Allcargo Terminals significantly expands CFS capacity to 3.6 lakh TEUs near JNP
India's ports and logistics seen setting up for a rebound
DGFT removes import restrictions on ow-ash metallurgical coke
Palm oil imports dip to eight-month low in Dec.
Meghalaya sees its first full freight rake coal loading at Mendipathar
Cargo movement at Mumbai airport to continue during infra works
Upcoming Bhogapuram Airport in Andhra Pradesh conducts validation flight; key step towards operational readiness
Emirates SkyCargo aims at network & scheduling expansions, offering more flexibility and delivering even greater value in 2026
CIAL unveils expanded export cargo capacity
APSEZ handles 18 pc more containers YoY in Dec. 2025
Venezuela crisis unlikely to impact India oil flow
ABB to develop shore power solutions at Rotterdam's deep sea container terminals
Cathay Cargo sees India key for growth
Afcom expands fleet with third Boeing 737 freighter
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JNPA enhances operations by implementing real-time digital ecosystem
Haldia Container Terminal achieves record monthly container throughput
India, Iran to continue developing Chabahar Port
Centre of Excellence on Maritime Skills to be completed by 2026, says Minister
Petroleum products exports dip by 7.9 pc in April-Nov.
China inaugurates $113 bn free-trade experiment on Hainan Island
India exports iPhones worth $50 bn till Dec. 2025
EMS, telecom, industrial sectors seen having robust growth potential
DGTR initiates anti-dumping probe into nylon-6 chip imports from China, Russia
Coal imports soar by 28 pc in Nov.
PPA marks 65th Port Foundation Day with 21st Paradip Marathon
G E Shipping to acquire secondhand medium range tanker
'FY2026 will be a crucial year for advancing to the next stage of our growth'
Pak army's logistics firm to manage national shipping corporation
Adani Petronet (Dahej) Port nnounces maintenance dredging
Amendment in Import Policy & Policy Condition of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke under Chapter 27 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy)
CMA CGM launches KEA service,connecting the US East Coast with Oceania
The focus will be on driving sustainable growth and strengthening operational excellence, says Ditlev Blicher, Maersk's new Regional President for North America
Hong Kong's Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (General) (Amendment) Regulation 2025 comes into effect
Colombo Port records historic high of 8.29 million TEUs in 2025
Diversified Marine acquires Anchorage Launch Services Portland, Oregon, shipbuilder Diversified Marine Inc. has acquired Anchorage Launch Services Company, a Columbia River launch service provider with over 40 years experience in water passenger transportation, cargo delivery, line handling, and
Master Boat Builders launches sixth RApport 2800 tugboat for Gulf LNG Coden, Ala.-based Master Boat Builders Inc. reports that it has successfully launched the RApport 2800 tugboat Jill, marking a major milestone in its ongoing partnership with Gulf LNG Tugs of Port Arthur
Rotterdam picks ABB to engineer and construct world's largest shore power installation ABB has signed contracts with Rotterdam Shore Power (RSP), a joint venture by the Port of Rotterdam and Eneco, an international energy company headquartered in the Netherlands, to engineer and construct shore
Schottel appoints Roland Schwandt as CEO Roland Schwandt took over as CEO of Spay, Germany-based propulsion specialist Schottel GmbH on Jan. 1, succeeding Stefan Kaul as part of an orderly succession plan. Christian Bock succeeds Schwandt as deputy
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Fairbanks Morse Defense wins USCG contract for Welin Lambie davit support Beloit, Wis.-headquartered Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management (Arcline), reports that its Welin Lambie subsidiary has been awarded an indefinite delivery contract (IDC) to provide aftermarket support
VIDEO: Capital Clean takes delivery of Active, the world's largest LCO2 carrier Athens-headquartered Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ: CCEC) has taken delivery of the Active, the world's first 22,000-cubic-meter low-pressure liquid CO2 (LCO2) carrier, from shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co., Ltd. (HMD). The
Crowley adopts a new business structure In a strategic consolidation of its business structure, Crowley is creating two divisions: shipping and logistics, led by James C. Fowler, EVP and division president, and energy, led by Kollin Fencil, EVP
Maryland pilots take delivery of new Baltimore-class launch The Association of Maryland Pilots has received a new pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. Named Federal Hill, the high-speed vessel is a sistership to the pilotage association's first Baltimore-class launch,
MARAD to take on oversight of deepwater port licensing U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy has announced that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) will take on oversight of deepwater port licensing from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). The change is aimed
Metal Shark acquired by Magnet Defense Miami, Fla.-headquartered Magnet Defense LLC, which says its mission is to "build a fleet of autonomous unmanned surface vessels to strengthen U.S. national security and advance U.S. and Allied maritime interests at
British Ports Association welcomes new UK marine safety compliance exercise The British Ports Association (BPA) has welcomed the launch of the latest three-year compliance exercise for the Ports and Marine Facilities Safety Code (PMSC), covering the 2026-28 period. The exercise, which is open until the end of March 2026, is being led by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and applies to ports and marine facilities across the UK. It invites ports, harbours, and marine faci
Port of Colombo records historic high of 8.29 million TEUs in 2025 The Port of Colombo achieved a record container throughput in 2025, handling 8,291,178 TEUs, the highest volume in its history. The result follows a strong performance in 2024, when the port handled 7,792,069 TEUs, and confirms Colombo's position as the leading container hub in South Asia. The increase reflects steady investment, resilient operations, and continued confidence from global shipping
Ashdod Port increases investment in Salvador Technologies to boost OT and ICS cyber resilience Ashdod Port Company has expanded its strategic investment in Salvador Technologies to USD 1 million, as part of a broader funding round that includes additional partners. The move follows a successful pilot project conducted through Ashdod Port's Maritime Technology Hub, Blue Ocean CVC, and underscores the port's commitment to strengthening cyber resilience across maritime and industrial operatio
Neptune Pacific to launch extended Majuro services Neptune Pacific has announced an expansion of its shipping services to Majuro, aimed at improving efficiency, flexibility, and transit times across major Pacific trade routes. The enhanced services are scheduled to begin in February 2026. The extended offering is designed to make shipping to Majuro easier and more reliable, with improved connectivity from key origin markets and a more streamlined
CN Magazine first issue of 2026 is here The Container News team is proud to announce the launch of the first issue of CN Magazine for 2026, your essential briefing on the world of container shipping, ports, logistics and the wider maritime industry. Inside this packed edition you'll find: Latest updates from the global container trade, including market movements, freight rate trends, and carrier network shifts shaping the year ahead. A
