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Longer Sailing Distances Boost Bulker Demand

Jan 29, 2026

BIMCO estimates that the dry bulk supply/demand balance will remain stable in 2026 and weaken in 2027.“An improvement in the economic and demand outlook has led us to revise our demand forecast for 2026 up by 0.5 percentage points,” says Filipe Gouveia…

Port of Los Angeles Appoints Christopher Chase as Director of Cargo Marketing

Jan 29, 2026

Maritime and cruise industry veteran Christopher Chase has been named Director of Cargo Marketing at the Port of Los Angeles, the nation’s busiest port. In his new role, Chase is responsible for managing a team of professionals who promote America’s…

PSA Singapore, MOL O.S.K. Lines to Establish Singapore Ro-Ro Terminal

Jan 29, 2026

PSA Singapore (PSA) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd (MOL) today announced the formation of a joint venture (JV) Ro-Ro (roll-on/roll-off) terminal in Singapore. The partnership marks a step towards enhancing operational quality and unlocking greater synergies in global automobile logistics…

Valenciaport, Port of Santos Create a Green Corridor to Decarbonize Transatlantic Trade

Jan 28, 2026

The port authorities of Valencia and Santos, Panama, have signed a memorandum of understanding for the creation of a green maritime corridor, with the aim of promoting the decarbonization of maritime transport between Europe and South America…

Hide and Seek: Drug Busts at Australia’s Borders

Jan 25, 2026

Mosaic tiles, crane parts, buses, expensive fabric and 'vegetable spring rolls'. These are just some of the elaborate concealment methods criminals have used to try to smuggle drugs into Australia.In the 2025 calendar year, Australian Border Force (ABF) intercepted varied air…

Methanol-Fueled CMA CGM Monte Cristo Delivered

Jan 22, 2026

The CMA CGM Group recently received its 400th owned vessel, the CMA CGM Monte Cristo, the first in a series of six methanol container ships.This key milestone reflects the Group’s long-term investment strategy, built on asset ownership and the…

UTC Enters into Asia-Pacific Market with Singapore Hub

Jan 21, 2026

The Executive Management Team at UTC Overseas has announced the opening of its new office in Singapore, advancing the company’s global growth strategy and establishing its presence in the thriving Asia Pacific (APAC) market. The Singapore office…

Shipping Companies Mull Return to Suez Canal

Jan 20, 2026

Major shipping companies are devising strategies for a return to the Suez Canal after more than two years of disruptions due to security risks in the Red Sea.They have been rerouting vessels via longer, costlier routes around Africa since November 2023…

Robusta Coffee Prices Rise Slightly, Cocoa Falls

Jan 19, 2026

Robusta coffee edged up on Monday, consolidating last week's 2% gains in quiet trade with U.S. markets closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, while London cocoa headed lower.COFFEE* Robusta coffee closed up 0.3% at $4,013 a metric ton, having gained 2% last week…

Commercial Ships Anchor Outside Iranian Ports as US Tensions Rise

Jan 14, 2026

Dozens of commercial ships have dropped anchor at a distance outside Iran's port limits in recent days, according to data and shipping sources, as tensions with the United States grow.Such movements were precautionary given the tensions amid ongoing protests in Iran…

Allianz Risk Barometer 2026: Cyber Remains Top Business Risk but AI Rising Quickly

Jan 14, 2026

Cyber incidents created many headlines in 2025 and are still the biggest worry for companies globally in 2026, according to global insurer Allianz Commercial's annual Allianz Risk Barometer. The past year has also been a significant one for accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI)…

PhilaPort Closes 2025 With Record Container Volume, Leading U.S. East Coast Growth

Jan 13, 2026

PhilaPort capped off a milestone year in 2025, posting record container throughput and outperforming national and regional trade trends to remain a leader among U.S. East Coast container ports.PhilaPort handled a record 889,268 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2025…

Supertankers Picking Up Venezuelan Oil for China Turn Around

Jan 12, 2026

Two China-flagged supertankers that were sailing to Venezuela to pick up debt-paying crude cargoes amid the U.S. oil embargo on the OPEC country have made u-turn and are now heading back to Asia, LSEG shipping data showed on Monday.Following the U…

Maersk Successfully Navigates Red Sea Route as Gaza Ceasefire Holds

Jan 12, 2026

Danish shipping firm Maersk said on Monday that another of its vessels successfully navigated the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait, weeks after it tested the route as a ceasefire in Gaza raised hopes for normal shipping traffic.'On 11-12 January 2026…

Senalia Expects Double Grain Shipments in 2025/26

Jan 09, 2026

Grain export terminal operator Senalia expects its volumes in 2025/26 to double from last season after a rebound in French harvest production and amid brisk demand for barley, the company said on Friday.France is the European Union's biggest…

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