Oil tanker linked to Venezuelan crude sailing in the Atlantic amid increased U.S. sanctions enforcement.

Sanctions at Sea: U.S. Tracks Venezuelan Oil Tanker Near Ireland, Raising Freight Risk

The United States has intensified maritime surveillance on a sanctioned oil tanker transiting the Atlantic near Ireland, underscoring growing geopolitical risk for global oil shipping and freight operations. According to reports, U.S. naval surveillance aircraft have been monitoring a tanker linked to Venezuelan crude exports as part of Washington’s renewed crackdown on sanctioned oil flows. […]

Global container ship loaded with colorful cargo containers at a busy international port, highlighting 2026 freight market pressures.

Container Shipping Industry May Face a Cyclical Downturn in 2026, Analysts Warn

The global container shipping industry is expected to enter a cyclical downturn in 2026, as vessel capacity is set to outpace demand, according to industry analysts cited by The Business Times. Market watchers emphasize that while the sector is likely to face pressure on freight rates and profitability, the anticipated slowdown is not expected to […]

Can Transnet Fix South Africa’s Ports? Early Signs of Recovery Emerge

Transnet Port Terminals, the state-run operator that manages South Africa’s major ports, says its operations have started to stabilise after hitting a low point in the export seasons of 2022 and 2023. After years of bottlenecks, equipment problems and backlogs that hurt cargo flows and the broader economy, the organisation began showing signs of improvement […]