Morning Watch

The Maritime Executive·03:11Fuel & energyPorts & containers

Maersk Tankers' Ammonia Power Tanker Retrofit Project Gets EU Funding (opens The Maritime Executive)

Maersk Tankers’ proposal to retrofit its Very Large Ammonia Carriers (VLACs) for...

Hellenic Shipping News·00:00Technology

Seafarers face widening competency gap as digital shipping accelerates, recent research finds (opens Hellenic Shipping News)

Eighty two per cent of maritime professionals surveyed say current training does not adequately prepare crews for the realities of modern, digitally-enabled vessel operations. Just 18% believe training keeps pace, according to new research from OneOcean and Thetius.

Hellenic Shipping News·00:00Ports & containersTechnology

China: Iron Ore Port Inventory and Port Pick-up Volume on October 23, 2026 (opens Hellenic Shipping News)

As of October 23, the latest SMM data shows that total iron ore inventory across 35 main ports in China stood at 147.75 million mt, down 750,000 mt MoM. Overall inventory showed a slight downtrend, while daily average port pick-up volume edged up by 25,000 mt to 3.21 million mt.

The Maritime Executive·23:37Technology

Wärtsilä & WinGD Sign Agreement to Ensure Long-Term Continuity & Support (opens The Maritime Executive)

Technology groups Wärtsilä and WinGD have entered into a new long-term Service Framework Agreement, reaffirming their shared commitment to supporting...

FreightWaves·21:55Ports & containersMarkets & finance

New Drewry data shows import demand boosting trans-Pacific rates (opens FreightWaves)

Drewry’s World Container Index rose on higher rates on trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe routes.

Baird Maritime·20:51Technology

US-backed subsea data cable to link four Southeast Asian nations, China left out of project (opens Baird Maritime)

Cyprus Mail·20:31Cyprus & East MedFuel & energy

First Russian diesel from Putin-Trump deal heading for US (opens Cyprus Mail)

The first Russian diesel bound for the US following a surprise agreement reached between Moscow and US President Donald Trump is aboard a tanker heading for New York, ship-tracking data showed on Friday.

The Maritime Executive·20:27Fuel & energyTechnology

Greek Tanker Sails for the U.S. with First Russian Diesel Cargo (opens The Maritime Executive)

The first Russian cargo of diesel fuel exported to the United States got underway on Friday, October 23, according to the Kremlin and independent sour...

MarineLink·19:52Safety & incidentsTechnology

Strait of Hormuz Ship Attacks Reach New High in October (opens MarineLink)

October has been the worst month for attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and nearby waterways, according to data compiled by a Washington-based think tank that has tracked maritime security incidents worldwide since 2017."October…

gCaptain·19:34Fuel & energyTechnology

First Russian Diesel From Putin-Trump Deal Heading for US (opens gCaptain)

The first Russian diesel bound for the US following a surprise agreement reached between Moscow and US President Donald Trump is aboard a tanker heading for New York, ship-tracking data showed on Friday.

AJOT·19:18Ports & containersMarkets & finance

Far East to Europe spot rates rise despite Red Sea return as demand overrides supply (opens AJOT)

The Xeneta Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market Update provides data and intelligence including the latest freight rate and capacity movements across global trades with supporting insight from Peter Sand, Xeneta Chief Analyst.

Journal of Commerce·18:27Ports & containersTechnology

Demand for AI infrastructure propels air cargo peak season (opens Journal of Commerce)

Demand by hyperscalers is driving the volume, particularly on the trans-Pacific, but general high-tech products and restocking ahead of November’s online shopping promotions are also filling freighters.

AJOT·18:16Ports & containersMarkets & finance

Kuehne + Nagel chief upbeat on market outlook after strong Q3 (opens AJOT)

Kuehne + Nagel posted strong Q3 growth in sea freight and air freight as China-U.S. trade, transatlantic shipping, data center logistics and semiconductor demand lifted volumes and profits.

MarineLink·17:57Markets & financeTechnology

U.S. Navy Secretary Visits Fincantieri Wisconsin Shipyards (opens MarineLink)

Fincantieri hosted Acting U.S. Navy Secretary Hung Cao and senior federal officials at its Marinette and Sturgeon Bay shipyards in Wisconsin, highlighting investments in advanced manufacturing, automation and expanded shipbuilding capacity as the company prepares for construction of the U.S.

