Ocean Freight

Port state control authorities will intensify inspections of cargo securing, requiring operators to update manuals and train crews.

The Swedish Club reported strong financial performance for H1 2026, driven by improved underwriting and premium growth.

KONGSBERG launched its Aegir SSA sonar series to improve maritime security and navigation with continuous underwater awareness

CK Hutchison has initiated international arbitration against Panama, citing breaches of an investment protection treaty.

Vietnamese seaport operators saw substantial profit increases in H1 2026 due to rising trade volumes and efficiency gains

China's summer grain purchases have peaked, with over 90 million metric tons of wheat bought by market operators.

Bintulu Port Holding Bhd forecasts stable LNG cargo throughput, bolstered by sustained demand from Japan, South Korea, and China.

Oman's Port of Duqm has processed over 34,000 Ro-Ro units by August 2026, including high and heavy cargo

Nigeria's crude oil output has not risen despite a decade of increased oil rig deployments, indicating a disconnect in the sector

European natural gas prices eased on Monday after a substantial weekly surge, with markets awaiting a US sanctions announcement

The U.S. will impose significant financial sanctions on Iran as Tehran threatens vessel seizures in the Strait of Hormuz.

MARAD and CORE POWER (US) Inc. signed an agreement to advance U.S.-flagged commercial ships using small modular reactors

The U.S. Department of Transportation is investing $665 million to modernize ferry infrastructure nationwide.

Former President Trump proposes a 100% tariff on Canadian auto imports, intensifying an ongoing trade dispute.

Canada commits C$11 billion to build six new icebreakers, bolstering its Arctic presence and modernizing its Coast Guard fleet

Agora Shipbroking Corporation released its Week 33 2026 report detailing commercial indicators for the shipping market

IINO Lines has taken delivery of a new LPG dual-fuel VLGC, the Lumi Aurora, from Hanwha Ocean's Okpo Shipyard

Dualog has migrated its internal communications from Slack and Teams to its new Workspace platform after a three-month trial

Carrier sales and purchase market report for Week 34 details recent vessel transactions and fleet adjustments.

Morocco will resume soft wheat imports with subsidies from September 16 to December 31, after a domestic harvest focus

A new handbook details best practices for cargo tank cleaning operations, including methods, equipment, and safety routines.

Diana Shipping Inc. has extended a time charter contract with Cargill International SA for its Panamax dry bulk vessel, m/v Leto.

New US sanctions and a UAE trade pause with Iran could disrupt Indian exports of rice, tea, and pharmaceuticals.

Norway will continue developing Arctic oil and gas resources despite EU calls for a moratorium, shifting its energy policy

Houthi forces claimed an attack on a vessel near Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port, with Bahri confirming its ship was involved

AYK Energy will unveil a new swappable containerized marine battery system at the SMM trade fair in Hamburg.

Shipping oil on a VLCC through the Strait of Hormuz now costs around $20 million, according to TotalEnergies' CEO

Woodside's $17.5 billion LNG export project in Louisiana reaches a new construction milestone, targeting first cargo by 2029

EnerPure secured $35 million from investors to build a facility in Alberta converting used motor oils into low-sulfur marine fuels

SOHAR Port and Freezone saw a 52% cargo throughput increase in H1, driven by higher transshipment and breakbulk growth