emphasized Greek shipping's crucial role in driving maritime sustainability initiatives

Four containers fell from a boxship onto a bunker vessel at Antwerp Gateway terminal, causing damage and a minor oil spill.

A study by Rotterdam, Maersk, and Lloyd's Register identifies non-technical barriers to nuclear ship port calls.

A joint Dutch-Flemish project aims to attract new talent to technical port roles, addressing a critical staffing shortage.

Rotterdam Port successfully demonstrated an autonomous inland container ship navigating independently between terminals in busy traffic.

Sanctioned Russian oil tankers are increasingly avoiding the English Channel, seeking alternative routes to evade scrutiny.

Stricter emissions regulations are expected to drive increased adoption of wind-assisted propulsion technologies by shipowners.

Hapag-Lloyd's CEO states that normalizing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will take at least three months post-reopening

Five eBL providers have adopted the DCSA Standard Annex v.2 with IGP&I approval, enabling global eBL exchange

Shipowners are increasingly seeking flexible and efficient vessel solutions for decarbonization, Wärtsilä reports

The IMO Secretary-General condemned the attack on the MT Settebello tanker off Oman, with three crew members missing

DNV highlights the critical need for clear regulations and viable solutions to accelerate the shipping industry's decarbonization efforts

US farmers have nearly completed corn and soybean planting, exceeding both last year's rates and the five-year averages

The Bahamas Maritime Authority underscores Greece's importance in its strategy for fleet quality and attracting new maritime talent.

Crude oil markets experienced significant volatility in 2026, setting a new intraday trading record in March.