Ocean Freight

SEA.AI won a Spanish tender to supply AI-powered marine vision systems for marine mammal detection and research

ABS has introduced a new "Nuclear-Ready" classification notation for marine and offshore assets, supporting future nuclear power conversion.

Maersk has denied a consultant's report claiming one of its vessels transited a dangerous Middle East shipping route.

A legal dispute between Vancouver Port Authority and GCT Global Container Terminals over terminal expansion has been resolved

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint, with potential closure posing significant risks to global oil supplies and trade

Lloyd's Register introduces a new program in Lagos to inspire young Nigerians in maritime and STEM careers through workshops and a mobile…

Posidonia 2026 is expected to be the largest maritime event, drawing over 40,000 professionals to Athens to discuss navigation challenges

Rotterdam is expanding shore power at Parkkade, allowing vessels to reduce emissions and noise while berthed

Intra-Asia container shipping rates are rising sharply due to strong demand and higher bunker costs, with further increases expected

Diana Shipping reported a substantial increase in Q1 net income, driven by improved dry bulk charter rates and fleet utilization.

FreightWaves is set to launch "FreightWaves Today," a new live daily business news program covering supply chain, transportation, and…

Maersk is rerouting non-Saudi Gulf cargo from Jeddah following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, limiting Gulf access

Asian buyers canceled US LPG cargoes as freight costs surged following the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to conflict.

Rotterdam's new hydrogen shipping living lab with Samskip explores autonomous container services and green corridor development to Oslo

DP World's Mundra International Container Terminal has significantly contributed to India's economy and trade since 2003.

HAFFA and VILS signed an MoU to boost logistics cooperation, trade, training, and policy advisory between Hong Kong and Vietnam.

Container shipping capacity is rapidly expanding on the India-China trade lane in response to strong demand growth

The Baltic Dry Index increased by 102 points, reaching 3226, reflecting rising costs for dry bulk cargo transport.

ABS has approved Seatrium's NEXTGEN Energy Hub, an offshore concept for ammonia storage, bunkering, and power generation

BAR Technologies partners with Panmarine to boost WindWings adoption in Greece and Cyprus after 13 successful installations.

SAAM Towage ordered five new tugboats from Sanmar for operations in Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, and Chile.

Technip Energies has secured approval for its role in a $13 billion US LNG export project in Louisiana

Value Maritime will equip two Neptune Lines PCTCs with carbon capture-ready scrubbers, a first for this vessel type.

Folk Maritime has adjusted its Middle East trade routes in response to regional conflicts, impacting shipping operations

Uni-Fuels saw a 64% rise in Q1 2026 revenue and 58% increase in marine fuel volumes, but reported a net loss.

The IMO has adopted the first global safety code for autonomous maritime vessels, effective July 2026

DryDel Shipping has ordered three new bulk carriers from Japanese shipyards, including kamsarmax and ultramax vessels

UAL completed its first call at Oko West, Guyana, employing a specialized ship-to-ship transfer for heavy cargo as part of its new…

Maritime Blue seeks naval architecture firm for 30,000-barrel methanol bunker barge design for a risk assessment workshop

Israeli ministries oppose the US$4.2 billion ZIM-Hapag-Lloyd merger, citing national security and supply chain resilience concerns.