News: 2026-10-30 (30 October 2026)

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has expanded its presence in the United States with three new branches in Indianapolis, the Columbus metropolitan area and the San Francisco Bay Area. The expansion brings the...

Container News · 23:30 UTC

In September we borrowed a Led Zeppelin title to describe China’s crude stockpile, a levee holding backthe import shortfall created by the closure of Hormuz. One month on, the wateris still falling, Gulf crude has...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

Tanker ordering activity has been leading the latest surge of contracting, despite high prices, Banchero Costa said in a new research report focused on newbuilding. More specifically, the shipbroker noted that “the...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

A strong VLCC market this year is boosting Suezmax Tanker demand. Suezmax sales activity has picked up considerably in recent months, with sales so far this year up 35%, reaching 124 sales compared to 92 sales over the...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

China is emerging as an influential player in the global green shipping corridor movement, leveraging its dominance in green fuel production, battery technology and maritime infrastructure to take a leading role in...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

Seven Cable Systems Run Through the Corridor The waters off Oman’s Batinah coast carry one of the densest concentrations of undersea cables in the region. Seven systems pass through the corridors where the three tankers...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

Last week’s recovery in dry freight offered recycling buyers little encouragement. This week, however, sentiment has improved across the sub-continent, with recyclers showing greater willingness to compete for...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

A 41 MWh battery ferry entered service and a 151 MWh container ship design won approval this week, but the harder part is getting enough power to the quay. Battery-electric ships are moving beyond short-hop ferries....

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

Nine very large crude carriers collected oil cargoes at Saudi Arabia’s Persian Gulf export facilities on Wednesday, marking the highest level of activity at these terminals since hostilities began in the region at...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

VLCC rates continued to rise this week, with a busy start setting the tone. Although reported activity slowed later on, owners remained   Source: Affinity Research LLP    

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp., an international owner of ocean-going vessels, today released its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. Key Highlights Took delivery of one Liquefied...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

Singapore’s low sulfur fuel oil arrivals from Europe are expected to fall in November as persistently high freight rates continue to shut the arbitrage window, even as the price spread between Singapore and...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

The Indian ship recycling market remained relatively quiet during the week, with limited trading activity amid the festive period   Source: Best Oasis Limited

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

The war in the Middle East has upended Asia’s naphtha market. With the Gulf normally supplying over half of Asia’s imports, the March   Source: GIBSON SHIPBROKERS LTD

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

Portchain, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, is now part of StormGeo, Alfa Laval’s digital arm for weather intelligence, voyage optimization and fleet performance. The deal was closed on 30 October 2026. Portchain...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have released a comprehensive report identifying promising clean marine fuels for oceangoing vessels and outlining steps to support their use at the nation’s busiest port complex....

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

As of October 30, the latest SMM statistics show that iron ore inventory across 35 main ports in China totaled 148.05 million mt, up 300,000 mt MoM. Overall inventory showed a slight accumulation trend, while daily...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

Fujairah’s fuel oil stocks have averaged 9% lower in October so far than across September, Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) and S&P Global data shows. Changes in monthly average Fujairah stocks from September to...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has received the orders for four units of the main engine, “6UEC60LSJA-HPSCR” a fully Japan-made ammonia-fueled engine, which will be supplied as the main engines for four ammonia-fueled...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

Construction projects around the West Coast ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach (LA/LB) and strong import volumes are causing delays to rail and freight shipments in and out of the port, market participants told ICIS. A...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

CNBC reports: The Nasdaq Composite tumbled on Friday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average outperformed as traders moved out of key stocks related to artificial intelligence and into more defensive areas of the...

The Loadstar · 21:56 UTC

A potential strike threatening operations at some of the busiest container terminals in the United States has been pushed back after the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore...

gCaptain · 19:12 UTC

Schneider is making a monumental shift in its intermodal operations, moving all eastern rail business from CSX to Norfolk Southern. This strategic partnership aims to unlock significant growth, enhance capacity...

