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(16 articles)Hormuz Blockade Strains Asian Refining, Shipping, Aviation Costs
A prolonged blockade at the Hormuz Strait is creating significant cost pressures across multiple Asian supply chains, particularly in refining, aviation, and shipping sectors. The disruption at this c
OPEC+ Warns Shipping Costs Disrupting Global Oil Trade
OPEC+ has issued a warning that rising shipping costs are disrupting global oil trade flows. This signals that transportation cost inflation is now a material concern for energy exporters and could co
Rosatom Tightens State Control Over Russian Logistics Network
Rosatom, Russia's state nuclear corporation, has acquired Delo, a major logistics operator, consolidating government control over critical transportation infrastructure. This acquisition signals deepe
RH Shipping Expands Mexico-US Project Cargo Corridor
RH Shipping is positioning itself to capture growing project cargo volumes moving between Mexico and the United States, reflecting increased demand for heavy equipment and specialized freight services
MOL and Petrobras Sign Long-Term Cargo Transfer Vessel Deal
MOL (Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) and Petrobras have formalized a long-term agreement for cargo transfer vessel services, marking a strategic commitment between a leading Japanese shipping company and Brazil'
DSV Delivers Bałtyk Transformers to Smulders
DSV has completed delivery of Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 transformers to Smulders, demonstrating successful execution of heavy lift project forwarding operations. This shipment highlights the logistics cap
Rail Transport Delivers Rocks to Hungarian Nuclear Plant
This article highlights a bulk materials transportation project in Hungary where rocks and aggregates are being delivered via rail to support a nuclear power plant project. The use of rail freight for
AI Reshaping Global Energy Supply Chains: What's Ahead in 2026
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming how energy companies and resource producers manage their supply chains, introducing both opportunities and structural disruptions that will intens
Energy Sector Supply Chain Disruption: BCG & Dentons 2026
Boston Consulting Group and Dentons have released a comprehensive analysis examining structural disruptions affecting global energy supply chains through 2026. This synthesis identifies cascading vuln
Bahri Reports Record Profits as Global Tanker Rates Soar
Bahri, Saudi Arabia's largest shipping company, has announced record-breaking financial results driven by exceptional tanker market conditions. This performance reflects a significant shift in global
AST Successfully Delivers Breakbulk Cargo for Senegal Power Plant
AST has successfully delivered breakbulk cargo for a power generation project in Senegal, demonstrating the critical role of specialized breakbulk operators in supporting African infrastructure develo
Energy Supply Chains Face Permanent Disruption: New Research
Recent research findings indicate that supply chain disruption has shifted from being an exceptional event to a persistent structural feature of the global energy sector. This evolution reflects ongoi
Energy Supply Chain Disruption Becomes Permanent Structural Challenge
Recent research indicates that supply chain disruption, once viewed as episodic, has become a persistent structural characteristic of the energy sector globally. This shift from temporary operational
Maersk Delivers Specialized Cargo for Korean Energy Company
Maersk has successfully delivered specialized cargo to a Korean energy company, reinforcing its position in the specialized and project logistics segment of ocean freight. This type of operation typic
MSC Launches Dedicated LNG Service for Mozambique Afungi Project
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has established a dedicated shipping service specifically designed to support the Mozambique LNG project at Afungi, signaling a major commitment to large-scale ene
Tropical Storm Bertha Threatens Gulf Coast Freight & Energy
Tropical Storm Bertha marks the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season and is positioned to impact the Gulf Coast region with potential consequences for freight operations and energy infr