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Baltic Index inches up on higher capesize vessel rates

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which monitors rates for vessels moving dry bulk commodities, climbed on Thursday, lifted by gains in...

Royal HaskoningDHV acquires Arch Henderson to strengthen its maritime position in Scotland and globally

Royal HaskoningDHV announced that Scotland-based maritime engineers Arch Henderson has joined the company. Royal HaskoningDHV CEO Marije Hulshof commented: “We are very excited to welcome...

Baltic Index slips for second straight session on lower vessel demand

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, fell for a second straight session on...

The cruise industry convenes in Crete – Cruise lines meet with East Med Stakeholders at Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum

The 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (PSTF 2025) is set to bring together an elite assembly of global cruise industry leaders in Heraklion, Crete,...

Seabourn to sell Sojourn to Mitsui Ocean Cruises

Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, announced the sale of Seabourn Sojourn to Mitsui Ocean Cruises, a subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K....

Baltic Index snaps 13-session winning streak on weaker vessel rates

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels carrying dry bulk commodities, fell on Tuesday snapping a 13-session winning...

Celestyal refines ‘Iconic Arabia’ sailings for 2025 following a successful first Arabian Gulf season

Soon to conclude its first Arabian Gulf season in March, Celestyal has announced an itinerary refresh for its new-for-2025, Arabian Gulf three-, and four-night...

Lauritzen Bulkers CEO steps down

The CEO of Lauritzen Bulkers, Martin Egvang, has decided to step down with immediate effect. In a statement issued on Friday (28 February), Egvang, who...

Baltic index hits its highest level since December

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which measures rates for vessels moving dry bulk commodities, advanced to its highest level since early...

Greek merchant marine fleet GRT shrinks in December

The gross tonnage of the Greek merchant marine fleet further dropped in December, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). Despite the significant renewal and...

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BW LPG Limited – Update on BW LPG’s Product Services Q2 2026 segment performance

BW LPG provided an update on its Product Services’ (“BW Product Services”) Q2 2026 segment performance. Q2 2026 highlights: Gross trading result: – USD 19 million This...

DNB: Solid results driven by lending growth and high customer activity

DNB recorded profits after tax of NOK 9.8 billion in the second quarter of 2026.  “The level of activity in the Norwegian economy is high...

OOIL announces operational update for 2Q2026

The Board of Directors of Orient Overseas (International) Limited has adopted a policy of announcing unaudited operational updates for Orient Overseas Container Line (“OOCL”)...

Seanergy Maritime’s bond begins trading on Euronext Athens after raising 95.6 million euros

Seanergy Maritime Holdings’ corporate bond began trading on Euronext Athens on Tuesday, with Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Stamatis Tsantanis ringing the traditional opening...

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...

Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if U.S. hits power network

Iran has asked Yemen’s Houthi movement to stand ready to close the Red Sea...

MPC Capital to become MPC Oceanic Group

Hamburg-based MPC Capital AG announced it will change its name to MPC Oceanic Group...

Greek merchant fleet increased by 1.8% in May 2026

The Greek Merchant Fleet increased by 1.8% in May 2026 compared with May 2025,...

Russian attack on Ukraine’s Odesa kills three, official says

A Russian attack on Ukraine's ​Black Sea port city of ‌Odesa killed three, a...

Iran-linked vessels pass through Hormuz ahead of US blockade

The number of vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz ticked up on Tuesday,...

Port of Antwerp-Bruges stands firm in a challenging first half of 2026

Cargo handling declined by 2.4%, the market share of containers remained stable, and investments are bolstering the future. In the first half of 2026, Port...

PPA S.A. publishes 2025 sustainability report

PPA S.A. continues to invest systematically in the sustainable development and modernization of the Port of Piraeus by integrating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)...

Port of Los Angeles records best June ever, tops 1 million container units

Dockworkers at the Port of Los Angeles moved 1,002,734 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in June, making it the busiest June in the Port's 118-year...

Port of Long Beach cargo up at year’s midpoint

Trade moving through the Port of Long Beach saw double-digit growth in June, running just ahead of last year’s record-setting pace halfway into 2026,...

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,...