Bunkerspot·16:58Fuel & energyTechnology

Innovation and regulation are today’s drivers for the bunker industry – but fuel quality remains a constant and key consideration (opens Bunkerspot)

Discussions at this week’s ARACON 26 conference in Rotterdam covered a considerable amount of ground, with digitalisation, AI, new marine fuels and evolving regulatory mandates all in the mix, but fuel quality – in relation to the ARA market, the ISO 8217 specification and the composition of…

AJOT·16:28Ports & containersTechnology

Federal Government to fund autonomous freight rail in Missouri (opens AJOT)

Intramotev will deploy two TugVolt autonomous railcars on COLT’s 21.4-mile line between Centralia and Columbia, Missouri. Operations will advance in phases under an FRA-approved test program.

AJOT·15:16Ports & containersTechnology

Trinity Airways and Jettainer extend ULD management partnership (opens AJOT)

The planned introduction of IoT tracking technology marks the next chapter in the partnership, further strengthening its digital foundation and opening new opportunities for transparency and efficiency.

Port Strategy·14:45Ports & containersTechnology

PSA and Granite launch innovation fund (opens Port Strategy)

PSA and Granite Asia have launched a US$50 million fund to scale AI, robotics and logistics technologies

The Motorship·14:41TechnologyFuel & energy

Wärtsilä and WinGD renew service partnership (opens The Motorship)

A new long-term agreement is strengthening global engine support, giving shipowners greater flexibility, lifecycle expertise and decarbonisation readiness

The Loadstar·14:24Ports & containersTechnology

NSR vs Suez: the Arctic is not a tradelane, it’s a corridor with a hefty premium (opens The Loadstar)

Two sets of numbers have landed in the same week. On 19 October, data from Norway’s Centre for High North Logistics (CHNL) showed 104 ships had crossed Russia’s Northern Sea Route (NSR) by 30 September, already more than in all of 2025.

Marine Insight·14:19Technology

Botix Chosen As The Best Maritime Startup At Marine Insight Global Awards 2026 (opens Marine Insight)

Botix won the Best Maritime Startup / Innovation award at the Marine Insight Global Awards 2026.

gCaptain·14:14Fuel & energyTechnology

South Korean Shipowner Sinokor Dominates Hormuz Transits as Oil Flows Rebound (opens gCaptain)

A little-known South Korean shipowner dominated oil transits through the Strait of Hormuz in September, data from intelligence firms suggest, with the group’s vessels moving more barrels than the next three owners combined.

Riviera·14:00Technology

Video: 'world's largest electric ship', Buquebus' China Zorilla starts service on Argentina-Uruguay route (opens Riviera)

FreightWaves·14:00Ports & containersTechnology

Workforce gaps keep supply chain AI stuck in pilot mode (opens FreightWaves)

AI adoption across 13 supply chain functions averages 1.94 on a five-point scale. ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi says companies are buying the tool before fixing the process.

Ship & Bunker·13:42Fuel & energyTechnology

Amogy to Test Ammonia Cracking Technology in Singapore (opens Ship & Bunker)

The pilot aims to produce up to 1 mt/day of hydrogen when the system is deployed in 2027.

Bunkerspot·13:31Fuel & energyRegulation & policy

Bunker calls hold firm in Gibraltar (opens Bunkerspot)

The 477 vessels that called for bunkers in Gibraltar last month was one more than in August. Last month’s total was also 46 up on the 431 that was recorded in September 2025, data published by the Government of Gibraltar shows.

Bunkerspot·13:31Fuel & energyTechnology

BV awards Type Approval to WinGD’s VCR tech (opens Bunkerspot)

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has awarded Type Approval to WinGD’s fuel-saving Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) technology.

The Loadstar·13:12Ports & containersMarkets & finance

CNBC: AI debt and French bonds face a stress test… (opens The Loadstar)

CNBC reports: From AI companies financing data center projects to France’s heavily indebted government, credit markets are flashing warnings as investors grow warier of borrowing risks.