Kpler acquires Bridgeton Research Group Kpler has announced the acquisition of Bridgeton Research Group LLC , strengthening its ability to deliver predictive insights into global commodities and financial markets. Founded in 2016, Bridgeton Research Group is known for developing proprietary models that analyse and forecast the behaviour of Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) and other systematic investment strategies. Its research spans
Container volumes at Japan's six major ports fall 3.6% in October Container throughput at Japan's six major ports declined 3.6% year on year in October 2025 to a combined total of 1.19 million TEUs, marking the second consecutive month of contraction, according to official transport ministry data. Both export and import volumes recorded declines during the month. Exports fell 6.4% to 581,280 TEUs, while imports edged down 0.7% to 605,514 TEUs, reflecting softer
Hiab completes acquisition of Brazil's ING Cranes Hiab has completed the acquisition of Brazilian crane manufacturer ING Cranes, following the transaction announced on 26 November 2025. The deal significantly strengthens Hiab's footprint in Brazil and expands its product offering in one of its key growth markets. The acquired operations will be consolidated into Hiab's financial reporting from the first quarter of 2026. ING Cranes recorded sale
SLPA and CMA CGM sign terminal service agreement to strengthen Colombo Port Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Terminals and CMA CGM have signed a Terminal Service Agreement aimed at strengthening business collaboration and attracting increased container volumes to the Port of Colombo. The agreement was formalised at a signing ceremony attended by senior representatives from both organisations. SLPA was represented by Admiral Sirimewan Ranasinghe (Rtd), Chairman, Eng. Gana
Palau government confirms continued operation of Palau Open Ship Registry Ministry of Public Infrastructure and Industries (MPII) has reaffirmed that the Palau Open Ship Registry continues to operate normally and without interruption under the authority of the Republic of Palau . The Ministry confirmed that all registry services are being delivered through the Bureau of Marine Transportation , including vessel registration, statutory certification, regulatory oversight
Chittagong port sees 4.07% growth in box handling Bangladesh's prime seaport Chittagong attained 4.07% growth in container handling, 11.43% growth in cargo handling, and 10.50% growth in ship handling in 2025, despite the port faced various adverse situations in the just concluded year. Data shows that during the year the port handled some 3.049 million TEUs of containers, up from handling of 3.275 million TEUs in 2024. The port also handled 138
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TO Group strengthens global presence with new US hub in Cleveland The Transport Overseas Group (TO Group) has continued its international expansion strategy with the establishment of Transport Overseas Shipping (Americas), Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio, effective 1 November 2025. At the same time, the group acquired Allround Forwarding Midwest Inc., including its experienced team and existing operational structures. With the launch of its US operation, TO Group is cr
Worldwide box traffic crosses 1 billion TEU in 2025 Global container traffic in 2025 is set to have exceeded 1 billion TEU, the first time that container shipments have hit such a milestone. Container shipping consultancy Linerlytica's figures show that ports in China and Hong Kong account for the lion share of container volumes, with just under 400 million TEU handled in 2025
China's port cargo and container throughput rises in January-November 2025 China's ports handled a combined 16.75 billion tonnes of cargo between January and November 2025, marking a 4.4% year-on-year increase, according to data released by the Ministry of Transport. Foreign trade cargo throughput reached 5.16 billion tonnes during the same period, up 4.1% compared with the previous year, reflecting continued resilience in China's external trade flows despite uneven glo
ITG Meerhout and PSA Antwerp launch new 'Meerhout - PSAA Express' barge service ITG Meerhout (BCTN) and PSA Antwerp (PSAA) have signed a cooperation agreement to launch a new high-frequency barge service between Antwerp and Meerhout. The new service, branded Meerhout - PSAA Express , will provide a fast and reliable inland connection between PSAA's North Sea Terminal at Quay 913 and ITG Meerhout. Operations will begin on 6 January 2025. The service will run three times a wee
NorthStandard appoints Steve Cockburn as CEO Europe NorthStandard has appointed Steve Cockburn as Chief Executive Officer of NorthStandard Europe, its Dublin-based subsidiary overseeing around 40 percent of the group's global insurance portfolio. The appointment follows the formal integration of two legacy Dublin operations that previously represented North P&I and The Standard Club. Before their merger in 2023, North and Standard were the only P&
How Inland Fulfillment Hubs Are Redefining Container Shipping Efficiency Container shipping stands at a technological crossroads, where advanced logistics solutions are catalyzing remarkable transformations across the industry. By implementing cutting-edge technologies and strategies, companies are witnessing significant improvements in efficiency and cost-effectiveness. As global maritime trade-carrying over 80% of international commerce-faces pressures from geopolit
Taming cardboard chaos as balers are revolutionizing waste in the shipping industry Cardboard might seem harmless, but to the container shipping industry, it's a mountain of waste waiting to happen. Cardboard balers are stepping up to be unsung heroes, helping ports, warehouses and logistics hubs manage waste smarter, cheaper and cleaner. Walk into any major shipping terminal or distribution center, and it's a common sight: Tall piles of used boxes, flattened cartons and bulky p
Rotterdam Shore Power selects ABB for world's largest shore power project ABB has signed contracts with Rotterdam Shore Power (RSP) to engineer and build shore power systems at the Port of Rotterdam . Rotterdam Shore Power is a joint venture between the Port of Rotterdam and Eneco . The project will deliver the largest shore power system in the world by total capacity, exceeding 100 megavolt-amperes (MVA). The installations will support major emissions reductions at th
Current boxship charter boom betters previous upcycle The last five years have been shown to be an outstanding cycle for container ship charter rates, with levels exceeding the last bull run in the years prior to the 2008 global financial crisis, according to Clarksons. The diversions of container ships (on the Asia-Europe route) from the Suez Canal to the Cape of Good Hope in late 2023 have generated more demand for tonnage due to lengthened sailin
Uni-Fuels eyes further growth amid rising bunker market complexity Singapore-based marine fuel supplier Uni-Fuels has announced the next phase of its global expansion strategy, focused on scaling operations across key maritime markets. This will build on Uni-Fuels' expansion to Dubai, Shanghai, and Limassol in 2025, and provide the strategic framework for additional office openings and operational initiatives designed to support long-term corporate development.
