Ocean Freight

Yokkaichi Port's international container volumes dropped by 6.7% in April, impacting both export and import figures.

Repair operations are scheduled to commence at the Tolo Harbour oil terminal in Hong Kong starting June 2026.

Ocean freight rates from India to the US East Coast have hit a 20-month high, driven by tight capacity.

Fujairah's marine fuel sales saw a substantial month-over-month decline of over 23% in May, primarily due to reduced LSFO demand

Norway's Enova fund is investing NOK 1.3 billion to develop ten new zero-emission vessels, including battery, hydrogen, and…

Dubai-based bunker trader Oilmar has established a new Board of Directors to provide strategic direction and risk management.

Elizabeth O'Connor has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the American Maritime Congress after a national search

US importers are bracing for a potential doubling of trans-Pacific contract rates due to rising bunker costs and peak season surcharges

U.S. import prices recorded their most significant annual increase in almost four years, rising 6.7% from a year ago.

Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven will build the 155-meter 'Beyond Horizons' superyacht for the Maybach Ocean Club.

CEVA Logistics and EFL Global have formed a joint venture, CEVA EFL Limited, to boost African logistics.

The U.S. Coast Guard released new safety recommendations for small commercial dredge fishing vessels after recent casualties

Maersk maintains cargo restrictions and surcharges in the Persian Gulf, signaling ongoing abnormal shipping conditions.

A joint venture between MOL Group, Repsol, and TPAO has secured an offshore exploration agreement off Libya

Phelan Green Hydrogen has licensed Johnson Matthey technologies for a commercial-scale eSAF facility in South Africa

Aker BP is expanding the deployment of DrillDocs' AI-driven shaker surveillance technology on its Norwegian Continental Shelf rigs

The US military is conducting covert ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Gulf, using drones and helicopters to guide convoys

The Netherlands has increased the subsidy ceiling for its upcoming offshore wind tender to attract more developers

Copenhagen Malmö Port has joined the Portchain Connect Network to enhance berth planning and coordination with shipping lines.

Europe's carbon capture and storage ambitions necessitate a new fleet of 65 CO2 carriers and 33 ports by 2050.

Glenfarne Alaska LNG and Chugach Electric Association are discussing a gas supply deal for an Alaskan LNG export project

BIFA underscores the vital role of freight forwarding and global supply chains in delivering major international sporting events.

Bunker Holding announced strong financial results for 2025/2026, with a $424 million gross profit despite market uncertainty

Zanzibar is developing a $560 million free port and logistics zone at Mangapwani to boost its regional trade standing

A study indicates offshore wind farms and energy islands could create an electric shipping highway across Europe

Cammell Laird, a historic British shipyard, will be renamed Balaena Birkenhead after its acquisition by Balaena

CPN's Zhong Ran 23 bunker barge is the first to be listed under Hong Kong's new MFM-based quality scheme

Bureau Veritas has approved a new semi-automated ultrasonic testing method for LNG-fueled vessel welds, replacing radiographic testing

Fewer than five commercial vessel attacks have been completed in the Strait of Hormuz despite over 200 transits with US military guidance

Rhenus has named Scott Dudley to lead its UK air and ocean division as the company aims for significant expansion.