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Lake Victoria's First Ro/Ro Vessel Sets Sail

Jan 31, 2025

East Africa Marine Transport has taken a significant step towards creating a more sustainable and efficient logistics solution for Lake Victoria with the commissioning of M.V. MPUNGU, the lake’s first scheduled roll-on / roll-off freight vessel…

McQuilling Weighs in on 2025-2029 Tanker Outlook

Jan 31, 2025

McQuilling Services announced the release of its 28th anniversary edition, 2025-2029 Tanker Market Outlook.This 183-page report provides a detailed analysis of oil fundamentals, global economic and geopolitical context in addition to tanker demand and supply projections across eight vessel classes…

Baltic Index snaps 13-day losing streak

Jan 31, 2025

The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, snapped a thirteen-day losing streak on Friday, supported by strong rates across the capesize and panamax vessel segments.The overall index…

Xeneta: Ocean Box Rates to Fall Again in February

Jan 31, 2025

Middle East ceasefire and Lunar New Year will see ocean container freight rates fall further in February - with carriers now taking action to slow the market decline.Latest data from Xeneta – an ocean and air freight intelligence platform –…

Port of Oakland records 2.26 million TEUs in 2024

Jan 31, 2025

The Port of Oakland experienced a solid 2024, processing 2.26 million TEUs (twenty-foot containers), representing a 9.5% increase over 2023.The 2024 cargo data reflects a long-term growth trend in consumer spending in the San Francisco Bay Area and in the rest of the country…

Germany builds up LNG import terminals

Jan 30, 2025

Germany is expanding its natural gas import options to replace Russian supply, a drive intensified by the latest suspension of Russian flows via Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump targeting Europe with liquefied natural gas exports.Plans…

Port Protests Do Not Stall Oil Loadings in Libya

Jan 28, 2025

Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) said oil exports were continuing without disruption following talks with protesters at the Es Sider and Ras Lanuf ports on Tuesday.'Operations are proceeding smoothly across all fields and ports after discussions…

Sanctions Bite, Drive Cost of Russian Oil Shipments Soaring

Jan 28, 2025

The trade of Russian oil for March-loading in Asia has slowed significantly as a growing gap between buyer and seller expectations in China has emerged. This disconnect comes amid rising costs for chartering non-sanctioned tankers following new U…

China Grain Imports Plummet 51%

Jan 28, 2025

“In January, grain shipments to China are estimated to fall 51% y/y, partly due to a decline in import demand for soya beans caused by low crusher margins. Although Chinese soya bean production decreased 1% y/y in 2024, inventories are high after a surge in imports in the first half of the year…

Port Houston Breaks Volume Record in 2024

Jan 27, 2025

Port Houston achieved a historic milestone in 2024, handling a record-breaking 53.07 million tons of cargo, a 6% increase over 2023 at its public terminals. Container volume also surged by 8%, reinforcing the port's critical role in facilitating trade and driving economic growth for Houston…

Trump Repeats Call for OPEC Action Against Russia

Jan 26, 2025

Oil prices slipped on Monday after U.S. President Trump called on OPEC to reduce prices following the announcement of wide-ranging measures to boost U.S. oil and gas output in his first week in office.Brent crude futures LCOc1 dropped 53 cents…

Third Straight Weekly Loss for Baltic Index

Jan 24, 2025

The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell on Friday and posted its third straight weekly loss, weighed down by weaker rates across vessel types.The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize…

Baltic index extends fall to 23-month low

Jan 23, 2025

The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index .BADI, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, extended losses to a 23-month low on Thursday, dragged by weaker rates across all vessel segments.The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize…

Dearth of Tanker Vessels Sets Russian Oil Freight Rates Soaring

Jan 23, 2025

Freight rates for Russian ESPO Blend oil loading from the Far Eastern port of Kozmino have jumped fivefold amid a lack of vessels after fresh U.S. sanctions cut availability of tankers, three traders said and data showed.Higher freight costs…

Baltic Index sags as all vessel sectors disappoint

Jan 22, 2025

The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell to its lowest level in 23 months on Wednesday, as rates dipped across all vessel segments.The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize…

Logistics News

Venezuela Authorizes Two Unsanctioned VLCCs to Depart

Venezuela Authorizes Two Unsanctioned VLCCs to Depart

Federal Maritime Commission Recognizes National Shipper Advisory Committee Members

Federal Maritime Commission Recognizes National Shipper Advisory Committee Members

Julia Fisher-Cormier Selected as Executive Director of Port of South Louisiana

Julia Fisher-Cormier Selected as Executive Director of Port of South Louisiana

Kuwait to Sign $4b Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port Infrastructure Contract

Kuwait to Sign $4b Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port Infrastructure Contract

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