Ocean Freight

Unico Vina is expanding Kalmar's equipment footprint, delivering terminal tractors and empty container handlers to Vietnamese ports

Dajin and Haventus are assessing Ardersier Port as a Scottish logistics hub for offshore wind projects.

MacGregor's Horizon gangway secured DNV approval for vessel-to-vessel transfers, enhancing offshore operational flexibility.

International traders are adopting innovative logistical strategies to bypass mounting bottlenecks and record-breaking transit costs at…

The US government is advocating for nuclear power in commercial shipping, pushing for its inclusion in future energy strategies.

Sunoco Marine and Verde Marine Energy have partnered to expand marine fuel offerings in the ARA and UK bunker markets.

Significant legal cases from the first half of 2026 are shaping the shipping industry, particularly concerning contract terms

Container shipping rates from Asia to the US recently increased, while tanker rates softened, and Panama Canal transits will be limited.

Iran has permitted Iraqi oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz after Baghdad's requests, impacting regional oil transport.

Port of Corpus Christi's endorsement of nuclear propulsion for shipping marks a pivotal moment for maritime energy.

GTT will design tank systems for two new 174,000 cbm LNG carriers ordered by Tsakos Energy Navigation from HD KSOE

Iran has granted special permits for Iraqi oil tankers to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, easing export disruptions for Iraq

Maran Tankers Management has received the Maran Myrsini, its fourth LNG dual-fuel oil tanker built by New Times Shipbuilding

Q88 has rolled out a modernized platform to enhance tanker information management for maritime stakeholders

Canada cannot fully meet US aluminum import requirements, even with all domestic production redirected.

PowerCell Group received a SEK 21 million order from DLR for an integrated Fuel-to-Power system for maritime testing

A student gained firsthand experience in maritime operations during a nine-week internship on a KCC CLEANBU vessel.

Attacks on Russian and Ukrainian port infrastructure are causing grain price hikes and global food supply concerns

The Capesize dry bulk market saw mixed but resilient performance, with the Pacific as the main source of activity

Panama Canal bunker fuel sales rebounded sharply in July, with total volumes up 43,000 mt to 428,000 mt.

Vitol Bunkers and Olam Agri successfully trialed CNSL co-processed VLSFO bio-bunkering for a commercial voyage in Singapore

European natural gas futures hit a multi-month high due to Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions and geopolitical tensions

VLCC ton-mile demand is forecast to fall by 2026, with smaller tanker classes increasing their market share due to shifting trade patterns.

Paradip Port in India has launched new infrastructure projects and achieved an 18.5-meter deep-draft capability.

Tanker traffic at Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port has fallen by over a third due to Houthi blockade threats in the Bab al-Mandeb.

Nigeria has launched NPERA to enhance port transparency, competition, and efficiency, aiming for a more predictable trade environment

Bintulu Port Holdings expects cargo throughput to grow in 2026, supported by LNG, vessel calls, and other bulk cargoes

Shipping incidents declined in 2025, but geopolitical conflicts and trade route disruptions pose new safety challenges

Bangladesh faces high LNG spot prices and limited options due to geopolitical tensions and reduced traditional supplies

Indian Coast Guard and Navy are searching for 22 missing crew after a Panama-flagged bulk carrier sank off the eastern coast