Ocean Freight

HHLA is expanding rail transport for empty containers at Hamburg Port to improve efficiency and reduce road congestion.

A strike by empty container yard operators at Mundra Port is disrupting container movements, holding up thousands of boxes daily.

Construction has begun on South Korea's first dedicated HVDC cable-laying vessel at Tersan Shipyard in Turkey.

QTerminals Kramer ended its autonomous terminal tractor trial in Rotterdam due to slow tech development and high costs.

Oil producers in the Americas have gained market share and financial benefits from the Iran war's impact on Middle Eastern exports

August maritime news featured surging tanker rates and discussions on the Arctic Silk Route's potential as a trade pathway

A tanker was struck three times in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting persistent maritime security risks in the region.

Tidewater has finalized its acquisition of Wilson Sons Ultratug, integrating 22 PSVs and strengthening its Brazilian market access

Robert Allan Ltd. will design a new RAmparts 4300 ASD tug, marking its first for Guangzhou Port's fleet

The AWO held its second annual Safety Standdown Day to address falls overboard, the leading cause of mariner fatalities

A tanker incident involving military forces has been reported off Oman, raising concerns about maritime security.

Shipowners are increasing their VLCC fleets, expecting prolonged high rates from Middle East instability, boosting tanker sales.

Disruptions in the Black Sea, including port attacks, are forecast to lower demand for vegetable oil carriers due to reduced exports

Europe's seaborne diesel imports are increasingly reliant on the US, creating supply vulnerabilities ahead of autumn maintenance

The Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI) for the week ending August 28 has been published by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange

Rising prices for B100 and LBM biofuels are eroding their cost advantage compared to VLSFO, impacting compliance strategies.

Dry bulk trade originating from the Black Sea region has entered a significantly weaker phase throughout the summer period

Samsung Heavy Industries secured a $336.74 million order for two container ships from an African carrier, with delivery by late 2028

DP World's Shipping Solutions named its first methanol dual-fuel vessel, the DP World London, in Aarhus, Denmark, advancing lower-emission…

Höegh Autoliners will equip its fleet with PntGuard™ to boost navigation resilience against GPS interference.

Ahti Climate integrates with DNV's Veracity platform to simplify FuelEU Maritime emissions data transfer and compliance for shipowners

Furetank christened its new intermediate tanker, Fure Vasa, in Sweden, marking 40 years and announcing new investments

Pakistani Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry stated ports should drive urban development through jobs and tax revenues

Hai Phong ports processed 134.34 million tonnes of cargo in the first eight months of 2026, exceeding targets

PPG launched its PPG ONE RANGE, a new portfolio of five one-component marine coatings, at the SMM 2026 trade fair

Iraq is fast-tracking major oil pipeline projects to Turkey and Syria, offering alternative export routes away from the Strait of Hormuz

Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has produced its 5,000th UE low-speed two-stroke marine engine, marking a significant milestone

India's HRC market faces a mismatch between rising coking coal costs and limited acceptance of higher export prices by overseas buyers

Texas manufacturing activity surged in August 2026, reaching its highest level since January 2025, according to the Dallas Fed.

CSX's Fairburn intermodal terminal near Atlanta is facing substantial delays for both international and domestic shipments.