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Weak demand across vessels drags Baltic index to 10-month low

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index extended losses on Wednesday to a 10-month low, pressured by lower rates across all its vessel...

Maersk accelerates Net Zero emission targets to 2040

Maersk announces new aspiring emissions targets expected to align the company with the Net Zero criteria of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) pathway...

Celestyal Cruises: “Wave Season” offers with savings of up to 50% on selected cruises in 2022

Celestyal Cruises, the award-winning, number one choice for cruise travelers to the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean, has announced its “Escape Back to...

Wilhelmsen Ship Management takes a majority stake in Ahrenkiel Tankers

Wilhelmsen Ship Management has strengthened its position in the tanker market with a newly signed agreement to acquire a majority stake in Hamburg-based Ahrenkiel...

Eagle Bulk to deploy Jotun HullSkater robot on vessel

Eagle Bulk Shipping has signed a commercial agreement with Jotun for the adoption of hull-cleaning solutions to minimise biofouling and accelerate decarbonisation. Under the agreement...

GasLog Announces Chief Executive Officer Transition

GasLog announced that Paul Wogan, Chief Executive Officer of GasLog, has informed the board of directors of GasLog that he intends to retire from...

Maersk Sees Supply Chain Strain Continuing ‘For Some Time’

A.P. Moller-Maersk on Tuesday warned its customers it was still struggling to move goods around the world as the easing of congestion is taking...

Indonesia Eases Coal Export Ban, Alleviating Supply Concerns

Chinese thermal coal futures fell on Tuesday after Indonesia, the world’s biggest thermal coal exporter, eased a ban on overseas shipments that surprised buyers...

Sembcorp Marine: Taking Another Step Towards a Decarbonised Future

Sembcorp Marine, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, SMIY and LMG Marin, together with its partners, Mitsui O.S.K Lines, Ltd, and ITOCHU Corporation, have attained Approval...

Baltic index slides to 9-month low as rates drop across vessel segments

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index dropped to its lowest level since April 2021 on Tuesday, weighed down by weaker demand across...

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

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

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