Ocean Freight

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.

Chinese container liners expect a major profit increase as freight rates hit a two-year high due to tariff anticipation and disruptions

Serbia is investing €45.5 million to expand the Port of Prahovo, focusing on railway infrastructure upgrades for improved intermodal…

Tidewater has completed the acquisition of Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore, expanding its fleet to 225 vessels.

A tanker was reportedly attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a fire on the vessel.

DNV's report reveals growing alternative fuel adoption but warns of significant uncertainty in shipping's decarbonization due to…

DNV indicates dual-fuel vessels might not solely use alternative fuels, opting for conventional if more profitable.

The ship recycling market maintains positive momentum, with subcontinent buyers actively seeking tonnage.

Export disruptions are increasingly hurting tanker demand as seaborne volumes decline and oil stocks decrease, according to BIMCO.

Container shipping emissions intensity rose 1.5% in Q2 2026, with a 31% gap found between carriers on the same trade lane

The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index rose for the fifth straight session, reaching its highest level since August 10

Commercial tanker transits through the Strait of Hormuz remain near historic lows, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East

BASS Software has released BASSnet Neo, an integrated cloud-native SaaS suite for maritime operations.

Namura Shipbuilding is exploring a new large dock for LNG carrier construction, aiming to revive Japan's shipbuilding industry

Saudi Aramco is increasing September oil offerings outside the Strait of Hormuz, a move to bypass a critical chokepoint

DBMatic and Weforsea Shipping formed MariControl, a new maritime data technology firm, combining their hardware and software expertise

K Shipbuilding secured orders for six petrochemical product carriers from European and Middle Eastern owners, valued at 510 billion won

DP World has launched Latin America's first shore power system at its Callao South Terminal, enabling ships to use renewable electricity.

A new study reveals the Port of Houston's marine cargo activity generated nearly $1 trillion in U.S. economic value in 2025

Ukrainian attacks on Russian targets are disrupting Black Sea grain exports, increasing shipping risks and impacting global food supply…

Mammoet completed heavy lifting for the Rig BW Maromba B WHP conversion project at Drydocks World Dubai ahead of schedule

Iraq may pay contractors in crude oil for the $17 billion 'Development Road' project, linking the Persian Gulf to Europe

Equinor is streamlining its global oil and gas portfolio to boost production and free cash flow by 2030.

European natural gas prices fell 3% following reports of a potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz transit talks

Gas station queues are growing in Tehran as the US tightens sanctions, threatening further economic isolation.

US and Canadian aluminum groups advocate ending mutual tariffs and forming a united front against China's trade practices.

The UN Secretary-General warned that shipping disruptions in critical maritime choke points are threatening global food supplies