Ocean Freight

Global container throughput saw a 1.2% year-on-year increase in June 2026, with China and US ports leading the surge

Kongsberg Maritime has launched two new, larger Rim-Drive Tunnel Thruster models for vessels needing higher thrust and better dynamic…

RMI's analysis with UCL indicates the existing Net Zero Framework is the most robust option for maritime decarbonization.

South Port achieved a record NZ$16.11 million profit in FY26 due to increased cargo volumes, despite future project cargo concerns

The Netherlands has dropped to ninth on the Paris MoU White List, despite fewer detentions of its ships

Germany's BSH has issued a tender for geophysical surveys to support upcoming offshore wind farm developments.

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) saw a notable 130-point rise, reaching 3,056 points on August 26, 2026

Tsuneishi Group (Zhoushan) Shipbuilding delivered its fourth methanol dual-fuel container vessel, a 5,900 TEU capacity ship

Japan plans to support new oil pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, enhancing energy security after recent disruptions

Jeddah Islamic Port's South Container Terminal recorded its best monthly performance in July, surpassing pre-Red Sea crisis volumes

Oceaneering International and Astro Offshore are collaborating on integrated offshore and subsea projects, utilizing a new DP3 vessel

Petrobras awarded Solstad Maritime a $62 million contract for a construction support vessel in Brazilian offshore operations.

Slovakia's growing automotive and electronics industries are fueling demand for integrated logistics across multiple transport modes.

Maersk's 17,480 TEU methanol dual-fuel container vessel, Bangkok Maersk, completed its inaugural Suez Canal transit.

Norway's Digitoll customs system goes live September 15, prompting warnings of potential border delays for air cargo and other modes

Greek shipowners' president criticizes IMO's Net-Zero Framework, stating it is not a viable solution for decarbonization

Conventional bunker fuel prices rose in Rotterdam and Singapore, while biofuel blends saw reductions, restoring their cost advantage.

A US maritime commissioner stated that the IMO's 2050 decarbonization strategy must include all alternative marine fuels.

UN Secretary-General advocates for a collaborative mechanism to secure essential maritime trade routes and improve supply chain stability

Valenciaport's July container traffic fell nearly 10% year-on-year, though rail-port intermodal volumes remained robust

New US sanctions on Iran's key sectors could raise crude oil and freight costs for India, impacting its economy

Wheat futures climbed to a one-month high as increased Russia-Ukraine conflict threatened Black Sea grain shipments

China's major steelmakers are expected to maintain strong credit profiles despite lower output and weaker exports.

Soybean futures hold near a four-week high, driven by weaker US crop conditions and fresh export demand.

Soybean oil futures fell over 7% due to US biofuel policy uncertainty impacting demand outlook

Copper futures reached a new record high of over $6.7 per pound, fueled by persistent supply risks and US tariff speculation

U.S. crude oil inventories unexpectedly rose by 4.2 million barrels, far exceeding the forecasted 1.9 million barrel increase.

European stocks edged higher, supported by falling crude prices, even as central bank warnings and upcoming earnings reports prompted…

NKT completed the first cable pull-ins at Lemóniz, Spain, for the €3.1 billion Spain-France power interconnector.

WiseTech Global's FY26 revenue increased 79% to $1.396 billion, driven by the e2open acquisition and CargoWise growth