Ocean Freight

Valencia Port is set to host a conference on energy self-sufficiency, exploring sustainable practices and fossil fuel alternatives

Hapag-Lloyd is introducing a General Rate Increase for shipments from the Indian Subcontinent and Pakistan to North America.

VARD and Aas Mek Verksted have partnered to support Norway's new naval vessel program, focusing on smaller defense ships.

Knutsen Group ordered a new 174,000 cbm LNG carrier from Hanwha Ocean, valued at $250 million, for 2029 delivery

Royal Vopak has made a conditional Final Investment Decision for the expansion of the EemsEnergyTerminal in Rotterdam

Long Beach Port has secured a $283 million grant to expand its Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility.

ZIM has appointed Dr. Chen Lichtenstein as its new President and CEO, effective July 1, 2026, amidst ongoing regulatory scrutiny.

DaChan Bay Terminals in China has completed the electrification of its yard tractor fleet with 27 new battery-swap units

Over 100 cargo ships globally are now equipped with wind propulsion systems, totaling more than five million DWT capacity

France, supported by allies, intercepted a sanctioned tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet in the Atlantic Ocean.

DP World Algiers has deployed a customized Liebherr LHM 420 crane to enhance its mixed cargo handling capabilities.

Posidonia 2026 in Athens will gather over 40,000 professionals to discuss maritime security, energy transition, and geopolitical risks.

Maersk's new methanol-capable vessel, Tema Maersk, signals a broader industry move towards multifuel shipping solutions.

Maersk warns that supply chain disruptions are increasing inventory costs, urging flexible logistics solutions over stockpiling.

Brazil, Norway, and the Netherlands are partnering to create the first green shipping corridor connecting Europe and South America

Early preparatory work has started for the onshore cable section of a subsea interconnector project linking the Western Isles to the UK…

A conditional final investment decision will prolong operations at a Dutch LNG terminal until 2036, securing its role.

BLG Logistics opened a new 60,000 sq m heavy cargo and project logistics facility at Bremerhaven's Südhafen terminal

IMO supporters are backing the Net Zero Framework proposal, which includes global fuel standards and emissions pricing for shipping

The Middle East Gulf conflict is causing significant supply chain disruptions for dry bulk commodities, beyond just energy markets

Political deadlock is identified as the main barrier to normal shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, surpassing security concerns.

Hamilton Container Terminal gains regulatory approval for direct rail connections from Canada's main container ports, boosting intermodal…

Italian container ports saw strong throughput in 2025, with investments in shore power, but rail capacity constraints limit modal shift.

One in three containers shipped globally is now empty, up from one in four pre-pandemic, due to trade imbalances.

Moerdijk port is boosting its multimodal infrastructure to serve both commercial heavy logistics and EU military mobility.

Folk Maritime expects 30% growth in container shipping, focusing on regional routes despite Middle East instability

ONEX and Hanwha Ocean are investing €1.35 billion to develop Greece's Elefsina shipyard into a major regional hub

The Port of Nigg is investing over GBP30 million in a new heavy-duty quay to boost its project cargo capabilities

Conflicting clauses in shipping contracts are a primary cause of demurrage and detention disputes, leading to financial burdens

May 2026 maritime review covers container price-fixing allegations and ongoing Strait of Hormuz tensions.