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Iron ore futures rebound as bargain hunting supports

Iron ore futures rose on Wednesday in a bargain-buying bounce from a slump in previous sessions after investors stayed on the sidelines following China’s...

Dalian iron ore slumps as China economic data dents appetite

Dalian iron ore futures slipped on Tuesday after top steel producer China’s economic growth in 2022 slumped to one of its worst levels in...

Iron ore extends rally on China demand optimism

Iron ore futures rose for a third straight session on Thursday, with the Singapore benchmark scaling a fresh six-month peak, underpinned by continued optimism...

Iron ore climbs above $120/T as supply concerns boost support

Iron ore futures extended gains on Wednesday, with the Singapore benchmark contract vaulting past $120 a tonne to hit a fresh six-month peak, as...

Iron ore rises as China sees COVID wave past its peak

Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures rose on Tuesday after China said it has seen the peak of COVID-19 infections in many regions, adding...

IEA: China in no rush to buy Australian coal amid global supply

China is in no rush to buy thermal coal from Australia even after lifting the import ban, as the former still has enough options...

Dalian iron ore edges higher as China stimulus offers relief

Dalian iron ore edged higher on Thursday, buoyed by hopes of improved steel demand in China in 2023, as Beijing seeks to ensure economic...

Iron ore slips from 6-month highs; steel prices firm on China hopes

Iron ore futures dipped on Monday, retreating from six-month peaks, although Shanghai steel benchmarks held firm on demand hopes after China relaxed its COVID-19...

China’s Nov iron ore imports up 4% on month

China’s imports of iron ore rose 4.1% in November from the previous month, customs data showed on Wednesday, as buyers stocked up before the...

China’s commodity shipping demand to improve from Q4 – execs

China’s demand for commodity shipments is expected to improve in the fourth quarter as investments in infrastructure projects and steel production pick up pace,...

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DHT Holdings announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

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Star Bulk Carriers Reports Strongest Quarterly Results Since Second Quarter Of 2022

Star Bulk Carriers announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2026.

Genco Announces Q2 2026 Financial Results; Declares Dividend of $0.80 per Share for Q2 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) (“Genco” or the “Company”), the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, reported...

Shipping Industry Sees Major Obstacles to Iran’s Hormuz Control Plan

A proposed deal between Iran and Oman that would give Tehran control over ships...

UK continues crackdown on Russia with tough new sanctions

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Yemen’s Houthis Deny Plans To Impose Fees On Ships Sailing Through Red Sea

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DP World Accelerates Port Decarbonization in Chile

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Piraeus container traffic remains resilient despite Red Sea shipping disruptions

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Port of Long Beach, MARAD agree to test nuclear-powered vessels

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