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China May coal imports fall on weak demand – customs

China’s coal imports fell in May after a strong rebound in the previous month, official data showed on Thursday, as cheap domestic sources and...

Iron ore slips as Chinese steelmakers face margin pressure

Benchmark iron ore futures in Asia fell on Wednesday, with the key Dalian contract extending losses to a second session, as reduced profitability at...

China iron ore futures hit 10-month high on supply concerns

Dalian iron ore futures climbed to a 10-month high on Monday, as shrinking stocks of the steelmaking ingredient at Chinese ports added fuel to...

China iron ore futures extend gains on demand hopes

Chinese iron ore futures rose for the fourth straight session on Wednesday, as investor sentiment shored up after the state council rolled out package...

Iron ore hits 1-week high on China stimulus, easing COVID curbs

Iron ore futures in Dalian and Singapore climbed on Monday to their highest levels since May 23, extending a relief rally spurred by easing...

China’s sabbatical from seaborne coal market hints at emphasis on self-reliance

Even though China’s reliance on coal-fired power is not seen falling anytime soon, indications from data and policy makers suggest that the world’s largest...

India raises export duty on iron ore, Chinese reception mixed

India has raised export duties of iron ore raw materials in an attempt to reduce the cost of domestic steel production, according to a...

China iron ore futures jump nearly 7%

Benchmark iron ore futures in China surged some 7% on Monday, tracking their biggest daily jump in two-and-a-half months, after India increased export duties...

India threatens to curb domestic coal supply if utilities delay imports

India’s power ministry on Wednesday said it would cut domestic fuel supply to state government-run utilities by 5% if they do not import coal...

Dalian iron ore edges higher on China demand optimism

Chinese iron ore futures and other steelmaking inputs rose on Tuesday, as hopes of an improvement in demand rose on optimism that COVID-19 lockdowns...

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Nakilat achieves QAR 1.29 billion net profit for the third quarter of 2026

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Navios Maritime Partners remains focused on investment

Navios Maritime Partners, controlled by Angeliki Frangou, is focusing on disciplined capital allocation, fleet diversification and maintaining a strong balance sheet in a shipping...

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

Capital Tankers, an international shipping company focused on crude oil transportation, provided an update on its fleet and financing status. Delivery of Dual Fuel Suezmax...

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

Capital Maritime Finance Corp. (CMF) has successfully completed its public offering, attracting exceptionally strong interest. Total bids amounted to approximately €1.1 billion, making the offering...

Seven Yield agrees charter deal for sisterships

Seven Yield has agreed five-year time charters for two pure car and truck carriers...

«Shaping the future of cruise tourism in Greece»: MSC group’s cruise division in Corfu

Representatives of the government, local authorities, port authorities and the tourism industry met on...

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

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard ​Corps Navy said ‌on Thursday that four vessels involved ​in...

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

The Panama Canal recorded growth in both vessel transits and tonnage in Fiscal Year...

Trump’s plan to revive sanctioned tankers faces tough sell

A US plan to rehabilitate sanctioned tankers to boost oil supply may attract only...

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

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and OMERS today announced they have agreed to terms with a fund managed by IFM Investors to sell each...

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

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the China Classification Society (CCS) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration...

AD Ports Progressing in Reducing Emissions Intensity of Operations

AD Ports Group announced the release of its 2025 Sustainability Report, in which it highlights significant progress in its decarbonisation plans, including a 6%...

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

Container throughput at Terminals II and III at the port of Piraeus rose by 15.3% in September, despite many containerships continuing to divert around...

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...