Ocean Freight

A new UK coalition aims to accelerate maritime decarbonization by focusing on alternative fuels, infrastructure, and policy.

Wärtsilä is expanding its US operations to address increased electricity demand driven by AI and data centers.

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Lantis are funding ten logistics projects to reduce peak hour truck traffic.

Asian port congestion is pushing container ships towards the Suez Canal, increasing capacity and lowering Europe rates

Low water levels on key European waterways are becoming a structural logistics risk, forcing cargo shifts and increasing supply chain…

Heerema Marine Contractors opened a Porto engineering hub to expand its global capacity for offshore wind and heavy-lift projects

Hapag-Lloyd reportedly sent a vessel through the Suez Canal, indicating a policy shift amid rising global freight demand.

Volkswagen Group is reportedly considering the sale of its Ducati motorcycle brand as part of a major cost-cutting reorganization.

Inmarsat Maritime's NexusWave multi-network connectivity service has secured Bureau Veritas Cyber Security Type Approval.

European natural gas prices hit a three-year high as traders rush to fill storage, awaiting Iran-Oman shipping deal details

bound4blue's Model 3-24 eSAIL, a wind propulsion system for larger ships, received a Bureau Veritas Design Assessment

Speedcast's Sigma platform integrates AI and IoT for advanced maritime connectivity, optimizing vessel operations and crew welfare

Babcock LGE's new ecoAPEX system enhances energy efficiency on gas carriers by optimizing reliquefaction processes

Zeeland Sugar Terminal is opening a new 5,000 sqm warehouse in Westdorpe to centralize sugar logistics operations.

FuelTech and Sunship Lauterjung are collaborating on maintenance for dual-fuel engines running on bio-LNG.

SAAM Towage adds a new 72-tonne tug to its Colombian fleet, boosting capacity near Cartagena due to rising LNG demand

Iron ore futures and Qingdao port spot prices rose modestly, though overall trading activity remained subdued.

Droughts are impacting key shipping arteries, notably the Panama Canal, leading to operational restrictions and increased costs.

Drewry introduces a new monthly dashboard offering key container shipping market indicators to help stakeholders manage volatility

The UP World LNG Shipping Index hit a new record, climbing 2.15%, despite narrow market breadth.

Maersk, Lloyd's Register, and two major ports are studying a nuclear-powered shipping corridor between the US and UK

Loss of vessel bridge control, particularly steering, poses severe risks in confined or congested waters, demanding rapid crew response

Japan is providing significant subsidies to its shipbuilding industry to regain global competitiveness against South Korea and China

Gasum has opened its thirteenth liquefied biogas filling station in Norway, located in the Port of Trondheim.

The Suez Canal Authority met with SADC ambassadors to discuss maritime training and service cooperation, aiming to boost regional ties

Middle Eastern producers are increasing spot cargo availability, but strong Asian demand is driving up award prices.

Wheat futures rose following unsuccessful US diplomatic efforts to restore Ukrainian and Russian grain exports.

Copper futures are nearing record highs due to expected US import tariffs, redirecting shipments and tightening global supplies

Oil prices rose as Brent crude neared $100/bbl after Iran's threat to Gulf energy infrastructure, raising supply disruption fears

OPEC's Secretary General emphasized that stabilizing global oil markets is the organization's top priority, not price manipulation