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Iron ore extends gains on Tangshan steel production curbs, lower shipments

Iron ore futures rose on Tuesday after steel mills in Tangshan, a major production hub, were ordered to halt operations to improve air quality...

Baltic index falls as larger vessel rates dip

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which measures rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, edged lower on Tuesday, as rates declined across...

Alexandroupolis LNG import terminal resumes operations at limited capacity: operator

The floating LNG import terminal at Alexandroupolis in northern Greece has resumed operations having been offline since late January, operator Gastrade said Aug. 11. The...

Excelerate Energy reports strong second quarter 2025 results and raises full-year guidance

Excelerate Energy, reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. RECENT HIGHLIGHTS Reported Net Income of $20.8 million for the second quarter Reported...

Crowley Shipping appoints new leaders to drive advanced energy transportation and LNG microgrid growth

Crowley has announced key leadership appointments that will continue to strengthen it as a leader in advanced energy transportation and microgrid development sectors in...

US, China extend tariff truce by 90 days, staving off surge in duties

The United States and China on Monday extended a tariff truce for another 90 days, staving off triple-digit duties on each other's goods as...

Hanwha Ocean eyes Brazilian shipyard to back offshore projects

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean is considering establishing a shipyard in Niterói, in the metropolitan area of Rio de Janeiro, to support local offshore projects...

ZIM shares rally on news of CEO-Led Take-private Proposal

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. is reportedly the subject of a potential buyout bid led by its CEO Eli Glickman and Israeli shipping magnate...

Brave Maritime in bulker deal with Imperial Petroleum

According to a SEC filing, Imperial Petroleum has acquired three Japanese-built bulk carriers from Brave Maritime, a sister company controlled by Vafias family interests. The...

Iron ore rises on strong China demand

Iron ore futures rose to around CNY 786 per tonne on Monday, rebounding from a near four-week low amid fresh signs of robust demand...

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TOP Ships announces management estimate of net asset value of $359.2 million, a 24% increase from the previously reported NAV

TOP Ships Inc., an international owner and operator of modern, fuel-efficient “ECO” tanker vessels, announced that after taking into account the June 30, 2026,...

Costamare reports results for the second quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2026

Costamare Inc. reported unaudited financial results for the second quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2026.

Diana Shipping urges Genco Shipping & Trading to stop misleading investors and engage in good faith negotiations

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...

Wärtsilä’s Half-year Financial Report January–June 2026

Wärtsilä has released its Half-year Financial Report for January–June 2026, outlining the company’s financial and operational performance during the first six months of the...

Nakilat achieves QAR 857 million net profit for the first half of 2026

Qatar Gas Transport Company Q.P.S.C. (Nakilat) announced its consolidated financial results for the first half of the year ended 30 June 2026, with a...

Celestyal launches first Intern Conference, bringing the next generation closer to cruising and shipping

More than 80 participants have taken their first professional steps through the company’s long-standing...

Houthis say they attacked two Saudi tankers; Saudi Arabia says one ablaze in Red...

Yemen's Houthi militia attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in a military operation, the...

Greek flag maintains top international quality rankings

The Greek ship registry continues to meet the highest international quality standards, consistently earning...

Three tankers carrying Saudi crude make U-turns in Red Sea after Houthi warning

Three oil tankers loaded with Saudi crude for China and India made U-turns in...

Attacks on Greek tankers heighten shipping security concerns

A fresh wave of attacks on commercial shipping has heightened concerns over maritime security...

Port of Long Beach, MARAD agree to test nuclear-powered vessels

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today joined leaders from California’s Port of Long Beach to celebrate a new partnership focused on...

PPA S.A. receives double distinction at the “Protagonists of the Greek Economy 2026” Awards

Piraeus Port Authority received two prestigious distinctions at the “Protagonists of the Greek Economy 2026” Awards, reaffirming its leading role in the Greek economy...

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...