Ocean Freight

Three commercial tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as Saudi Arabia increases oil shipments through the area.

Italy's defense minister advocates for a stronger naval presence in the Red Sea to protect merchant shipping from Houthi threats

The US Treasury sanctioned an Iranian crypto exchange, alleging its use for payments from ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Sanmar Shipyards delivered the "NICO" tugboat to H. Schramm Towage, the seventh Sanmar-built vessel for the German operator

TJX's distribution model enables inventory holding, offering resilience against El Niño-related supply chain disruptions.

Aesen introduced the Aesen 116H, a new hybrid crew boat for offshore personnel transport and logistics

Marjolijn Dolfin will assume the role of Harbour Master for the Port of Amsterdam on November 1, prioritizing security.

Geopolitical instability and climate-related disruptions are forcing forwarders to prioritize resilience over cost or transit time

Ørsted and Skyborn Renewables have completed the installation of all 65 wind turbines at the 704 MW Revolution Wind offshore farm

Improving vessel fuel consumption is the most immediate and practical lever available to shipowners, offering value across various fuel…

COSCO's Piraeus Container Terminal obtained a Certified Receiver Licence, accelerating rail freight customs clearance directly at the…

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines is reportedly selling older oil tankers due to surging vessel prices, influenced by global conflicts.

ABS has granted AIP to Hanwha Ocean for an LNG carrier design enabling seamless conversion to ammonia fuel.

Transpacific container rates to the US East Coast have topped $10,000 amid capacity constraints, while Asia-Europe prices slide.

Exmar received Approval in Principle from Bureau Veritas for converting LNG carriers into floating LNG units for offshore gas developments

ABS has granted Approval in Principle to Hanwha Ocean for a multi-purpose fuel tank and fuel gas supply system for LNG carriers

Yangzijiang Maritime Development ordered 24 new vessels from Chinese shipyards for delivery between 2028 and 2030

Saudi Arabia is planning a new 400-kilometer freight railway to connect an emerging Red Sea port, part of a $500 billion regional investment

A new cable-laying vessel built in Vietnam has begun operations in Taiwan, supporting offshore wind projects.

Europe's largest green hydrogen project, the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley, has begun construction in southern Spain.

ICS Secretary General urged the UN Security Council to protect global shipping from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Yokogawa will supply integrated automation systems for new hydrogen-fueled vessels and a large liquefied hydrogen carrier.

CMA CGM warns Kenya-bound cargo may face rollovers, fines, and delays due to stricter Advance Cargo Declaration enforcement.

Product tanker freight rates are not keeping pace with refining margins, primarily due to reduced Persian Gulf refined product flows

Bangladesh is developing its first hazardous waste treatment facility, supported by the IMO, to manage industrial and shipbreaking waste

An unknown projectile struck a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire that was later extinguished.

Middle East tensions persist, pushing Brent crude above $105/bbl after a tanker attack off Oman, impacting shipping costs

Port call data offers a deeper understanding of Balearia's operational focus as Tarifa's new ferry operator

The Environmental Port Index and Environmental Ship Index will combine under IAPH from January 2027 for cleaner shipping.

The western Suurhoffbrug (A15) closure has created major accessibility issues for the Port of Rotterdam and Maasvlakte.