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Oil prices could hit $240/bbl in worst case scenario – Rystad Energy

Oil prices could hit $240 per barrel this summer in the worst-case scenario, if Western countries roll out sanctions on Russia’s oil exports, Rystad...

President Biden Bans Russian Oil Imports, Warning Gas Prices Will Rise Further

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday banned Russian oil and other energy imports in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine, underscoring strong bipartisan support...

U.S., Europeans discussing banning Russian oil imports

The United States and European partners are exploring banning Russian oil imports, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday, but stressed the...

Russian Oil Tankers Rerouting from Canadian Destinations

Two oil tankers owned and managed by Russia’s largest maritime and freight shipping company, Sovcomflot, which was blacklisted by the United States last week...

Russian Oil Disruptions Escalate Causing Global Prices to Rise

Disruptions to Russian oil exports intensified on Wednesday with more countries and companies refusing to import and transport Russian crude and at least 10...

Platts – Oil, shipping markets look to navigate sanctions, conflict

Oil companies, refiners, shippers and traders are all weighing their involvement and exposure to Russia after financial sanctions were imposed in response to the...

Russian oil buyers struggle with payments and vessels -traders

Buyers of Russian oil have faced massive difficulties over payments and availability of vessels after imposition of Western sanctions against Moscow over Ukraine, traders...

Britain’s BP says to exit stake in Russian oil giant Rosneft

BP is abandoning its stake in Russian oil giant Rosneft in an abrupt and costly end to three decades of operating in the energy-rich...

Vitol CEO Sees Oil Above $100 for a ‘Prolonged Period’

Oil prices could be set for a “prolonged period” above $100 a barrel over the next six to nine months, with the world setting...

OPEC+ would seek to bring Iran into oil supply deal

OPEC+ will work to integrate Iran into its oil supply-limiting accord should agreement be reached on reviving its nuclear deal with world powers, sources...

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NORDEN raises full-year guidance

On the back of additional vessel sales and a stronger tanker market, NORDEN upgrades the 2026 full-year net profit guidance to USD 70 –...

Wärtsilä’s Interim Report January–March 2026

Wärtsilä’s announced its interim report for the period January–March 2026. January–March 2026 highlights Total order intake increased by 10% to EUR 2,099 million (1,902), while the...

KCC: Solid start to the year; even stronger Q2 outlook

Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA reported EBITDA of USD 29.3 million and Profit after tax of USD 15.6 million for the first quarter of 2026,...

Noble Corporation announces first quarter 2026 results

Noble Corporation plc reported first quarter 2026 results. Three Months Ended(in millions, except per share amounts)March 31, 2026March 31, 2025December 31, 2025Total Revenue$                786$                874$                764Contract Drilling Services Revenue743832705Net...

Hanwha Ocean’s Q1 OP jumps 70.6% on high-value vessel orders

South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean Co. saw its operating profit soar more than 70 percent in the first quarter of this year from a...

Tamara de Gruyter, President, Wärtsilä Energy Storage and Executive Vice President to continue her...

Tamara de Gruyter, President, Wärtsilä Energy Storage and Executive Vice President, and a member...

Celestyal launches ‘The Iconic Sale’ with fares from €499

Celestyal has launched its new ‘Iconic Sale’, offering savings across its full Mediterranean and...

Seafarer shares first-hand account with IMO about being stranded in the Persian Gulf

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has called on all Member States to support efforts to...

Columbia Group names Andreas Hadjipetrou new CEO

Columbia Group has appointed Andreas Hadjipetrou as its new Chief Executive Officer, with Demetris...

ABS and PIL to advance maritime decarbonisation with alternative marine fuel emissions verification

ABS and Pacific International Lines (PIL) have announced a formal collaboration through the signing...

Piraeus Port is resilient – Record performance and investments of 1.4 billion euros

The resilience and growth prospects of the Port of Piraeus, despite heightened geopolitical turbulence affecting shipping and transport, were highlighted by the Deputy CEO...

Panama Canal says $1 million-plus auction slots reflect temporary surge in demand

The Panama Canal Authority said on Thursday that some ships had recently paid more than $1 million for crossing slots at auction, but ​said...

Throughput in the port of Rotterdam remains stable, with a slight decline of 0.7%

Throughput at the port of Rotterdam fell slightly by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year. Throughput...

High-level meeting on European strategies for the maritime industry and ports

A high-level meeting on the implementation of the European Maritime Industrial Strategy and the European Ports Strategy will be hosted in Athens on April...

Piraeus Port maintains its strategic role as key logistics hub for Eastern Mediterranean and SE Europe

The Port of Piraeus is resilient to the disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East on global supply chains. However, downward pressure is...