Ocean Freight

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.

Le Groupe ALMACO is expanding its Québec operations with increased hiring and local supplier engagement for shipbuilding projects

Port of Cork introduces a new direct container service to the US East Coast via CMA CGM Panama Direct, boosting transatlantic trade

An MSC container ship was attacked in the Persian Gulf after departing an Iraqi port, with Iran's IRGC claiming responsibility.

The Marshall Islands Registry marked key achievements at Posidonia, coinciding with the USCG's 2025 Port State Control report release

Van Oord has started installing the initial turbine for the 760 MW Ecowende offshore wind farm near IJmuiden.

Bilfinger offshore workers have begun an eight-day strike at Ithaca Energy's North Sea assets over a pay dispute

Port of Amsterdam is developing hydrogen infrastructure, emphasizing investment, storage, imports, and international corridors.

A leading Greek shipowner has criticized the IMO's Net Zero framework and the taxation for unavailable green fuels.

Sarens successfully completed a complex load-out of a 905-tonne accommodation unit for an offshore vessel conversion.

The US government will lower import tariffs on farm and construction equipment from 25% to 15% starting June 8.

Fleetzero, Thoma-Sea, and Glosten are partnering to accelerate the development of autonomous vessel solutions for maritime use

This supplement from Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International examines how market volatility impacts shipping lines.

GustoMSC has unveiled an asymmetrical rack-and-pinion jacking technology for offshore wind installation vessels.

The May/June 2026 digital edition of Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International is now available, focusing on industry resilience.

BYD has launched its first dedicated car carrier service from China to Australia, aiming to challenge Toyota's market position.

Maersk is implementing new and updated surcharges for cargo movements to and from Australia and New Zealand, effective mid-2026.

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) saw a minor reduction, falling 17 points to reach 3205 points.

U.S. containerports are adapting to geopolitical shifts that are reshaping global supply chains and altering freight movement.

US regulators propose a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods, citing unfair trade practices and increasing uncertainty for forwarders

JGC Fluor JV secures approval for initial work on the LNG Canada export terminal expansion in Kitimat, British Columbia