Ocean Freight

Huizhou Rongsheng Shipping has ordered four new chemical tankers from Ligong Shipbuilding, expanding its fleet.

VARD, a Fincantieri subsidiary, secured its largest ever single vessel order for a deep-sea research vessel from Inkfish.

Global shipping faces increasing cost volatility from schedule changes, port congestion, and fluctuating fuel prices, impacting financial…

Baozhou Shipping has ordered two firm 2,700 TEU feeder vessels, with options for two more, from Chinese shipyards.

Maersk is implementing revised Peak Season Surcharges for cargo moving from China and Hong Kong to Kenya and Dar es Salaam.

Davie Defense began a major shipyard modernization in Texas to build U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers.

A Panama-flagged MSC containership was reportedly damaged off Iraq, marking the third incident since late February.

Taylor Marine Shipyard, a new Gulf Coast facility, opened near Houston Ship Channel with a 660-ton Marine Travelift

RIKON has deployed its RROS remote control system on two gantry cranes at Valencia-Font de Sant Lluís intermodal terminal.

The Persian Gulf is shifting from its primary role as the sole mandatory artery for regional energy and cargo flows.

Freire Shipyard marked the keel laying for the 'Tauriko,' set to become the world's largest aquaculture harvest vessel

MARTAC and Mystic Powerboats have partnered to boost production of autonomous unmanned surface vehicles.

European emissions regulations are creating a divide in the LNG carrier fleet, impacting older vessels' economic viability.

New EU regulations for calculating greenhouse gas emissions in transport are now in effect, standardizing reporting across the bloc

Sullivan Street Partners, via Ancora Group, has acquired Red7Marine, a UK marine infrastructure and coastal defense contractor

European partners presented innovations for smarter and more sustainable inland waterway transport at the InnoWaTr Final Event in Harlingen

Frontera Energy signed an LNG supply deal with Ecopetrol, facilitating an FSRU lease and supporting its energy infrastructure pivot.

The IMO has adopted a mandatory framework for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships, establishing regulations for autonomous vessel operations

A cargo vessel was struck near Iraq's Umm Qasr, resulting in a large explosion and maritime security concerns.

Oil companies are aggressively securing large tankers to guarantee crude oil transport, influenced by global conflicts and a buying spree

Circle Group and MEDLOG Italia are digitalizing warehouse operations with the Mastersped® WMS to boost efficiency and traceability

G2 Ocean's order for six new multipurpose vessels boosts the global MPV order book by 19% of the existing fleet

CMA CGM is reportedly reinstating its India-Europe route via the Suez Canal for its EPIC service, with a late-June departure.

A growing project cargo market, fueled by renewable energy, is making advanced engineering essential for heavy-lift operators.

The Port of Barcelona has initiated a tender for a €98 million road junction, its largest road infrastructure project to date

ShipBidNet, China's first online ship trading platform, launched an AI-powered system for ship valuation.

Sanmar Shipyards secured contracts for up to ten new tugboats, marking a significant milestone during its 50th anniversary.

Sanmar Shipyards secured contracts for up to ten new tugboats at the ITS Convention, celebrating its 50th anniversary

The IMO Sub-Committee III 12 will discuss port reception facilities and casualty investigations, with INTERCARGO attending.

The Nautical Institute and CHIRP will host a Human Factors Conference in London, including a book launch.