Ocean Freight

Damen introduces a new 1,100 TEU container feeder vessel featuring hybrid propulsion and readiness for methanol conversion

Simultaneous strikes are set to disrupt operations at several major North Sea ports, affecting cargo and rail freight.

Port Otago ordered ten hybrid straddle carriers from Konecranes to boost container handling on New Zealand's South Island

FIATA and WiseTech Global renewed their partnership for three years, focusing on digitalization and operational efficiency.

Mundra Port's new empty container policy is causing export disruptions as transporters halt movements, leading to potential delays.

BIFA has appointed Allie Renison as external affairs director to lead government engagement for the UK freight industry

AllRead and TIP Latam are collaborating to bring AI-powered automation to port access control systems, aiming to modernize logistics.

GTT will design LNG tanks for four new ADNOC Logistics and Services carriers being built by a Chinese shipyard

New guidance from Lloyd's Register helps maritime organizations embed ESG into strategy for commercial advantage and competitiveness

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicts the Strait of Hormuz will lose its economic importance within two years.

SeaSolveX, a new platform, aims to modernize maritime dispute resolution, addressing the slow pace of current processes.

Biofuel blending with marine fuels can push viscosity outside mass flow meter validated ranges, challenging accurate quantity verification

Marcura's new Procure-to-Pay solution unifies maritime procurement, invoice processing, and payments into one workflow.

South Korea has unveiled draft regulations for its Green Shipping Corridor Act, opening a public consultation period.

Manta Marine Technologies will take over the full delivery of Foreship's air lubrication system to boost maritime energy efficiency

Global newbuilding orders have more than doubled from a year earlier, driven by geopolitical risks and limited shipyard capacity

Deltamarin has enhanced its ship concept design by integrating advanced hydrodynamic optimization with Norwegian firm Nocean

GTT Marine's new BOQA system uses VDR data for proactive maritime safety and continuous operational improvement.

Taiwan's CPC Corporation will introduce B24-VLSFO bio-bunker fuel at the Port of Kaohsiung from October, offering a greener shipping option

India's LNG imports rose by 5.3% from April to July due to a monsoon deficit, increasing gas-fired power demand

Coal prices hit an 11-week high of $145 per ton in early September due to strong global energy demand and supply risks

Middle East tensions, including strikes and tanker attacks, have pushed Brent crude prices above $95/bbl and gasoil cracks to record highs

U.S. crude oil inventories significantly decreased by 2.6 million barrels, exceeding market expectations

US natural gas prices hit an eight-week high of $2.94/MMBtu driven by strong LNG exports and sustained hot weather

Heerema Marine Contractors finished installing 100 wind turbine foundations and two offshore substation jackets for Poland's Bałtyk 2 and…

IMEC has allocated $500,000 to a new fund designed to enhance female seafarer retention and career advancement.

Alfa Laval's new Hukka-5 exhaust gas steam boiler enhances waste heat recovery and fuel efficiency for cruise and ferry vessels.

AZANE Fuel Solutions appoints Martin Cato Pettersen as Operations Manager to strengthen its ammonia bunkering capabilities.

Port of Helsinki begins environmental assessment for Vuosaari Harbour expansion to evaluate ecological and social impacts

Kongsberg Maritime has expanded its Elegance Pod propulsion system, targeting larger cruise ships and Ro-Pax vessels.