Ocean Freight

Saronic's Marauder, a Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel for the US Navy, showcases significant advancements in naval drone technology.

Hamburg and Tallinn ports have signed an agreement to boost Baltic Sea cooperation on digitalization, sustainability, and supply chain…

SeaLead's Paya Lebar container vessel successfully completed its third transit through the Strait of Hormuz, reaching Jebel Ali.

A KSS-III class submarine built by Hanwha Ocean has arrived at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt after a two-month voyage

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority began discussions on infrastructure development for Vibo Valentia Marina

Gioia Tauro in southern Italy is a major Mediterranean transshipment hub for global container shipping

Rio de Janeiro port completed a US$32 million dredging project to handle larger containerships, enhancing its operational capacity

Port Nelson in New Zealand has deployed a private 5G network to enhance operational efficiency and connectivity.

Anglo-Eastern is enhancing fleet security due to the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, affecting 16 vessels and 350 seafarers

Evergreen Marine Corporation has approved a US$65.51 million order for 18,000 new shipping containers, mostly 40-foot units

Commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz face potential hostile classification if they disregard U.S. military orders

New Zealand is funding upgrades for its older naval ships to ensure continued operational capability before new vessels arrive.

Shipowners note an increase in vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting improved confidence in the waterway

China's crude oil imports have increased in 2026, signaling a potential rise in tanker demand and freight rates.

Geopolitical events are driving higher bunker costs and freight rates, necessitating smarter voyage decisions for efficiency.

A new report from Clarksons Research emphasizes the substantial global market share and resilience of Greek shipping.

The Handysize dry bulk shipping sector is undergoing a structural shift, potentially leading to fleet contraction

New guidelines from the Maritime Technologies Forum aim to improve safety for ships using wind-assisted propulsion systems

DCE iron ore futures experienced a slight dip, with port spot prices also declining amidst cautious steel mill inquiries.

Prosafe SE reported a substantial rise in Q1 2026 EBITDA, with all five vessels contributing to revenue.

Over half of all vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz have been conducted with AIS disabled since March 1

Container ship time charter rates remained remarkably consistent in Week 22, even with Middle East geopolitical tensions.

China is negotiating with the EU at the WTO over new steel tariffs, which Beijing considers protectionist.

The IMO's MEPC 84 session in London addressed new environmental regulations impacting the shipping industry, especially tankers

Soybean futures are approaching a two-year high, fueled by tighter US supply projections and robust global demand.

Alfa Laval joins ESOMOOR project to develop advanced shared mooring technologies for floating offshore wind farms.

Lloyd's Register appointed Anthi Miliou as SVP for Greece & Cyprus and SVP Global Commercial to strengthen leadership

SynMax has joined the Esri Partner Network, integrating its geospatial and maritime intelligence products into the ArcGIS platform

US ports need US$6.7 billion in investment to modernize infrastructure and enhance supply chain resilience, a new survey reveals

A Chinese-owned COSCO tanker delivered asphalt to Connecticut, intensifying the debate over emergency Jones Act waivers.