Ocean Freight

Market focus shifts to US consumer confidence and JOLTS data as US-Iran deal optimism fades before midterms

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has acquired a 50% stake in Norwegian offshore recruitment firm OffshoreCrew.

CMA CGM has selected six startups for pilot projects in shipping, logistics, and AI, including autonomous hull cleaning.

IMarEST's inaugural Technical Forum will explore emerging shipping trends, climate change, and energy transition in Oxfordshire.

A consortium, including the Ports of Genoa and FS Logistix, is launching a green hydrogen pilot at the Port of Savona

German ports are requesting significant federal funding to modernize infrastructure, improve capacity, and support energy transition.

MSC partners with a leading Chinese maritime institute to advance crew management and seafarer development.

SEA-LNG is urging the EU to include a methane pathway for shipping in the revised Renewable Energy Directive.

Marintec Innovation 2026 in Shanghai will focus on advanced solutions for shipping's energy transition, including nuclear propulsion

Fugro completed an ultra-deepwater geohazard survey for PETRONASCarigali off Sabah, supporting offshore field development

Maersk successfully completed the first U.S. ship-to-ship ethanol bunkering for a deep-sea container vessel in Houston

GTT Marine and Normec Verifavia integrate platforms to automate vessel data transfer, simplifying emissions compliance for operators

Jianglong Shipbuilding secured a $40 million contract for two 78-meter multi-purpose offshore supply vessels, with 2028 deliveries

RCL has ordered four additional container ships from Huangpu-Wenchong, bringing its total newbuilds at the yard to 16.

Arcadis is set to eliminate around 1,000 jobs globally by 2027 and will pivot its strategic focus towards transport.

Oil prices rose for a second day as Middle East supply disruption concerns outweighed signs of recovering crude exports

Tekmar Group secured a EUR 6 million contract extension for an offshore wind project in Europe, as per its trading update

Direct rail freight services between the EU and Türkiye will be suspended for months due to two critical line closures.

The U.S. Trade Representative has temporarily suspended new fees on Chinese-linked vessels at U.S. ports

Saudi Red Sea Authority and Tahaluf have partnered to support the Red Sea Yacht Show and boost marine investment

Hapag-Lloyd has boosted its offer for Zim, increasing its 2026 EBIT forecast by $1 billion amid acquisition resistance.

Port congestion in Asia, driven by an early peak season, is projected to extend into 2027, impacting global shipping systems

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 40 people and recovered two deceased after a vessel capsized near Mona Island

Chinese iron ore demand is expected to fall after upcoming public holidays, potentially impacting the dry bulk market

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) has reached a near one-month low, primarily due to falling capesize vessel rates.

A&S Resources plans a new railway to link Central African Republic iron ore deposits with Cameroon's Kribi port for exports

A court ruling confirms carriers must deliver cargo against an original bill of lading, clarifying obligations in ownership disputes

Conflicting data on vessel waiting times and terminal performance complicates carrier-terminal negotiations, hindering efficient agreements

A coalition of 80 nations demands the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz due to its impact on global trade and energy.

Lloyd's Register and Jurong Port have updated cargo securing guidelines to enhance safety and reduce damage risks.