Ocean Freight

Sakura Ocean, a new Japanese shipping venture, has placed its inaugural order for three bulk carriers at domestic yards

A new international event, the Cargo Technology Expo, is scheduled to launch in Antwerp in April 2027.

Azane Infrastructure faces a NOK 22.1 million fine if three Norwegian ammonia bunkering projects miss their December 2026 FID deadline

Russian seafood group Norebo has acquired Dalreefer, a major reefer operator, expanding its shipping arm for frozen goods

An analysis explores the potential implications of Iran's reintegration into the global economy for maritime trade and geopolitical shifts

Vessels are still transiting the Strait of Hormuz, even with Iranian threats, as US-Iran talks open communication on navigation.

China is reportedly establishing a second import facility to receive liquefied natural gas from Russia's sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project

A new methanol-ready subsea construction vessel is en route from Vietnam to Norway for its final completion.

LBC Tank Terminals is expanding its Rotterdam facility by 41,000 cubic meters, boosting total storage capacity to 295,000 cubic meters

Nanjing Shenghang Shipping has ordered a 6,200 dwt chemical tanker from Zhejiang Dongpeng Shipyard for 2027 delivery

Formula 1 has cut its carbon footprint by 35% since 2018, driven by reduced travel and logistics emissions.

Bunker One is deploying a dedicated bunker barge in Aberdeen's South Harbour to boost MGO and bio-blend fuel supply.

A shipbroker settled for $110,000 due to contract mismatches between a charterer and shipowner, causing unexpected costs.

Major shipowners are resuming Strait of Hormuz transits after a US-Iran truce, despite 80 mines and 550 ships awaiting passage.

LNG shipping rates decreased last week across most routes due to a quieter market and ongoing Middle East developments

Sailors' Society and NorthStandard are collaborating to expand seafarer wellbeing training and increase onboard support.

The Drewry Intra-Asia Container Index saw a 1% increase, hitting its highest point since May 2023.

A Middle East peace deal could normalize chemical production, leading to global overcapacity and downward price pressure.

The Baltic Exchange launched a free online exam to boost professional development and industry knowledge for its members

Tsuneishi Shipbuilding has delivered its third 5,900 TEU methanol dual-fuel container vessel, likely to Maersk.

Freight forwarders may face new commercial pressures in H2 2026 as shipping markets stabilize after geopolitical disruptions

A new Korea-U.S. fund will drive strategic investments in U.S. LNG terminals and small modular reactors.

South Asian ports are modernizing with technology to expand capacity and improve efficiency amid rising trade and transshipment.

Middle East oil flows face a slow recovery despite a potential US-Iran deal, due to infrastructure damage and tanker backlog

Asia's crude and condensate imports rose in May, even as China's seaborne crude imports hit a record low.

The IEA indicates that while the Iran conflict has suppressed oil demand, its resolution could trigger an oil glut.

Venezuelan crude is now a crucial feedstock for US Gulf Coast refineries, filling a supply gap from Middle Eastern disruptions

Newfoundland aims to attract more offshore exploration through policy reforms and a new bid round, leveraging substantial gas reserves

European stocks edged up slightly as investors reacted to US-Iran talks and political uncertainty in Britain.

A Rystad Energy report for EDF Europe states EU Methane Regulation is not causing current oil and gas price increases