Ocean Freight

TGS secured an offshore wind site characterization contract in Europe, with data acquisition starting in August.

The AFL-CIO is pushing for stronger U.S. cargo preference rules to boost domestic maritime shipping and jobs

X-Press Feeders will launch its new China East Mediterranean X-PRESS (CEX) service on June 23, 2026

ADNOC is reportedly increasing oil exports despite concerns over a potential Iranian blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

OceanScore and Anglo-Eastern Univan Group are collaborating to help vessels comply with EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime regulations

The VLCC tanker market is stabilizing, with freight rates returning to pre-conflict levels after a turbulent period.

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are reshaping global oil trade, threatening a decline in tanker demand.

India's coal gasification drive is boosting industrial coal demand, adding momentum to dry bulk shipping.

The Baltic Dry Index has declined for the seventh straight session, hitting its lowest level in over a month.

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited's director nominees have received unanimous support from major proxy advisory firms

The Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI) recorded 2097.8 points for the week ending June 5th.

Diana Shipping is focusing its proxy contest on electing two nominees to the Genco Shipping & Trading Board of Directors

Posidonia week's end offered a chance to review activity levels and market dynamics in the shipping sector

Centrofin is partnering with Lloyd's Register for a Digital Transformation Advisory program to enhance its digital capabilities

The IMO urged its 176 member nations and the global shipping sector to enhance the practical application of marine environmental…

Upcoming US inflation data is seen as critical for financial market direction, with potential impacts on freight demand

Accelleron and Whale Guardians are collaborating to integrate whale protection data into voyage optimization for safer shipping.

Greece's trade deficit narrowed in April 2026 due to a significant rise in exports, reaching its highest point since June 2022

ABS proposes an efficiency credit system to augment IMO carbon rules, offering incentives for advanced decarbonization efforts.

Autonomous systems are transforming mine countermeasure operations in vital shipping lanes, improving safety and trade flow

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is building a new automotive logistics hub in Dubai to enhance its Middle East operations.

A study warns nearly half of all seafarers plan to quit within five years, creating a significant talent shortage

US Senators are pushing the Trump administration to reinstate port fees on Chinese-linked vessels to support American maritime interests

US forces disabled a tanker linked to Iran's shadow fleet in the Gulf of Oman, marking the seventh interdiction since a blockade began

Dutch Customs intercepted several shipments of sanctioned goods bound for Russia at Rotterdam, arresting a containership captain.

Barrus and Chartwell Marine are studying modernizing RHIBs with alternative propulsion, specifically the Cox CXO300 diesel outboard.

Global Ship Lease has conditionally agreed to purchase ten new mid-size, ultra-high-reefer containerships for $917 million

Coaster and mini-bulker markets in the Black Sea and Mediterranean showed weakness in early June.

Norway will introduce new digital reporting for maritime traffic, while Kolkata Port faces reduced channel depth

G7 nations plan to seek Trump's approval for a mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran peace deal