Ocean Freight

Russia is set to lead Brazil's gasoline imports in early September, with over 258,000 cubic meters expected.

Chinese steel rebar futures dropped to around CNY 3,100 per ton, driven by rising raw material costs impacting mill profitability

A proposed US rule aims to streamline deepwater port licensing, accelerating new LNG and oil export facility development.

A tugboat capsized and sank off Busan, South Korea, while assisting an MSC containership, leaving six crew missing

Marijnissen Transport added three used Scania trucks to its fleet, expanding capacity for sea container transport.

New EU customs rules for steel imports will require detailed 'melt and pour' documentation from October 1.

Audrey Dolhen has been appointed by Peel Ports to lead its container and RoRo operations across key Irish Sea ports.

German seaports are facing a 48-hour warning strike, while Dutch dockworkers plan a walkout on September 4th

CMA CGM is raising its Manaus low water surcharge to $2,315 per TEU starting October 2 due to Amazon River level drops

Nadara has confirmed the landfall location for its 1.8 GW Bellrock floating wind farm and submitted reports for offshore transmission

Shell has acquired stakes in BP's offshore exploration projects in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and Brazil.

HHLA aims for consistent terminal performance through remote Ship-to-Shore crane operations, prioritizing reliability over peak productivity

The global container fleet is set to exceed 34 million TEU, reflecting a 42% capacity increase in five years

CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal now uses Westwell's GNSS-independent system for autonomous container handling, boosting operational reliability

Mitsui OSK Lines expects Strait of Hormuz disruptions to continue through year-end, raising risks for oil tankers.

Flotation Energy and Harbour Energy will assess electrifying North Sea oil and gas platforms using floating offshore wind.

Flotation Energy and Harbour Energy will explore electrifying North Sea oil and gas assets with floating offshore wind.

DP World Canada partners with Kempower to deploy EV charging infrastructure at its port terminals, advancing decarbonization efforts

New Zealand's two largest container ports, Auckland and Tauranga, reported improved financial results for the fiscal year.

Over half of all container ships are encountering delays at Asia's busiest ports, driven by weather and supply chain issues

New US Customs rules could force ocean carriers to submit import data earlier, impacting loading deadlines and demurrage.

German shipping companies were recognized at the AMVER Awards for their commitment to maritime safety and search and rescue.

Maersk, Lloyd's Register, and ports are studying the security for a theoretical nuclear-powered container ship route

Norway has seized a Russian vessel to enforce financial obligations owed to Ukraine's Naftogaz.

Ocean carriers are altering US East Coast services, avoiding the Panama Canal and Chinese ports due to draft limits and typhoon impacts.

The ship recycling market remains robust, with strong buyer interest for new tonnage, especially in India.

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) surged by 5.5% to 3,331 points, marking its highest level since December 2023.

New vessel orders are increasingly specifying scrubber installations for fuel flexibility, indicating a strategic choice for future…

Danube River congestion is tightening vessel availability in the Black Sea, impacting general cargo and dry bulk vessels

US LNG exports averaged 17.4 Bcf/d in H1 2026, a 23% rise from 2025, driven by higher capacity