News: 2026-11-06 (6 November 2026)

Maersk has confirmed that reduced rail capacity at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam will continue until the end of June 2027. The constraints are linked to the terminal’s ongoing expansion works. Maersk had...

Container News · 22:30 UTC

A wave of tanker deliveries is set to test whether geopolitical disruption and longer trading routes can continue supporting charter rates and ship values, according to S&P Global Energy CERA’s latest fleet...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

LPG exports have been declining so far in 2026, apart from the US. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “global LPG (liquified petroleum gas) trade had been growing steadily for four...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

Ethanol-fuelled vessels have entered the dry bulk orderbook for the first time, with 19 dual-fuel vessels now on order. However, the bigger story is whether greater fuel flexibility will change how dry bulk ships...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

Shipping has never been a slow-moving business. Vessels move. Markets move. Customers call. Ports become congested. Bunker prices change. New opportunities appear. Risks develop. Decisions often need to be made quickly....

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

The global race to decarbonise shipping is fast becoming a race to prepare ports, according to Lloyd’s Register’s latest Fuel for Thought: Ports report. While shipowners continue to order alternative-fuel vessels at...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

The list of successful alternative-fuel bunker operations keeps growing, as seen over the past week. Two ammonia-capable vessels received green ammonia in different parts of the world. In South Korea, Eastern Pacific...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

Last week’s improving recycling sentiment has encountered a changing international backdrop. Crude oil has retreated sharply, domestic steel prices have weakened across several destinations, and freight continues...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

As world leaders gather at COP31, Seas At Risk is calling for urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and black carbon emissions to protect marine ecosystems and accelerate a fair transition away from fossil fuels...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

Pan Ocean have committed their Capesize “Pan Advance” 179/2009 Hyundai, Korea (SS 06/2029, DD 07/2027, Scrubber fitted) to   Source: Advanced Shipping & Trading S.A.

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

VLCCs have softened throughout the week as limited enquiry and increasingly competitive Suezmax alternatives have tempered owners’   Source: Affinity Research LLP

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

Singapore’s residual fuel oil stocks have averaged 3% higher so far in November than across October, Enterprise Singapore’s latest data shows. Changes in monthly average Singapore stocks from October to November (so...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

The Board of Directors of d’Amico International Shipping S.A., a leading international marine transportation company operating in the product tanker market, today examined and approved the Company’s Third Interim...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

The Indian ship recycling market remains firm during the week, with buyers showing strong interest in acquiring suitable vessels   Source: Best Oasis Limited

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

Following weeks of uncertainty, the Democrats have won both the House and the Senate in Tuesday’s midterms. In the Senate, six Republican seats   Source: GIBSON SHIPBROKERS LTD

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

Maritime trainers from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Viet Nam completed a subregional train-the-trainer workshop held in Japan (22-30 October) so they can upskill seafarers who work on ships using Liquefied...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

From January 1, 2018 to October 9, 2026, Windward MIOC analysis of 52 PRC research vessels shows several distinct changes in where and how the fleet works. The northern South China Sea’s share of fleet working time...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

Alfa Laval has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NAVTOR AS for 700MUSD (6.85 BSEK) in an all-cash transaction. NAVTOR is a leading software platform supporting e-navigation, vessel-performance solutions and...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

Iron ore futures rose then retreated today. The DCE most-traded I2701 contract closed at 687.5 yuan/mt, up 0.07% from the previous trading day. Spot prices of mainstream products at Qingdao port fell by about 3 yuan/mt...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

Veson Nautical continued its 2026 global Summit Series in Houston last month, bringing together the city’s maritime leaders to explore how they’re adopting AI that succeeds well beyond launch day. Dow Senior Strategic...

Hellenic Shipping News · 22:00 UTC

Hapag-Lloyd will apply a Peak Season Surcharge to refrigerated containers moving from Pakistan to selected destinations across the Arabian Gulf. The surcharge will cover sailings from Karachi and Port Qasim between 16...

