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Rescued crew of Greek ship sunk by Houthis taken to Saudi Arabia

Ten mariners rescued after Houthi militants sank a Greek ship last week have arrived in Saudi Arabia, maritime security sources said on Monday, after...

Baltic dry index rises to four-week high on broad-based vessel gains

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, rose to a four-week high on Monday, supported...

Singapore is world’s top maritime centre for 12th consecutive year

Singapore retained its ranking as the world’s top maritime centre, marking the 12th consecutive year it has led the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development...

Baltic Dry Bulk Index gains on higher rates across vessels

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose on Thursday, due to higher rates across...

Joint industry statement from ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners | ECSA, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO on the latest developments in the Red Sea

“In recent days, two ships have now been attacked in the Red Sea. One has sunk and the other has suffered extensive damage. These...

Greek tanker fleet steps up ship inspections near Russian ports after mysterious blasts

Greek shipping companies calling at Russian ports are boosting their vessels’ defences after a series of mysterious blasts in recent months have damaged tankers...

Trafigura announces strategic alliance with maritime technology provider ZeroNorth

Trafigura Group, a market leader in the global commodities industry, has announced a strategic alliance with maritime technology company ZeroNorth. Trafigura is set to roll...

Baltic index slips on lower capesize vessel rates

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, slipped on Wednesday, pressured by lower rates for...

IMO targets seafarer fatigue, work and rest hours, and harassment at sea

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is taking action to ensure that ships worldwide are safely managed and operated, with a renewed focus on seafarer...

Latest Red Sea attack on Greek ship kills four crew, wounds two

Α drone and speedboat attack off Yemen killed four seafarers on a Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier, an official with knowledge of the matter said...

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Hapag-Lloyd raises annual outlook on strong demand, freight rates

German shipping firm Hapag-Lloyd on Monday raised its outlook ​for the financial year, citing strong market ‌demand and positive freight rate developments. Hapag-Lloyd said it...

Diana Shipping Inc. announces extension of tender offer for all outstanding shares of Genco Shipping & Trading

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...

Kongsberg Maritime Q2 2026: Record-high backlog and strong newbuild execution

Kongsberg Maritime ASA announced its results for the second quarter of 2026. A record-high order backlog driven by strong newbuild order intake and execution...

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...

IMO Council reaffirms commitment to protecting vital shipping lanes

The Council of the International Maritime Organization has concluded its 137th session by reaffirming...

Hormuz traffic slows to multi-week low as renewed US, Iran strikes raise safety risk

The number of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz fell to multi-week lows on...

Russia says Ukraine struck tanker in Sea of Azov

A Ukrainian drone struck a tanker as it ​was entering the Azov-Black Sea ‌Canal,...

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...

Greek Shipping Minister visits Piraeus Port

Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Vassilis Kikilias visited the Port of Piraeus on Tuesday ahead of the peak summer holiday travel period,...

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...