Ocean Freight

The Suez Canal saw a 27% increase in August 2026 traffic, with 1,358 vessels transiting and generating $567.1 million.

China's significant soybean purchases are set to boost US exports, though potential tariffs could limit demand growth.

Russia plans to extend its diesel export ban past September, impacting global supplies and potentially increasing bunker costs

A daily iron ore index report reveals bearish market trends due to increased blast furnace maintenance losses.

Copper futures extended gains for a sixth session, exceeding $6.70 per pound due to persistent supply concerns

Oil prices rose in Asian trading, ending a four-session losing streak, as markets eyed potential US-Iran talks

Renewed Middle East conflict is disrupting oil exports, causing crude and oil product prices to rise again.

A global oversupply of Liquefied Natural Gas, initially expected in 2024, is now projected to materialize by 2026.

European natural gas prices rose to nearly €74 per megawatt-hour, following a sharp drop linked to Middle East diplomatic efforts.

US major container ports are set to record their highest import volumes for the year in September, extending the peak season

Petrobras has temporarily suspended bunkering services in Rio Grande due to a tropical storm causing infrastructure damage and power outages

Spring Marine Management has signed a four-year supply deal for Sulnox Eco fuel additive and will invest in the company

Ofiniti is set to acquire ZeroNorth's eBDN solution, integrating it into its Bunker Operating System for enhanced digitalization

Grimaldi Group has received the Grande Egitto, an ammonia-ready PCTC, enhancing its fleet with a large, future-proof vessel

ABS has approved a new solid oxide fuel cell power system for FPSOs, capable of running on alternative fuels

GCMD and Equinor establish a five-year partnership to scale alternative marine fuels and advance decarbonisation solutions.

The Port of Vancouver achieved record cargo volumes in H1 2026, largely due to strong grain and crude oil exports.

Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, is urging member states to send more naval vessels to protect Red Sea shipping

Twenty-five crew members were rescued from the MSC Hermes III container ship after an incident off the Vietnamese coast

Dutch imports of refrigerated and frozen goods in sea containers surged by almost 25% over ten years, largely due to fruit and vegetable…

A World Maritime Day webinar will address the disconnect between maritime policy and seafarer welfare, featuring industry experts.

APM Terminals Yucatán has integrated a SANY electric reach stacker into its Puerto Progreso terminal to electrify cargo handling

A closed-loop system using collapsible containers now moves stainless steel scrap between Alabama and Mexico via the Port of Mobile

MARAD proposes changes to Capital Construction Fund rules, impacting $2.56 billion in funding for the U.S. fleet

Canada introduces new legislation to prevent and resolve freight labor disputes ahead of Western Canadian longshore contract expiry

New analysis reveals more unreported foreign-vessel voyages under Jones Act waivers than previously known, indicating oversight gaps

The Baltic Dry Index rose to a one-week high, primarily due to an increase in capesize vessel rates.

China's thermal coal imports are set to soften, with shipping impact tied to vessel type and loading region, especially Indonesia

Marine insurance remains stable, with premium growth supported by a weak USD, despite major geopolitical and decarbonization shifts.

High freight rates from Asia to Latin America are redirecting polypropylene trade flows, favoring US exports.