Ocean Freight

Panama Canal reduces daily transit slots due to El Niño-induced water scarcity, increasing competition and potential diversions

Corvus Energy and BYD Energy Storage have unveiled a new LFP energy storage system for maritime applications.

Well-Safe Solutions and NMC Energy have formed a strategic partnership to bolster North Sea decommissioning services

The MV Yampu, the world's first battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier, has begun transporting limestone in South Australia

An unplanned shutdown at South Africa's Natref refinery has impacted jet fuel supply to O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Lenovo is expanding its regional manufacturing footprint to counter chip shortages and tariff risks, enhancing supply chain resilience

DNV's latest outlook prioritizes vessel efficiency for decarbonization, shifting from LNG as a bridging fuel.

Omega Subsea has established a new operational base at Hilleren Navy Supply Park, expanding its Western Norway operations

CMB.TECH posted a $364.4 million net profit in Q2 2026, driven by strong tanker and dry bulk markets

New research suggests 10% of global shipping emissions occur within port areas, offering hope for mitigation through electrification.

SK Gas paid a record $5.3 million for an express Panama Canal transit slot, highlighting high demand and costs.

A multi-purpose offshore service vessel sold for a record $52.06 million on Shipbid.Net, a 48.7% premium

CIMC SOE has started construction on two 20,000-cbm LNG bunker vessels for GSX Energy, expanding the global LNG refueling fleet

Chinese shipyards are dominating global container ship orders due to expanded capacity and efficient delivery, while Korean yards focus on…

Beijing's ports surpassed 15 million entry-exit trips by Tuesday, 9% higher than last year and 20 days ahead of 2025 forecasts

China's 15th Five-Year Plan is set to slightly increase LNG imports by 0.5 million tonnes by 2027, supporting domestic supply.

Caspian CPC Blend oil exports are forecast at 1.5 million bpd for September, slightly down from August due to maintenance.

Soybean futures hit a 26-month high, reaching $12.5 per bushel, fueled by strong Chinese demand for US supplies.

Oil prices extended their decline as markets anticipate that diplomatic progress in the Middle East could ease supply constraints

Oil and gas companies lead CCUS adoption, with over 70% of facilities tied to energy assets despite project hurdles

deugro and JPTL have formed PurariProjectServices to manage logistics for the Papua LNG project, linking Port Moresby to Purari River sites.

A new typhoon is set to worsen congestion at China's key container ports, including Shanghai and Ningbo.

Contargo warns customers about potential freight disruptions and intermodal service interruptions at the Port of Rotterdam due to a strike.

NextOcean will equip Esvagt's SOV Esvagt Njord with WavePredictor technology to improve offshore wind operations

ADNOC Logistics & Services has ordered two more LNG carriers from Jiangnan Shipyard, boosting its fleet to 24 vessels.

Sempra Energy's Port Arthur LNG unit began federal permitting for a major expansion of its Texas LNG export operations

Efficient vessel turnaround in ports demands a collaborative effort from authorities, operators, and carriers to reduce delays

Norway's Digitoll initiative will mandate new digital customs reporting for freight transport starting September 15, 2026

Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz saw a slight increase despite persistent US-Iran tensions, with Iran-Oman talks underway

Durban Gateway Terminal is facing operational backlogs and disrupted cargo flows after its NAVIS N4 system transition.