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Iron ore volatile as traders temper China demand optimism

Singapore iron ore futures fell on Monday to their lowest in nearly three weeks, while Dalian prices see-sawed, as traders curbed their optimism about...

Iron ore hits 2-week low as China rally fizzles out

Iron ore futures fell to a two-week low on Thursday as traders reassessed demand prospects in key consumer China, despite expectations for more policy...

Dalian coking coal hits 4-week low as traders eye Australian cargoes

Chinese coking coal futures extended losses to hit their lowest in four weeks on Wednesday, as traders kept an eye on a batch of...

Iron ore dips as traders weigh China demand

Iron ore futures fell on Tuesday, with the Dalian benchmark price pulling back from the previous session’s contract high, as traders assessed demand in...

First Australian Coal Cargoes Headed to China Since Unofficial Ban Lifted

China is set to receive at least two cargoes of Australian coal in early February, according to traders and shiptracking data, the first since...

Iron ore extends rally on China demand optimism

Dalian iron ore futures extended gains after a week-long Lunar New year holiday in China, climbing more than 3% to a contract high on...

Surging European ton-mile demand fails to lift inbound Panamax coal freight

Vessel oversupply in the Atlantic Basin has pushed Panamax freight rates to multiyear lows in January, despite robust growth in ton-mile demand for inbound...

Coking coal narrows the gap on thermal as China reopens

The premium of high-grade thermal coal over coking coal in Asia is shrinking as China’s re-opening and ending of a ban on imports from...

Iron ore price rally justified as China’s January imports surge

The price of spot iron ore has been one of the major beneficiaries of expectations of strong demand as China re-opens its economy after...

China set to be a stabilizing force for commodities demand this year – BHP

China is set to be a stabilizing force for commodities demand this year as developed nations face economic headwinds, BHP said on Thursday as...

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2020 Bulkers – Contemplated private placement

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MSC said in talks to buy German state-held Meyer Werft stake

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Greek shipping industry turns to Euronext Athens

The Greek shipping community is turning its attention to Euronext Athens. Safe Bulkers, owned by Polys V. Hajioannou, made the first move. The company pursued...

Eastern Pacific Shipping and SUARDIAZ Group strengthen longstanding partnership with delivery of MV RS...

Eastern Pacific Shipping announced the delivery of MV RS Atlantico, marking a significant milestone...

Seanergy participates in Marine Money Week Asia

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Panama Canal announces increase in draft and daily transit

The Panama Canal announced, through an Advisory to Shipping, that it will increase to...

PPA S.A. shows resilience; €106.7 million in investments

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A.P. Moller Capital to buy majority stake in ports operator Euroports

A.P. Moller Capital, the infrastructure investment arm ​of Denmark's A.P. Moller Group, ‌said on Monday it had agreed to acquire a majority ​stake in...

Thessaloniki Port Authority: Revenue up 8.9% to €58m in H1 ’26

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Piraeus Chamber of Commerce: More value created by shipping to flow into the city’s economy

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Piraeus container traffic soars 18% in August

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