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Iron ore benchmarks diverge as China tries to cool prices

The two main spot prices for iron ore diverged last week, with Singapore-traded contracts gaining but China’s domestic futures posting a decline. The two benchmarks...

Iron ore poised to hit $150 in 2024 on Chinese stimulus – analysts

Seaborne iron ore prices are set to climb to as much as $150 per ton in the first half of 2024, according to analysts...

China’s thermal coal imports jump, crowding out India

China’s imports of thermal coal in November are poised to surge to the second-highest monthly total this year, helping drive prices higher for the...

Singapore iron ore at 8-month high on China support for property sector

Iron ore futures rose for a second session on Tuesday, with the Singapore benchmark hitting an eight-month high, as sentiment was boosted by Beijing’s...

Iron ore rebounds on improving risk sentiment, supply concerns

Iron ore futures rebounded on Monday as risk-off sentiment hurt by Chinese intervention last week eased, while low inventories amid rising stockpiling needs, improving...

Iron ore subdued as China winter demand in focus

Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures were subdued on Thursday amid worries that Chinese demand for the steelmaking ingredient will remain weak in the...

Dalian iron ore extends fall on China property sector concerns

Dalian iron ore futures fell on Monday, dragged by persistent concerns about China’s property sector crisis, and signs of weakening demand from Chinese steel...

Iron ore buyers bet bad China property news is actually good

Iron ore investors appear to be taking the view that bad news is actually good news, bidding up the spot price even as the...

Iron ore retreats as lower steel output, property woes weigh

Iron ore retreated on Wednesday, as lower-than-expected steel output and a protracted property crisis fueled concerns over demand outlook in the world’s largest consumer...

Iron ore gains as latest China stimulus lifts sentiment

Iron ore strengthened on Monday as investor sentiment was boosted by the latest China stimulus, shrugging off downward pressure from production cuts among some...

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International Seaways reports first quarter 2026 results

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Cheniere reports first quarter 2026 results and raises full year 2026 financial guidance

Cheniere Energy, Inc. announced its financial results for the first quarter 2026. RECENT HIGHLIGHTS Financial During the three months ended March 31, 2026, Cheniere generated revenues of...

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. announces first quarter 2026 financial results

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp., an international owner of ocean-going vessels, released its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Key Highlights Completed an...

Stainless Tankers announces financial results, reshapes leadership

Stainless Tankers ASA announces results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, Chairman and CEO change. Highlights Net loss of $0.06 million, on net revenue...

CLIA’s high-level Policy Event in Greece Highlights Cruise Growth, island communities, economic impact and...

· CLIA hosted a high-level Policy Event in Athens in collaboration with the Deputy...

Trump administration launches nuclear-powered shipping initiative

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) today launched an...

DP World launches end-to-end cargo war risk insurance for middle east trade

DP World has launched a first-of-its-kind cargo war risk insurance solution to help businesses...

CMA CGM containership confirmed attacked in Hormuz, crew injured

A CMA CGM container ship was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, injuring...

South Korea’s HMM says ship set ablaze in Strait of Hormuz to be towed...

South Korean shipper HMM, opens new tab said on Wednesday it had secured a...

Piraeus Port Authority shows strong resilience despite geopolitical tension

Piraeus Port Authority announced that despite volatility in global logistics driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the company demonstrated significant resilience, maintaining...

AD Ports Group, CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, and CMA CGM Group sign MoU to extend inland reach across the UAE and wider region

AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CMA Terminals...

Stable cargo flows in the Port of Gothenburg despite mixed first-quarter performance

Container handling in the Port of Gothenburg continues to show positive development in terms of loaded cargo volumes. At the same time, the share...

PPA: Investment of 3.25 million euros

Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA) announced the launch of works for the development of a new park featuring a model playground and a cycling...

Piraeus Port is resilient – Record performance and investments of 1.4 billion euros

The resilience and growth prospects of the Port of Piraeus, despite heightened geopolitical turbulence affecting shipping and transport, were highlighted by the Deputy CEO...