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Iron ore rebounds on improved China data, resilient demand

Iron ore futures rebounded on Monday as improved China economic data lifted sentiment dented by Beijing’s pledge last week to step up regulatory oversight...

Baltic index hits three-week high on sturdy demand across vessel segments

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index tracking rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, rose to its highest level in three weeks on...

Capital Gas orders world’s largest ammonia carriers

Capital Gas Ship Management Corp. announces the order for the world’s first two 88,000 CBM (㎥) very-large ammonia carriers (VLAC) with KSOE. The innovative...

Equinor, Maersk partner up to ensure continued green methanol supply for the world’s first methanol-enabled container vessel

A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) and Equinor have signed an agreement securing supply of green methanol for Maersk’s landmark, new methanol-enabled feeder vessel during...

EU Takes Aim at Russian ‘Cynicism’ On Black Sea Grain Deal At G20

The European Union castigated Russia on Saturday for pulling out of the Black Sea grain deal, calling its offer of a million tons of...

Greece, China boost cooperation on shipping finance

Cooperation between Greece and China on shipping finance is set to receive a boost, after a conference held at the major Greek port of...

LNG suppliers pin hopes on China for long-term demand

Suppliers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are betting on China to drive demand for the super-chilled fuel over the longer term despite last year’s...

OPEC+ output rises 120,000 b/d in August despite Saudi, Russia restraint: Platts survey

OPEC+ crude oil output grew by 120,000 b/d in August as by increases in Iran, Iraq and Nigeria more than offset further reductions by...

Euronav Confirms Long Term Time Charter

Euronav announced it has concluded a two-year time charter with a blue-chip partner for the VLCC Donoussa (2016 dwt – 299.999). This contract will start...

TEN orders construction of two MR product tankers

The order book for new “green” ships of Tsakos Energy Navigation reached double digits, while profits grew significantly in the first half. TEN announced it...

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Capital Maritime Finance: Strong investor response opens a new chapter for shipping in Athens

Capital Maritime Finance Corp. (CMF) has successfully completed its public offering, attracting exceptionally strong interest. Total bids amounted to approximately €1.1 billion, making the offering...

Nordea posts 3Q2026 financial results

Nordea released its third-quarter financial results.

TORM upgrades full-year guidance

TORM plc announced that, based on the Company's current coverage and expectations for continued market strength during the remainder of the fourth quarter of...

OOIL announces operational update for the 3rd quarter 2026

​​​​​​Orient Overseas (International) Limited announces operational update for the 3rd quarter 2026.

Capital Maritime Finance launches its IPO on Tuesday; aims to raise €300 million

The public offering for the listing of Capital Maritime Finance Corp on Euronext Athens opens on Tuesday and will run until Thursday, 15 October. The...

Hormuz shipping disruption is starting to hit harvests, UN agency says

The impact of the disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is already...

Maritime piracy incidents remain at historic lows despite Somali piracy concerns

The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has reported the lowest level (51) of piracy...

Bulk Carrier sinks weeks after deadly strait of Hormuz strike

A container ship and a dry bulk carrier have both sunk near the Strait...

ABS and U.S. Department of Energy sign MOU on maritime applications of advanced nuclear...

ABS and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy have signed...

Saudi Arabia strikes Houthi targets as Red Sea war escalates

Yemen’s Iran-allied Houthis said Saudi Arabia was attacking the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Tuesday...

Piraeus Port Authority hosts Chinese delegation from ports, shipping and logistics sectors

The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) welcomed a delegation of professionals from China’s ports, shipping and logistics sectors as part of a knowledge and experience...

A.P. Moller Capital agrees to acquire Portek International from Mitsui & Co.

A.P. Moller Capital has signed an agreement, through its A.P. Moller Capital – Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II, to acquire 100% of Portek International...

Georgia Ports achieves permit for 3.5 million TEU container terminal

Georgia Ports Authority hosted their annual State of the Port of Savannah event with President Kevin Price announcing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...

ENGIE and CMA CGM join forces to invest in biomethane production in Le Havre

ENGIE Group, a major player in the energy transition, and the CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions,...

Port of Los Angeles sets all-time monthly cargo record

The Port of Los Angeles handled 1,042,652 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in September, the busiest month in its 118-year history and more than 20,000...