Fuel oil shipping

Dirty product tanker markets, fuel oil voyages, freight economics and the tonnage that moves residual fuel cargoes.

Large LR1 product tanker sailing on the open sea, representing Emarat Maritime's fleet expansion.

Emarat Maritime Expands Tanker Fleet with Six New LR1 Vessels

Dubai-based Emarat Maritime is significantly expanding its fleet by adding six new LR1 product carriers to its orderbook in China, with deliveries scheduled for 2029 and 2030.

14 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

Freight

Transpacific Spot Rates Decline Post-Golden Week Holiday

Container freight spot rates from Asia to the US have decreased following China's Golden Week holiday, indicating the end of the extended transpacific peak season.

12 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

Freight

Etihad Rail Inaugurates New Freight Service Connecting Abu Dhabi

Etihad Rail has launched a new freight service, establishing a direct rail link between Abu Dhabi's industrial zone and a port located on the Indian Ocean.

28 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Tankers

VLCC Market Sees Significant Repricing Amid Strong Freight Earnings

The Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) market has undergone a substantial repricing throughout 2026, with a notable acceleration observed since late July, as robust freight earnings have directly influenced secondhand vessel values.

25 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

A large Capesize dry bulk carrier sailing on the open sea, laden with cargo.

Freight

Capesize Market Softens Amidst Pacific Weakness

The Capesize dry bulk shipping market experienced a softer tone during the first half of the week, primarily due to an imbalance between available tonnage and new cargo demand in the Pacific region.

21 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Tankers

VLCC Market Rates Surge to Unprecedented Levels

The VLCC market experienced a week of record-breaking activity, with key routes seeing significant increases in daily earnings, according to a recent report by shipbroker Gibson.

21 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Freight

FAA Extends 777F Production Amid Freighter Capacity Concerns

US regulators have granted Boeing a three-year exemption for its 777F aircraft, allowing continued production to address the ongoing shortage of large freighters and uncertainty surrounding new model deliveries, according to The Loadstar.

20 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Freight

Ocean Freight Rates Remain Elevated Amidst Tight Capacity

Ocean freight rates have not seen the anticipated post-peak season decline, as strong US import demand, weather-related disruptions, and carrier capacity reductions continue to exert pressure on the market, according to a recent analysis.

19 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Container ship navigating through open waters, laden with cargo containers.

Freight

Transpacific Spot Rates Exceed $10,000, Asia-Europe Rates Decline

Container spot freight rates on transpacific routes have reached levels not seen since July 2022, with the Shanghai-New York rate surpassing $10,000 per 40ft, while Asia-Europe rates continue to slide, according to The Loadstar.

19 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Freight

Maersk Maintains Mexico Inland Fuel Surcharge at 2% for September

Maersk announced it would keep its temporary inland fuel surcharge for Mexico at 2% of inland haulage costs throughout September 2026, consistent with the previous month's rate.

5 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

A container ship being loaded or unloaded at a port terminal, with trucks visible for intermodal transport.

Freight

Maersk Adjusts Intermodal Fuel Fees in Southeast Europe

Maersk has announced upcoming adjustments to its intermodal fuel fees for truck transportation across five Southeast European markets, effective from September 7, 2026, according to Container News.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

A cargo plane being loaded at an airport terminal.

Freight

Hong Kong Air Cargo Expands Charter Network to Brisbane

Hong Kong Air Cargo is set to launch new round-trip charter flights connecting Hong Kong with Brisbane, Australia, enhancing its regional network and opening new trade opportunities.

31 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Freight

Asia-US East Coast Spot Rates See Modest Decline

Spot rates for container shipping from Asia to the US East Coast experienced a slight decrease this week, according to industry indices, following a period of significant growth.

31 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Freight

Korean Air Prepares New Cargo Strategy Post-Asiana Merger

Korean Air is developing a new cargo strategy, focusing on an expanded passenger network and enhanced handling infrastructure, as it approaches the completion of its merger with Asiana Airlines.

31 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Freight

Missouri Initiates I-70 Truck Parking Expansion Project

Missouri has commenced a federally funded project to expand truck parking along the I-70 corridor, aiming to add 255 new parking spots for truckers by late 2028.

31 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

A Canada Post delivery truck on a street, symbolizing parcel logistics.

Freight

Canada Post to Introduce Weekend Parcel Delivery Service

Canada Post plans to launch weekend parcel delivery by the end of the year, following a period of operational improvements and restored customer trust, FreightWaves reported.

31 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Freight

Nuevo León Governor Highlights Border Boom Amid Freight Surge

The governor of Nuevo León, Mexico, recently promoted a border boom, citing a significant increase in freight traffic between Texas and Mexico, according to FreightWaves.

31 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Freight

Nuevo León Governor Highlights Border Freight Surge

The governor of Nuevo León recently discussed a significant increase in freight activity between Texas and Mexico, indicating a potential economic boom in the border region, according to FreightWaves.

31 Aug 2026 · 2 min read