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Port Hedland iron ore exports slightly higher in September

Pilbara Ports delivered a total monthly throughput of 69.3 million tonnes (Mt) during September 2026. This was a one per cent increase compared to September...

CMES signs 2.8 billion USD 25-year Simandou iron ore shipping contract

China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) signed a 25-year agreement worth at least 2.8 billion USD covering six very large ore carriers (VLOCs), locking in...

ESL Shipping signs major transport agreement with Stegra

ESL Shipping has signed a significant agreement with Stegra for the transport of raw materials and finished steel products. Stegra is currently building its...

Vale shareholders elect Oliveira chairman after governance tensions

Shareholders of Vale on ​Wednesday elected Manuel Lino Oliveira as chairman of ‌the Brazilian miner's board, a move backed by top shareholder Previ after...

Fenix Partners with Mira Bulk to target lower shipping costs

Fenix Resources Ltd advises that the Company has partnered with Mira Bulk Pte Ltd , a privately owned dry bulk vessel operator, to form...

Hundreds of BHP workers back strike at key Australian iron ore export hub

Hundreds of BHP workers at Port Hedland in Western Australia voted in favor of taking strike action, two unions said on Thursday, raising the...

EGC and Trafigura ship copper and cobalt to global markets via the Lobito Atlantic Railway

Entreprise Générale du Cobalt and Trafigura have agreed the first delivery of copper and cobalt to global markets via the Lobito Atlantic Railway, marking...

Australian Ports closed due to Cyclone Mitchell

Tropical Cyclone Mitchell intensified on Sunday, Australia’s weather bureau said, as it tracked towards the country’s remote northwest, home to the world’s biggest iron-ore...

Rio Tinto and Glencore abandon merger plan

Further to the announcement of 8 January 2026, Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited confirm that Rio Tinto is no longer considering a...

Iron ore futures extend losses as Rio Tinto reports rise in quarterly shipments

Iron ore futures fell for the fifth straight session on Wednesday as Rio Tinto, the world’s top supplier, reported strong iron ore shipments in...

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UK P&I Club and TT Club announce the successful completion of their joint acquisition of the Thomas Miller Holdings group

The UK P&I Club and TT Club announced the successful completion of their joint acquisition of the Thomas Miller Holdings group, marking a major...

Nakilat achieves QAR 1.29 billion net profit for the third quarter of 2026

Qatar Gas Transport Company Q.P.S.C. (Nakilat) announced its consolidated financial results for the third quarter of 2026 ended 30 September 2026, with a net...

Navios Maritime Partners remains focused on investment

Navios Maritime Partners, controlled by Angeliki Frangou, is focusing on disciplined capital allocation, fleet diversification and maintaining a strong balance sheet in a shipping...

Capital Tankers announces successful delivery of dual fuel suezmax tanker & new financing arrangements

Capital Tankers, an international shipping company focused on crude oil transportation, provided an update on its fleet and financing status. Delivery of Dual Fuel Suezmax...

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...

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...

Iran’s IRGC Navy says seven vessels hit, warns US of wider response

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard ​Corps Navy said ‌on Thursday that four vessels involved ​in...

Panama Canal reports growth in transits and tonnage in fiscal year 2026

The Panama Canal recorded growth in both vessel transits and tonnage in Fiscal Year...

Trump’s plan to revive sanctioned tankers faces tough sell

A US plan to rehabilitate sanctioned tankers to boost oil supply may attract only...

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%...

Container throughput at Piraeus’ Terminals II and III rises 15.3% in September

Container throughput at Terminals II and III at the port of Piraeus rose by 15.3% in September, despite many containerships continuing to divert around...

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...