FreightWaves · 18:42 UTC

The trailer market is experiencing an unexpected surge, with utilization rates surpassing even pandemic levels. Craig Barth, CFO at Premier Trailer Leasing, breaks down why this supply-side driven boom is happening, the...

FreightWaves · 18:40 UTC

SAIA President & CEO Fritz Holgrefe breaks down the company’s impressive third-quarter earnings, including record revenue and significant improvements in customer satisfaction and claims ratios. Discover how...

FreightWaves · 18:37 UTC

Alain Bedard, the CEO of TFI International, had been highly critical of his company’s U.S. LTL operations back in 2024, at one point referring to some of its practices as “stupid.” As recently as April, he was far more...

FreightWaves · 18:31 UTC

SKU proliferation has made beverage distribution a logistical nightmare. Zac Boehm, Chief Automation Officer at Hy-Tek Intralogistics, breaks down how their innovative automation systems, High-Sync and High-Flow, tackle...

FreightWaves · 18:30 UTC

A two-day Arkansas trucking enforcement blitz resulted in 183 English-language proficiency violations, 44 criminal arrests and 74 immigration violations. The post Arkansas truck blitz nets 183 English violations, 44...

FreightWaves · 18:06 UTC

Posten Bring in Norway and Deutsche Post in Germany are beefing up locker networks and taking other steps to ensure smooth delivery service for the holidays. The post European postal operators gear up for surge in...

FreightWaves · 17:44 UTC

As gCaptain reported earlier this week, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced its approval of the $8.2 billion Texas ST LNG export port application, a major development for U.S. energy production. But the...

gCaptain · 17:36 UTC

Covenant Logistics CEO David Parker expects another year of substantial truckload contract rate increases in 2027. The post Covenant Logistics CEO expects double-digit truckload rate hikes in 2027 appeared first on...

FreightWaves · 17:32 UTC

Hanwha Philly Shipyard has secured a $269 million contract to build a Medium Landing Ship (LSM) for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, marking a major milestone in the South...

gCaptain · 16:46 UTC

Italian shipping giant Grimaldi Group is warning that reinstating U.S. port fees on foreign-built vehicle carriers could force it to redeploy vessels away from American trades, potentially disrupting shipping services...

gCaptain · 16:18 UTC

Dockworkers across 113 ports in 22 countries staged coordinated strikes and protests Friday, disrupting cargo operations and ferry services as part of a global campaign opposing arms shipments to Israel...

gCaptain · 16:02 UTC

Jett McCandless, founder and CEO of project44 and LSP44, received the first FreightTech Vanguard Award at FreightWaves’ F3 Awards Dinner in Chattanooga, recognizing his contributions to logistics technology and...

FreightWaves · 15:22 UTC

Every carrier with a safety technology program eventually learns the same lesson: the hardware is the easy part. Cameras can be mounted, collision mitigation can be specified on new tractors, and telematics can be...

FreightWaves · 15:19 UTC

A tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was attacked by a small boat that attached two explosive devices to its hull, triggering an engine room fire and temporarily disabling the...

gCaptain · 15:16 UTC

Mexican trucking leaders have temporarily suspended their nationwide strike but say negotiations must produce measurable improvements in highway security. The post Mexico truckers halt protests, demand action on deadly...

FreightWaves · 14:33 UTC

Deliveries in the past week have been primarily deployed to services between the Far East and Latin America, highlighting growing volumes on these trades. Alphaliner noted that Imabari Shipbuilding completed the 13,932...

The Loadstar · 14:10 UTC

Aurora reported a $257 million operating loss on $3 million in revenue and cut its full-year forecast The post Aurora reaffirms it’s on track to produce more than 1000 trucks in 2027 appeared first on FreightWaves...

FreightWaves · 14:00 UTC

Alongside its slightly worse-than-expected third-quarter report on Thursday, Schneider National announced a deal to utilize Norfolk Southern’s rail network in the East. The post Schneider partners with Norfolk Southern;...

