Ocean Freight

A U.S.-contracted vessel with American personnel was reportedly struck by an Iranian drone and missile attack near the Strait of Hormuz.

Shipping costs for US crude oil to Asia reached a record $44.8 million due to Saudi pipeline closure, yet demand remains strong

Gibraltar's marine fuel calls rose last month, with 476 vessels seeking bunkers, a notable increase over previous periods

Panama's marine fuel sales saw a 1.8% year-on-year decrease in August, with VLSFO sales at a 11-month low

KR and Hanwha Ocean are partnering to develop two 18,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel designs with varied containment solutions

Container freight rates for India's exports to the US and Europe are stabilizing, with October bookings showing an easing trend

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez urged governments to protect merchant shipping from geopolitical conflicts and attacks.

Valeura Energy's new oil discovery in the Gulf of Thailand could lead to a satellite development and extend infrastructure life

CEVA Logistics successfully moved a 29-ton Eiffel Tower sculpture from France to Nevada for the Burning Man festival.

Port of Antwerp-Bruges will pilot autonomous trucks for continuous container transport between Kallo depot and terminals

US authorities are investigating potential cyberattacks on oil and gas tankers, raising concerns about maritime electronic system security.

The EU is exploring an associate membership for Canada to enhance economic and political collaboration, supporting Canada's trade…

A Floating Storage and Regasification Unit has arrived at Germany's new LNG terminal in Stade, preparing for November operations

PredictWind's new feature offers real-time whale and orca tracking to help vessels prevent collisions during migration

The Global Maritime Forum is gathering industry examples for its Green Shipping Corridors Annual Progress Report

Safiport Derince in Turkey is expanding its container handling capabilities with the delivery of six new electric RTG cranes.

The Oceana Frontier, the first LNG-powered bulker, docked at ArcelorMittal Belgium in Ghent carrying iron ore from Canada.

Multipurpose vessel capacity is tightening due to Panama Canal restrictions and longer voyages, potentially impacting heavy-lift rates.

TB Marine Shipmanagement now manages the new 18,500 DWT chemical/product tanker MT Frankie Russ, a methanol-ready vessel

Black Sea and Caspian Sea nations are working together to implement Maritime Single Windows for streamlined digital exchange.

New research shows maritime risks are concentrated and identifiable through operational patterns, enabling earlier intervention

LNG and LBM bunker prices in Rotterdam have climbed due to European gas supply risks and new environmental compliance costs.

Container shipping rates, as measured by the SCFI, are nearing a three-year high due to rising costs and geopolitical risks

DNV has awarded HD Hyundai Heavy Industries an Approval in Principle for its new 271,000 CBM LNG carrier design

A new maritime innovation cluster, WAVE, has been launched to accelerate the integration and validation of vessel decarbonization…

Middle East exports are rerouting to avoid the Strait of Hormuz due to US-Iran conflict, causing significant transit delays

Venezuela's Interior Secretary suggested coal exports could be part of future energy deals with the United States

Alcoa's CFO indicates that reduced US tariffs on Canadian aluminum will likely have a minor effect on the Midwest Premium

Global conflicts are increasing crude oil market volatility, leading Asia and Europe to boost US crude imports

Bunker Holding is restructuring leadership at KPI OceanConnect and Glander International Bunkering to boost commercial capabilities.