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Havila Shipping ASA: Contracts with Equinor Energy AS for the PSV vessels

The company has entered into contracts with Equinor Energy AS for the PSV vessels Havila Clipper, Havila Fanø and Havila Herøy. Each contract is for...

Posidonia 2024 bids farewell to record number of participants, renews rendezvous for 2026

2,038 exhibitors from 81 countries present at biggest ever Posidonia Posidonia 2024 has already gone down in history as the best-attended in the biennial event’s...

Baltic index hits near 1-month peak on strong vessels demand

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, hit a near one-month high on Thursday, supported...

Iron ore struggles for direction as China data counters soft demand outlook

Prices of iron ore futures struggled for direction on Wednesday as support from improved economic data in top consumer China partially offset lingering pressure...

Frontline CEO sees ships avoiding red sea even with a ceasefire

It’s “naive” to assume merchant vessels will start sailing through the Red Sea again if there’s an agreement to end the war between Israel...

Baltic index inches up as panamax gains offset capesize losses

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, edged higher on Wednesday as gains in the...

IMO to open regional office in Fiji to serve the Pacific

IMO will open its seventh Regional Presence Office, in Suva, Fiji, to serve countries and territories in the Pacific Islands region. IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio...

Baltic index hits one-week low as capesize rates dip

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, marked its lowest level in a week on...

2020 Bulkers: Organizational update & succession plan

The Board of Directors of 2020 Bulkers Ltd. are pleased to announce that Mr. Lars-Christian Svensen will join 2020 Bulkers Management AS as Chief...

Posidonia 2024 sees flury of new business deals as shipping industry makes statement of intent in a boost for global trade and economic growth

The 28th edition of the biennial Posidonia Exhibition came to an end today proving once again that it is the most sought-after event to...

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Wärtsilä’s Half-year Financial Report January–June 2026

Wärtsilä has released its Half-year Financial Report for January–June 2026, outlining the company’s financial and operational performance during the first six months of the...

Nakilat achieves QAR 857 million net profit for the first half of 2026

Qatar Gas Transport Company Q.P.S.C. (Nakilat) announced its consolidated financial results for the first half of the year ended 30 June 2026, with a...

BW LPG Limited – Update on BW LPG’s Product Services Q2 2026 segment performance

BW LPG provided an update on its Product Services’ (“BW Product Services”) Q2 2026 segment performance. Q2 2026 highlights: Gross trading result: – USD 19 million This...

DNB: Solid results driven by lending growth and high customer activity

DNB recorded profits after tax of NOK 9.8 billion in the second quarter of 2026.  “The level of activity in the Norwegian economy is high...

OOIL announces operational update for 2Q2026

The Board of Directors of Orient Overseas (International) Limited has adopted a policy of announcing unaudited operational updates for Orient Overseas Container Line (“OOCL”)...

Greek flag maintains top international quality rankings

The Greek ship registry continues to meet the highest international quality standards, consistently earning...

Three tankers carrying Saudi crude make U-turns in Red Sea after Houthi warning

Three oil tankers loaded with Saudi crude for China and India made U-turns in...

Attacks on Greek tankers heighten shipping security concerns

A fresh wave of attacks on commercial shipping has heightened concerns over maritime security...

Hormuz vessel crossings extend slide on fresh US-Iran attacks

Vessel crossings via the Strait of Hormuz dropped further at the start of the...

Yemen’s Houthis announce a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have announced they are imposing a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia...

PPA S.A. receives double distinction at the “Protagonists of the Greek Economy 2026” Awards

Piraeus Port Authority received two prestigious distinctions at the “Protagonists of the Greek Economy 2026” Awards, reaffirming its leading role in the Greek economy...

Port of Antwerp-Bruges stands firm in a challenging first half of 2026

Cargo handling declined by 2.4%, the market share of containers remained stable, and investments are bolstering the future. In the first half of 2026, Port...

PPA S.A. publishes 2025 sustainability report

PPA S.A. continues to invest systematically in the sustainable development and modernization of the Port of Piraeus by integrating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)...

Port of Los Angeles records best June ever, tops 1 million container units

Dockworkers at the Port of Los Angeles moved 1,002,734 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in June, making it the busiest June in the Port's 118-year...

Port of Long Beach cargo up at year’s midpoint

Trade moving through the Port of Long Beach saw double-digit growth in June, running just ahead of last year’s record-setting pace halfway into 2026,...