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G7 agree deal to quit coal by 2035, but with caveat

Energy ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies agreed on Tuesday to end the use of coal in power generation “during the...

Iron ore retreats on weak Chinese industrial data

Iron ore futures prices fell on Monday after weak industrial data in top consumer China and the completion of pre-holiday restocking by steelmakers ahead...

Dalian iron ore extends gains on China demand hopes, profit-taking caps rise

Dalian iron ore futures prices extended their rise for a second straight session on Thursday, supported by lingering demand hopes in top consumer China,...

Iron ore rebounds to six-week high on renewed China demand hopes, lower shipments

Prices of iron ore futures rebounded on Wednesday to the highest level in more than six weeks, aided by renewed hopes of improved steel...

China’s strong iron ore imports diverge from weak steel output

China’s first quarter imports of iron ore and its domestic production of the steel raw material both rose strongly, but output of crude steel...

BHP says it aims to receive first ammonia-fuelled bulk carrier in 2026

Australia’s BHP Group is planning to receive its first ammonia-fuelled bulk carrier in 2026 as part of the company’s plans to cut shipping emissions,...

Iron ore extends gains on expectations of growing China demand

Iron ore futures rose for a second straight session on Thursday, underpinned by heightened expectations of growing demand in top consumer China on the...

Rio Tinto’s first-quarter iron ore shipments fall 5%, missing estimates

Rio Tinto reported a 5% fall in its first-quarter iron ore shipments on Wednesday, missing estimates, because of weather disruptions at ports and reduced...

Iron Ore Falls As Investors Rethink China Stimulus Prospects After GDP Data

Iron ore futures fell on Tuesday, with the Dalian contract falling for the first session in seven, as investors reconsidered stimulus prospects from top...

Iron ore climbs to multi-week high on lower shipments, hopes of China stimulus

Iron ore futures prices extended their rise to hit the highest level in multiple weeks on Monday, bolstered by an obvious reduction in shipments...

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DNB: Solid results driven by lending growth and high customer activity

DNB recorded profits after tax of NOK 9.8 billion in the second quarter of 2026.  “The level of activity in the Norwegian economy is high...

OOIL announces operational update for 2Q2026

The Board of Directors of Orient Overseas (International) Limited has adopted a policy of announcing unaudited operational updates for Orient Overseas Container Line (“OOCL”)...

Seanergy Maritime’s bond begins trading on Euronext Athens after raising 95.6 million euros

Seanergy Maritime Holdings’ corporate bond began trading on Euronext Athens on Tuesday, with Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Stamatis Tsantanis ringing the traditional opening...

Hapag-Lloyd raises annual outlook on strong demand, freight rates

German shipping firm Hapag-Lloyd on Monday raised its outlook ​for the financial year, citing strong market ‌demand and positive freight rate developments. Hapag-Lloyd said it...

Diana Shipping Inc. announces extension of tender offer for all outstanding shares of Genco Shipping & Trading

Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels that is the largest shareholder of...

Russian attack on Ukraine’s Odesa kills three, official says

A Russian attack on Ukraine's ​Black Sea port city of ‌Odesa killed three, a...

Iran-linked vessels pass through Hormuz ahead of US blockade

The number of vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz ticked up on Tuesday,...

IMO Council reaffirms commitment to protecting vital shipping lanes

The Council of the International Maritime Organization has concluded its 137th session by reaffirming...

Hormuz traffic slows to multi-week low as renewed US, Iran strikes raise safety risk

The number of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz fell to multi-week lows on...

Russia says Ukraine struck tanker in Sea of Azov

A Ukrainian drone struck a tanker as it ​was entering the Azov-Black Sea ‌Canal,...

Greek Shipping Minister visits Piraeus Port

Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Vassilis Kikilias visited the Port of Piraeus on Tuesday ahead of the peak summer holiday travel period,...

Hapag-Lloyd uses shore power in the Port of Hamburg

Hapag-Lloyd, the world’s fifth-largest container shipping company, has signed an agreement with the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) on the use of shore power in...

DP World drives record efficiency and vessel performance at DAR Es Salaam port

DP World Dar Es Salaam has achieved record vessel performance and reduced cargo discharge times by more than 90% at the Port of Dar...

Piraeus Container Terminal marks 16 years, reports rise in cargo volumes

Piraeus Container Terminal (PCT) marked 16 years of operations, highlighting the contribution of its employees and partners in transforming the port of Piraeus into...

PPA S.A.: Gross dividend of 1.896 euros per share approved

The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) successfully held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, in accordance with the applicable procedures, with shareholders representing 83.40% of...