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Baltic index hits near one-month low as rates drop for all segments

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index dropped to a one-month low on Tuesday, dragged down by weakness across all vessel segments. The overall index,...

‘Green’ marine fuels could cost less than oil bunkers from 2035: Wartsila

Sustainable marine fuels could become cheaper than conventional, oil-based bunkers from 2035 when greenhouse gas emissions regulations like carbon pricing mechanisms are taken into...

A Global Carbon Tax on Shipping is Coming, Says ABS Chairman and CEO

A universal, global carbon tax on shipping is coming, as alternative blue fuels made with carbon capture emerge as a critical step in the...

Baltic index slips to three-week low on weaker capesize, panamax rates

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index fell to over a three-week low on Monday, weighed down by weakness in the capesize and panamax...

Yemen’s Houthis Tell China, Russia Their Ships Won’t Be Targeted

The Yemen-based Houthis have told China and Russia their ships can sail through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden without being attacked, according...

Baltic index hits two-week low as larger vessel rates slide

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index extended declines on Thursday to hit its lowest level in more than two weeks as rates for...

Somali pirates return, adding to global shipping crisis

As a speed boat carrying more than a dozen Somali pirates bore down on their position in the western Indian Ocean, the crew of...

Declines in larger vessels drag down Baltic index

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index fell for a second straight session on Wednesday, pressured by losses in the larger capesize and panamax...

Panama Has No knowledge of Iranian-Owned Ships on Registry

Panama’s maritime authority said on Monday it has no knowledge of ships owned by Iranians being in its registry, following concerns from U.S. authorities...

Baltic index dips on falling capesize rates

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index slipped on Tuesday as weaker capesize rates outweighed gains in smaller vessel segments. The overall index, which...

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TotalEnergies completes the transfer of its 10% interest in Arctic LNG 2

As mentioned on the occasion of the presentation of the 2nd Quarter 2026 Results, TotalEnergies confirms that the transfer of its 10% interest in...

Orient Overseas Limited announces 2026 interim results

Orient Overseas (International) Limited Announced 2026 Interim Results​. Group Revenue of US$5,173 million Group EBIT of US$728 million Group EBITDA of US$1,255 million Operating Cash Flow of US$819 million Profit Attributable to...

BW LPG Limited – Financial results for Q2 2026

BW LPG reported another strong quarter in Q2 2026. Highlights Q2 2026 Financial performance Q2 2026 profit attributable to equity holders of the Company was US$120...

Frontline reports “best quarterly profit ever”

Frontline plc reported unaudited results for the six months ended June 30, 2026: Highlights Reported the best quarterly profit ever of $659.2 million, or $2.96 per...

EXMAR announces half year 2026 results

 EXMAR Shipping delivered a resilient first-half performance despite geopolitical uncertainty, evolving regulations and changing trade flows. The segment reported stable revenue year-on-year in challenging...

Two killed in oil tanker fire off South Korea, Yonhap reports

Two crew people were killed on ​Thursday after a fire ‌broke out aboard an...

Shipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz rises slightly, data shows

Shipping traffic at the Strait of Hormuz rose slightly even as a geopolitical standoff...

TORM announces Q2 2026 results, dividend distribution, and financial outlook 2026

In the second quarter of 2026, TORM (Nasdaq: TRMD or TRMD A) generated time...

Iran and Oman discuss temporary Hormuz corridor as impasse with US drags on

Iran said it had restarted talks ​with neighbor Oman to manage the Strait of...

Panama Canal auction hits new record at $5.3 million

A shipper needing to transit the Panama Canal bid a record $5.3 million to...

PPA: New framework for investments in ports and logistics

Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) has expanded its scope of business activity following shareholders’ approval of amendments to the corporate charter, paving the way for...

Piraeus container traffic shows signs of recovery as ships return to Suez Canal

Signs of improvement are emerging in container traffic at Terminals II and III at the Port of Piraeus, as the gradual return of containerships...

Port of Los Angeles posts second-best July on record, cargo volume remains strong

The Port of Los Angeles processed 960,464 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in July, making it the second-busiest July in the Port’s history. The strong...

Announcement of Notification to Submit a Voluntary Conditional ‎Cash Offer to Acquire AD Ports Group Shares

AD Ports Group, a leading global facilitator of trade, ‎logistics, and industry, announces that it has received a notification from L’IMAD Holding Company PJSC...

DP World Expands Cold Chain Capabilities With New €48m Antwerp Hub

DP World will build a new temperature-controlled logistics hub in the Port of Antwerp. The project begins with an initial investment of EUR 48...