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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,...

Iron ore climbs on China construction support, restocking

Iron ore futures rose on Thursday, with the Dalian benchmark contract touching a two-week high, underpinned by increased construction activity in top steel producer...

Shanghai rebar creeps higher on China demand optimism

Chinese rebar futures rose on Wednesday to their highest in four weeks, buoyed by fresh signs of increased government support for the troubled property...

Iron ore rises as Chinese steel mills resume ramping up output

Iron ore futures rose on Tuesday, with Singapore prices rebounding after two straight sessions of losses, as top steel producer China resumed ramping up...

Iron ore rebounds on rising China steel output, stimulus hopes

Iron ore futures rebounded from two-week lows on Thursday (Sep 22), bolstered by rising steel output in top producer China and expectations of higher...

Iron ore, steel futures fall on China demand worries

China’s iron ore and steel futures dipped on Tuesday, as concerns about the country’s persistent zero-COVID policy and ailing property sector keeping demand subdued...

China’s property sector support buoys iron ore prices

Iron ore futures rose on Thursday, with the Dalian benchmark hitting its highest in more than two weeks, buoyed by China’s intensified efforts to...

China steel, iron ore prices dip on global macro headwinds

Chinese steel futures fell on Wednesday after hitting two-week highs in the previous session, dragging down the prices of steelmaking ingredients including iron ore...

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Navios Maritime Partners remains focused on investment

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Capital Tankers announces successful delivery of dual fuel suezmax tanker & new financing arrangements

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Capital Maritime Finance: Strong investor response opens a new chapter for shipping in Athens

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Seven Yield agrees charter deal for sisterships

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Iran’s IRGC Navy says seven vessels hit, warns US of wider response

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Panama Canal reports growth in transits and tonnage in fiscal year 2026

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Trump’s plan to revive sanctioned tankers faces tough sell

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CPP Investments and OMERS reach agreement to sell entire stakes in associated British Ports to a fund managed by IFM Investors

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MPA and China classification society strengthen partnership for a greener, smarter maritime future

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AD Ports Progressing in Reducing Emissions Intensity of Operations

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Container throughput at Piraeus’ Terminals II and III rises 15.3% in September

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Piraeus Port Authority hosts Chinese delegation from ports, shipping and logistics sectors

The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) welcomed a delegation of professionals from China’s ports, shipping and logistics sectors as part of a knowledge and experience...