Ocean Freight

Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. has regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement

Korean Register inaugurated its North Europe Committee and held a technical seminar in Hamburg, Germany, to bolster its regional presence

Swire Shipping has restricted 40-foot container acceptance at Vanimo and Lorengau ports in Papua New Guinea.

Bulker S&P activity was strong, with 16 vessels sold, driven by improved US-China trade flow expectations.

Thermal coal futures hit a nine-week high after a deadly gas explosion in China raised supply disruption concerns

Greek factory activity grew in May 2026, driven by domestic demand, despite a continued decline in export orders

Panama Canal has updated its booking system, enabling HML D Neopanamax vessels to reserve 1A transit slots from July 1, 2026

The Port of NEOM is becoming a key alternative for Gulf importers to circumvent the volatile Strait of Hormuz.

Lloyd's Register is collaborating with South Korean firms to develop a nuclear-powered car carrier concept, focusing on reactor integration.

Damen's new tugboats feature fuel flexibility, enabling them to adapt to evolving environmental regulations and alternative fuels

Lloyd's Register, Samsung Heavy Industries, and Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp are collaborating on a floating data center design

ANL is modifying vessel rotations and adjusting its BAF due to New Zealand port delays and operational challenges.

Resolve Marine has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing advancements in environmental, social, and governance initiatives

Russia's crude oil exports hit a post-2022 peak as drone attacks on refineries force more barrels onto the global market

DNV has released an updated version of its Steel Load Planner application to optimize the stowage of steel coils.

AD Ports Group has made its largest acquisition, buying Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator CLI for $835 million.

NYK launched a year-long trial of 100% biofuel on a car carrier to evaluate equipment effects and operational safety.

Eastern Pacific Shipping and Champion Tankers launched a new IMO II MR tanker pool, combining eight vessels for product and chemical trades

Estonian maritime companies are developing solutions for vessel retrofits and port operational improvements

The Trump administration will appeal a court order allowing all companies to seek refunds for invalidated tariffs

ClassNK's President and CEO, Hayato Suga, discussed the society's evolving role in maritime decarbonization and digitalization

Dolphin Drilling has secured a multi-million dollar contract with a UK oil and gas operator for one of its semi-submersible rigs

An MSC container vessel was struck by two projectiles near Iraq's Umm Qasr port, raising maritime security concerns.

Capital Maritime's founder urges the scrapping of over 1,000 dark fleet ships due to environmental and economic concerns

MSC has ended its Indus Express service from India to the US East Coast due to a 25% decline in April exports.

Global demand and geopolitical tensions are causing price increases for copper and aluminum, impacting supply chains.

Equipment manufacturers are collaborating to advance digital machinery management for maritime operations, focusing on data integration.

HD Hyundai Samho secured Approval in Principle from Lloyd's Register for a container ship design featuring a remote camera system

A new vision for "zero-queue ports" aims to eliminate anchored ships and truck lines through advanced digitalization

Additive manufacturing is prompting maritime and offshore OEMs to rethink their production strategies for parts.