Ocean Freight

Global crude oil loadings saw a rebound in 2025 after a marginal decline the previous year

Iran warns of a potential maritime exclusion zone in the Persian Gulf, escalating regional tensions and impacting shipping

DNV and GRSE signed an MoU for advanced shipbuilding, digitalization, and green technologies to bolster India's maritime sector

MediSea, an offline mobile tool, now offers seafarers immediate medical guidance for emergencies when no doctor is onboard

Guangzhou Port successfully completed its first ship-to-ship bio-methanol bunkering for an NYK Group bulk carrier.

Klaipėda Port introduces a smart buoy with advanced sensors to boost navigation safety and cargo flow management.

Iraq's northern crude oil exports, including from Kirkuk and Kurdistan, are stable at approximately 220,000 barrels per day

Jassper Shipping will invest up to US$50 million over three years to bolster its project logistics capabilities, focusing on India.

South Korean shipbuilders will showcase advanced gas and carbon-free vessel technologies at the Gastech exhibition in Bangkok

Singapore suggests Asian refiners and governments build supply chain alternatives for energy resilience, citing Strait of Hormuz disruptions

Iraq has approved two refinery expansion projects to boost its oil refining capacity by 140,000 bpd.

US small business sentiment deteriorated in August 2026, with optimism falling due to lower sales and inflation concerns.

Germany's imports fell 5.7% in July 2026, reversing a previous increase, with declines from both EU and third countries.

Germany's trade surplus widened to €21.3 billion in July 2026, the largest in two years, as exports fell less than imports

Shanghai has been temporarily omitted from 11 Premier Alliance US East Coast sailings to maintain schedule reliability.

US businesses are receiving tariff refunds, but the relief is often minimal compared to their substantial losses.

The U.S. Maritime Administration has added 16 new Centers of Excellence to bolster the maritime and shipbuilding workforce

US Central Command reportedly disabled three Iran-linked crude oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating Middle East tensions

Gravity Supply Chain Solutions and Coneksion partner to enhance multi-carrier ocean booking connectivity for global supply chains

A new report outlines ship recycling activity for Week 36, 2026, impacting global fleet capacity.

GAC is now offering warehousing and logistics services in Mandra, Attica, Greece, to support cargo movements.

Increased demand from the US Gulf, Brazil, and West Africa is tightening Atlantic tanker capacity, boosting VLCC premiums.

Europe's largest industrial carbon capture facility at Yara's Sluiskil complex is now operational, shipping CO2 to North Sea storage

Enstructure has substantially grown its Gulf Coast terminal network, targeting industrial markets and data center construction.

ESL Shipping has received the Luxomar, the final vessel in its 5,400 DWT plug-in hybrid Green Coaster series

Oil tanker company Hunter Group ASA is seeking $55 million from a counterparty over a freight rate dispute.

MSC Shipmanagement and the owner of MSC Samira III received a $1.75 million fine for concealing illegal oily waste discharges

Cyclospora parasite challenges food supply chains, with regulatory cuts hindering hygiene and contamination prevention efforts

The Port of Lake Charles has boosted its bulk cargo handling capacity with the addition of two Liebherr LPS 550 mobile harbor cranes

CBP is gathering feedback on new supply chain visibility measures, including traceability tech and export documentation.