Ocean Freight

Optimarin's Guardian ballast water management system, featuring Hyde Marine UV technology, has secured DNV Type Approval.

DP World and ATI commissioned six hybrid RTG cranes at Manila South Harbour to boost capacity and reduce emissions.

The Port of Long Beach launched a new web portal, "Port Partners," to streamline business access to contracting opportunities and resources

The EU-funded PIONEERS project concluded, having worked to improve the environmental sustainability of European ports.

Aqaba Port plans capacity expansion to manage increasing transit trade, especially cargo bound for Iraq

Gulftainer has made a strategic investment in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal, marking its entry into the Thai market

DNV and Fassmer have partnered to develop and classify autonomous and remotely operated vessels for naval and government use

HFW has appointed Anisha Franklin as Partner in its Paris office, strengthening its global shipping legal practice.

Asyad Shipping has ordered two new product tankers from Hyundai Heavy Industries for $104 million, expanding its fleet

Imported iron ore margins have decreased, driven by falling spot prices and reduced activity at Chinese steel mills

Indian refiners are increasing their global influence by diversifying crude processing, attracting exporters seeking stable demand.

Energy security concerns, especially in Europe, are propelling the green economy beyond its traditional climate change focus

Bluecore Energy is advancing its floating nuclear power plant project, securing a barge and engaging federal regulators.

Salvage operations for the grounded containership MSC Baltic III are progressing off Newfoundland, with the vessel moved closer to shore

Houthi forces have seized Yemen's port city of Mocha and advanced to strategic islands along the Red Sea coast

Dell Technologies faces escalating supply shortages for AI server components due to high demand, impacting their supply chain.

A fire on a bulk carrier at a Chinese shipyard in Qingdao led to 25 deaths, raising safety concerns.

The Gemini Cooperation's approach demonstrates the ongoing importance of the hub-and-spoke model in liner shipping operations

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. has received its third Handy Liquefied CO2 Multi-Gas Carrier, the 'Alkimos'

New US sanctions target Iran, intensifying economic pressure and raising concerns for maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz

A new Concentrated Inspection Campaign by Tokyo and Paris MoUs highlights the importance of correct cargo securing practices.

Iraq is tendering for supertankers to transport oil through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to control its export routes.

Multipurpose vessel operators Swire Projects and SAL Heavy Lift are expanding their fleets to address rising project cargo demand

Increased Suez Canal transits are raising concerns about port congestion as shortened transit times could lead to vessel bunching

Global Shippers Forum seeks more transparency from ocean carriers on Red Sea transit safety amid ongoing security risks.

The Port of Los Angeles recorded its busiest three-month period ever, handling over 2.9 million container units.

US companies face persistently high duty payments, exceeding pre-2025 norms, impacting various industries.

BIMCO suggests an IMO agreement on the Net Zero Framework by MEPC 85 is questionable due to ongoing disagreements

Maersk has implemented an emergency freight surcharge on shipments to and from Upper Gulf ports due to rising security risks.

VLCC daily earnings are expected to stay above $100,000 into next year, more than double historic levels.