Ocean Freight

Hapag-Lloyd will discontinue its Central America and Mexico (CCM) service from July 2026, affecting direct port calls

Ocean carriers are capitalizing on strong demand and an early peak season, enabling them to implement rate increases and surcharges

US maritime labor leaders renewed calls for the Trump administration to end its emergency waiver program for the Jones Act.

Omani oil exports have resumed normal operations after a drone attack caused temporary disruptions

The Panama Canal Authority will reduce the maximum authorized draft for Neopanamax vessels starting July 3 due to El Niño concerns

Finnish police have identified four suspects in the damage to two Baltic Sea subsea cables, with prosecutors to decide on charges

A maritime drone self-detonated in Romania's Constanta port near an oil terminal, with no casualties reported

The Port of New Orleans has adopted an AI platform, signaling a potential shift towards greater AI integration in project cargo logistics

Arie van den Ban, founder of the international tire wholesaler Van den Ban Autobanden, passed away on June 2, 2026

Container shipping expert Lars Jensen will begin an 18-month expedition to explore African supply chain connectivity.

Sarens installed a 150-tonne bridge deck over the Brussels-Charleroi Canal, utilizing a crane and barge for the heavy-lift operation

ABS has approved a nuclear reactor design for cargo vessel propulsion, developed by MIT, HD KSOE, and Capital

Project Freight Network (PFN) expands its global reach by integrating Shanghai-based Kunwhale Supply Chain for enhanced project logistics.

PwC warns that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could severely disrupt global supply chains and the Dutch economy

Rotterdam Port has completed an eight-year LED lighting upgrade, installing 7,000 new poles and cutting energy use by 50%

Karoon Energy has assumed operational control of an FPSO vessel from Altera & Ocyan JV for an offshore Brazil oil project

Mermaid Maritime has formed a Singapore-based joint venture to reactivate its DP2 dive support vessel, Mermaid Sapphire

Over 50% of UK firms are unprepared for financial impacts of supply chain disruptions, lacking resilience strategies

Alabama Port Authority leaders met with congressional delegation in Washington D.C. to discuss federal funding for Mobile port projects

Asian operators are leading the charge in ordering new feeder containerships, influencing future regional shipping capacity.

Container freight rates from India to the Persian Gulf have notably softened due to improved capacity and reduced cargo backlogs

A shippers' representative criticizes freight forwarders and carriers for perceived power imbalances over shippers.

GIT Coatings introduced XGIT-VORTEX, a graphene-based propeller coating designed to enhance vessel performance and reduce fouling

UK Ambassador Matthew Lodge discussed shipping decarbonization at Posidonia, stressing practical, affordable solutions for climate goals.

The Georgia Ports Authority's trucker app has rapidly expanded its user base, enhancing efficiency for Port of Savannah drayage.

Finland's VTT research organization is adopting a new strategy centered on AI and digitalization to enhance commercialization.

Trafigura is expanding its owned VLCC fleet to reduce reliance on time charter markets amid rising demand and geopolitical shifts

Containership transits through the Suez Canal have slowed, with only 46 vessels recorded in the two weeks to May 31st

Houston's bunker fuel market sees strong demand and tight availability, with extended lead times due to terminal congestion

A new report highlights concentrated vessel activity around critical undersea cables, stressing the need for improved repair readiness