Ocean Freight

The Panama Canal Authority has deferred a planned draft restriction for Neopanamax vessels that was scheduled for October

China's LNG import patterns are shifting due to geopolitical influences, impacting global seaborne trade and vessel demand.

Spot rates for US East Coast ocean container shipments are almost at their pandemic peak, while schedule reliability declines

Chinese shipbuilders and European shipowners urged closer collaboration on vessel development, alternative fuels, and digitalization.

The IMO's working group is reconvening to discuss the Net-Zero Framework, facing divisions over ambition and costs.

UK and EU gasoline is reportedly reaching Russia through a Moroccan blending hub, driven by Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) rose by 5% last week, reflecting an upward trend in global container freight rates.

India's ship recycling market demonstrated buoyancy this week due to improved local conditions.

China's eastern ports face severe congestion with vessel waiting times up to 10 days due to typhoons and geopolitical tensions

Navios Maritime Partners has chartered its Capesize vessel, the "Navios Pollux," a 2009-built, scrubber-fitted ship.

Dorian LPG has ordered three new dual-fuel VLGCs from Hanwha Ocean, with deliveries planned for 2030.

The US has reportedly reached an agreement to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil, impacting global energy markets

Maritime security, resilient supply chains, and energy efficiency were central themes at the SMM 2026 exhibition.

The New ConTex index for container ship time charter rates reached 1,635 points in early September, showing market resilience

ClassNK has granted Approval in Principle for OceanWings' Rigid Fixed and Rigid Tiltable wingsail designs, confirming scalability

A new 12,500 m³ LNG bunkering vessel design from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding has secured Lloyd's Register AiP

The Port Authority of NSW hosted its annual forum, featuring a new live simulation and Harbour Master panel for industry coordination

DP World's San Antonio terminal is the first in Chile to receive the Explora Logística Seal for its educational initiatives

The EIA's recent Natural Gas Storage report met market expectations, stabilizing energy sector sentiment and impacting the Canadian dollar

Wärtsilä renewed its service agreement with Mercy Ships International for the Global Mercy and the new Africa Mercy II hospital ships

Black Sea disruptions and higher fuel prices are influencing CIS economies, with varied impacts on regional trade and rates

Britain's alignment with EU rules is reportedly hindering its pursuit of an expanded trade deal with the US.

A new US Coast Guard report warns that larger ships are increasing risks to port infrastructure and waterways.

A new $45 million program will fund electric truck purchases and charging systems at the Port of New York and New Jersey

Kalmar has opened an automated test center in Sweden to accelerate electric and autonomous equipment development.

Vessel sale and purchase activity remained strong in September, driven by high freight rates in dry and wet markets.

Agora Shipbroking's latest report details commercial indicators for Week 36, 2026, offering key market insights.

The dry bulk market experienced a major surge over the past month, with the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) soaring.

COSCO has refuted claims that its vessels are used for intelligence gathering by the Chinese government, calling them unfounded.

Diana Shipping has lowered its stake in Genco Shipping & Trading to under 10% after withdrawing its acquisition bid