Ocean Freight

Shanghai Yongbao launched its 2026 Management Skills Training, focusing on departmental and employee competency development.

NSSLGlobal's new hands-free crane radio aims to boost safety and efficiency for maritime crane operations.

BHP's new CEO could prompt a strategic re-evaluation of the company's steel decarbonization efforts, IEEFA analysis suggests

Americold is expanding into Canada with a new cold chain facility at an eastern port, integrating rail and maritime logistics.

BRIX Marine delivered a custom-built passenger catamaran to FunToSee Island Ferry in St. Lucia, their second vessel for the operator

IMCA warns of increased diver safety risks during underwater vessel maintenance, especially with rising activity in the Strait of Hormuz

Enstructure has begun developing a new large-vessel container terminal on the Delaware River to serve mid-Atlantic shippers

The ship recycling market showed consistent activity in Week 25 of 2026, with no new vessels entering demolition.

Dry bulk shipping rates for Capesize vessels show seasonal strength despite a recent decline, indicating market resilience

Bulker vessel valuations remained largely stable this week, with Handysize segment showing positive movement.

China's Fujian aircraft carrier sailed through the Taiwan Strait, a sensitive waterway, for the first time since April

Oil tanker charter rates in the Gulf region have almost doubled this week due to increased demand and recovering traffic

Political instability is reshaping operational strategies, investments, and decarbonization efforts across global shipping, according to a…

IMO and Oman have launched a phased evacuation protocol to improve safety for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz

A Supreme Court ruling has eliminated a key legal shield for freight brokers and NVOCCs, potentially increasing liability.

A large-scale operation is underway to free vessels and 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.

Mid-sized ocean carriers are considering new alliance structures to compete effectively in the global deep-sea shipping market

Mid-sized ocean carriers could form new alliances to boost their deep-sea competitiveness through combined regional networks.

Iran and Oman have begun formal talks on the future administration of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Spot ocean freight rates from South America to the US are climbing due to reduced capacity and shippers frontloading cargo.

Vessel transits in the Strait of Hormuz have increased significantly since late February after a US-Iran MoU.

Karachi Gateway Terminal plans a significant investment to boost capacity and leverage new cargo flows from regional conflicts

NYK Line has chartered VLGCs to transport low-carbon ammonia from Louisiana to Japan for JERA's power generation.

More vessels are openly signaling their intent to traverse the Strait of Hormuz, indicating growing confidence among shipowners.

Cido Shipping is reportedly ordering four VLCCs from HD Hyundai, with deliveries expected between 2029 and 2030

Ionic, a Greek shipping firm, has ordered four new suezmax and aframax tankers from Japanese shipyards, maintaining its focus on…

Questions over who will control the Strait of Hormuz and potential tolls could disrupt peace talks and shipping.

Marlink and Oldendorff Carriers are expanding their partnership to integrate Starlink LEO connectivity across Oldendorff's owned vessels

The U.S. Coast Guard is developing regulations and training for future nuclear-powered commercial vessels

Metrostar Management has ordered two 50,000 dwt MR product tankers from HD Hyundai Mipo for 2028 delivery.