Ocean Freight

Boskalis's new subsea rock installation vessel, Windpiper, has begun its first project at the Bałtyk 2 offshore wind farm

Most direct Asia-Europe port connections are served by only one carrier network, with MSC leading the market

Tanker freight rates are at record highs due to Persian Gulf conflict and complex oil market workarounds

Global container rates have climbed 143% due to port congestion, strong Asian exports, and tight capacity ahead of Golden Week

The Baltic Dry Index decreased by 99 points, reaching 3521 on September 10, reflecting global bulk commodity shipping costs.

Maersk has named Roberta Duarte as Chief People Officer, marking her return to the company after a two-year absence.

Houthi militants have reportedly captured the port city of Mocha, potentially threatening the Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Ocean Winds has begun leasing the Świnoujście Offshore Terminal in Poland for the BC-Wind offshore wind farm.

Golden Energy Offshore's PSV Energy Paradise has received a 100-day charter extension, ensuring continued operations

Bureau Veritas and Everllence have partnered for five years to advance maritime decarbonization and digitalization efforts.

Xeneta has rolled out new features to its freight intelligence platform, offering shippers enhanced market transparency and data-driven…

Polaris Shipping will equip four new Newcastlemax bulkers with WinGD dual-fuel engines for enhanced fuel flexibility.

Adani Ports has won a concession to develop and operate two dry bulk berths at Paradip Port, India

Iran has suspended a 10% freight levy on foreign vessels carrying imported or exported oil, gas, and liquid petroleum products.

Scottish Government funding will support the production of floating offshore wind foundations at the Port of Ardersier

IBIA condemns attacks on commercial shipping after a fatal incident involving a bunker tanker near Dubai, emphasizing seafarer safety.

Marjolijn Dolfin, a former police chief, will become the new Harbour Master for the Port of Amsterdam starting November 2026

The Fujin Sailor, the first LNG carrier with a wind-assisted propulsion system, was named in South Korea

India is committed to leading in green shipping, developing corridors and assessing port readiness for alternative fuels

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could severely impact SMEs, which account for 70% of global employment, UNCTAD warns

BIMCO and Sea are partnering to embed industry-standard contract controls into the fixture workflow for charter party agreements

Container shipping rates have climbed for six consecutive weeks due to strong Americas demand and typhoon-induced delays at Chinese ports

A new report urges the IMO to mandate cleaner marine fuels in the Arctic to reduce black carbon emissions

Nearshoring and regionalization are reshaping trade flows in Latin America as companies move production closer to consumers

South Korean marine equipment suppliers are expanding into European shipyards after strong global order growth and North American market…

On-time vessel arrivals at major Asian ports have declined since July, increasing congestion and pushing up freight rates

Busan and Liverpool have strengthened their port city relationship via a 12-day cultural exchange program and seminars.

China continues to export refined oil products despite tightening domestic supplies, according to senior refiner officials

Uganda plans to start crude oil exports to Asian markets by early 2027, with Vitol handling international sales.

China introduces new technology to process low-grade iron ore, aiming to reduce reliance on imports and affect dry bulk shipping