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IMO Council reaffirms commitment to protecting vital shipping lanes

The Council of the International Maritime Organization has concluded its 137th session by reaffirming the importance of preserving navigational rights and freedoms in accordance...

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 Sunday, shipping data showed, as ​renewed strikes between the U.S....

Russia says Ukraine struck tanker in Sea of Azov

A Ukrainian drone struck a tanker as it ​was entering the Azov-Black Sea ‌Canal, Yury Slyusar, governor of Russia's Rostov region, said on Sunday. The...

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 Asian car producer for the transportation of cars in a...

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

METLEN and Tsakos Group formalised the launch of their partnership through METLEN’s entry into an existing Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of Tsakos Group. This...

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 concept tailored to the operational and commercial requirements of the...

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 compelled to speak out following attacks on commercial ships and...

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 a deepened strategic collaboration with A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk),...

Angelicoussis Group deploys Starlink across more than 140 vessels

Angelicoussis Group has equipped more than 140 vessels with Starlink’s low-Earth orbit satellite network, enhancing connectivity across its fleet. The group, controlled by Maria Angelicoussis,...

Evergreen Marine director released amid investigation

Chang Kuo-hua, a director on the board of Taiwanese shipping giant Evergreen Marine Corp, was yesterday released on NT$120 million (US$3.73 million) bail after...

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Greek shipping industry turns to Euronext Athens

The Greek shipping community is turning its attention to Euronext Athens. Safe Bulkers, owned by Polys V. Hajioannou, made the first move. The company pursued...

TOP Ships announces net income of $6.5 million, diluted earnings per share of $0.61 and stockholders’ equity of $76.7 million for the six months...

TOP Ships Inc., an international owner and operator of modern, fuel-efficient “ECO” tanker vessels, announced its financial results for the six months ended June...

TORM announces secondary public offering of its class A common shares by a selling shareholder

TORM plc announced the commencement of a secondary public offering of 9,000,000 of the Company’s Class A common shares by OCM Njord Holdings S.à...

TEN sees 300% plus increase in 6-month net income; record 1H revenues

TEN reported results (unaudited) for the six months and the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. FIRST HALF 2026 SUMMARY RESULTS TEN's fleet generated record gross...

Samsung seeks $186 million from CMA CGM in landmark FMC complaint

Samsung Electronics America (SEA) has filed a formal complaint against CMA CGM with the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), demanding at least $186 million...

Vessels trickle through Strait of Hormuz as Middle East conflict persists

A total of 17 commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on the weekend,...

Greek shipping a key pillar of economy, citizens’ daily lives, minister says

The importance of Greek shipping to the economy and citizens’ everyday lives was highlighted...

Qatar Energy Chief says Bessent ‘wrong’ about Hormuz future

Qatari Energy Minister Saad Al-Kaabi said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is “wrong” when he...

Cruise Industry report shows measurable progress in environmental technologies and practices

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise industry, released...

Stop attacking merchant ships and seafarers: IMO Secretary-General to Member States

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, has called on Member...

Piraeus container traffic soars 18% in August

Container throughput at the port of Piraeus remained strong in August, with a significant improvement recorded at Terminals II and III as the global...

Port of Los Angeles posts best three-month cargo stretch in its history

Port of Los Angeles waterfront workers processed  955,907 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in August, capping the busiest three consecutive months in Port history. More...

ATI and DP World commission six new hybrid cranes at manila South Harbour

Strategic partners DP World and Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) have commissioned six state-of-the-art hybrid Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes at Manila South Harbour (MSH), strengthening...

PCT S.A.: New customs licence for cargo arriving by rail

A step towards enhancing the operational efficiency of the Piraeus Container Terminal is the granting of an Authorised Consignee licence to PCT S.A. by...

ZIM: Updated freight rates from Mediterranean & Black Sea ports

Updated Freight Rates from all Mediterranean ports & Black Sea ports to all USEC & Gulf, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean & South America...