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Rio Tinto and Vale disappoint on iron ore numbers

Australia’s Rio Tinto and its biggest competitor for the title of the world’s top iron ore exporter, Brazil’s Vale, have both fallen short of...

China’s crude steel output falls 6.4% on year in March

China’s crude steel production fell 6.4% on the year to 88.3 million mt in March, data from the country’s National Bureau of Statistics showed...

China March iron ore imports down nearly 15% y/y

China’s iron ore imports fell 14.5% in March from the same month a year earlier, customs data showed on Wednesday as shipments declined following...

China’s import losses to temper iron ore price uptick in Q2

China’s iron ore import losses will continue to act as a counterweight to global price strength in the second quarter, after steepening in Q1...

EU Ban on Russian Coal to Be Pushed Back to Mid-August – Sources

European Union envoys are set to approve on Thursday a ban on Russian coal that would take full effect from mid-August, a month later...

Chinese steel futures fall on lean demand, lower raw material prices

China’s steel rebar and hot-rolled coils futures dropped on Thursday, as downstream demand remained sluggish amid the fresh wave of COVID-19 cases while weaker...

EU countries hunt for global coal stocks as Russian ban looms

European buyers are increasing shipments of coal from across the globe against a backdrop of a proposed European Union ban on Russian imports and...

China iron ore futures jump to over 8-month high

Benchmark iron ore futures in China jumped 4% on Wednesday, hitting their highest level in more than eight months, as trading resumed after the...

Iron ore green corridor links Australia with East Asia

A consortium, led by the Global Maritime Forum and consisting of BHP, Rio Tinto, Oldendorff Carriers and Star Bulk Carriers Corp., have today signed...

EU bans Russian coal and shipping from ports, ‘working’ on oil sanctions

The European Union has announced bans on imports of Russian coal and on Russian shipping from EU ports and is working on further sanctions...

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The UK P&I Club and TT Club announced the successful completion of their joint acquisition of the Thomas Miller Holdings group, marking a major...

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

Qatar Gas Transport Company Q.P.S.C. (Nakilat) announced its consolidated financial results for the third quarter of 2026 ended 30 September 2026, with a net...

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

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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...