Ocean Freight

CMA CGM introduces new Peak Season Surcharges across multiple trade lanes, including China to South Africa, and routes from Europe and…

DHL Group launched its Humanitarian Logistics Academy in Sub-Saharan Africa, offering free training to aid organizations

C.H. Robinson has unveiled an AI-powered system to manage and continuously optimize global supply chains.

The Port of Koper has introduced its fourth direct container service to Asia, the MSC PHOENIX, operated by MSC.

K Line has ordered four LNG dual-fuel car carriers to boost its European short-sea automotive logistics network

TT Club advises ports to avoid impulsive actions when assessing distressed ships, advocating for careful preparation and evaluation.

Tarragona Port boosts its heavy-lift and project cargo handling with a new Konecranes Gottwald ESP.8B crane installation

Seafarers are often targeted in criminal cases due to shipping's transient nature and complex international legal frameworks

The IMO is essential for global shipping, providing unified regulations for safety, security, and pollution prevention.

Hanseatic Global Terminals completed its 50% stake acquisition in the Aracruz container terminal project in Brazil.

Supertanker owner DHT Holdings has ordered another VLCC from Hanwha Ocean, with delivery expected in August 2028.

Perdana Petroleum is investing $33.94 million to acquire two new anchor handling tug supply vessels from Aulong Shipbuilding

Iranian oil exports by sea from the Gulf region dropped over 90% in May due to US sanctions.

The Port of Los Angeles has launched a new 350-passenger hybrid vessel for Harbor Breeze Cruises, aiming to reduce emissions

MPA and MSC have signed an MoU to boost maritime decarbonization, digitalization, innovation, and workforce development in Singapore

The White House is prioritizing enhanced customs enforcement to combat illicit trade and protect domestic industries

Delfin Midstream's $5 billion floating LNG export project off Louisiana is approved, set to be the first US FLNG facility.

Seafair and Laskaridis Shipping are partnering to create an AI-driven compliance engine for maritime operations

Southeast Asian ship recycling markets saw reduced activity due to Eid holidays, with industry focus also on Posidonia in Greece

Geopolitical conflicts are boosting vessel earnings while complicating crew management and long-term investments for shipowners

Global maritime leaders at Posidonia 2026 shifted focus to environmental sustainability and human capital development

Global tanker markets faced downward pressure in late May, but MR product tanker rates diverged sharply across Atlantic routes

BW LPG Limited reported a Q1 2026 profit of US$164 million, boosted by strong shipping and trading results

The U.S. Treasury Department has expanded enforcement against Iran's shadow fleet, targeting illicit maritime activities.

The EU proposes its Aspides naval mission lead mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz, a Franco-British initiative.

European commodity markets face supply pressures with declining LNG imports and aluminum shipments at decade lows

The UK services sector contracted in May 2026, with the PMI at 49.3, due to falling new orders and weak demand.

Germany expects the US to uphold the current EU-US trade agreement as Washington considers new tariffs on European imports

Seafarers are now required to master new competencies in alternative fuels, AI, cyber risk, and emissions reporting simultaneously.

A trade judge personally responded to the Trump administration's appeal regarding a $166 billion tariff refund order