New offer comes after Zim signed for $4.2B takeover.

China’s Ministry of Transport announced it has issued fines against a total of nine international container shipping lines, as well as seven of its domestic non-vessel operation common carriers (NVOCC) for what it terms freight rate violations. The Ministry said carriers and NVOCCs should see this as a warning to improve their systems.

Daily reports continue to show a metered flow of tankers out of the Strait of Hormuz, with signs that Iran is increasing the activity to win political favor and propaganda gains.

Litigation by the Chinese lessee of Darwin Port is an attempt at stymying the Australian government’s stated aim of returning the facility to Australian control.

Ukraine's drone forces continue to take a heavy toll on the Russian Black Sea fleet, and are reaching further and further into protected regions of the Russian hinterland.

Lower freight rates and redeployments due to Middle East conflict pressure 2026 earnings.

Spot rates are rising on the back of higher bunker costs and peak season surcharges but Pacific increases are likely to subside as contract rates are realised.

Norwegian maritime technology company NACOS Marine has expanded its presence in the Nordic maritime sector through the integration of Finnish specialist Groke Technologies into its operations.

The global ship recycling sector is moving into a more structured and technology-driven phase, but a new industry report warns that compliance alone will not be enough to improve safety standards.