Castor Maritime enters sale and leaseback deal for kamsarmax Cyprus-based owner Castor Maritime has signed a sale and leaseback agreement for a bulk carrier vessel. The company signed the agreement for the 2013-built kamsarmax Magic Perseus bulker with a Japanese counterparty. The transaction is set to be completed in January 2026. The bareboat financing amounts to $15.6m, has a duration of eleven years, including ...
Transocean scores $168m worth of deals from BP and Equinor Swiss-based offshore drilling giant Transocean has won a new contract and an extension for two of its drilling rigs. In Brazil, the 2011-built drillship Deepwater Mykonos was awarded a contract with giant BP. The rig is currently working for Petrobras. The firm part of the Petrobras deal is supposed to end this month, but it ...
Scorpio Tankers fixes LR2 tandem on five-year charters Monaco-headquartered product carrier major Scorpio Tankers has secured five-year charters for two of its LR2 product carriers at a rate of $29,000 per day. The New York-listed owner said the 2015-built, 110,000 dwt STI Rose and STI Alexis have been fixed to an undisclosed charterer, with the contract starting in the first quarter of 2026. In early ...
Lawsuits mount as Trump suspends offshore wind leases on security grounds Several developers are filing lawsuits against the Trump administration after it suspended leases for offshore wind projects under construction off the US east coast over "national security concerns". On January 2, Equinor's Empire Offshore Wind LLC, a company developing the Empire Wind project off Long Island, filed a civil suit in the US District Court ...
Korean Register taps veteran insider as new chairman Classification society Korean Register (KR) has appointed Lee Yongsok as its 26th chairman and chief executive. Lee, who took the helm following an election at an extraordinary general assembly held on December 23, is a long-serving KR executive, having joined the society in 1995. Over the past three decades he has held a range of ...
Palau nationalises ship registry after private operator hit by sanctions Palau's government has moved to nationalise the Palau Open Ship Registry following sanctions imposed on the private company that had been operating the flag. Palau's Ministry of Public Infrastructure and Industries (MPII) said the registry continues to operate normally under the direct authority of the government of the republic of Palau, with all services now ...
Capital lines up VLCC and capesize newbuilds at Hengli Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis is pressing ahead with his shipbuilding drive, with Capital Maritime striking a combined tanker and bulker newbuilding deal in China. The Athens-based group has signed contracts covering two VLCCs and four capesize bulk carriers. Delivery details and pricing have not been disclosed, but the deal is estimated at roughly $540m. The ...
Seapeak returns to Samsung for pair of LNG carriers Gas shipowner and operator Seapeak has placed an order for two LNG carrier newbuildings at Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), with the vessels tied to long-term employment. The South Korean yard said the ships will be delivered by September 2028, with a combined contract value of about $499m. The latest order further deepens the long-running relationship ...
Chipolbrok books four MPPs at Taizhou Sanfu Chinese-Polish state-owned shipowner Chipolbrok has expanded its newbuilding pipeline with an order for four large multipurpose heavy-lift vessels, as it moves to boost capacity for project and energy cargoes. The multipurpose and heavylift joint venture has contracted Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering in China to build a series of 60,800 dwt MPPs, marking another step in ...
Tanker trade freezes as Maduro arrest deepens Venezuela oil paralysis The global tanker market is grappling with fresh uncertainty after the arrest of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro in a dramatic US military operation over the weekend, an event that has effectively frozen the country's oil exports and reinforced Washington's hardline approach to maritime enforcement. Speaking after the operation, US president Donald Trump said the United ...
Minerva doubles down on 3,000 teu series Greek owner Minerva Marine has topped up its container newbuilding programme, placing orders for two more 3,100 teu ships at Penglai Jinglu Shipyard in China. The latest contracts follow a three-ship order placed in October, taking the series to five vessels in total. Deliveries are scheduled for 2027 and early 2028, according to market sources. ...
Nanjing Dongze shipyard returns to life China's surging shipbuilding scene has seen the reopening of yet another mothballed yard. Nanjing Dongze Shipyard now has new ownership in the form of mighty China Merchants, one of the country's top shipbuilding conglomerates. Nanjing Dongze, a modest independent yard on the Yangtze that delivered small cargo vessels until it ceased operations in 2017, had ...
Baltic states on high alert after fresh subsea cable damage incidents Baltic littoral states are on high alert as a fresh round of attacks on subsea infrastructure ripples across the region, with authorities in Latvia and Finland probing separate incidents involving damaged undersea telecommunications cables and suspected vessel involvement. Latvian police said an undersea telecoms cable in the Baltic Sea was damaged on Friday, prompting investigators ...
