Ocean Freight

Global seaborne coal volumes, excluding coastal trade, increased by 1.7% year-on-year from January to August 2026

ZERO44's new Carbon Insetting module combines regulatory compliance and carbon insetting for maritime operators.

InterMaritime Group and Carsten Rehder have formed a joint venture to strengthen their ship management and expand in Northern Europe

HD KSOE's VesselWise AI technology received Lloyd's Register approval for autonomous machinery optimization, enabling efficient vessel…

Ukraine is strengthening maritime safety and security for its Black Sea Special Maritime Corridor with international support

Road haulage for small oil and gasoline cargoes has surged in the Persian Gulf due to Hormuz Strait risks and time savings.

Rising crude oil prices above $100/barrel are creating a dual challenge for Asia, combining higher costs with tighter supplies

Sempra Infrastructure and Petrobras have signed a 20-year agreement for the supply of 0.8 Mtpa of LNG from the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2…

Chinese industrial production grew more than expected in August, supported by strong overseas demand for exports.

The Euro area's international trade in goods showed a €14.2 billion surplus in July 2026, an increase from the previous year

Fratelli Neri and Nova Marine Carriers have jointly acquired a majority stake in Leghorn's TCO Terminal.

The UK could supply half its oil and gas needs domestically with government support, according to a new industry report.

China's new home prices saw their slowest annual decline in eight months in August 2026, indicating policy support is easing market pressure

Foreign NVOCCs must ensure US destination agents comply with the Shipping Act, as the FMC holds both parties accountable.

Commercial shipping is re-embracing wind propulsion technologies like rotor sails and rigid wings to cut fuel use and emissions

US freight shipments saw a 2.1% year-over-year increase in August, breaking a 42-month decline

James H.I. Weakley, President of the Lake Carriers' Association, was inducted into the Great Lakes Marine Hall of Fame

German dockworkers are weighing additional strikes, threatening to worsen port congestion and schedule reliability on major trades

Wells Fargo discusses the financial complexities of the U.S. Jones Act maritime sector, focusing on high vessel costs.

Nordic American Tankers reports an exceptional market for its Suezmax vessels, with spot rates well above operating costs

A Japanese consortium has secured AiP for a low-pressure liquefied CO2 carrier, advancing carbon capture and storage.

Operating vessels in polar regions requires extensive preparation due to extreme conditions, ice, and limited infrastructure

ABP has installed new pinning stations at its Port of Immingham to boost container handling safety.

European and British wholesale natural gas prices eased slightly on Tuesday, stabilizing after reaching 2023 peaks.

A report from Carriers Chartering Corp. S.A. outlines carrier sales and purchase market activity for Week 37

Hedge funds and money managers increased their net-long positions in ICE Brent crude futures, signaling expectations of higher oil prices

Iron ore trade is anticipated to stay elevated as the dry bulk shipping sector enters its seasonally strong period

A $173.7 million contract was awarded to modernize Base Seattle, including new berths for future Polar Security Cutters

China used its crude oil reserves in August as refinery processing outpaced imports, marking the third drawdown recently

Russia and Ukraine continue to target energy infrastructure despite a US announcement of a ceasefire agreement.