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US seizes Russian-flagged tanker, another tied to Venezuela as Trump widens oil push

The U.S. seized two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, one sailing under Russia's flag, as part of President Donald Trump's...

Wallenius Wilhelmsen enters new contract with major Asian vehicle and heavy equipment manufacturer

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has entered a one-year shipping contract commencing in 2026 with a leading Asian vehicle and heavy equipment manufacturer. The contract is estimated to...

Aker Solutions secures long-term maintenance and modifications frame agreements with Equinor

The contracts include options to extend for two additional periods of three and two years, respectively. The value of the contracts will depend on the...

Seatrade takes strategic stake in JR Shipping Group

JR Shipping Group announces that Seatrade has taken a strategic participation in the company and has become a strategic partner in the Harlingen-based JR...

Imabari shipbuilding completes acquisition of Japan Marine United

Imabari Shipbuilding says it completed the purchase of a controlling stake in Japan Marine United, or JMU, on Monday as it seeks to compete...

Iron ore rallies to multi-month high as China pledges to ease monetary policy

Iron ore futures rallied on Wednesday to their highest in multiple months, boosted by hopes of improving demand in top consumer China following Beijing’s...

Costamare Inc. declares quarterly dividend on its preferred and common stock

Costamare Inc. has declared cash dividends of US $0.476563 per share on its 7.625% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, US $0.531250 per...

Transocean announces contract award and extension totaling $168 million

Transocean announced a contract award and an extension, respectively, for two of its drilling rigs. Together, the fixtures represent approximately $168 million of firm...

Borr Drilling Limited – Contracting Updates

Borr Drilling Limited announced new contract commitments for two of its premium jack-up rigs. In the Americas, the Ran has received a one-well extension with...

Union Bulk names Boesen as the new chief executive officer

Union Bulk A/S chief executive officer Michael Bonderup is stepping down after 15 months in the role. Bonderup joined the dry cargo vessel operator in...

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COSCO profit jumps most in two years as turmoil supports rates

Cosco Shipping Holdings Co. earnings jumped the most in two years as persistent geopolitical disruptions rerouted trade routes, tying up more of its vessels...

NORDEN reports strong Q3 results and raises full-year guidance

NORDEN delivered a net profit of USD 54 million (DKK ~350 million) in the third quarter of 2026, supported by strong markets and solid...

Q3 2026: KONGSBERG delivers a strong third quarter with a record-high order backlog

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA increased its revenues by 50 per cent to NOK 11.3 billion in the third quarter. High activity levels and strong demand...

Noble Corporation announces third quarter 2026 results

Noble Corporation announced third quarter 2026 results. Approximately $560 million in new contract value awarded since the July fleet status report; backlog stands at $6.7 billion. $0.50...

Scorpio Tankers Announces Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2026

 Scorpio Tankers reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2026, highlighting the company’s latest financial performance.    

Greek-owned containership sinks off Bulgaria after attack by three sea drones

The Greek-managed containership Contship Jet has sunk off the Bulgarian coast after being attacked...

Russia says it hit two cargo vessels and Ukrainian logistics hubs

The Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday that its drones had struck a cargo...

RINA: Paolo Moretti appointed Group Chief Executive Officer

RINA S.p.A.’s new Board of Directors appointed Paolo Moretti, currently General Manager, as Group...

Seven Yield agrees charter deal for sisterships

Seven Yield has agreed five-year time charters for two pure car and truck carriers...

«Shaping the future of cruise tourism in Greece»: MSC group’s cruise division in Corfu

Representatives of the government, local authorities, port authorities and the tourism industry met on...

COSCO SHIPPING Ports announces 2026 third quarter results

COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited, the world’s leading ports logistics service provider, today announced the results of the Company and its subsidiaries (the ‘Group’) for...

Hellenic Ports Association: Port planning and EU funding in focus

Preparing Greek ports for the new 2028-2034 EU funding period and upgrading port infrastructure were at the centre of the 8th meeting of the...

CPP Investments and OMERS reach agreement to sell entire stakes in associated British Ports to a fund managed by IFM Investors

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and OMERS today announced they have agreed to terms with a fund managed by IFM Investors to sell each...

MPA and China classification society strengthen partnership for a greener, smarter maritime future

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the China Classification Society (CCS) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration...

AD Ports Progressing in Reducing Emissions Intensity of Operations

AD Ports Group announced the release of its 2025 Sustainability Report, in which it highlights significant progress in its decarbonisation plans, including a 6%...