Ocean Freight

Sullivan Street Partners, via Ancora Group, has acquired Red7Marine, a UK marine infrastructure and coastal defense contractor

European partners presented innovations for smarter and more sustainable inland waterway transport at the InnoWaTr Final Event in Harlingen

Frontera Energy signed an LNG supply deal with Ecopetrol, facilitating an FSRU lease and supporting its energy infrastructure pivot.

The IMO has adopted a mandatory framework for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships, establishing regulations for autonomous vessel operations

A cargo vessel was struck near Iraq's Umm Qasr, resulting in a large explosion and maritime security concerns.

Oil companies are aggressively securing large tankers to guarantee crude oil transport, influenced by global conflicts and a buying spree

Circle Group and MEDLOG Italia are digitalizing warehouse operations with the Mastersped® WMS to boost efficiency and traceability

G2 Ocean's order for six new multipurpose vessels boosts the global MPV order book by 19% of the existing fleet

CMA CGM is reportedly reinstating its India-Europe route via the Suez Canal for its EPIC service, with a late-June departure.

A growing project cargo market, fueled by renewable energy, is making advanced engineering essential for heavy-lift operators.

The Port of Barcelona has initiated a tender for a €98 million road junction, its largest road infrastructure project to date

ShipBidNet, China's first online ship trading platform, launched an AI-powered system for ship valuation.

Sanmar Shipyards secured contracts for up to ten new tugboats, marking a significant milestone during its 50th anniversary.

Sanmar Shipyards secured contracts for up to ten new tugboats at the ITS Convention, celebrating its 50th anniversary

The IMO Sub-Committee III 12 will discuss port reception facilities and casualty investigations, with INTERCARGO attending.

The Nautical Institute and CHIRP will host a Human Factors Conference in London, including a book launch.

INTERCARGO's Secretary General, Kostas Gkonis, will attend the Korean Register European Committee meeting in London

INTERCARGO is set to join the virtual EQUASIS Editorial Board meeting to elect new leadership positions

INTERCARGO's Technical Committee Chair will discuss dry bulk shipping challenges and collaboration in Nanjing, China.

INTERCARGO will participate in an IACS meeting in London to discuss potential changes to maritime rules, including Rec. 34

Greece is becoming a crucial Western maritime hub in the Eastern Mediterranean through strategic investments and shipyard revival.

Seven companies have been chosen by the US Navy to proceed with at-sea testing for its Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program

Shipowners at Posidonia 2026 are demanding clear rules for resuming Strait of Hormuz transits, citing war-risk insurance as inadequate

Berg Propulsion and Stone Marine Services have formalized a partnership to expand maritime service capabilities in the UK and Ireland

European port congestion and the secondary status of barges are the primary challenges for inland waterway transport, not low water

A new international treaty for hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) liability will commence in November 2027

INTERCARGO Technical Committee Chair Dimitris Monioudis will moderate the XINDE MARINE FORUM ATHENS 2026.

A forum will address global fleet security through a Norway-Greece dialogue, moderated by INTERCARGO's Technical Committee Chair

INTERCARGO's Technical Committee Chair will attend the LR-AMSA-Owners Forum to discuss maritime topics

ESL Shipping began steel cutting for its first Green Handy vessel in China, advancing its fleet decarbonization efforts