Ocean Freight

OMS Group is conducting sea acceptance tests for its new long-range uncrewed surface vessel (USV) in Southern France

A theoretical MSC bid for Hapag-Lloyd would face shareholder resistance, Hamburg's maritime identity, and competition issues.

A US-Iran agreement is set to ease oil market tensions, potentially lowering supply risks and impacting Gulf shipping and project cargo.

A potential US-Iran ceasefire could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, boosting global fertilizer shipments and stabilizing prices

The Port of Helsinki experienced a 9.4% increase in container traffic in early 2026, despite a minor overall cargo decline.

Trade experts at Flexport foresee substantial shifts in U.S. tariff policy, possibly by the end of July

Corvus Energy will supply Orca battery systems for two new Scylla Shipping river cruise vessels, enabling emission-free port stays.

Qatar has sent an empty LNG tanker into the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, signaling potential export increases

Repsol's new bunker vessel, Bahía Candela, begins supplying low-carbon co-processed marine fuels in Algeciras.

Tanker owners emphasize mine clearance as the top priority to ensure safe commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Despite a ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, 483 vessels are trapped due to mine clearance delays and high war risk premiums.

MOL has secured new bio-LNG fuel supply agreements with Titan and Axpo to power its car carriers in Europe

A European project will develop an AI-driven energy management system to reduce vessel fuel consumption and emissions.

A US-Iran deal is expected to allow shipping to resume through the Strait of Hormuz, easing regional tensions

Hanwha Ocean is incurring significant costs as six icebreaking LNG carriers for Russia remain undelivered due to sanctions

A bulk carrier with corn reached Iran, passing a US blockade line near the Strait of Hormuz, ahead of a peace agreement

China's Hudong-Zhonghua has started constructing the world's largest QC-Max LNG carrier with 271,000㎥ capacity

Iron ore futures decreased by 1.13% while port spot prices held steady, reflecting cautious buying from steel mills

EU ports may adapt existing green fuel regulations to create a framework for future nuclear-powered shipping, a new study indicates

Japan is advancing its green steel initiatives, facing challenges in decarbonization and carbon accounting standards.

Aluminum futures in the UK dropped to a two-month low following a US-Iran peace deal, easing supply concerns.

A US-Iran deal to ease tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz may offer limited relief to European gas markets.

Iran confirmed an agreement with the US, leading to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping

Insurers are seeking clarity on sanctions and other issues before shipping can normalize in the Strait of Hormuz.

Broekman Logistics expanded its heavy-lift capacity in Rotterdam with a new Liebherr LHM 800 mobile harbor crane.

Braemar has joined the Sustainable Shipping Initiative, bringing market intelligence to shipping's energy transition efforts

ITS secured a US$495,000 grant to introduce five electric terminal tractors at its Port of Long Beach operations

PD Ports has invested £5.4 million in a new electric-hydraulic Liebherr LPS 550 crane for Teesport, enhancing its bulk cargo capabilities

MSC's new Phoenix service at Rijeka's AGCT creates a direct container link between the Adriatic and Asian markets

A container carrying air conditioning units was stolen from a truck in Turnhout, Belgium, during the early hours of June 7, 2026.