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Russia-Ukraine conflict to deal a blow to reefer shipping

The conflict in Eastern Europe has the potential to bring severe disruption to reefer shipping, particularly given the significance of Russia as both a...

Singapore HSFO bunkers quality issue perks up price amid strong demand

Singapore, the world’s largest bunkering port, has in the first quarter of this year witnessed several cases related to contaminated bunkers, mostly HSFO, keeping...

Gibson Weekly Tanker Market Report [W13]

As the sanctions effort ramps up against Russia, governments around the world are seeking ways to wean themselves off Russian oil, whilst also managing...

Maran Gas, Knutsen agree LNG carrier deals with PGNiG

Maran Gas and Knutsen OAS Shipping will provide two newbuild liquified natural gas (LNG) carriers each to PGNiG. The vessels will enter service in 2025,...

Maersk commits to net zero steel by 2040

To contribute with a clear demand signal and catalyse the transition to sustainable green steel, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has decided to join...

EU Ban on Russian Coal to Be Pushed Back to Mid-August – Sources

European Union envoys are set to approve on Thursday a ban on Russian coal that would take full effect from mid-August, a month later...

Combination between Frontline and Euronav

Frontline and Euronav NV announced that the companies have signed a term sheet that has been unanimously approved by their Board of Directors and...

Global freight seen steady but surplus supply weighs

Global tanker freight is seen steady over the next few months as oil buyers replenish inventories, exporters release reserves, refinery margins remain high and...

Chinese steel futures fall on lean demand, lower raw material prices

China’s steel rebar and hot-rolled coils futures dropped on Thursday, as downstream demand remained sluggish amid the fresh wave of COVID-19 cases while weaker...

Baltic index hits lowest in over 5 weeks as vessel rates dip

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index hit its lowest in over five weeks on Thursday, dragged down by declining rates across all...

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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.

Genco Announces Q2 2026 Financial Results; Declares Dividend of $0.80 per Share for Q2 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) (“Genco” or the “Company”), the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, reported...

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...

UK continues crackdown on Russia with tough new sanctions

Russian banks, shadow fleet ships and shady businesses have been slapped with UK sanctions...

Panama Canal Announces New Draft Adjustments for Neopanamax Locks

The Panama Canal Authority announced, through a notice to shipping companies, that effective August...

Iran Says Hormuz Shipping Route Announcement With Oman Nears

Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping...

Yemen’s Houthis Deny Plans To Impose Fees On Ships Sailing Through Red Sea

Yemen’s Houthi-run maritime coordination body denied on Saturday that it planned to impose fees...

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...

Port of Long Beach, MARAD agree to test nuclear-powered vessels

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today joined leaders from California’s Port of Long Beach to celebrate a new partnership focused on...