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Copper futures fell to a six-week low due to increasing expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate hike.

Oil prices increased by 3% after attacks targeted Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure, including a key pipeline.

Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus have renewed their support for a plan to deliver Cypriot gas to Europe via Egypt by 2028

ABB's voyage and route optimization capabilities are now integrated into Oceanly's Performance platform, offering ship operators a unified…

MOL Group's SeaLoading secured a long-term contract with Petrobras for offshore crude oil transfer services in Brazil

Hapag-Lloyd has partnered with DP World to secure long-term terminal capacity and develop infrastructure at key African ports

Chart Industries will supply liquid hydrogen fuel systems for Samskip's SeaShuttle vessels, targeting zero-emission operations by 2027

MacGregor secured orders for deck machinery and scientific handling equipment for four research vessels in Spain and India

XRG, ADNOC, and SEFE signed an MOU to deepen cooperation in natural gas and LNG for Germany and Europe

European logistics margins are squeezed by empty container surges and rising operational costs, exacerbated by new EU regulations.

Ørsted received a final opinion from an EU advisory commission on double taxation for two UK offshore wind farms

Nador West Med's East Container Terminal, a joint venture, has completed operational trials and is ready for its first ship

Fulkrum has secured a contract with Vår Energi for inspection services on three Norwegian subsea developments

Carriers passing proposed IMO net-zero compliance costs to shippers may face significant US regulatory scrutiny and penalties.

Cavotec and EVIAS partner to deploy automatic ground-based charging technology for electric vehicles in ports globally

GENMA has delivered two custom-designed 2,500 tph shiploaders to a customer in South Kalimantan, Indonesia

VLCC spot rates from the Arabian Gulf to Asia have exceeded $600,000 daily due to Strait of Hormuz security fears

The USCG advocates for stronger waterway risk assessments as larger vessels and changing traffic patterns reveal port vulnerabilities

ABS and major Korean shipyards are collaborating to establish global standards for hydrogen ships and smart digital yards

A major Saudi pipeline outage could stop oil exports within days, threatening 4% of global supply.

Africa, long dependent on imported refined oil products, shows emerging potential to become a significant exporter.

The Capesize dry bulk market saw a mixed week, with Pacific volatility and Atlantic stability, as rates recovered on miner demand.

Asia-US container rates are mixed but face upward pressure from port congestion and steady demand, with surcharges planned.

The IMO's Net-Zero Framework targets net-zero GHG emissions by 2050, with the FMC assessing its impact on US maritime trade

Aframax tanker rates from Vancouver to China surged to an all-time high due to strong global demand and tight vessel supply.

An Iranian commercial vessel was struck near Qeshm Island, causing one fatality and four injuries, ahead of regional shipping talks

Yemen's Houthi group claims shipping through the Bab al-Mandab Strait is near normal despite intense fighting.

Port Hedland's iron ore exports rose by 5% in August 2026, totaling 46.6 million tonnes

South Korea launches a new council to promote domestic shipbuilding equipment and create jobs through industry collaboration.

COSCO Shipping has launched an 88,000-cbm LPG dual-fuel VLGC, capable of running on LPG and conventional marine fuel.