FreightWaves·13:00Ports & containersFuel & energy

Why one zero-emission truck dealer wants big rigs to wait (opens FreightWaves)

Johannes Ariens sells everything from electric motorcycles to hydrogen semis. He says the industry is trying to skip a step, and that small fleets with medium-duty trucks should go first.

Bunkerspot·12:58Fuel & energyTechnology

Tokyo Bay cruise ship retiring next month – with fuel-cell-equipped successor set to debut in May (opens Bunkerspot)

NYK has announced that, after 36 years of service, the Lady Crystal will be making its last Tokyo Bay cruise trip on 8 November – and its successor, the hybrid electric Amane, is set to debut in May next year.

The Loadstar·12:48Ports & containersTechnology

Zero Hedge: Major US banks detecting unauthorized AI agents accessing customer accounts (opens The Loadstar)

ZERO HEDGE reports: America’s largest banks are scrambling to defend themselves against a new and rapidly evolving security threat: artificial intelligence agents gaining access to customer accounts, sometimes behaving in ways that appear to go beyond what their human users originally authorized…

Riviera·12:25Technology

UK maritime emergency technology recognised for saving seafarers' lives (opens Riviera)

Riviera·12:00Technology

New kid on the block uses AI to enhance batteries on OSVs (opens Riviera)

Ship & Bunker·11:47Fuel & energyPorts & containers

Hanwha Power Gets ABS Approval for Battery-Powered Boxship Design (opens Ship & Bunker)

The 1,700 TEU container ship design uses containerised battery units that can be handled like standard cargo containers.

Baird Maritime·11:27Technology

Russian yard launches two hybrid ferries ordered by State Transport Leasing Company (opens Baird Maritime)

The Loadstar·11:23Ports & containersTechnology

Podcast: How AI will transform freight forwarding beyond the hype (opens The Loadstar)

AI is everywhere in logistics right now, but what does it actually mean for freight forwarding?

Splash247·11:15TechnologyMarkets & finance

Fatigue, fear and the flaws in shipping’s safety data (opens Splash247)

Seafarer fatigue, mental health and reluctance to report mistakes should become key considerations for marine insurers, banks and investors, according to new research warning that shipping is overlooking significant commercial risks hidden in its own data.

Baird Maritime·10:56Technology

VESSEL REVIEW | Electric RIB for training and research support at Michigan freshwater science facility (opens Baird Maritime)

WorldCargo News·10:01Ports & containersTechnology

HHLA cuts outlook again as strikes, automation hit volumes (opens WorldCargo News)

German terminal operator Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has lowered its 2026 earnings forecast again, citing weaker-than-expected container volumes at its Hamburg terminals, strike-related disruption and the cost of ramping up further automation.

Marine Insight·09:48Ports & containersTechnology

Why Port Cargo Clearance Gets Delayed By Paperwork, Not Cranes & How to Fix It (opens Marine Insight)

EDI, or Electronic Data Interchange, is the exchange of business information between stakeholders in port operations. Know more in this article.

Baird Maritime·09:25Technology

World's largest fully electric ferry enters service in Latin America (opens Baird Maritime)

Cyprus Shipping News·05:37Cyprus & East MedFuel & energy

Kawasaki signs strategic partnership MOU with Romania’s Transgaz for Onshore Hydrogen Gas Transport (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Establishing a model for large-scale hydrogen supply and transport via pipelines Kawasaki Heavy Industries, announced at the Romania–Japan Innovation Forum

Cyprus Shipping News·05:34Cyprus & East MedTechnology

Valenciaport presents its Sandbox at PEIC’26 as a tool to bridge the gap between innovation and implementation (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

The opening session featured a discussion between Valenciaport President Mar Chao and Valenciaport Foundation Director Antonio Torregrosa. The fourth edition

Cyprus Shipping News·05:22Cyprus & East MedFuel & energy

Wärtsilä engines selected for major Australian energy infrastructure upgrade project (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply engines for a 59 MW power plant extension in Moomba, South Australia. The expanded facility