The real divide in shipping is transparency, not geography Alex Karydis from Hanse Bereederung writes for Splash today in the first Contribution piece of the new year. Transparency is fast becoming the entry ticket to the next decade of global trade, he argues. The shipping market is entering a new structural phase shaped not by its usual cycles but by a vessel's environmental performance ...
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Eastern Pacific back for more ammonia carriers at Jiangnan Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has returned to China to add more ammonia carrier capacity, placing an order for two very large ammonia carriers (VLACs) at Jiangnan Shipyard. The Singapore-based owner has signed a contract for two 90,000 cu m newbuildings, with delivery scheduled for the first half of 2028. Jiangnan said the deal ...
XT Shipping linked to four-boxship deal at Hengli Israel's XT Shipping has returned to the newbuilding market with a series of midsize containership orders in China, underlining renewed confidence in the container sector. Shipbroking sources say the Tel Aviv-based owner is behind an order for four 6,000 teu containerships at Hengli Shipbuilding, with delivery scheduled for 2028. The deal was disclosed by Hengli's ...
China Merchants lines up shuttle tanker newbuilds China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) is moving into the shuttle tanker segment with an order for up to two newbuildings at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC). The Shanghai-listed shipping arm of China Merchants Group has signed a contract for one firm 154,000 dwt unit, with an option for a second vessel. The order was disclosed ...
V.Group buys fuel efficiency platform created by Maersk Tankers V.Group has bought Njord, the maritime fuel efficiency and decarbonisation platform founded by Maersk Tankers, for an undisclosed sum. Njord will continue to operate under its own brand and will become part of V.'s wider portfolio of service offerings in V.Services. The leadership of Njord will continue to rest with Frederik Pind, managing director at ...
Borr Drilling secures first jackup contracts in 2026 Offshore jackup rig player Borr Drilling has won a contract and an extension for two of its rigs. In the Americas, the 2013-built Ran has received a one-well extension with Italian giant Eni in Mexico. The well has an anticipated duration of 75 days, keeping the rig on firm contract through March 2026. The remaining ...
Union Bulk CEO Bonderup steps down Danish dry bulk operator Union Bulk has confirmed that chief executive Michael Bonderup is stepping down, marking another leadership change for the handysize and supramax specialist. Bonderup, formerly head of handysize operator BaltNav, took over as CEO in November 2024, replacing Jens Riis Boesen. Union Bulk said executive responsibility will now pass back to Boesen, ...
Navi Merchants names ex-Norden dry cargo head Saltofte as CEO Danish shipowner and freight trader Navi Merchants has appointed Rasmus Saltofte as its new chief executive, adding a seasoned dry bulk executive to lead the Copenhagen Merchants Group subsidiary. Saltofte joins Navi Merchants after nearly 20 years at Norden, where he most recently ran the company's dry cargo business. Navi Merchants is a wholly owned ...
Venezuela crisis widens gap between mainstream and grey tonnage The extradition of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro to the United States has sent fresh ripples through tanker markets, not because barrels have suddenly disappeared, but because the political shock is reshaping trade routes, risk appetite and the definition of what constitutes tradable tonnage. Brokers and analysts say the immediate impact has been felt at the ...
AF Offshore Decom to recycle Ithaca's floating platform Decommissioning specialist AF Offshore Decom has been awarded a contract by Ithaca Energy for the engineering, receipt, dismantling, and recycling of a floating production platform from the UK sector of the North Sea. AF Offshore Decom, a company within AF Gruppen, said that the facility will be received at AF Environmental Base Vats in 2026. ...
BP taps TechnipFMC for engineering work on Gulf of Mexico project Offshore contracting giant TechnipFMC has been awarded an integrated engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (iEPCI) contract by BP for its Tiber development in the Gulf of Mexico. This direct award leverages the engineering and equipment in progress for BP's first 20,000 psi Paleogene project, Kaskida, which BP awarded to TechnipFMC in 2024. The financial details ...
Baltic cable probe widens as Latvia finds no link to inspected ship Latvia is pressing ahead with its investigation into the latest subsea cable cutting incident in the region, even after police said they have found no evidence linking a ship inspected in Liepaja to the damage. Latvian authorities said on Monday that an underwater telecommunications cable running between Latvia and Lithuania was damaged on Friday near ...
South Korea puts Arctic shipping on policy map with first boxship trial South Korea has formally elevated Arctic shipping into national policy, with Seoul planning its first-ever container ship trial voyage via the Northern Sea Route later this year. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) confirmed it is preparing a September trial using a 3,000 teu-class containership sailing from Busan to Rotterdam, marking the country's first ...
AI is hollowing out the talent ladder Wolfgang Lehmacher writes for Splash today, making the case for protecting new recruits to the shipping industry. Generative AI can be the productivity booster of the century for shipping and supply chains. However, it can also shrink the talent pool. Economist Enrique Ide's paper 'Automation, AI, and the Intergenerational Transmission of Knowledge' argues that by ...
Venezuela risk accelerates Russian intake of shadow fleet vessels Shadow fleet tankers servicing Venezuela are starting to join the growing list of flag-hopping vessels leaving fraudulent registers and joining...
Maritime Single Windows slow to install Almost everyone agrees the IMO's Maritime Single Window initiative will make ship clearances faster, easier and more efficient. But making...
What to look out for in 2026 Lloyd's List editor-in-chief Richard Meade and APAC editor Cichen Shen point out the key issues to watch as shipping enters...
Iranian aframax and vintage bulkers consigned to shipbreaker's torch India continues to be the main destination for so-called shadow fleet vessels, with authorities approving deals settled in local currency...
Vessel cleared of Latvian undersea cable damage The unnamed vessel was boarded by Latvian authorities in Liepaja, who determined there was no connection between the vessel and...
