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Hormuz oil exodus sets stage for chaotic rebalancing act

Crude prices may be back near levels seen before the Iran war, but the surge in oil exports from the Middle East following the...

DOF Group ASA – Awarded 3-year contract for Skandi Involver

DOF Group ASA has through its North America subsea region been awarded a Very Large contract for Skandi Involver. Commencement of the contract will...

Jeio Heavy buys Gunsan shipyard to revive South Korea shipbuilding hub

The Gunsan Shipyard in North Jeolla, which halted operations nine years ago and partially restarted in 2023 with block production, has a new owner....

Western Bulk: Results of offer to acquire own shares

Reference is made to the stock exchange releases of Western Bulk Chartering AS(“Western Bulk” or the "Company") dated 20 and 28 May 2026 concerning...

Greek shipowners expand container ship orders, led by feeders

The container shipping market is entering a period of deep structural realignment as global trade gradually shifts away from traditional long-haul routes toward more...

France seizes ‘Shadow Fleet’ tanker, stepping up pressure on Russia

France’s navy seized another tanker it said was linked to Russia’s “shadow fleet” on Thursday, underscoring the escalation this year in European efforts to...

Vår Energi ASA submits plan for development and operations for the Gjøa Subsea Projects

Vår Energi ASA has taken final investment decision (FID) on the Gjøa Subsea Projects in the North Sea. Together with its partners, the Company...

Semco Maritime announces 5-year contract with INEOS

INEOS has engaged Semco Maritime for provisioning of onshore and offshore services for the company’s activities in the Danish part of the North Sea...

Ocean Yield not impacted by charterer’s restructuring

Reference is made to a press release announcement on 25 June 2026 by Braskem S.A. regarding the filing of a request for Precautionary Injunctive...

UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack

The U.N. International Maritime Organization ​paused its operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after a vessel reported an attack,...

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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...