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Caravel Group increases stake in Pacific Basin

The Caravel Group confirms that in recent weeks, we have made a series of on-market purchases of shares in Pacific Basin Shipping Limited, and...

Mawani signs privatization contracts for multipurpose cargo terminals at Eight Saudi Ports with over SAR 2.2 billion in private sector investments

Under the patronage of H.E. Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani),...

Gulf shipping costs drop as Israel-Iran ceasefire holds

Shipping costs for the Gulf have fallen in the past two days after a ceasefire was reached between Israel and Iran, although rates could...

ABS expands network of cutting-edge learning hubs with new hellenic ship safety center

ABS opened the doors on its latest training center, the Hellenic Ship Safety Center in Athens, harnessing the power of new immersive training techniques,...

Sovcomflot to operate first Russian-built ice-class LNG carrier

The first Russian-built ice-class tanker for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is expected to operate in 2H2025 at the Arctic LNG 2 plant. The tanker, named...

Hengli Heavy Industries debuts first VLCC “ALIAKMON Ⅰ”, marking breakthrough in ultra-large shipbuilding

On June 24, Hengli Heavy Industries held a naming ceremony for its first 306,000 dwt very large crude carrier (VLCC). The new vessel was...

Diana Shipping announces time charter contract for m/v DSI Polaris with Cargill Ocean Transportation

Diana Shipping, a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, announced that through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary,...

Celestyal launches 2027 programme

Celestyal has unveiled its programme of 2027 and early 2028 sailings - its earliest-ever season launch. The year-round programme, which is on sale now, offers...

Iron ore rise on dollar weakness, China stimulus hopes

Iron ore rose on Thursday, reversing early losses, as a weaker U.S. dollar and promises from Chinese officials to boost domestic consumption lifted investor...

Baltic sea freight index slips as capesize rates lose steam

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, fell on Thursday, as a decline in capesize...

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Trafigura to provide over USD1 billion to support US refineries acquisition by CVR Energy, Inc.

Trafigura US Holdings, Inc. has signed strategic agreements with CVR Energy, Inc. (“CVR”) to support its intended acquisition of the Mandan refinery in North...

Navigator Gas announces preliminary third quarter 2026 results

Navigator Holdings Ltd. (described herein as "Navigator Gas" or the "Company") (NYSE: NVGS), the owner and operator of the world's largest fleet of handysize...

Ardmore Shipping reports Q3 and nine-month 2026 results

Ardmore Shipping Corporation announced results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026. Highlights and Recent Activity Reported net income attributable to common stockholders...

WISTA International elects new president and champions cross-border collaboration at conference in Kuala Lumpur

WISTA International has elected Céline Mortier as its new President. The former WISTA Belgium President and CEO of maritime provider Bogerd Martin was formally...

Contships Logistics reports Q3 & 9M 2026 results

Contships Logistics Corp. announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026. Highlights Fleet Composition -During the first nine...

DryDel: Investment drives competitiveness

DryDel Shipping’s strategy for renewing its fleet and strengthening its competitiveness was outlined by...

Greek-owned containership sinks off Bulgaria after attack by three sea drones

The Greek-managed containership Contship Jet has sunk off the Bulgarian coast after being attacked...

Russia says it hit two cargo vessels and Ukrainian logistics hubs

The Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday that its drones had struck a cargo...

RINA: Paolo Moretti appointed Group Chief Executive Officer

RINA S.p.A.’s new Board of Directors appointed Paolo Moretti, currently General Manager, as Group...

Seven Yield agrees charter deal for sisterships

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

Piraeus Port Authority: Investments surge 84.5% to €126.6 million in 9-month

Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) recorded strong investment momentum in the first nine months of 2026, with capital expenditure rising 84.5% to €126.6 million, while...

Piraeus among COSCO’s top ports as container throughput rises 11.4%

Piraeus Container Terminal PCT) recorded an 11.4% increase in container throughput at Piers II and III in the third quarter of 2026, with COSCO...

COSCO SHIPPING Ports announces 2026 third quarter results

COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited, the world’s leading ports logistics service provider, today announced the results of the Company and its subsidiaries (the ‘Group’) for...

Hellenic Ports Association: Port planning and EU funding in focus

Preparing Greek ports for the new 2028-2034 EU funding period and upgrading port infrastructure were at the centre of the 8th meeting of the...

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...