News: 2026-10-09 (9 October 2026)

Hillebrand Gori, a DHL Group company specializing in beverage logistics, has launched two new GoGreen Plus solutions designed to help shippers address greenhouse gas emissions associated with ocean and air freight...

Container News · 23:00 UTC

ZIM is adding Houston to its Venezuela Line (VEL), creating a direct connection between the United States and the North Coast of South America, according to DynaLiners. As part of the adjustment, the carrier will remove...

Container News · 21:05 UTC

The UK and Japan are tightening the net around vessels linked to Sovcomflot: London through new LNG carriers and Tokyo through oil tankers. UK sanctions on Russian LNG shipping are also arriving earlier in a vessel’s...

Hellenic Shipping News · 21:00 UTC

A strong rise in evident in Türkiye’s crude oil exports so far in 2026. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “after a slight decline in 2024, when global crude oil loadings decreased by -0.2%...

Hellenic Shipping News · 21:00 UTC

The economic benefit to carriers of returning to Suez looks surprisingly thin when weighed against the security and reputational risk. This is an extract from the Container Forecaster Issue 3 2026, released 30...

Hellenic Shipping News · 21:00 UTC

Russia increased crude exports in September by relying more heavily on non-G7 tankers, particularly those operated by domestic companies, whose shipments reached their highest level since Western nations imposed a price...

Hellenic Shipping News · 21:00 UTC

Methanol may have cleared many of the technical hurdles standing between it and widespread use as a marine fuel, but shipowners still face a considerably harder question: how much confidence should they place in any one...

Hellenic Shipping News · 21:00 UTC

Last week, Chattogram reclaimed first place on the conventional recycling board. This week, its leading bid has been left looking for something to buy. Across the sub-continent, the familiar imbalance persists: end...

Hellenic Shipping News · 21:00 UTC

Shore power promises cleaner air at ports and lower emissions at berth. But from Europe to China to the US, different pricing models make the cost of plugging in far less straightforward than it sounds. Shore power...

Hellenic Shipping News · 21:00 UTC

The VLCC market has gone from strength to strength this week, with gains across both basins. While the Atlantic’s rapid   Source: Affinity Research LLP

Hellenic Shipping News · 21:00 UTC

In the week ending Oct-2, Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI) issued by Ningbo Shipping Exchange (NBSE) quotes Below find the NCFI Weekly Index Data chart: Source: Ningbo Shipping Exchange

Hellenic Shipping News · 21:00 UTC

The Capesize “Ekaterini V” 173/2012 Bohai, China (SS/DD 01/2027) was committed to Far Eastern interests at USD 35 mill.   Source: Advanced Shipping & Trading S.A.

Hellenic Shipping News · 21:00 UTC

In the cat-and-mouse game of US naval blockades and oil sanctions, small, fleet-footed independent refineries in China may be gifting Washington the economic leverage over Tehran that it has been struggling to achieve....

Hellenic Shipping News · 21:00 UTC

The Indian recycling market remained broadly similar to last week, with little change in overall market conditions.   Source: Best Oasis Limited

Hellenic Shipping News · 21:00 UTC

The recent decision in Olam International Ltd v Pacific Basin Supramax Ltd (The Grande Island) [2026] EWHC 2136 (Comm) concerned a familiar feature of charter party negotiations where standard wording had been...

Hellenic Shipping News · 21:00 UTC

Last week, tanker attacks in the Middle East hit their highest levels since the war began and that pace has continued   Source: GIBSON SHIPBROKERS LTD

Hellenic Shipping News · 21:00 UTC

A Port Not Behaving Like the Megacity It Was Built For By any reasonable metric, 2026 should have been a difficult year for the Port of NEOM. The megacity it was built to serve has been through a visible contraction....

Hellenic Shipping News · 21:00 UTC

Singapore’s residual fuel oil stocks have averaged 5% lower so far in October than across September, Enterprise Singapore’s latest data shows. Changes in monthly average Singapore stocks from September to October (so...

Hellenic Shipping News · 21:00 UTC

The charter market remains firm. Tonnage from 1,700 to 3,500 TEU has gained between 1.6% and 3.1% over the month,   Source: Verband Hamburger und Bremer Schiffsmakler e.V

Hellenic Shipping News · 21:00 UTC

FuelEU Maritime has created a new market for compliance surplus. The price of that surplus now shapes how shipowners, charterers and fuel suppliers weigh their options, yet much of the industry still has to estimate...

