Ocean Freight

COSCO SHIPPING Lines announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) for July 2026 on shipments to the US and Canada

CMA CGM and NYK are significantly expanding their artificial intelligence initiatives to enhance vessel operations, logistics, and…

Collett & Sons completed the transport and installation of an 89.9-tonne Hyosung transformer for the Bicker Fen substation

GTT has secured new orders for LNG carrier tank designs from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and Hanwha Ocean.

Renewed interest in nuclear-powered containerships emerges as geopolitical factors drive longer shipping routes and demand for alternative…

Marcura's new digital platform aims to boost transparency and cut hidden costs in vessel husbandry operations.

IQAX has processed over one million eBL transactions, marking a significant milestone in digital trade adoption.

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Iran's new Persian Gulf Strait Authority, escalating the dispute over Hormuz transit

The Port of Huelva saw a marginal 0.51% increase in total cargo traffic during the first four months of 2026.

Damen Shipyards Group secured an order from Protunus for a Multi Cat 2712 workboat, already under construction for quick delivery

Vår Energi awarded IKM Acona a four-year framework agreement for drilling and well services on the Norwegian continental shelf

US forces targeted an Iranian drone launcher after an attack on merchant shipping, signaling heightened maritime security concerns

KLN Logistics Group will manage Del Monte Asia's sales, trade marketing, and supply chain for packaged foods in Hong Kong.

New U.S. military strikes in Iran targeted a site perceived to threaten commercial maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz

Rotterdam Port achieved its first ethanol bunkering for an X-Press Feeders container ship, a global milestone in alternative marine fuels

Hapag-Lloyd will apply a Peak Season Surcharge on cargo from the Far East to North Europe and the Mediterranean starting June 8, 2026

Davie and Kraken Technology Group are partnering to develop and produce autonomous maritime solutions in Canada.

Donald Trump dismissed reports of a potential Iran-Oman deal to manage shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling no immediate resolution.

Marlink and Metis have partnered to enhance maritime IoT capabilities, aiming for better vessel data and operational insights

The ship recycling market experienced a quiet week, with a new EU directive on environmental crime impacting the sector

Analysis identifies commercial operators handling 787 Russian crude oil voyages from January to April 2026, totaling 593 million barrels

The shipping industry is making strides in its green transition, investing in alternative fuels and energy-efficient technologies.

LNG charter rates are climbing as Asian buyers seek Atlantic basin cargoes to offset Middle East Gulf supply reductions.

Middle East LNG exporters face years of resolving contractual disputes and restoring missed deliveries after the Strait of Hormuz reopens

A cross-industry coalition is calling for urgent action to accelerate the decarbonisation of offshore wind operations.

Egypt's Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) is improving governance to attract investment and boost its global trade hub status

The Baltic Dry Index advanced for a third session, reaching its highest point since May 15 at 3,124 points.

An Iraqi supertanker's transit through the Strait of Hormuz indicates a potential easing of oil supply constraints.

Dualog reports that compromised identities, not malware, are the main cause of maritime cyber threats, urging stronger access controls

India's economy faces a slowdown due to sustained Middle East supply disruptions, particularly affecting energy and fertilizer imports.