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Container market moves at two speeds

The container shipping market enters the final quarter of the year amid sharp contrasts, with freight rates to the US rising, Asia-Europe rates declining...

Maersk confirms order for 26 large container ship newbuildings

Maersk has confirmed a large new ship order for 26 large container vessels, as part of its ongoing fleet renewal program. The new vessels –...

Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd to sail more container ships through the Suez Canal

Shipping group Maersk said on Monday that four more ​of its joint container services with Germany's Hapag-Lloyd will resume ‌sailings through the Suez Canal,...

Hapag-Lloyd strengthens partnership with DP World to support growth in Africa

Hapag-Lloyd and DP World have agreed to expand and further strengthen their long-standing cooperation in Africa. The partnership will focus on securing long-term terminal...

Anders Boenaes to become new COO of Hapag-Lloyd as of October 1, 2026

The Supervisory Board of Hapag-Lloyd AG has decided that Anders Boenaes, currently Senior Managing Director Network at Hapag-Lloyd, will become the new Chief Operating...

China’s first arctic container service reaches Europe

A container ship arrived in Britain on Wednesday after a landmark voyage from China via the Arctic, as part of plans for more vessels...

Thenamaris orders four 3,200-TEU containerships from China’s Hengli

Thenamaris, owned by shipowner Nikolas Martinos, has placed an order for four containerships with a capacity of 3,200 TEU each, according to shipbroking sources. The...

EuroHoldings Ltd. announces charter contract extensions for two of its feeder containerships, M/V Joanna and M/V Aegean Express

Euroholdings Ltd., an owner and operator of container carriers and tanker vessels and provider of container and tanker seaborne transportation services, announced today time...

COSCO places major boxship order

COSCO Shipping Holdings' subsidiary COSCO Asset Management has signed agreements for the construction of 18 container ships, with a total value exceeding 2.9 billion...

Euroseas announces 2-year charter contract extension for its Feeder Containership, M/V Jonathan P

Euroseas, an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes, announced a time charter contract extension for...

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UK P&I Club and TT Club announce the successful completion of their joint acquisition of the Thomas Miller Holdings group

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

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...