Ocean Freight

Seven Pacific island nations have formed a new partnership to modernize their domestic shipping fleets with greener vessels.

Port efficiency rankings, while useful, might mask underlying strategic shifts in global trade control and influence.

Mental health challenges and family separation among seafarers are emerging as critical structural risks for the shipping industry

Fortescue has revised its fleetwide engine management procedures after a bulker lost propulsion near Port Hedland.

Behavioral competence is becoming critical for safe and efficient maritime operations, complementing traditional technical skills

Zhejiang Yonghang Shipping is expanding its dry bulk fleet with an order for up to six ultramax bulk carriers.

Container News compiled exclusive interviews from Posidonia 2026 with maritime, shipping, port, and logistics executives

KONGSBERG and OET have launched an expedition to map unexplored Central Pacific seafloor areas using new multibeam technology

The US Treasury Department has sanctioned Cuba's state oil company, Union Cuba Petroleo (CUPET), hindering fuel imports.

Ethanol is gaining traction as a marine fuel due to its availability and lower cost, aiding shipping's decarbonization.

Iranian forces reportedly blocked a tanker's passage into the Strait of Hormuz, citing a lack of proper coordination.

Trygve Nøkleby, Managing Director of the Bergen Shipowners Association, was awarded the 20th WISTA Norway Leadership Award

St1 and St1 Biokraft aim to start commercial liquefied biogas bunkering at the Port of Gothenburg by 2027.

The Port of Los Angeles has approved a $3.4 billion budget for FY 2026/27, focusing on operational and public-access infrastructure.

An Austrian livestock dealer faces a civil lawsuit in Krems Regional Court over alleged animal suffering on the Spiridon II.

A federal appeals court has allowed the Trump-era 10% global tariffs to remain in effect during an ongoing legal challenge

Greek shipowners have largely focused on selling dry bulk carriers in the first five months of 2026.

Fitch Ratings upgraded its 2026 global shipping outlook to neutral due to war-driven demand for alternative oil routes and higher tanker…

Global seaborne coal volumes increased by 5% year-on-year in May 2026, driven by strong South Asian demand.

The Baltic Dry Index fell for the tenth straight day, dropping 1.5% to its lowest point since May 1st

DP World launched its first global seagrass restoration initiative on Geoje Island, South Korea, to restore marine habitat.

Port Hedland's iron ore exports saw a 3% year-on-year decrease in May 2026, impacting overall port throughput.

Europe is moving towards an integrated LNG market to improve energy security and optimize infrastructure after the 2022 gas crisis

LPG shipments are still reaching South Asia through the Strait of Hormuz despite tightened U.S. enforcement efforts

CINS has updated its guidelines for shipping cocoa butter in containers to reduce heat damage and leakage risks.

HarborLab's new feature automates port expense creation, enabling agents to generate Disbursement Accounts with a single click.

Transit through the Strait of Hormuz is shifting to coordinated passage, while Red Sea threats have escalated after a Houthi announcement

The European Commission has outlined its core priorities for the July review of the Emissions Trading System

BGN shared insights into its sustainable shipping strategy for the World Ocean's Council's 'Ocean Titans' documentary series

Kyma Technologies officially launched at Posidonia 2026, introducing its vision for advanced maritime connectivity solutions