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Strong capesize rates propel Baltic index to near 2-year high

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, rose to a near two-year-high on Monday,...

Prime Green Recyclers becomes Pakistan’s first Hong Kong Convention compliant yard; GMS welcomes the milestone

GMS extends its congratulations to Prime Green Recyclers on becoming the first ship recycling yard in Pakistan to achieve full compliance with the Hong...

EPS places major order at Hengli

Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has signed contracts with Hengli Shipbuilding for 12 vessels in a deal estimated at $1.1bn–$1.6bn. Specifically, EPS has ordered a series...

NAT: Increased dividend and solid prospects

Nordic American Tankers increased dividend and solid prospects. “The direction of NAT is on the upswing. Safety for crew, safety for ships and dividends remain...

LNG carriers: The rally continues unabated

The LNG carrier freight market is at the center of global interest, as freight rates continue their rally, reaching the highest levels of the...

Russia fails to win back seat on UN shipping agency’s council

Russia failed on Friday to win enough votes to rejoin the U.N. shipping agency's governing council despite urging countries to back its nomination for...

TOP Ships announces letter of intent for acquisition of real estate assets in Dubai

TOP Ships Inc., an international owner and operator of modern, fuel-efficient “ECO” tanker vessels, announced that it has entered into a letter of intent...

Globus releases financial results; hails “nimble chartering strategy”

Globus Maritime Limited, a dry bulk shipping company, reported its unaudited consolidated financial results for the third quarter and nine-month period ended September 30,...

Celestyal hails record-breaking Mediterranean and Adriatic season

Celestyal has concluded its most successful Mediterranean and Adriatic season on record, with the Mediterranean passenger numbers up by 4% this year and revenue...

DP World’s Antwerp gateway nears completion Of €230m expansion plan as it marks 20 year anniversary

DP World Antwerp is on the verge of finalising a €230 million expansion plan to boost capacity by 30% in 2026, reinforcing the Port...

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Heidmar Maritime Holdings reports results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026

Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. reported its results for the quarter and six month period ended June 30, 2026. Second Quarter 2026 Highlights • Total revenues of...

Capital Tankers announces second quarter 2026 financial results

Capital Tankers Corp. announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.  

Stena announces Q2 interim report

The Stena AB Group published its interim report for the second quarter of 2026.

TotalEnergies completes the transfer of its 10% interest in Arctic LNG 2

As mentioned on the occasion of the presentation of the 2nd Quarter 2026 Results, TotalEnergies confirms that the transfer of its 10% interest in...

Orient Overseas Limited announces 2026 interim results

Orient Overseas (International) Limited Announced 2026 Interim Results​. Group Revenue of US$5,173 million Group EBIT of US$728 million Group EBITDA of US$1,255 million Operating Cash Flow of US$819 million Profit Attributable to...

Celestyal announces 2028 summer Mediterranean programme

Celestyal has unveiled its 2028 Mediterranean programme, with 124 sailings on sale from September...

Saudi Arabia says Iran attacked vessel in Hormuz, killing two sailors

Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest crude exporter, said on Wednesday that an Iranian attack...

Celestyal launches ‘Uncrowded, Unforgettable, Authentically Med’ winter campaign with fares from €469pp

Celestyal has launched a new winter campaign, ‘Uncrowded, Unforgettable, Authentically Med’ - live from...

Celestyal unveils new winter sailings onboard Celestyal Journey

Celestyal has unveiled seven new winter 2027/28 sailing options onboard the 1,260-guest Celestyal Journey,...

Two tankers carrying Saudi oil attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Two supertankers carrying Saudi ​oil were struck by unknown projectiles within minutes of each...

Chandra Asri Group opens access to CPN public terminal

PT Chandra Pelabuhan Nusantara (CPN), a subsidiary of PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk (Chandra Asri Group), has officially obtained the Business License for the...

Direct traffic between the Port of Gothenburg and Asia increases

Cargo volumes at the Port of Gothenburg developed strongly during the first half of 2026. Container volumes remained at record levels, while rail, RoRo,...

PPA: New framework for investments in ports and logistics

Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) has expanded its scope of business activity following shareholders’ approval of amendments to the corporate charter, paving the way for...

Piraeus container traffic shows signs of recovery as ships return to Suez Canal

Signs of improvement are emerging in container traffic at Terminals II and III at the Port of Piraeus, as the gradual return of containerships...

Port of Los Angeles posts second-best July on record, cargo volume remains strong

The Port of Los Angeles processed 960,464 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in July, making it the second-busiest July in the Port’s history. The strong...