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Iron ore climbs above $120/T as supply concerns boost support

Iron ore futures extended gains on Wednesday, with the Singapore benchmark contract vaulting past $120 a tonne to hit a fresh six-month peak, as...

Euronav disputes Frontline’s right to halt merger

Belgian oil tanker and storage group Euronav disputes Frontline’s right to end a merger agreement between the companies and is considering its options, including...

Baltic index hits over 4-month low as vessel demand wanes

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index dropped to a more than four-month low on Wednesday, pressured by weaker demand across vessel segments. The overall...

G7 Nations Designing Price Caps on Russian Refined Oil Products

Group of Seven nations are aiming to design two price caps for Russian refined petroleum products to account for those that trade at higher...

A.P. Moller-Maersk Announces New Executive Leadership Team

A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has announced a new organisational structure and a new executive leadership team. The changes are effective 1 February, 2023...

Euronav responds to termination of combination agreement by Frontline

Euronav NV notes the announcement that Frontline plc has unilaterally decided to terminate the combination agreement between the two companies signed 10 July 2022...

Iron ore rises as China sees COVID wave past its peak

Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures rose on Tuesday after China said it has seen the peak of COVID-19 infections in many regions, adding...

Baltic index falls, panamax hits lowest in two years

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, slipped on Tuesday, on lower rates for all vessel...

DHT Holdings announces $305 million financing

DHT Holdings, announced a new $305 million secured credit facility. It is in line with the “DHT-style financing” including a six-year tenor and a 20-year...

Ardmore Appoints a New Director to the Company’s Board

Ardmore announced the appointment of Mr. James Fok to the Company's Board of Directors as a Class III director, and he is expected to serve on...

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Ocean Yield announces Q2 and H1 2026 results

Ocean Yield AS announces results for the second quarter and first half year 2026. Highlights EBITDA for Q2 2026 was USD 47.7 million and Adjusted EBITDA...

Seaspan Becomes First International Ship Owner & Operator to Access China’s Panda Bond Market

Seaspan, a leading independent maritime asset owner and operator, is pleased to announce the successful issuance of a RMB 1.5 billion Panda Bond in...

DHT Holdings Announces Record Second Quarter 2026 Results

DHT Holdings announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Dorian LPG posts record profit

Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE: LPG) (the “Company,” “Dorian LPG,” “we,” “us,” and “our”), a leading owner and operator of modern very large gas carriers...

Star Bulk Carriers Reports Strongest Quarterly Results Since Second Quarter Of 2022

Star Bulk Carriers announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2026.

A.P. Moller Capital agrees to acquire a majority stake in leading Moroccan logistics company...

Globex is an established leader in the Moroccan transportation and logistics sector, underpinned by...

Maersk appoints Bruno Plantaz as new Global Head of Solutions

A.P. Moller - Maersk has appointed Bruno Plantaz as new Global Head of...

Carnival Corporation among America’s Best Employers for Women 2026

Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise company, announced it was named to the 9th...

Shipping slows through Strait of Hormuz after tanker attacks, data shows

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed over the weekend, data showed on Monday,...

Shipping Industry Sees Major Obstacles to Iran’s Hormuz Control Plan

A proposed deal between Iran and Oman that would give Tehran control over ships...

Announcement of Notification to Submit a Voluntary Conditional ‎Cash Offer to Acquire AD Ports Group Shares

AD Ports Group, a leading global facilitator of trade, ‎logistics, and industry, announces that it has received a notification from L’IMAD Holding Company PJSC...

DP World Expands Cold Chain Capabilities With New €48m Antwerp Hub

DP World will build a new temperature-controlled logistics hub in the Port of Antwerp. The project begins with an initial investment of EUR 48...

Port of Klaipėda delivers strong performance in 1H2026

The Port of Klaipėda delivered a strong performance in the first half of the year, demonstrating resilience in a changing market environment and further...

DP World Accelerates Port Decarbonization in Chile

DP World is expanding the electrification of its port operations in Chile with the introduction of seven 100% electric Internal Transfer Vehicles (ITVs) and...

Piraeus container traffic remains resilient despite Red Sea shipping disruptions

Container traffic at the Port of Piraeus remained resilient in the first half of 2026 despite mounting disruption to global shipping caused by the...