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Spliethoff Group acquires majority interest in ForestWave

Spliethoff Group and ForestWave announced that ForestWave will join the Spliethoff Group as its seventh business unit per September 30th. With this expansion, the...

Hafnia redomiciles from Bermuda to Singapore

Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement made by Hafnia Limited on 12 September 2024 regarding the subsequent court hearing at which the...

Baltic index rises as rates climb across vessel segments

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

IUMI looks to the future of marine insurance at its 150th anniversary conference in Berlin

As part of IUMI’s (International Union of Marine Insurance) 150th anniversary celebrations in Berlin (Germany) this week’s annual three-day conference included a workshop that majored...

CLIA: Statement regarding specific tourism management measures in Greece

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) made a statement regarding specific tourism management measures in Greece. “We appreciate the Government’s desire to ensure a balanced...

Heraklion to host 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in May 2025, marking a first for Greece’s largest island

Leading cruise industry event to address over-tourism and explore new mediterranean destinations, with global industry leaders set to convene in Crete. The city of Heraklion...

Celestyal unveils new ‘Iconic Arabia’ shore excursion programme

Celestyal has released details of the shore excursion programme for its new-for-2025 ‘Iconic Arabia’ itineraries. Following the recent announcement that both ships will operate...

Baltic index falls as capesize hits three-week low

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell on Wednesday as the capesize segment hit...

Baltic index extends gain on panamax strength

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose for a second straight session on Tuesday...

One year of Celestyal Journey

Celestyal Journey has notched up one year with Celestyal, travelling 66,100 nautical miles in its first year, mostly around the Greek Islands and Mediterranean,...

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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,...