Tanker and chemical shipping
Everything filed under modes in our logistics coverage, the 20 reports filed on it so far.
ClarkSea Index Hits Record High, Surpassing 2007 Peak by 27%
The Clarksons ClarkSea Index has surged to a new all-time high of $64,569 per day, driven by record tanker earnings and strong conditions across bulk
Tanker rates hit $1m a day as shipping cash
VLCC earnings have broken the $1 million per day equivalent for the first time, while the broader ClarkSea Index reaches a record high.
US Shipping Revival Stalls Without Cargo Demand
Industry and lawmakers warn that ambitious legislation to rebuild America's shipping fleet cannot succeed without stronger commercial cargo demand...
Shipping Leaders to Debate Industry Adaptation in Singapore
Senior shipping executives will gather in Singapore next week to discuss how the industry can adapt to rapid changes in geopolitics, regulation, and
Maersk Rumored to Double Fleet Orderbook with 40 New Ships
Shipping giant Maersk is rumored to be preparing a massive 40-vessel newbuild order, potentially doubling its orderbook to over 2 million TEU.
Maersk, CCT execs call for integration to seize LatAm
Executives from Maersk and Evergreen's Colon Container Terminal argue that deeper integration across ports, shipping lines, and land logistics is...
18 Nations Warn of Structural Shift in Global Shipping
The Consultative Shipping Group, representing 18 major maritime nations, warns that global shipping is undergoing a structural shift due to conflicts...
U.S. Container Imports Peak in September, Defying Forecasts
The peak shipping season for U.S. Container imports is extending into September, which is now forecast to be the busiest month of 2026, driven by...
Seahawk Launches Maritime Credit Fund for Smaller Owners
Seahawk Investments, backed by Transport Capital, has launched a Luxembourg maritime credit fund to provide senior loans and leases to mid-sized...
Secondhand Tanker Prices Hit Record Highs
The secondhand tanker market is setting records, with a 15-year-old VLCC selling for $115 million. High demand for prompt vessels and long-haul trade...
Shipping's Digital ROI Extends Beyond Fuel Savings
Industry experts argue that the true return on digital investment in shipping includes avoided downtime, reduced administration, and better
Rosneft Loads First Vostok Oil Cargo from New Arctic
Russia's Rosneft has begun crude exports from its massive Vostok Oil project via the new Bukhta Sever terminal, initiating a major new source of...
Readers Skeptical of Arctic as Major Container Route
A Container News reader poll reveals deep skepticism about the Arctic developing into a major global container shipping lane, with most support for
Port congestion removes 2.3 million teu of shipping capacity
Severe port congestion and vessel delays have effectively taken 2.3 million teu of container ship capacity off the market, according to...
CSSC Shipping orders ten bulk carriers for $481 million
CSSC Shipping has ordered ten 80,000 dwt bulk carriers for $481 million, with deliveries from late 2029 through 2030.
U.S. Strikes Iran Over Hormuz Tanker Attacks
The U.S. launched new air strikes on Iranian targets on September 1, following reports of attacks on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
EU Boards Sixth Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker
EU naval forces boarded the tanker Sun on August 30, the sixth such flag-verification action against vessels suspected of moving Russian oil.
Sinokor Profits as Persian Gulf Tanker Rates
Supertanker rates from Saudi Arabia to China reached a record $656,000 per day, more than ten times the year-ago rate, as attacks in the Persian Gulf...
Drewry: Terminal Investment Not Cause of
Drewry Shipping Consultants rejects Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc's claim that under-investment in terminals is causing port delays.
Asia-US East Coast spot rate rise pauses
Spot rate growth on the Asia to US East Coast shipping lane has stalled, with Drewry's index showing a 2% weekly drop to $9,333 per 40ft container.