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VLGC rates retreat as bunker prices ease, but volatility a concern

Very Large Gas Carrier rates retreated from a near two-month high as bunker fuel costs eased, while LPG shipping fixtures slowed after a recent...

All-inclusive rates drop as shippers cut orders on Asia lockdowns

Divergent fundamentals pushed all-inclusive rates from North Asia down as many Asian production hubs went into isolation over coronavirus outbreaks, while rates from Southeast...

Capesize owners opt for shorter Pacific over longer Brazil trips despite contango

The Capesize dry bulk segment is seeing shorter trips within the Pacific region offering higher returns than the longer voyages out of Brazil in...

P&O Ferries sacks 800 staff; unions threaten standoff

Britain's P&O Ferries on Thursday made 800 staff redundant with immediate effect and suspended crossings for the next few days, sparking a backlash from...

US appetite for Far East imports to face test

During the pandemic retail sales and personal savings have been increasing in tandem and supported US consumer demand for imports from the Far East....

Baltic index edges down on capesize dip

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index inched lower on Thursday as a drop in the larger capesize segment countered gains in panamax...

Baltic index down as rates slide across all vessels

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index dipped on Wednesday as rates dropped across all the vessel segments. The overall index, which factors...

Posidonia 2022 To Set Countdown Agenda for IMO’s next decarbonisation milestone

The world’s leading classification societies for the marine industry are returning to Posidonia this June, following the pandemic-induced hiatus, during which they have been...

Celestyal Cruises Appoints David Noyes as Non-Executive Chairman

Celestyal Cruises, the award-winning, number one choice for cruise travellers to the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean, has announced the appointment of David...

Maersk calls at Russian ports to pick up 50,000 stranded containers

Shipping group Maersk still has vessels calling at Russian ports to deliver containers booked before the invasion of Ukraine began and to pick up...

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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...

CMB.TECH announces q2 2026 results

CMB.TECH NV reported its unaudited financial results today for the second quarter ended 30 June 2026.

2020 Bulkers– Results for the second quarter of 20262020 Bulkers 

2020 Bulkers Ltd. announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Key events during the second...

KAMCO and Standard Chartered partner to boost foreign currency financing for Korean shipowners

South Korea's state-backed asset manager KAMCO has joined forces with Standard Chartered Singapore to expand smaller domestic shipowners' access to dollar-denominated funding. The initiative...

The Swedish Club reports strong financial performance amid challenging market conditions

The Swedish Club has reported a strong and disciplined financial performance for the first half of 2026, underpinned by improved underwriting profitability, continued premium...

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...

IMO calls for urgent action as piracy resumes in the Gulf of Aden

IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement following reports of the SEAMULL...

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...

Port of Klaipėda delivers strong performance in 1H2026

The Port of Klaipėda delivered a strong performance in the first half of the year, demonstrating resilience in a changing market environment and further...