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Strait of Hormuz: Traffic of vessels down 70%

The number of vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped by 70% amid regional tension, according to Marine Traffic. Iran has not officially...

Freight rates and tanker values skyrocket

Against the backdrop of rapidly escalating developments in the Middle East, shipping markets are reacting to the crisis with significant upward pressure on rates. Freight...

Trump orders oil tanker insurance support, says Navy could escort ships in Gulf

The U.S. Navy could begin escorting oil tankers through the Strait of ​Hormuz if necessary, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, adding he had...

DP World grows Brazil contract logistics footprint with Suzano warehouse deal

DP World is expanding its contract logistics platform in Brazil after securing a five-year agreement to manage warehouse and production line supply operations for...

Cruise tourism supports 445,000 jobs and contributes €64.1 billion to Europe’s economy

· The cruise industry supports a broad European industrial and tourism ecosystem, delivering tangible benefits across national and local economies · Cruises promote peripheral destinations,...

Greek shipping shares soar in US market due to strong freight rates

The global tanker market is going through a period of intense momentum, with freight rates moving at levels that dramatically boost companies’ cash flows...

5,800 ships of the Greek-owned fleet in 174 countries

The Greek fleet made more than 160,000 calls in 174 countries in 2023, confirming the global footprint and geoeconomic importance of the sector. As reported...

Uni-Fuels expands Southeast Asia footprint with new regional office in Thailand

Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited, a global provider of marine fuel solutions headquartered in Singapore, announced the establishment of Uni-Fuels Co., Ltd., its newly incorporated regional...

EPS announces key management appointments to support next phase of growth

Eastern Pacific Shipping has announced a series of senior management appointments as the company continues to strengthen its leadership platform following the successful integration...

Blackstone, EQT and CVC make offers for VW’s Everllence, FT reports

Volkswagen has attracted bids from top private equity funds including Blackstone, EQT and CVC for its diesel engine division Everllence, the Financial Times...

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Robin Energy announces reverse stock split

Robin Energy, an international ship-owning company providing energy transportation services globally, announced that its board of directors has determined to effect a one-for-fifteen (1-for-15)...

Seanergy Maritime announces pricing of €100 million unsecured corporate bond trading on Euronext Athens

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. announced the pricing of the offering of €100 million of unsecured bonds to investors in Greece. The Bonds will be...

Diana Shipping urges Genco Shipping & Trading shareholders to tender their shares by Friday, July 10

Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels that is the largest shareholder of...

NORDEN raises full-year guidance

Following stronger than expected operational performance in dry cargo, reduced costs associated with Persian Gulf delays and additional vessel sales, NORDEN upgrades the 2026...

A.P. Moller Holding announces the acquisition of Ocean Yield from KKR

A.P. Møller Holding A/S and KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced that they have signed an agreement under which a subsidiary of A.P....

Höegh Autoliners extends contract with major Asian car producer into 2029

Höegh Autoliners ASA has agreed an extension of an existing contract with a major...

METLEN and Tsakos Group formalise partnership to develop one of Greece’s largest hybrid renewable...

METLEN and Tsakos Group formalised the launch of their partnership through METLEN’s entry into...

Foreship unveils RoRo ferry concept tailored to Greek ferry market

Foreship, part of the RINA Group, has developed a new roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ferry design...

IMO Secretary-General condemns new attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement: “I regret that once again I am...

Seaspan and Maersk advance fleet efficiency through strategic vessel upgrade program 

Seaspan Corporation Pte. Ltd., a leading independent maritime asset owner and operator, has announced...

Hapag-Lloyd uses shore power in the Port of Hamburg

Hapag-Lloyd, the world’s fifth-largest container shipping company, has signed an agreement with the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) on the use of shore power in...

DP World drives record efficiency and vessel performance at DAR Es Salaam port

DP World Dar Es Salaam has achieved record vessel performance and reduced cargo discharge times by more than 90% at the Port of Dar...

Piraeus Container Terminal marks 16 years, reports rise in cargo volumes

Piraeus Container Terminal (PCT) marked 16 years of operations, highlighting the contribution of its employees and partners in transforming the port of Piraeus into...

PPA S.A.: Gross dividend of 1.896 euros per share approved

The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) successfully held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, in accordance with the applicable procedures, with shareholders representing 83.40% of...

Hanseatic Global Terminals plans to acquire 20% stake in Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg

Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) signed a term sheet outlining the key conditions for the intended acquisition of a 20% stake in Eurogate Container Terminal...