The week in newbuildings: Orders valued at $5.6bn confirmed A total of 48 newbuildings worth a combined $5.6bn were signed over the past two weeks
Venezuela exports slump as Maduro capture set to alter tanker patterns Analysts diverge on whether Maduro's capture will meaningfully lift compliant tanker demand or prove a short-lived headline shock with limited...
South Korea's shipbuilding giants vow to stay ahead as China closes the gap They also warned China is closing the quality and technology gap, and urged faster innovation alongside deeper US co-operation and...
LC Logistics resells 14,000 teu newbuilding to MSC for $170m The deal underscores MSC's continued strong interest in acquiring large containerships from Chinese yard
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Venezuela supply effect lagged due to pre-blockade cargo and ships running gauntlet The effect of the US-Venezuela crisis on crude supply will be delayed due to cargoes that were previously en route...
IMO prepares for its next foul play Shipping is making headway in stopping invasive critters hitching a ride on ship hulls. But potential fixes can also muddy...
Venezuela marine war risk rates 'will be high' War risk premiums for Venezuela-bound ships are poised to climb, as insurers reassess exposures following US intervention and capture of...
Bulker, gas and tanker sectors fuel 65% surge in ship recycling Ageing bulk carriers, shadow fleet tankers and steam turbine-powered gas carriers dominated demolition activity as owners responded to tightening environmental...
Fatigue major cause of Hafnia Nile collision A report published by Singaporean authorities found that Hafnia Nile's second mate had just two hours of rest in the...
The Daily View: Trump kicks off 2026 with another geopolitical crisis
HD KSOE clinches $1bn LNG carrier order The South Korean shipbuilding group has set a 2026 order intake target 29% above last year's level and reaffirmed its...
China Merchants orders shuttle tankers worth over $250m Delivery from Dalian Shipbuilding is scheduled for 2028
Japanese shipping giants eye US economy, China risks in cautious 2026 outlook US consumption, geopolitical tensions, and a cooling green economy top concerns for Japan's shipping majors
MOL deepens India footprint with two ethane shipping JVs with ONGC Tight margins at Asian petrochemical players could support ethane use, raising VLEC demand. But this comes with challenges
Indian imports of Russian crude rising again despite Trump pressure Owners of compliant very large crude carriers have benefitted from more bookings by Indian importers, yet India remains very active...
Daily Briefing Venezuela risk accelerates Russian intake of shadow fleet vessels | Venezuela exports slump as Maduro capture set to alter tanker...
Asia-Europe ocean carriers add capacity as trade enters peak shipping period Few blank sailings have been announced for January, and none this week, as shippers in Asia get their cargo on the water ahead of China's Lunar New Year factory shutdown.
Cosco awards initial newbuilding deals as part of $7 billion fleet expansion The deals for nine feeder container ships and four multipurpose and heavy-lift ships total around $490 million, according to Cosco and shipbrokers.
Latest tariff delay by Trump echoes postponement from November While the new delay - on products reliant on wood imports -provides a respite for importers of the affected goods, it prolongs for another year a period of uncertainty over how tariffs might impact the cost of what they sell.
US energy policy overhaul, data center investments signal project cargo shift But tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper could present challenges for energy and data center construction projects.
Container sector pressure could upend steady MPV market MPV carriers confessed they were keeping a wary eye on the other sectors that traditionally compete with MPVs, with the container sector expected to cause the most angst heading into 2026.
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Chipolbrok scales up heavy-lift multipurpose fleet with new ship orders The move by the Chinese-Polish operator will help meet growing demand for wind and energy storage systems cargoes.
North American rail container fleet fully outfitted with GPS devices Intermodal marketing companies have long been at a disadvantage because rail-owned containers lacked the real-time tracking and tracing capabilities that are standard among private fleets.
Soft volumes to keep West Coast ports congestion-free in early 2026 With inflation increasing, consumer confidence declining and unemployment on the rise, US imports from Asia are not expected to see the typical pre-Lunar New Year surge in January and February.
Energy-related transport, metals and mining to lift project cargo sector in 2026 Power generation cargoes gave the heavy-lift sector a welcome boost in 2025, and it's a cargo stream that will not dry up anytime soon.
