Ocean Freight

The U.S. Treasury Department has expanded enforcement against Iran's shadow fleet, targeting illicit maritime activities.

The EU proposes its Aspides naval mission lead mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz, a Franco-British initiative.

European commodity markets face supply pressures with declining LNG imports and aluminum shipments at decade lows

The UK services sector contracted in May 2026, with the PMI at 49.3, due to falling new orders and weak demand.

Germany expects the US to uphold the current EU-US trade agreement as Washington considers new tariffs on European imports

Seafarers are now required to master new competencies in alternative fuels, AI, cyber risk, and emissions reporting simultaneously.

A trade judge personally responded to the Trump administration's appeal regarding a $166 billion tariff refund order

MSC has reinstated its Pearl service on the Trans-Pacific route, driven by increased market demand and rising freight rates.

Hostilities in the Persian Gulf escalated with Iranian attacks on Kuwait and U.S. military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.

Vessel delays in the Strait of Hormuz are intensifying existing pressures on the global shipping industry.

Western Canadian ports are recovering from severe disruptions, regaining their normal role rather than achieving market dominance

Iran claims it retaliated against an MSC container ship and the US 5th Fleet headquarters, raising regional tensions.

IBIA hosted a reception in Athens, bringing together global bunker, shipping, and marine energy leaders ahead of Posidonia 2026

The bulk carrier "HAI QI" will be auctioned online on June 26, 2026, offering 16,824 DWT capacity

Chinese seaport cities recorded a port economy output of 7 trillion yuan in 2025, demonstrating significant growth

Iraq plans to raise crude oil pipeline exports to 770,000 bpd, diversifying routes and reducing Gulf shipping dependence.

Venergy Maritime is expanding its crude tanker fleet with new suezmax orders from Hengli Shipbuilding in China

The US military is now using covert methods to secure commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after a public escort plan was dropped

DNV and NTUA have partnered to advance maritime research, education, and clean energy solutions for the shipping industry.

US lawmakers are reviewing 2027 budget requests for MARAD and FMC, emphasizing maritime industry rebuilding efforts

COSCO Shipping Energy is expanding its LNG fleet with four new 175,000 cbm carriers from Jiangnan Shipyard for $953 million.

Shipping Technology's ST Brain Lite offers real-time data connectivity for chartered inland vessels, improving operational efficiency

Kpler secured over $1 billion in investment from Sixth Street to expand into new markets and accelerate product development

MARTAC has launched its Innovation Center West in San Diego to advance autonomous unmanned surface vessel technology

Cook Inlet LNG is pursuing regulatory approvals for an offshore LNG import project in Alaska using an FSRU.

Experts are convening at the Maritime Risk Symposium in Pasadena, Texas, to discuss geopolitical threats to shipping.

SK Shipping, HD Hyundai, and Lloyd's Register are collaborating to certify autonomous ship technologies, focusing on automation and MASS…

Damen Shipyards has expanded its Combi Freighter series with the new CF 6000 and CF 7000 models, offering greater flexibility.

DENZAI won a contract for a 201-ton condenser replacement at a Bangladesh fertilizer plant, including ocean freight and heavy haulage

CMN has secured a five-year contract for Vega C rocket transport, prompting plans for a new purpose-built Ro-Ro vessel