Ocean Freight

A reported US-Iran deal could see the Strait of Hormuz reopened and oil sanctions lifted, impacting global shipping

Cable laying operations have started off Hong Kong, expected to last seven months and potentially affect local shipping.

Agora Shipbroking Corporation released its commercial indicators report for Week 24 of 2026, detailing key shipping market metrics

The secondhand dry bulk market is notably tight, with Panamax rates steadily improving, signaling robust demand.

ANL announced a General Rate Increase for dry and reefer cargo to Fiji from Asia and the Middle East, effective July 1, 2026

Fincantieri delivered Mein Schiff Flow, the second LNG-fueled cruise vessel for TUI Cruises, built at its Monfalcone yard

Maritime organizations jointly condemned attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, citing 14 seafarer deaths and escalating dangers to crew

The first civil lawsuit against major Chinese container manufacturers has been filed in the US, with more expected

Multimodal 2026 will bring together the UK's freight, logistics, and supply chain sectors at NEC Birmingham.

APM Terminals has launched Brazil's first fully electrified container terminal at the Port of Suape after a US$350 million investment

Bangkok Port has opened a new cargo facility to improve efficiency, streamline barge operations, and reduce logistics costs

The global shipping industry faces a critical talent shortage and an aging workforce, impacting future operational stability

Chris Brooks, Executive Director at JOC, is retiring after 42 years, having built the TPM conference into a major event

Capital Clean Energy Carriers and CMA CGM have formed a joint venture to build and operate a 20,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel

Seaspan has received the first dual-fuel LNG PCTC, the *Glovis Lighthouse*, for the Hyundai Glovis fleet

Valenciaport has reconfigured its southern exit gate with dedicated lanes for different vehicle types to improve traffic flow.

A supply boat sank in Singapore's port after colliding with a landing craft, leading to three confirmed fatalities.

Port of Antwerp-Bruges International signed an MoU with Misurata Port to boost trade and maritime logistics with Libya

DHL expects energy logistics revenue to hit $3.5 billion by 2030, driven by demand for oversized turbines and hazardous batteries.

MSC's Ingwe service will now call Hambantota instead of Colombo as its northbound Sri Lankan hub, adding a vessel.

MPV freight rates show regional divergence, with strong demand from Asia but softer rates from Europe and the US.

Envision Energy has begun shipping its first 8 MW offshore wind turbine sets to a new nearshore wind farm in Vietnam

Norwegian Energy Trading AS renewed its ISCC EU certification, confirming compliance for its growing biofuel trading operations.

Norwegian maritime tech company Nereida Energy raised $3.3 million to expand its battery technology business for vessel electrification

Shippers are expediting ocean cargo ahead of new tariffs and rising fuel costs, creating an early peak season

Japan's JERA has received its first LNG cargo from the Australian Barossa gas project, initiating new energy supplies

Genoa and Misurata Free Zone are strengthening cooperation on port and logistics development in the Mediterranean

Kinkai Yusen will conduct a B24 biofuel bunkering demonstration for its Ro-Ro vessel Nanotsu at Hakata Port.

MDL supported Saipem with flex-lay preparation for offshore operations in Guyana, deploying a specialized system and team

Indonesia's BRIN has commissioned French shipbuilder PIRIOU to design and build two new multimission research vessels