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Vessel traffic through Strait of Hormuz fell to one transit March 12: CAS

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly ground to a halt March 12, according to tracking data, with just one vessel observed to transit...

Wallenius Wilhelmsen renews shipping contract with an estimated value of around USD 190m

Wallenius Wilhelmsen renews contract with a global automotive distributor with an estimated net freight value of around USD 190m during a firm period of...

Iran has laid about a dozen mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say

Iran has deployed about a dozen mines in ​the Strait of Hormuz, two sources familiar with the matter ‌said, in a move likely to...

Greek-owned tanker crew ‘safe and well’ in the Persian Gulf

All 22 Georgian crew members aboard a Greek-owned tanker with Maltese flag are reported to be in good health after the vessel was struck...

Strait of Hormuz remains shut to almost all non-Iran-linked ships

The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to almost all but Iran-linked traffic with the conflict in the Middle East now in its second...

Cargo ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, crew evacuates

A ​cargo vessel ‌was hit by an ​unknown ​projectile in the ⁠Strait ​of Hormuz, ​resulting in a fire onboard ​and ​prompting the crew ‌to...

Trump Weighs Russian Oil Sanctions Relief as Hormuz Disruption Sends Prices Soaring

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering easing oil sanctions on Russia and releasing emergency crude stockpiles as part of a package of options aimed...

Cancellation of 20 and 23 March 2026 – Celestyal Discovery

Celestyal continues to monitor developments in the Middle East and remains in regular contact with the relevant authorities in the region. All guests have now...

Second bulk carrier claiming to be Chinese passes through Hormuz

Another bulk carrier signaled it was Chinese-owned as it sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway at the mouth of the Persian...

Greek seafarers strike over crews stranded in the Gulf, mariners can refuse to sail

Greek seafarers ​held a 24-hour strike on Thursday, halting local ferry services as they protested over crews ‌stranded in the Gulf amid the escalating...

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Castor Maritime reports Q4 Net Income of $17.6 Million

Castor Maritime Inc., a diversified global shipping and energy company, announced its results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2025. Highlights of...

Robin Energy reports strong revenue growth

Robin Energy Ltd. announced strong revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting the growth phase it is in. Total vessel revenue amounted to...

KCC: First quarter 2026 business update

Klaveness Combination Carriers’ preliminary fleet average TCE earnings for the first quarter ended at $33,432/day, approximately $550/day above the guiding range ($31,400-32,900/day). The CABU fleet...

Port of Los Angeles posts solid first quarter performance

The Port of Los Angeles processed 752,520 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in March, a slight 3% decrease compared to last year when shippers front-loaded...

Wallenius Lines becomes sole owner of Wallenius SOL

Wallenius Lines has entered into an agreement to acquire SOL Group’s shares in Wallenius SOL, thereby becoming the sole owner of the company. The...

Princess Cruises announces voyager class order

Princess Cruises, a leading global cruise line of Carnival Corporation & plc, the world's...

Hormuz crisis at crossroads as U.S.–Iran talks set to restart

Talks to end the Iran war could resume in Pakistan over the next two...

Höegh Autoliners welcomes the Höegh Pacific to its fleet

Last week, Höegh Autoliners celebrated and welcomed yet another newbuild to the Höegh fleet. The...

US, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire with reopening of Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reaching a deal...

UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal

UAE official Anwar Gargash said any settlement of the U.S.-Iran war must guarantee access...

Port of Long Beach Nation’s busiest seaport through March

The Port of Long Beach moved the most cargo in North America in March and through the first quarter of 2026, Port of Long...

AD Ports Group signs deal explore investment in key Romania port

AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of trade, industry and logistics solutions, has signed a framework agreement with the National Company Maritime Ports...

Port of Los Angeles posts solid first quarter performance

The Port of Los Angeles processed 752,520 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in March, a slight 3% decrease compared to last year when shippers front-loaded...

Piraeus Port Authority to participate in Seatrade Cruise Global Exhibition

Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) continues to strengthen its international presence in the cruise sector by participating in the Seatrade Cruise Global Exhibition, the industry’s...

Piraeus Port delivers strong 2025 financial performance

Piraeus Port Authority S.A. announced its financial results for fiscal year 2025, reporting record-high revenue and EBITDA, as well as strong performance across its...