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Panama Canal says $1 million-plus auction slots reflect temporary surge in demand

The Panama Canal Authority said on Thursday that some ships had recently paid more...

Kongsberg Maritime begins trading on Oslo Stock Exchange

Kongsberg Maritime ASA, a global leader in maritime technology, begins trading on Euronext Oslo...

Seadrill announces U.S. Gulf contract awards for West Neptune and West Vela

Seadrill Limited announced two contract awards with LLOG Exploration Company LLC, a subsidiary of...

Asyad Shipping bolsters dry bulk shipping segment

Asyad Shipping Company SAOG has announced the purchase of two second-hand Kamsarmax dry bulk...

Seanergy chief points to challenges in capesize bulker industry

The capesize bulker segment once again took centre stage in discussions on the future...

Greek-managed vessel confirmed seized by Iran in Hormuz Strait

A Greek-managed container ship has been seized by Iranian forces in the Strait of...

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TEN announces an up to five-year charter extension of two DP2 shuttle tankers

TEN Ltd. announced the employment extension for two DP2 shuttle tankers, in direct continuation...

Seanergy chief points to challenges in capesize bulker industry

JHI Steamship orders VLCC in S. Korea

M/Maritime enters containership sector with debut order

Dry Cargo

Asyad Shipping bolsters dry bulk shipping segment

Seanergy chief points to challenges in capesize bulker industry

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited announces further fleet renewal and growth as part of comprehensive value strategy

Castor Maritime reports Q4 Net Income of $17.6 Million

ICAP launches new global Dry Forward Freight Agreement Desk

Tankers

TEN announces an up to five-year charter extension of two DP2 shuttle tankers

EPS’s wind-assisted tanker makes maiden voyage to Singapore for Singapore Maritime Week

Lavinia Tankers: New suezmax order at Daehan shipyards

Scorpio Tankers Inc. announces six vessel sale agreements for $300 million in aggregate

Performance Shipping announces long-term time charters for two Suezmax newbuilding tankers delivering in 2028 and 2029

Containers

CMA CGM launches Phase 2 of expansion works of Gemalink container terminal, a strategic trade gateway for Vietnam

Euroseas announces 3-Year charter contract extension for its 2007-built feeder containership, EM Kea

CMA CGM acquires Fattal Group

Ningbo Ocean Shipping invests in 4+2 containerships

Ocean Network Express secures stake in Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal

Gas

Qatar’s Nakilat posts 1.3 percent rise in Q1 profit amid geopolitical challenges

Thenamaris sells LNG carrier for USD 80 mln

Maran Gas Maritime receives two LNG carriers

Navigator Gas announces signing of non-binding letter of intent for sale of eight gas vessels and its shareholding in Unigas Joint Venture

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. divests 49% stake in LNG Carrier Amore Mio I, forms a Joint Venture Company with an Affiliate of the...

Offshore

DeepOcean wins offshore wind work in Taiwan

BOURBON strengthens its fleet: 13 new vessels worth over $180 million, with 10 vessels already under contract

LD Armateurs unit acquires DP2 MPSV Siddis Mariner

Astro Offshore strengthens subsea operations and capability with new ultra-deepwater vessel, Astro Atlas

Transocean announces $158 million award for Ultra-Deepwater Drillship

Shipbuilding

Seadrill announces U.S. Gulf contract awards for West Neptune and West Vela

JHI Steamship orders VLCC in S. Korea

M/Maritime enters containership sector with debut order

Odfjell SE signs agreement to acquire four 40,000 dwt stainless steel newbuildings

HD Hyundai signs MOU with India to expand shipbuilding

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Kongsberg Maritime begins trading on Oslo Stock Exchange

Kongsberg Maritime ASA, a global leader in maritime technology, begins trading on Euronext Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KMAR. The company has...

Qatar’s Nakilat posts 1.3 percent rise in Q1 profit amid geopolitical challenges

Qatar Gas Transport Company Nakilat has reported a rise in net profit for the first quarter of 2026, despite what it described as geopolitical...

2025 a “milestone year” for Thessaloniki Port

ThPA S.A. announces the financial results in accordance with IFRS for the year ended December 31st, 2025. For another year, dynamic business operations led...

Castor Maritime reports Q4 Net Income of $17.6 Million

Castor Maritime Inc., a diversified global shipping and energy company, announced its results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2025. Highlights of...

Robin Energy reports strong revenue growth

Robin Energy Ltd. announced strong revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting the growth phase it is in. Total vessel revenue amounted to...

Greek-managed vessel confirmed seized by Iran in Hormuz Strait

A Greek-managed container ship has been seized by Iranian forces in the Strait of...

Iran seizes two ships in Hormuz αfter Trump halts attacks indefinitely

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip...

Military planners to discuss Hormuz reopening in London

Military planners from more than 30 countries will hold two-day talks in London from...

Wärtsilä launches next-generation simulation platform to support future-ready maritime training

Technology group Wärtsilä announces the launch of NTPRO 7, a next‑generation bridge and ship‑handling...

The Strait of Hormuz crisis and the lubricant supply chain: What every maritime operator...

The conflict between the United States and Iran has, in just a matter of...

Panama Canal says $1 million-plus auction slots reflect temporary surge in demand

The Panama Canal Authority said on Thursday that some ships had recently paid more than $1 million for crossing slots at auction, but said...

Throughput in the port of Rotterdam remains stable, with a slight decline of 0.7%

Throughput at the port of Rotterdam fell slightly by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year. Throughput...

High-level meeting on European strategies for the maritime industry and ports

A high-level meeting on the implementation of the European Maritime Industrial Strategy and the European Ports Strategy will be hosted in Athens on April...

Piraeus Port maintains its strategic role as key logistics hub for Eastern Mediterranean and SE Europe

The Port of Piraeus is resilient to the disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East on global supply chains. However, downward pressure is...

2025 a “milestone year” for Thessaloniki Port

ThPA S.A. announces the financial results in accordance with IFRS for the year ended December 31st, 2025. For another year, dynamic business operations led...

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