Adnoc Logistics & Services appoints former Scorpio executive as new chief financial officer Hugh Baker steps into a role vacated by Nicholas Gleeson
Union Bulk CEO steps down after 15 months The head of the Singapore office also departed last month
First Russian-built Arc7 LNG carrier heads for Northern Sea Route Sanctioned vessel was built to lift cargoes from Arctic LNG 2 project
Chinese shipowner banks $20m profit as MSC swoops for newbuilding Swiss liner secures its third neo-pamamax resale from Chinese logistics company
Plenty of scenarios on the cards for tankers after Maduro captured Geopolitics could again reshape trading patterns following the US extradition of Venezuelan president
Scorpio nets five-year charters for product tanker duo Charters follow two other period deals last year
Norden hires new head of capesize from Cargill Danish owner-operator welcomes another recruit from a major commodities firm
Venezuela raid could set off dark fleet shuffle VLCCs moving Venezuelan crude could shift over to Iran, Kpler's Matt Wright says
Tankers attempt breakout from US oil blockade around Venezuela Group of three ships spotted in a satellite image heading northeast
Navios and SFL bonds among top picks as Fearnleys eyes volatility in credit markets Bank favours issuers with diversified exposure and solid backlogs
Plenty of scenarios on the cards for tankers following Maduro abduction Geopolitics could again reshape trading patterns following the US extradition of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
Crew of vessel accused of seabed cable damage arrested in Finland Russian and Azerbaijani crew suspected of deliberately dragging anchor to snap cables linking Finland and Estonia
Record container ship newbuildings booked in 2025 Shipyards sold out as orderbook hits a historic high
China sticks to its guns on Venezuela after Maduro's capture Beijing signals continuity as US takeover rattles oil and tanker markets
Sanctioned tanker hit in Ukrainian drone attack runs aground Two tugs were sent to help the Qendil after it drifted onto coastline of a Turkish island
Alternative fuel orders slide in 2025 amid uncertainty, regulatory stalling and pricing Clarksons Research forecasts that more than 20% of fleet capacity will be alternative fuel-capable by 2030
'Dramatic' shift: What US takeover of Venezuelan oil industry will mean for tanker shipping Experts examine ramifications if Americans seize control of Venezuelan crude market
Iran's escalating civil unrest could drive up crude prices if protests cripple oil sector Citigroup predicts oil prices could climb by about 15% to 20% if Iran's export volume of 1.1m bpd is disrupted
Bulker stocks top pick for shipping in 2026 as giant Simandou mine adds shine Top Norwegian analysts turn an eye to dry cargo equities after tankers ruled the waves last year
Head of registry embroiled in sanctions chaos quits as government steps in Panos Kirnidis steps down after US sanctions led to changes in the running of the flag state
Korean Register goes for internal promotion to hire new chair Lee Yongsok takes helm for three-year term
XT Shipping orders four container ships at Hengli Shipbuilding The shipowning company is said to have ordered the series against charter contracts
Rescue gone wrong: Effort to free grounded handymax bulker leaves tug stranded Both vessels have since been refloated and environmental threat averted
Stemship rounds up busy year on sale-and-purchase front with bulker recycling sale Handysize bulker operator bought three ships, sold two for further trading and recycled another two during 2025
SSY hires new panamax shipbroker from Mavega She spent nine years as a panamax and capesize shipbroker in Mavega Asia
XT orders 6,000-teu container ships at Hengli Shipbuilding The shipowning company is said to have ordered the series against charter contracts
Grounded Australian cruise ship is back afloat as multiple investigations begin Authorities looking into what caused the grounding of Coral Adventurer
Stemship rounds up busy year on the SnP front with bulker recycling sale Handy bulker operator bought three ships, sold two for further trading and recycled another two during 2025
Reed Smith strengthens Asia financing team with Stephenson Harwood's Gregory Xu UK-headquartered law firm adds second lawyer from rival operation
Guess who's invited to dinner: Industry leaders reveal their shipping heroes We also asked industry leaders to invite a successful risk-taker to their New Year's table
Shashank Agrawal invites 'hero' who taught him what law school couldn't SSA Legal founding partner explains why Anil Sharma and Andrian Dacy would be invited to his New Year's dinner party
JJ Wang invites people who embody courage, vision and the heart of the industry Goldsea International chief executive names Sun Xiushun as his shipping hero
Su Yin Anand would invite Admiral Chester Nimitz to dinner with maritime luminaries The Captain's Table co-founder also looks to Hafnia chief executive Mikael Skov for New Year dinner conversation
Jan Dieleman aims for lively dinner party conversation with Cargill's partners IMO leader also makes it to Cargill Ocean Transportation's table as work continues on Net-Zero Framework
Rikard Vabo's hero could read global power shifts - and spice up a dinner party conversation Head of investment banking at Fearnley Securities also looks to John Fredriksen for 'masterclass in market psychology'
Eva Tzima would love to see sparks fly between Donald Trump and Arsenio Dominguez Head of research at Cass Technava also pays homage to the idealism and pragmatism of late tycoon George P Livanos
Robert Bugbee invites a Greek shipowner who taught him that options can be misvalued Scorpio Tankers president also includes John Fredriksen and George Economou as dinner party guests
Eva Rodriguez: The heroes of 2026? Seafarers who dare to speak for safety Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement's HR marine director says mariners' courage is often quiet
Gernot Ruppelt would invite a risk-taking entrepreneur and heroes at sea for dinner conversation Ardmore Shipping chief executive said tanker company's captains are unsung heroes
Oystein Kalleklev wants tanker 'legend' John Fredriksen at his table But former Flex LNG and Avance Gas chief executive is nominating Peter Anker to pick up the bill
Nicolas Saverys says Fredriksen taught him 'timing and instinct are everything' Exmar executive chairman remembers his three original shipping heroes
Aaron Ji looks to the past to navigate the volatility of 2026 Tide Maritime Investment founder and director also invites SITC boss to his New Year dinner party
MOL's Sakura Kuma says her hero is this 'bold and influential voice for Japan' Managing director of Asia and Oceania for MOL invites Masamichi Morooka to TradeWinds' New Year dinner party
Sundeep Khera's dinner party guest is the VLGC owner who listens to all perspectives Incoming head of marine at insurer Beazley and former VLCC master also looks to the cruise leader who came out of the pandemic with a bang
