International Shipping News.

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, edged up 0.1% to 1,762 points on Friday, after decreasing by more than 2% in the prior day. The smaller supramax index added 7 points to 1,026 points, supporting the main index. Meanwhile, the capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes ... […]

Cargo-flow analysis indicates that Russian crude shipments to India slowed in early January, as reflected in the 7-day moving average across the first three weeks of the month. While India remains one of the most important destinations for Russian oil, current trends indicate a more gradual pace of arrivals compared to recent years. By late ... […]

Geopolitics, economic headwinds, shifting supply chains, digital breakthroughs, and sustainability pushes are converging to challenge trade in 2026, according to the UNCTAD Global Trade Update. These drivers are “redefining how countries engage in commerce”, said the intergovernmental body. For developing nations in particular, the implications look to be profound, as the traditional drivers of trade ... […]

Friday, amidst the Iranian regime’s brutal crackdown on peaceful protestors and its complete shutdown of internet access to conceal its abuses against the Iranian people, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is increasing pressure on the regime’s shadow fleet. OFAC is targeting nine shadow fleet vessels and their respective ... […]

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 10% to $2,212 per 40ft container this week. Our detailed assessment for Thursday, 22 Jan 2026 The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) decreased 10% to $2,212 per 40ft container for the second consecutive week, primarily due to a drop in rates on the Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade routes. Spot rates ... […]

Deutsche Bank named top maritime shipping stocks, well-positioned to benefit from ongoing geopolitical disruptions that continue to impact global trade routes and tonne-mile demand. The maritime shipping industry has experienced significant tailwinds in recent years as trade inefficiencies have lengthened sailing distances and reduced the effective supply of vessels due to increased transit times. These ... […]

North America Bunker demand in Houston has remained steady, with advised lead times for all three conventional grades currently between 6-10 days. The port is a key bunkering hub on the US Gulf Coast and is affected by the region’s annual fog season. Persistent dense fog continues to pose visibility risks and operational restrictions for ... […]

At an extraordinary general meeting of Kongsberg Gruppen on Thursday afternoon, the separation of Kongsberg Maritime was formally approved by the shareholders. The plan is to list the world-leading maritime company on the Oslo Stock Exchange on April 23. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, as we know it today, will continue as two companies. The business areas ... […]

Oldendorff Carriers (Oldendorff) has partnered with Swedish technology provider eMarine to advance energy efficiency across its fleet through Variable Frequency Drive technology. As part of the partnership, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) have already been installed on 13 owned vessels, with the remaining fleet to follow, supporting reduced energy consumption and emissions. Variable Frequency Drives allow ... […]

“K” Line Pte Ltd (KLPL), a Singapore-based subsidiary wholly owned by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), confirmed that its vessel “DEVON BAY” (IMO: 9622849) is the subject of an ongoing search and rescue operation after a distress call was issued from the vessel on the night of 22 January 2026, during the vessel’s passage ... […]