Hellenic Shipping News · 21:00 UTC

President Donald Trump said Friday that Russia has agreed to release millions of tons of diesel fuel into U.S. and global markets following a telephone call with Russian President Vladimir...

gCaptain · 20:34 UTC

Dubai-based Marsa Ocean Shipping will launch a new service connecting India with Oman and the United Arab Emirates, according to Alphaliner. The new India Gulf Express (IGX) will become Marsa Ocean’s second India-Gulf...

Container News · 20:00 UTC

A Texas-based cross-border carrier is facing a lawsuit for age discrimination, including a 65-year-old age ceiling. The post Texas trucking firm sued over age limits on drivers appeared first on FreightWaves .

FreightWaves · 18:58 UTC

Freight rates are surging! Contract rates hit a 52-week high and spot rates climbed nearly 50% year-over-year in the latest Sonar update. We’ll also cover the localized impact of Tropical Storm Isaias on tender...

FreightWaves · 18:26 UTC

AI is rapidly transforming logistics, but the real challenge isn’t just adoption – it’s getting a tangible return on investment. Dan Bailey, Co-Founder & CEO of Nexcade, discusses how leading companies...

FreightWaves · 18:25 UTC

The potential $5.8 billion acquisition of RXO by CH Robinson is set to reshape the logistics landscape. Valued at an astounding 42x EBITDA, this deal signals a major shift towards market consolidation and highlights the...

FreightWaves · 18:24 UTC

The Port of Los Angeles reported its best single month in its history. In a media briefing, port executive director Gene Seroka announced the port processed 1,042,652 TEUs, 23k TEUs more than the July 2025 record.

gCaptain · 17:25 UTC

A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile 13 nautical miles west of Al Jazeera in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, causing a fire that has since been extinguished, British navy affiliated agency UKMTO said, citing...

gCaptain · 16:37 UTC

The past fortnight has delivered a clear reminder that the industry’s regulatory problem is no longer a shortage of rules. It is the widening distance between what is agreed in London and Brussels and what can actually...

gCaptain · 16:21 UTC

Stord's packages reach 1 in 4 U.S. households a year, the company says. It now has $400 million more in borrowing capacity to build warehouses and robots. The post Stord lands $400M Citi-led credit facility, adds CFO...

FreightWaves · 16:16 UTC

Nearly 500,000 barrels a day of oil-refining capacity sit in the projected path of Hurricane Isaias, raising the risk that a US fuel market with no supplies to spare will lose critical output.

gCaptain · 16:11 UTC

For a sign of just how extraordinary oil shipping costs have become, consider this: It’s now more expensive to hire a tanker from the US to China than to launch a rocket into space.

gCaptain · 16:08 UTC

Kodiak AI and cross-border carrier Charger Logistics are hauling CPG and food and beverage freight between Dallas and Laredo, Texas, with driverless operations planned after the safety case. The post Kodiak AI, Charger...

FreightWaves · 15:57 UTC

The formal executive order allowing red dye diesel use over the road has been published. The post Formal EO order on red dye diesel short on specifics appeared first on FreightWaves .

FreightWaves · 15:47 UTC

NRF says the extended peak shipping season is winding down, with most holiday merchandise already in and U.S. container imports expected to ease through year-end. The post Retailers say extended peak shipping season...

FreightWaves · 15:20 UTC

A commercial vessel was struck by a projectile in the Persian Gulf on Friday, sparking a fire onboard in the second reported attack on shipping inside the Gulf in just...

gCaptain · 13:42 UTC

Walmart is heavily investing in next-generation, automated fulfillment centers. The post Walmart activates automated e-commerce logistics center in California appeared first on FreightWaves .

FreightWaves · 13:41 UTC

A series of phone calls and text messages appeared to come from a trusted freight broker. The driver followed those instructions, unaware of what awaited at the destination. Investigators uncovered a cargo theft scheme...

FreightWaves · 13:39 UTC

Hurricane Isaias strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane Friday morning, with sustained winds reaching 120 mph as the storm approached the northern Gulf Coast, threatening life-threatening storm surge and...

gCaptain · 13:35 UTC

Shell has agreed to acquire a 30% stake in Equinor’s Bay du Nord offshore oil project in Canada, bringing a new partner into the estimated C$14 billion development as it...

gCaptain · 13:25 UTC

Dotra Compliance, an AI-driven platform built to serve as a carrier's "virtual compliance department," is helping small and midsize carriers close the gap between regulatory volume and in-house resources. Co-founder...