Cyprus Shipping News·05:14Cyprus & East MedTechnology

Grafana Labs charts the path to Agentic Operations with Watchers, Pages, and Agent Observability at ObservabilityCON 2026 (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Grafana Labs delivers AI for observability and observability for AI: always-on agents to operate systems, and OpenTelemetry-native visibility into the

Cyprus Shipping News·05:13Cyprus & East MedTechnology

Planet launches Pelican-12 satellite (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Planet Labs, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, announced the successful launch of Pelican-12,

Cyprus Shipping News·05:12Cyprus & East MedTechnology

Kalypso Offshore Energy and Offshore Data Center announce collaboration to monetize offshore gas for AI infrastructure (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Kalypso Offshore Energy, and Offshore Data Center, announced plans to collaborate on solutions that could give offshore gas owners new

Cyprus Shipping News·05:10Cyprus & East MedFuel & energy

SWITCH Maritime receives design basis agreement from US coast guard for 150-passenger hydrogen fuel cell-electric ferry (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

SWITCH Maritime , a leading developer of zero-emission vessels, secured a Design Basis Agreement with the United States Coast Guard

Cyprus Shipping News·05:08Cyprus & East MedTechnology

Qtagg brings next-generation propulsion and power control to Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ flagship Bolette (opens Cyprus Shipping News)

Qtagg completed a major propulsion control upgrade on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ flagship Bolette, replacing the DEGO III engine governor

gCaptain·01:50Ports & containersTechnology

Nor-Shipping brings new Focus to AI, Ports and Marketing in 2027 (opens gCaptain)

Nor-Shipping is revamping its knowledge-sharing offer with a brand new stage created for day-long ‘deep dives’ into fast-moving and strategically important subjects. Christened Focus Stage, the fresh platform will be...

The Maritime Executive·01:09Markets & financeTechnology

Wärtsilä Engines Selected for 2 Additional Inland Waterway Tugs in Brazil (opens The Maritime Executive)

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the engines for two new inland waterway pusher tugs being built by Brazilian shipyard Estaleiro Rio Maguari. The...

FreightWaves·22:02Ports & containersTechnology

F3 preview: AI, autonomous trucking and freight technology take center stage (opens FreightWaves)

FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival returns to Chattanooga next week, with sessions on AI adoption, autonomous trucking and the technologies reshaping freight operations taking center stage. The event, held Oct.

FreightWaves·21:27Ports & containersMarkets & finance

SONAR launches new routing guide and contract rate data, plus expanded SearchCarriers monitoring (opens FreightWaves)

New SONAR datasets show what shippers pay brokers and carriers when freight falls past the first tender, plus SearchCarriers watchlists and alerts.

Container Management·19:12Ports & containersTechnology

HHLA cuts 2026 EBIT forecast as strikes and automation ramp-up hit Hamburg container volumes (opens Container Management)

AJOT·18:30Ports & containersTechnology

North American transborder freight reaches $160.6 billion in August, up 22.6% year over year (opens AJOT)

The transborder freight data program provides comprehensive monthly and annual data on North American cross-border freight activity, detailing the value of U.S. imports and exports with Canada and Mexico by mode of transportation, commodity, and geography.

FreightWaves·17:00Ports & containersTechnology

Commodity markets whip up railfreight gains (opens FreightWaves)

Intermodal and commodity traffic helped U.S. freight railroads to strong volume gains in the latest week data.

Riviera·16:45TechnologyFuel & energy

Shell believes time will come for hybrid-electric LNG carriers (opens Riviera)

The Motorship·16:02TechnologyFuel & energy

Dual-fuel ship investment surpasses US$200bn (opens The Motorship)

More than 500 dual-fuel ships are operating worldwide as shipping companies expand investment in alternative-fuel vessel technology

Port Strategy·15:59Ports & containersMarkets & finance

HHLA cuts full-year earnings forecast (opens Port Strategy)

HHLA lowers its 2026 earnings outlook following weaker-than-expected Hamburg container throughput, automation disruption and a logistics impairment

WorldCargo News·15:43Ports & containersTechnology

Evergreen’s smart reefer fleet reaches 58,000 containers (opens WorldCargo News)

Taiwanese carrier Evergreen Marine has announced that it currently operates “approximately 58,000 reefer containers, all equipped with Internet of Things (IoT) technology.