Irene Rosberg envisions a 'girls night out' with shipping leaders Programme director of the Copenhagen Business School invites Semiramis Paliou, Sabrina Chao and Ursula von der Leyen to dinner
Thor-Erik Bech looks to Sohmen-Pao's skills for navigating markets and allocating capital Head of global shipping Nordea also would invite the Saverys' brothers to a New Year dinner party for their consolidation moves
Josephine Le on the shipping hero who mapped the world Founder and managing director of The Hood
Mark O'Neil wants to have dinner with his crew members - all 21,000 of them President and CEO of Columbia Group explains why he wants to hear from Christopher Columbus about taking risks
John Cotzias on the values behind Panagiotis Tsakos' success Co-founder and head of projects and finance at Greece's Xclusiv Shipbrokers also points to the risk-taking strategy of Polys Hajioannou
Elaine Yu Kai looks to YK Pao's success in shipping and diplomacy South32 senior charterer and chair of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Singapore branch also invites risk-taker Jan Rindbo to her dinner party
Khalid Hashim explains why Maldives Shipping founder as shipping hero Managing director of Precious Shipping explains that Ali Maniku was his 'teacher in all things maritime'
Julia Ju wants to learn from PIL's acquisition caution and Wan Hai's risk-taking Chief executive and area manager at The Swedish Club Hong Kong Branch sees Teo Siong Seng as the architect of Pacific International Lines' resilience
Richard Adler would join Livanos and Pao for wine and sea stories Chief commercial officer at marine insurance broker Atlantic looks up to understated Greek shipowner who avoided the herd
Anita Odedra hosts names from past, present and fictional worlds Amphitrite executive director seats her mentor next to Captain Jack Sparrow
Paillette Palaiologou invites shipowner who was her early mentor to dinner with industry giants Senior vice president of Bureau Veritas would also like to have late Martinos matriarch Athina 'Nounou' Martinou as a guest
Lois Zabrocky's dinner party guests include a US Navy founding father and her own 'consigliere' International Seaways chief executive also brings a trader, alongside Chilean and Israeli shipping leaders
Charlie Grey invites a 19th century innovator who watched maritime cycles Tankers International chief executive opts for a lively pairing of Lois Zabrocky and Martin Stopford
Charis Plakantonaki's invitees include 'hero' who turned family company into major operator All aboard the Christina O as Star Bulk Carriers chief strategy officer invites Aponte, Onassis and Martinos to join Oldendorff at New Year dinner party
Anders Ostergaard seeks discipline from Mc-Kinney Moller, audacity from Onassis Monjasa Group chief executive sees different qualities in the two shipping luminaries he would invite to dinner
Nick Potter looks to Antarctic explorer for navigating uncertainty AET president and chief executive also values the innovation of Malcom McLean
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Trafigura and DHT Holdings executives talk about Venezuelan market post-Maduro Short term picture still needs clarity, but opportunities could be waiting on the other side
BW LPG and CMB.Tech stocks to outperform market in January, Fearnley says Investment bank launches monthly top stock picks
World's largest LCO2 and multigas carrier handed over to Capital Clean Energy Carriers Vessel will initially trade on six-month charter lifting LPG
Clarksons pulls out of Spark LNG rate assessment panel Five shipbrokers remain to provide spot rate data
Family behind Japanese shipping heavyweights buys into Norway's Eitzen Shipowner Shoei Kisen Kaisha acquires 4.7% of Eitzen Avanti, extending a relationship dating back to the 1980s
Russian oil exports to India expected to fall amid fresh US pressure Washington threatens tariffs while New Delhi asks refiners for data
Denmark seeks merchant fleet expansion as Trump ramps up Greenland pressure Push comes as the Nordic country faces pressure from the US over its control of strategically vital Arctic island
Court battle over Houthi-sunk bulker delayed until 2027 Owner of the Rubymar claims its hull and machinery policy should cover its losses
Zim shares sink after Israeli government warns against possible sale Carrier seals deal on a new board but rumbles of discontent linger on shop floor
World's largest liquefied hydrogen carrier newbuilding ordered in Japan Kawasaki Heavy Industries will base its design on the first vessel, Suiso Frontier
Fire breaks out on bulk carrier at a Chinese port Blaze-hit ship was previously detained under port state control
Torm board shuffle rolls on as minority shareholder rep leaves Product tanker owner's board is remade in wake of Hafnia-Oaktree deal
Idan Ofer-led Eastern Pacific stacks giant gas carrier orderbook in China Shipowner has ordered two 90,000-cbm ships to transit the old Panama Canal
NYK and Ocean Yield linked to LNG carrier newbuildings at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries The sizeable vessels are designated for the transportation of US exports
V.Group takes over fuel-efficiency firm founded by Maersk Tankers Deal fits growth plan under new private equity ownership
BW LPG and CMB.Tech stocks to outperform market in January, Fearnleys says Investment bank launches monthly top stock picks
Ship grounds after drifting and taking on water in Black Sea Entire crew evacuated safely after the incident
Adnoc Logistics appoints former Scorpio executive as new chief financial officer Hugh Baker steps into a role vacated by Nicholas Gleeson
US gears up to seize and sink sanctioned VLCC after weeks of hot pursuit off Venezuela Washington is reportedly considering scuttling the tanker after capture
Dorian LPG upgraded to buy after 'firm start' for VLGC rates in 2026 Target price raised to $31 from $30
Integr8 Fuels arrests giant heavylift vessel in Singapore Bunker supplier files $547,000 claim against Shinfox Energy's SFE Hercules
MOL assets triple under Hashimoto as focus shifts to cash generation Hashimoto says MOL will prioritise the rapid monetisation of investments made during the first phase of its Blue Action 2035 plan
John T Essberger nets financing for chemical tanker newbuildings German owner secures mid-range double-digit million euro loan
Integr8 Fuels arrests giant heavy-lift vessel in Singapore Bunker supplier filed a $547,000 claim against Shinfox Energy's SFE Hercules
Venezuela turmoil jolts oil prices despite bearish 2026 outlook Short-term volatility flares as analysts still warn of supply glut
These dark fleet shipping networks keep Iran's oil flowing Shadowy networks continue to operate with impunity despite sanctions
Outgoing MOL chief executive looks to develop diverse talents and globally-minded personnel Hashimoto says MOL will focus on quickly monetising its investments made during phase one of its Blue Action 2035 plan
Venezuela turmoil jolts oil prices despite bearish 2026 outlook Short-term volatility flares as analysts still warn of supply glut
China Merchants Energy confirms $256m shuttle tanker order CSSC-controlled Dalian Shipbuilding will be delivering one firm newbuilding in 2028