Container News · 21:00 UTC

Self-flying planes are closer than most aviation and freight pros think. Reliable Robotics CEO Robert Rose breaks down why small aircraft still operate with outdated systems, what true aviation automation requires, and...

FreightWaves · 20:01 UTC

Maersk is reportedly moving closer to ordering twelve container ships of 24,000 TEUs, with options for another twelve vessels, according to DynaLiners. If all options are exercised, the potential contract would cover 24...

Container News · 20:00 UTC

India’s Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has agreed to acquire Netherlands-based liquid storage operator Evos B.V. in a €2.56 billion ($2.88 billion) deal that will give the company...

gCaptain · 18:43 UTC

PS Logistics has expanded its flatbed network by acquiring Roane Transportation Services and its more than 170 drivers. The post PS Logistics expands Tennessee flatbed presence with Roane acquisition appeared first on...

FreightWaves · 18:21 UTC

A canine alert led customs officers to nearly $1 million in methamphetamine hidden inside a produce shipment crossing the Texas border. The post CBP seizes 1,000-plus pounds of meth in produce truck at Texas border...

FreightWaves · 18:12 UTC

Fleetworthy's new RADAR technology is designed to help fleet managers identify toll discrepancies, monitor spending and make operational decisions without manually searching through reports. The post Fleetworthy...

FreightWaves · 17:55 UTC

US pilot training is struggling to keep pace with modern warfare. Emil Mikhailov, founder of Sorian Aerospace, discusses why current training methods are outdated and how new technologies like their...

FreightWaves · 17:54 UTC

Joby Aviation’s Chief Policy Officer, Greg Bowles, discusses the exciting future of eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft). Learn how these ‘flying cars’ are set to transform urban air...

FreightWaves · 17:52 UTC

REGENT is building electric seagliders that merge the best of boats and planes, operating on a cushion of air over the water known as ground effect. CEO Billy Thalheimer explains how this innovative technology allows...

FreightWaves · 17:51 UTC

Florida is rapidly becoming the epicenter of the new space race, with groundbreaking public-private partnerships driving down costs and opening new frontiers. Rep. Mike Haridopolos explains how the private sector has...

FreightWaves · 17:50 UTC

BETA Technologies just secured landmark FAA authorization for passenger flights in their electric VTOL aircraft, marking a monumental step for electric aviation. Chip Palombini, Head of Product at BETA, explains how...

FreightWaves · 17:50 UTC

New policy statement questions earlier decisions involving customer-owned terminals and outlines stronger arguments against taking railroad property. The post STB signals broader protection for rail-served projects...

FreightWaves · 17:25 UTC

The Trump administration has expanded sanctions targeting Cuba’s maritime and energy sectors, identifying five Cuban-flagged vessels as blocked property and opening the door to further sanctions against foreign...

gCaptain · 17:11 UTC

A European Parliament committee has voted to oppose the approval of two Indian ship recycling yards, dealing a setback to shipping industry efforts to expand access to South Asia’s shipbreaking...

gCaptain · 17:03 UTC

Beijing has approved a law to improve China's Antarctic research and strengthen regulation of its exploration activities, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Friday.

gCaptain · 16:45 UTC

One seafarer was killed in an explosion believed to have been caused by a missile attack on an oil products tanker in the Gulf on Thursday, the ship's manager said on Friday.

gCaptain · 16:32 UTC

Walmart will significantly scale up its drone delivery network in partnership with Zipline, which will operate the small unmanned aerial vehicles from 300 new store locations and has raised $1.5 billion in new funding...

FreightWaves · 16:20 UTC

Conlio's €6.4 million round, led by Piton Capital, targets the manual check European forwarders run on every load before carriers get paid and customers get billed The post Conlio raises €6.4M to automate freight...

FreightWaves · 15:40 UTC

The number of workers employed in truck transportation in October was unchanged from September. That end result in the October report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released Friday, came from two developments....

FreightWaves · 15:24 UTC

Mexico strengthened its position as the United States' top trading partner in September at $96 billion. The post Mexico widens US trade lead with record $96.3B September appeared first on FreightWaves .