FreightWaves · 13:11 UTC

Xeneta: Asia-US West Coast rates showed the first sign of softening since mid-September. The post UPDATED: US West Coast container rates edge lower appeared first on FreightWaves .

FreightWaves · 13:07 UTC

Lloyd’s List Intelligence (LLI) has launched a new capability that combines AIS spoofing detection with satellite imagery to help maritime organisations investigate deceptive vessel activity. The Satellite Confirmed...

Container News · 13:00 UTC

Truckload rates rose in 2026 on flat freight. SONAR data and ATRI's 2026 cost study show carriers still earn too little to cover costs. See why rates must keep rising. The post Why Trucking Rates Are Rising Without More...

FreightWaves · 13:00 UTC

Thordon Bearings has opened a new manufacturing facility as part of its strategic response to robust growth across all business segments and rising demand for its sustainable bearings and seals....

gCaptain · 12:46 UTC

Why Document Verification Is Becoming Essential in Ocean Freight For years, freight audit has focused primarily on the numbers. Was the correct rate applied? Was the fuel surcharge calculated...

gCaptain · 12:41 UTC

A new study from the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping finds that ethanol could become a practical alternative fuel for ships, particularly those already equipped with methanol-capable...

gCaptain · 12:38 UTC

China’s Golden Week holiday appears to have marked the end of the protracted transpacific peak season, as container freight spot rates out of Asia to the US declined this week. According to Drewry’s World Container...

The Loadstar · 12:25 UTC

Freight-tech start-up Freightmate has acknowledged acquiring and using confidential Flexport shipping documents, as a settlement brings to an end a closely watched trade secrets dispute that has raised questions about...

The Loadstar · 12:16 UTC

The geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East have forced shipping lines into substantial network redesign. As a result, while ports in the impacted regions have lost liner connectivity, ports in the adjoining regions...

Container News · 12:00 UTC

Artificial intelligence could save around eight hours per air cargo shipment, by allowing truck dispatch and collection planning to begin before the traditional release-order trigger. At Aviation Connect in Athens last...

The Loadstar · 11:55 UTC

Riyadh’s international outbound air cargo capacity has fallen by a third as attacks this week on Saudi airports prompt airlines to suspend services, removing both freighter lift and bellyhold space. Rotate data captured...

The Loadstar · 11:12 UTC

Key takeaway: Commercial driverless trucking is shifting the debate from whether a truck can drive itself on a defined highway route to whether the business can scale; how much of a driver’s cost the technology company...

The Loadstar · 11:03 UTC

US container imports reached a record high for September 2026, despite a slight decline from the previous month, according to the latest Global Shipping Report from Descartes Systems Group. Imports totaled 2,546,261...

Container News · 11:00 UTC

Intra-Asia container freight rates have marginally eased after hitting a post-Covid high prior to China’s Golden Week holiday, with elevated fuel costs, geopolitical disruptions, and operational constraints continuing...

The Loadstar · 10:49 UTC

Belgium’s CMB.TECH has sent the 210,000 dwt Mineral Europa on its maiden voyage to Australia, marking the first deployment of an ammonia-powered dry bulk carrier. The 2026-built newcastlemax is the first of a much...

Splash247 · 10:44 UTC

The containership timecharter (T/C) market has taken another lurch upwards in recent months, with numerous participants describing a renewed scramble by liner operators – especially the largest European players – to...

The Loadstar · 10:31 UTC

Shipping association BIMCO has adopted a new contractual framework designed to settle one of the industry’s longstanding commercial disputes: who pays for energy-saving upgrades when the charterer receives much of...

Splash247 · 10:20 UTC

Singapore-listed First Ship Lease Trust (FSL) has agreed to sell another ageing product tanker, continuing a series of disposals that has reduced its fleet over recent years. The trust said in a filing that subsidiary...

Splash247 · 10:14 UTC

The “UPS or Ceva” framing that ran for days at the end of last month turns out to have been the wrong question. It was never either-or. UPS carried the shipment. It may not even have been Ceva that was...

The Loadstar · 10:05 UTC