Safety groups urge FMCSA to kill SDAP extension WASHINGTON - Truck crash victim advocates are urging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to reject the American Trucking Association's request to extend the agency's pilot program allowing those under age 21 to obtain an interstate commercial driver's license. In a formal letter filed with FMCSA on Monday, the Truck Safety Coalition, along with partners Citizens for Reliable and Safe
Jacobs' QXO gets big investment from group led by Apollo Brad Jacobs' latest venture, QXO with it plans to roll up a diffuse network of building product suppliers through acquisitions, has just armed itself with a lot more cash to do so. At its most basic, QXO is a logistics play: put a growing amount of assets of a fragmented building supply chain ecosystem under one roof, link them through a unified supply chain and reap the benefits of that efficien
Early Lunar New Year boosting trans-Pacific ocean rates Trans-Pacific container rates out of Asia are expected to continue their recent strengthening as shippers fuel demand ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays. "Ocean rates on the major east-west lanes trended up to close the year," said Freightos analyst Judah Levine, in a note. "Asia-Europe prices increased 1% last week to $2,742 per forty foot equivalent unit (FEU) but are 12% higher than mid-mont
MGN Logistics adds expedited assets in latest deal Freight management company MGN Logistics announced Monday that it has acquired expedited carrier Fast Service. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Fast Service is an expedited freight transportation provider, specializing in time-critical shipments through a network of full truckload carriers, box trucks and cargo vans. The deal adds more than 80 dedicated owner-operators to MG
Trump delays furniture, cabinet tariffs; scales back duties on pasta The Trump administration has delayed steep tariff hikes on imported furniture, kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities for one year, while sharply reducing proposed anti-dumping duties on Italian pasta. The decision underscores the economic and political tradeoffs facing U.S. trade policy as import dependence remains high and consumer price pressures persist. Under a proclamation signed this week,
Trinity Logistics acquires Minnesota freight partner Granite Logistics Third-party logistics provider Trinity Logistics has acquired Granite Logistics, a freight agent partner of nearly 14 years with offices in Sartell and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Monday's acquisition brings approximately 135 team members with over 600 years combined experience into the Seaford, Delaware-based 3PL company. It also establishes Granite's two Minnesota locations as new Regional Service
EXCLUSIVE: Maduro left Venezuela's biggest container port "in shambles" Container facilities at Venezuela's busiest port were left in a state of serious disrepair by the Maduro regime, a U.S. maritime executive says, as a management group looks to reclaim its investment in terminal operations there. "The ports are key to rebuilding Venezuela," Louis Sola, former Federal Maritime Commission chairman told FreightWaves. "Those plans will all come through the ports." Sol
Kodiak AI partners with Bosch to scale autonomous truck platform Kodiak AI announced Monday that it has entered into an agreement with Bosch to scale manufacturing of its production-grade, safety-redundant autonomous platform. This will enable the Kodiak Driver - the company's AI-powered virtual driver - to be integrated into trucks, either on the assembly line or by an upfitter. The deal with Bosch, a global supplier of technology and services, aims to develo
JANUARY 6, 2026
How is C.H. Robinson using AI? Its CFO has a story to tell There are two numbers that might help define the impact of AI at 3PL giant C.H. Robinson. One of them is 55.3%. That's the growth in the company's stock price during 2025. There are no other logistics companies that had a record like that in the recently-completed year. Every analyst would say AI is a key part of that surge. The second is 30. That's the number of actual agentic AI tools in use at
Class 8 truck orders roar back, but market recovery questions remain North American Class 8 truck orders roared back in December, jumping to their highest level in more than three years as fleets moved to lock in equipment amid easing regulatory uncertainty, according to new data from FTR Transportation Intelligence . Preliminary net orders for Class 8 trucks and tractors totaled 42,200 units in December, up 108% month over month and 21% year over year. The Class
Key exports grow for Port of Oakland in down month The Port of Oakland handled 174,239 twenty foot equivalent units (TEUs) in November, a 4.1% year-over-year decline and 4.7% decrease from October. The northern California hub in a release said the weaker total reflected typical seasonal slowing and ongoing adjustments in global shipping patterns. The chaotic tariff and policy resets that marked the Trump administration's trade war with China in 2
USPS tightens vetting for immigrant truck drivers The U.S. Postal Service on Monday said it will require trucking contractors to weed out non-domiciled holders of commercial driver's licenses who aren't eligible to drive in the United States, taking its cue from a recent Department of Transportation crackdown on immigrant drivers that allegedly pose a safety risk. The mail agency said it will begin working with trucking companies that haul mail
SupplyOne expands Midwest footprint with acquisition of Wertheimer Box SupplyOne Inc. has acquired Wertheimer Box , an 86-year-old Chicago-area corrugated packaging provider, aiming to strengthen its presence in the Midwest and expand its custom packaging capabilities, the company said Tuesday. Based in McCook, Illinois, Wertheimer Box specializes in custom shipping boxes, branded packaging, e-commerce mailers and point-of-purchase displays. The company has around 5
Transportation capacity index hits 4-year low in December Transportation capacity plummeted in December while rates continued to rise, according to a monthly survey of supply chain managers. The drop in available capacity appears more pronounced than in prior holiday shopping seasons. The Logistics Managers' Index - a diffusion index in which a reading above 50 indicates expansion while one below 50 signals contraction - displayed a reading of 36.9 for
Mexico freight may be US trucking markets biggest stabilizer in 2026, experts say U.S.-Mexico cross-border freight is poised to remain a stabilizing force in North American logistics in 2026, according to executives at Uber Freight. In an interview with FreightWaves, Mazen Danaf, senior economist at Uber Freight, and José Guerrero, head of U.S. customs operations, said even as broader U.S. trucking markets grapple with thin margins, tariff uncertainty and unpredictable economi
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
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