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China’s strong iron ore imports contrast with weak steel output

The strength in China’s iron ore imports this year stands in stark contrast to the weakness in steel production and demand, setting up a...

China’s May coal imports rise 11% on lower domestic output

China’s imports of coal rose 11% in May from a year earlier, customs data and Reuters records showed on Friday, as lower domestic output...

Iron ore rebounds on restocking ahead of China holiday, talks of steel cut

Iron ore futures prices rebounded on Thursday after falling for five straight sessions, with sentiment lifted by some portside restocking ahead of a holiday...

Iron ore extends fall on softening China steel demand, bets of high supply

Iron ore futures prices extended their decline to a fifth straight session on Wednesday, pressured by faltering steel demand and expectations of high shipments...

Iron ore nears seven-week low as weak fundamentals weigh

Iron ore futures extended falls onTuesday to their lowest levels in nearly seven weeks, as signs of weakening in both near-term demand and mid-to-long...

Iron ore slides to over six-week low amid weakening China demand

Iron ore futures prices slipped to their lowest levels in more than six weeks on Monday, as signs of weakening steel demand in top...

Iron ore prices lack conviction despite China stimulus moves

The balance of risks for iron ore prices are tilted to the downside despite top buyer China’s most recent steps to boost its struggling...

Iron ore falls to two-week low after China reiterates steel output control

Iron ore futures slipped to a two-week low on Thursday, undermined by fears of falling demand in top consumer China after Beijing reiterated its...

Dalian iron ore extends decline despite more China property stimulus

Iron ore futures prices moved sideways on Wednesday, with the Dalian benchmark extending itrs declineto a third straight session, as weakening fundamentals of the...

Iron ore falls to one-week low as weak fundamentals outweigh latest property stimulus

Iron ore futures prices flipped to its lowest level in a week on Tuesday after making gains earlier the session, on investor caution as...

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Scorpio Tankers Inc. announced today an update on its third quarter of 2026 average daily Time Charter Equivalent rates and that it has entered...

Block sale of existing shares in Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA completed

Reference is made to the stock exchange notice published on 2 September 2026 regarding a potential block sale of existing shares in Klaveness Combination...

Heidmar Maritime Holdings reports results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026

Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. reported its results for the quarter and six month period ended June 30, 2026. Second Quarter 2026 Highlights • Total revenues of...

Capital Tankers announces second quarter 2026 financial results

Capital Tankers Corp. announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.  

Stena announces Q2 interim report

The Stena AB Group published its interim report for the second quarter of 2026.

Iran blacklists more ships trying to sail through Hormuz, govt website shows

Iran has added more ships it deems as non-compliant and subject to fines, confiscation...

Celestyal announces 2028 summer Mediterranean programme

Celestyal has unveiled its 2028 Mediterranean programme, with 124 sailings on sale from September...

Saudi Arabia says Iran attacked vessel in Hormuz, killing two sailors

Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest crude exporter, said on Wednesday that an Iranian attack...

Celestyal launches ‘Uncrowded, Unforgettable, Authentically Med’ winter campaign with fares from €469pp

Celestyal has launched a new winter campaign, ‘Uncrowded, Unforgettable, Authentically Med’ - live from...

Celestyal unveils new winter sailings onboard Celestyal Journey

Celestyal has unveiled seven new winter 2027/28 sailing options onboard the 1,260-guest Celestyal Journey,...

ZIM: Updated freight rates from Mediterranean & Black Sea ports

Updated Freight Rates from all Mediterranean ports & Black Sea ports to all USEC & Gulf, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean & South America...

Chandra Asri Group opens access to CPN public terminal

PT Chandra Pelabuhan Nusantara (CPN), a subsidiary of PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk (Chandra Asri Group), has officially obtained the Business License for the...

Direct traffic between the Port of Gothenburg and Asia increases

Cargo volumes at the Port of Gothenburg developed strongly during the first half of 2026. Container volumes remained at record levels, while rail, RoRo,...

PPA: New framework for investments in ports and logistics

Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) has expanded its scope of business activity following shareholders’ approval of amendments to the corporate charter, paving the way for...

Piraeus container traffic shows signs of recovery as ships return to Suez Canal

Signs of improvement are emerging in container traffic at Terminals II and III at the Port of Piraeus, as the gradual return of containerships...