FreightWaves · 15:19 UTC

German container shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd has completed its acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam, strengthening its ties with Maersk at one of Europe’s most...

gCaptain · 15:14 UTC

Global container volumes surged in September despite mounting disruptions and rising freight prices. The post North America container imports rise 9% as as freight pricing pressures mount appeared first on FreightWaves .

FreightWaves · 15:09 UTC

CEVA Logistics has opened a new 17,000-square-metre pharmaceutical logistics facility near Strasbourg, France, expanding its temperature-controlled storage and distribution capabilities. The facility is located in the...

Container News · 14:00 UTC

Finland expects to operate at least as many icebreakers in the coming decades as it does today, despite rising temperatures and declining average ice coverage in the Baltic Sea. This is the conclusion of a new...

gCaptain · 13:15 UTC

There was a certain sense of calm about the container spot freight rate market this week, with slight declines on both the transpacific and Asia-Europe trades as capacity constraints eased and demand remained seasonally...

The Loadstar · 13:13 UTC

Iranian oil exports have dwindled to almost nothing under the US naval blockade, but the chance of an imminent deal between the two sides to end the war is low, according to FGE NexantECA.

gCaptain · 13:06 UTC

Ocean Network Express (ONE) will apply a 12% Inland Fuel Surcharge to rail services for cargo loaded or discharged in Kenya. The Emergency Inland Fuel Premium will be calculated against the applicable inland base rate....

Container News · 13:00 UTC

The investment arm of Maersk’s corporate parent is expanding its international ports portfolio through agreements in Asia and Europe. The post Maersk eyes trade in deals for more than 50 terminals appeared first on...

FreightWaves · 13:00 UTC

Access – or not – to freighter capacity is helping shape air cargo’s fortunes. IAG Cargo, which shed its freighter operations more than a decade ago, lost traffic following cancelled services, while asset-heavy DHL...

The Loadstar · 12:58 UTC

Ryder System (NYSE: R) has acquired Efficiency Enterprises, a company with a business model similar to what Ryder does in its Fleet Management Systems (FMS) unit. Ryder, in a prepared statement, described Efficiency...

FreightWaves · 12:47 UTC

NYK has raised its dividend to ¥330 a share on a year swollen by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and strong container rates, but its own guidance has second-half profit falling by more than 40%. Morgan Stanley...

The Loadstar · 12:36 UTC

The Asia-North America tradelane is facing the highest ocean freight disruption risk over the coming weeks. Reduced carrier capacity and growing difficulty securing bookings threaten shipment reliability, according to...

The Loadstar · 12:12 UTC

Today we soft launch our “Top Analyst Question(s) Award” drawing from yesterday’s Q3 26 (YAWWWNNNN) earnings call with Mærsk, when CEO Vincent Clerc tried to explain why all units are firing on all...

The Loadstar · 12:01 UTC

Samudera Shipping Line has agreed to sell two Indonesian-flagged oil tankers for a combined US$14.5 million as part of its fleet management strategy. The company’s subsidiary, PT Samudera Shipping Indonesia, signed the...

Container News · 12:00 UTC

Turkish marine survey specialist DenAr Ocean Engineering Services has been selected by the country’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources to carry out geophysical and geotechnical seabed investigations for...

Splash247 · 12:00 UTC

Organised criminal networks are increasingly exploiting identity fraud, carrier impersonation and weaknesses in freight verification, driving cargo theft losses across Canada and the US up 39% year on year, despite a...

The Loadstar · 11:44 UTC

Hong Kong is reviewing permit fees charged to river trade vessels as it seeks to maintain its port’s competitiveness amid growing competition from mainland Chinese terminals in Guangzhou and Shenzhen. The secretary for...

The Loadstar · 11:35 UTC

Thailand’s Precious Shipping is preparing a change at the top, with longtime managing director Khalid Moinuddin Hashim moving to executive vice chairman and finance chief Gautam Khurana taking over the running of...

Splash247 · 11:02 UTC

The IMO has launched a survey with the view to gathering information on the level of implementation and use of Maritime Single Window (MSW) systems to better understand the impact of MSW implementation on the...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC