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Iran Ties Hormuz Reopening to US Concessions

Aug 09, 2026

Iran said it was nearing a final pact with Oman defining new shipping lanes between them through the Strait of Hormuz but repeated that the U.S. must meet other conditions, including compensation and an end to sanctions and military threats…

Baltic Index Reaches Two Month High

Aug 07, 2026

The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index rose to a more-than-two-month high on Friday and posted a weekly gain, supported by stronger capesize and panamax vessel rates.The main Baltic index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels…

Corn Belt Ports Co-Hosts National Waterways Conference Annual Meeting

Aug 07, 2026

This year's annual meeting for the National Waterways Conference will be held in Moline, Illinois, co-hosted by Corn Belt Ports. This marks the first non-coastal state to host since Memphis, Tennessee in 2019.Attendees will be able to connect with water and waterways leaders…

EU Wheat Prices Drop As Ample Supply Offsets War Upheaval

Aug 06, 2026

Euronext wheat fell on Thursday as hefty global supplies cooled concerns over war disruption to Black Sea export flows, traders said.December wheat on Euronext was down 1.7% at €227.75 ($262.23) a metric ton by 1623 GMT, giving up gains from Wednesday when it had rebounded from a three-week low…

Patimban Global Gateway Terminal Selects Liebherr LHM 550

Aug 06, 2026

The Liebherr LHM 550 has been selected to enable Patimban Global Gateway Terminal to commence container operations while permanent quay equipment is progressively introduced. With its flexible working ranges and high handling performance, the…

Argentinian Grain Ports Resume Normal Operations After Strike

Aug 05, 2026

Argentina's grain ports returned to normal operations on Wednesday after a strike by maritime pilots paused the country's foreign trade for roughly 24 hours, Guillermo Wade, the head of a ports industry chamber said.The stoppage was lifted on…

Tymor Marine Conducts Digital Survey Aboard Global Mercy

Aug 05, 2026

Scottish maritime technology company Tymor Marine has completed a lightweight survey and inclining test aboard the Global Mercy using Tymor’s own digital survey technologies.With 7,000 square meters of medical facilities, six operating theatres and 200 hospital beds…

Dirty Tanker Vessel Loadings Drop 62%

Aug 05, 2026

'During the last two weeks of July, dirty tanker loadings from Russian Black Sea and Sea of Azov ports fell 62% compared to the previous four weeks’ average. Exports averaged 0.98 million barrels per day (mbpd) compared to 2.59 mbpd in the previous four weeks…

Cimolai Technology Unmoors 800-Ton Goliath Crane, Destined For Fincantieri Monfalcone

Aug 04, 2026

Cimolai Technology announced the successful completion of the unmooring and departure from the Port of Chioggia of the first of two 800-ton Goliath cranes, destined for the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone.The initial phases of the transfer involved handling and loading operations of the crane…

Ukraine Explores Alternative Grain Routes

Aug 04, 2026

Alternative grain export routes from Ukraine will reach required capacity at the end of August at the earliest, its agriculture minister said, warning they would cover only half of volumes handled by Black Sea ports disrupted by Russian attacks…

Strike Hinders Argentina Grain Port Activity

Aug 04, 2026

A strike by maritime workers is preventing ships from entering and leaving Argentina's grains ports, export and processing chamber CIARA-CEC said on Tuesday, disrupting activity in one of the world's leading grain suppliers.Gustavo Idigoras…

Carnival Cruise Line Implement Jotun Hull Cleaning Solution

Aug 04, 2026

Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) has signed an agreement with Jotun to implement Hull Skating Solution (HSS), becoming the first cruise operator to use this robotic proactive hull cleaning technology. With this commitment, Carnival continues to utilise…

Strong Cargo Demand Offsets Rising Costs for ONE

Aug 04, 2026

Ocean Network Express (ONE) reported a profitable first quarter for fiscal 2026, overcoming higher fuel costs and geopolitical disruptions through strong cargo demand, disciplined capacity management and rising freight rates, while continuing…

Oil Exports to Increase From Russia's Western Ports in August

Aug 03, 2026

Oil shipments from Russia's western ports are set to increase 4% in August from July as drone attacks on domestic refineries make more crude available for exports, while strong demand in Asia encourages sellers to load more, two traders said…

CBOT Wheat Prices Rise As Russia, Ukraine Conflict Threatens Exports

Aug 03, 2026

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures rose on Monday, reversing earlier weakness on fears that intensified fighting between Russia and Ukraine would further disrupt Black Sea exports.Corn and soybean futures turned higher, though prices remained…

Logistics News

Aramco Offers Oil Loadings Outside Hormuz, Cargoes Head to China

Aramco Offers Oil Loadings Outside Hormuz, Cargoes Head to China

Corn, Wheat Reach Multi-Year Highs Amidst US Crop, Black Sea Export Worries

Corn, Wheat Reach Multi-Year Highs Amidst US Crop, Black Sea Export Worries

Seventy Vessels Wait to Load Grain Near Sulina Canal

Seventy Vessels Wait to Load Grain Near Sulina Canal

Rafael Reis Appointed as VP Operations at Hanseatic Global Terminals Latin America

Rafael Reis Appointed as VP Operations at Hanseatic Global Terminals Latin America

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