Shipping & logistics

Tanker markets, chartering, ports, terminals, storage and the marine logistics behind commodity and energy trade.

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Maritime Logistics

VesselBot Identifies Emissions Intensity Gap Between Carriers

A recent analysis by VesselBot revealed a significant difference in emissions intensity between two major shipping companies operating on the same Northern Europe-North America East Coast trade lane.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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Maritime Logistics

Strait of Hormuz Commodity Vessel Transits See Slight Increase

Data released on Thursday indicated a marginal rise in shipping traffic for commodity vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, even as a geopolitical standoff continued between the United States and Iran.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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Maritime Logistics

UCL Study: 10% of Shipping Emissions Occur in Port Areas

A recent study by University College London (UCL) indicates that a significant portion of global shipping emissions, specifically 10%, originates within port areas.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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Maritime Logistics

Report Urges Upstream Fire Prevention in Container Shipping

A new report suggests the container shipping industry should implement fire prevention measures earlier in the supply chain, focusing on identifying dangerous cargo risks during the booking process.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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Tanker Struck in Strait of Hormuz Amid Shipping Disruptions

A tanker was reportedly struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations, as shipping disruptions continue in the critical chokepoint.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

A ship navigating through the Strait of Hormuz, with land visible on either side.

Maritime Logistics

Iran and Oman Continue Discussions on Strait of Hormuz Agreement

Iran and Oman are reportedly still engaged in discussions to finalize an agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz, according to a senior Iranian source.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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Reefer Rejections Remain High Amidst Intermodal Savings

Refrigerated freight rejections continue to be elevated, contrasting with a cooling trend in van and flatbed rejections, as intermodal transport offers significant cost savings.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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AI in Supply Chain Requires Goods, Data, and Money Connection

An industry expert highlighted that artificial intelligence in supply chain operations necessitates the integration of physical goods, comprehensive data, and financial flows to function effectively.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Container ships docked at a busy port terminal with cranes loading and unloading cargo.

CMA CGM and RSGT Invest $434 Million in Jeddah Port Expansion

Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) and CMA CGM Group have committed an initial investment of $434 million to develop a new container terminal at Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Islamic Port, aiming to enhance the port's capacity and operational capabilities.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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Maritime Logistics

Davie Shipbuilding Secures C$8 Billion Icebreaker Contract

Davie Shipbuilding has officially secured a substantial fixed-price contract valued at C$8 billion to construct six new icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard, expanding its Arctic shipbuilding portfolio.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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Einride Reports 27% Revenue Growth Amid Autonomous Trucking Expansion

Autonomous trucking operations are transitioning from pilot programs to active freight operations, with Einride reporting significant revenue growth and an increase in driverless hours, according to FreightWaves.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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DeepFabric Adds Kenco to Customer Base for Supply Chain Agents

DeepFabric has expanded its customer roster by including Kenco, a third-party logistics provider, with plans to deploy 20 supply chain agents within the next year.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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Maritime Logistics

Saronic Technologies' Franklin Shipyard Expansion Reaches Milestone

JE Dunn Construction and Alberici Constructors, Inc. marked a key construction phase by placing the final structural beam for Saronic Technologies' $300 million shipyard expansion project.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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Baltic Dry Index Rises to 3107 Points

The Baltic Dry Index, which tracks global shipping costs for dry bulk commodities, increased by 51 points to reach 3107 points on Thursday, August 27, 2026.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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Maritime Logistics

BIMCO Seeks Industry Input on Gulf Disruption Contract Gaps

BIMCO is requesting feedback from the shipping industry to identify and address contractual shortcomings that have emerged due to the challenging conditions in the Persian Gulf.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Container ships at a port or shipyard, or an LNG carrier at sea.

Maritime Logistics

China Dominates Container Ship Orders; Korea Focuses on LNG Carriers

Global shipping companies are directing container ship orders to Chinese shipyards, while Korean shipyards are concentrating on high-value liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, according to Hellenic Shipping News.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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Maritime Logistics

Veritas Shipmanagement Orders New Ultramax Pair from COSCO Yard

Greek bulker owner Veritas Shipmanagement has reportedly ordered two additional ultramax bulkers from COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry in Zhoushan, continuing its newbuilding relationship with the Chinese shipyard.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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Maritime Logistics

Seanergy Maritime Linked to New Newcastlemax Bulker Order

Seanergy Maritime, a Nasdaq-listed Greek shipowner, is reportedly linked to a new large bulker newbuilding in China, continuing its fleet renewal efforts.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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Chinese Container Liners Anticipate Profit Surge Amid Rate Hikes

Chinese container shipping companies are expected to see a substantial increase in earnings, aligning with trends observed among their regional and international counterparts, as freight rates reach a two-year peak.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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Marine Transportation

Seatrium Prepares for Dual FPSO Sailaway to Petrobras in Brazil

Singapore-based Seatrium is preparing for the departure of two floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) units from its Singapore yard, destined for operations with Petrobras in Brazil.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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CTA Enhances Rail Handling with Remote-Controlled Cranes

Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) has upgraded its rail handling capabilities with a new remote-controlled rail gantry crane and the retrofitting of an existing crane for remote operation, improving efficiency at the terminal.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

A large container ship docked at a port, with cranes visible in the background, symbolizing maritime logistics and port operations.

Maritime Logistics

Electrification Can Reduce Significant Shipping Emissions in Ports

New research indicates that a notable portion of international shipping emissions originates within port areas, suggesting that established electrification technologies could effectively mitigate these emissions.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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Maritime Logistics

Omega Subsea Establishes New Operational Base in Western Norway

Norway-based Omega Subsea has secured an agreement with Bergen's Hilleren Navy Supply Park to establish a new operational base, expanding its presence in Western Norway's offshore industry.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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Maritime Logistics

South Korea Enacts Law for Green Shipping Corridors

South Korea has transitioned its bilateral commitments on green shipping corridors into domestic law, with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries detailing the enforcement decree and regulations for this new legislation.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read