FreightWaves · 13:55 UTC

CargoWise users handling British and Japanese customs declarations suffered messaging delays on Wednesday, while the backlog had been fully cleared the following morning. Customer notifications seen by The Loadstar show...

The Loadstar · 13:54 UTC

The weather was dreadful, the blueberries were under suspicion, and there were people dressed as rats outside the convention centre. Inside, however, air cargo was in a remarkably good mood. At TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum...

The Loadstar · 13:44 UTC

Congestion today could mean a fresh wave of disputed detention and demurrage (D&D) charges tomorrow, according to Sara Dandan, founder of FourOneOne. She told The Loadstar disruption at ports, including growing...

The Loadstar · 13:22 UTC

Canadian National Railway reported a 6% increase in third-quarter profit as grain, energy and automotive freight activity lifted revenue. The post CN 3Q profit rises 6% as freight revenue climbs appeared first on...

FreightWaves · 13:22 UTC

Container spot freight rates on the transpacific eastbound trade, as recorded by Drewry, saw its steepest one-week fall since June 2025 after this year’s protracted peak season came to an end. Drewry’s World Container...

The Loadstar · 13:17 UTC

Maersk will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for refrigerated cargo moving from the Far East, Middle East and Americas to Tema, Ghana. The surcharge will take effect on 16 November 2026. For regulated countries,...

Container News · 13:00 UTC

Schneider National will make Norfolk Southern its primary eastern rail provider as the railroad pursues a merger with Union Pacific. The post Schneider to shift eastern rail business to Norfolk Southern from CSX...

FreightWaves · 12:40 UTC

The Baltic Exchange has received two whistleblowing claims of attempted manipulation of the world’s benchmark tanker rate since the beginning of the war in Iran, according to documents made public as part of a major...

gCaptain · 12:38 UTC

A small boat attached two limpet mines to the hull of a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz causing a fire in its engine room and temporarily disabling the vessel, in the first successful use of such explosives in the...

gCaptain · 12:36 UTC

PRESS RELEASE Walmart and Symbotic Expand Commercial Agreement to Support Supply Chain Transformation Building on more than a decade of collaboration, the companies will expand Symbotic automation across 25 U.S....

The Loadstar · 12:10 UTC

The Valencia Port Authority has awarded the contract for the refurbishment of the steel structure of the elevated seafront promenade in the La Marina area of the Port of Valencia. The contract has been awarded to the...

Container News · 12:00 UTC

The US ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach face potential disruption from Sunday, as around 250 security workers, represented by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 26, prepare for strike action...

The Loadstar · 11:41 UTC

The state of Georgia officially opens an inland rail hub with plans to take tens of thousands of containers off the roads. The post New Georgia hub aims to take 26,000 containers off the road appeared first on...

FreightWaves · 11:20 UTC

Each year, the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) reviews a summary report that the IMO Secretariat prepares from verified data submitted by shipowners for the previous reporting year. The report covering...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

Gulf oil producers have gained control of a fleet of nearly 230 tankers that have defied Iran to ship oil through the Strait of Hormuz and keep the chokepoint open to global trade. The giant fleet is owned, managed,...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

ZERO44, provider of software for maritime emissions compliance, has released a free, interactive fuel cost calculator on its website. The tool shows ship operators how the economics of replacing fossil fuel with biofuel...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and Deutsche ReGas announced that they have entered into a long-term Time Charter Contract with Deutsche ReGas for the deployment of one FSRU at the Energie-Terminal “Deutsche...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

GeoMarineHub, the Dubai-based ship-supply marketplace, today opened two changes to how vessels buy stores and how buyers check suppliers. Email the requisition as it is. Masters, chief engineers and purchasing officers...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

Maersk will reduce its Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS) for shipments from selected Middle Eastern ports to West Africa. The revised charges will apply from a Price Calculation Date (PCD) of 1 November 2026. The...

Container News · 11:00 UTC