Ocean Freight

BIMCO's new clause assigns liability to charterers for issues arising from substandard biofuel supplied to vessels.

Moeve is expanding its bunker barge fleet to supply 100% biofuels, driven by rising demand for low-carbon shipping.

Rystad Energy's data on LNG vessel emissions and trade flows informed a key white paper for the IMO, endorsed by Norway and South Korea

The UP World LNG Shipping Index saw a marginal rise of 0.38%, maintaining a sideways trend above 200 points.

China-Russia rail freight rates have doubled to US$8,000 per FEU due to tight sea freight and container availability

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are reshaping fertilizer markets, prioritizing access over cost, with global food production impacts

Norway's shipping industry utilized 9% of the country's total biofuel sales in 2025, amounting to 59 million litres

The IMO has formally adopted a new Emission Control Area in the North-East Atlantic, enhancing air emission standards for ships.

Japan is resuming domestic construction of LNG carriers, potentially collaborating with South Korea to counter China's shipbuilding…

Singapore's MPA foresees a prolonged multi-fuel era for shipping due to fragmented regulations and infrastructure.

Barcelona and Shanghai ports signed a new strategic cooperation agreement to deepen collaboration in maritime and logistics

US DDGS prices have fallen sharply in June due to weak export demand, increased supply, and slower seasonal feed consumption

Malaysian palm oil futures climbed 1.7% to over MYR 4,500 per tonne, supported by a weaker ringgit and stronger exports

Oil prices continued their downward trend as markets awaited details on a US-Iran peace deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Cushing crude oil inventories have dropped to critical levels, nearing the operational minimum amid a global supply crunch.

US natural gas prices remained stable around $3.14 per MMBtu, supported by a rebound in LNG export activity.

China's ship auction market showed increased activity in May 2026, with more vessels listed and sold.

Marine fuel quality alerts have surged due to catfines and sediment, impacting global shipping operations

Concerns are being raised about ship management practices, linking fleet expansion and profitability to potential safety compromises.

Molgas Energy Group completed the first LNG bunkering operation at Italy's Port of Palermo, using three trucks to fuel a ferry.

Eitzen Group's Zen subsidiary ordered two 900 TEU fully electric containerships for Northern European routes.

Antipollution plans to build up to eight new vessels for waste collection and oil recovery in Greek ports, converting waste into fuel.

Bourbon has secured a multi-month contract for subsea services in Ghana's offshore energy sector

Ulstein Digital launched AI-powered solutions to automate maritime environmental compliance for EU/UK MRV/ETS and Norwegian NOx reporting

Britain has imposed new sanctions on Russia, targeting its shadow fleet, Yandex Bank, and military intelligence networks.

Hapag-Lloyd is raising rates and cancellation fees for North America-bound cargo from the Indian Subcontinent, Pakistan, and the Middle…

Rhenus states that the traditional shipping peak season is being replaced by multiple, overlapping demand waves, increasing volatility

AD Ports Group and Dajin Heavy Industry have partnered to develop an offshore wind manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi

ZeroUSV's 12-meter uncrewed surface vessel has received certification from the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Nordic marine insurers are creating a new contract to standardize offshore wind insurance and prevent liability disputes.