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Iron ore extends losses on weak China demand, slow factory activity

Iron ore futures eased on Tuesday, extending losses into a third consecutive session, as slowing factory activity and weak steel demand in top consumer...

Baltic Index rises on firmer capesize rates

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which measures rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose on Tuesday, supported by higher rates for...

Thenamaris linked to order for suezmax pair

According to broker reports, Thenamaris is linked to an order for two suezmax tankers at a CSSC-affiliated shipyard. Price details were not disclosed. Thenamaris currently...

Diana Shipping Inc. announces time charter contract for m/v Los Angeles with MOL and direct continuation of time charter contract for m/v DSI Aquarius...

Diana Shipping, a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary,...

Star Bulk: Μulti-year program to “green” its fleet

Star Bulk Carriers, owned by Petros Pappas, is implementing a multi-year program to “green” its fleet, through the construction of a new generation of...

Panama Canal bets on LPG transits to offset world trade slowdown next year

The Panama Canal expects an increase in transits of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vessels and carriers of some agricultural commodities to help it compensate...

NORDEN hires new Head of Dry Cargo

Christian Antonsen, currently Global Ocean Freight Director, Chartering, at agricultural firm Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), joins NORDEN on 1 January 2026 as new Head...

Seatrium divests non-core platform supply vessels for S$77 million

Seatrium Limited announced that it has entered into a binding agreement with Brazilian vessel operator, Posidonia Shipping and Trading Ltda, an unrelated third party,...

Aker Solutions extends role as Equinor’s inspection services provider in Norway

Aker Solutions has secured a four-year contract extension to provide onshore and offshore inspection services. The extension follows the customer’s decision to exercise an...

KNOT Offshore Partners LP receives buyout offer from Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers AS

KNOT Offshore Partners LP announced that the Board of Directors of the Partnership received an unsolicited non-binding proposal, dated October 31, 2025, from Knutsen...

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Trafigura to provide over USD1 billion to support US refineries acquisition by CVR Energy, Inc.

Trafigura US Holdings, Inc. has signed strategic agreements with CVR Energy, Inc. (“CVR”) to support its intended acquisition of the Mandan refinery in North...

Navigator Gas announces preliminary third quarter 2026 results

Navigator Holdings Ltd. (described herein as "Navigator Gas" or the "Company") (NYSE: NVGS), the owner and operator of the world's largest fleet of handysize...

Ardmore Shipping reports Q3 and nine-month 2026 results

Ardmore Shipping Corporation announced results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026. Highlights and Recent Activity Reported net income attributable to common stockholders...

WISTA International elects new president and champions cross-border collaboration at conference in Kuala Lumpur

WISTA International has elected Céline Mortier as its new President. The former WISTA Belgium President and CEO of maritime provider Bogerd Martin was formally...

Contships Logistics reports Q3 & 9M 2026 results

Contships Logistics Corp. announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026. Highlights Fleet Composition -During the first nine...

DryDel: Investment drives competitiveness

DryDel Shipping’s strategy for renewing its fleet and strengthening its competitiveness was outlined by...

Greek-owned containership sinks off Bulgaria after attack by three sea drones

The Greek-managed containership Contship Jet has sunk off the Bulgarian coast after being attacked...

Russia says it hit two cargo vessels and Ukrainian logistics hubs

The Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday that its drones had struck a cargo...

RINA: Paolo Moretti appointed Group Chief Executive Officer

RINA S.p.A.’s new Board of Directors appointed Paolo Moretti, currently General Manager, as Group...

Seven Yield agrees charter deal for sisterships

Seven Yield has agreed five-year time charters for two pure car and truck carriers...

Piraeus Port Authority: Investments surge 84.5% to €126.6 million in 9-month

Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) recorded strong investment momentum in the first nine months of 2026, with capital expenditure rising 84.5% to €126.6 million, while...

Piraeus among COSCO’s top ports as container throughput rises 11.4%

Piraeus Container Terminal PCT) recorded an 11.4% increase in container throughput at Piers II and III in the third quarter of 2026, with COSCO...

COSCO SHIPPING Ports announces 2026 third quarter results

COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited, the world’s leading ports logistics service provider, today announced the results of the Company and its subsidiaries (the ‘Group’) for...

Hellenic Ports Association: Port planning and EU funding in focus

Preparing Greek ports for the new 2028-2034 EU funding period and upgrading port infrastructure were at the centre of the 8th meeting of the...

CPP Investments and OMERS reach agreement to sell entire stakes in associated British Ports to a fund managed by IFM Investors

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and OMERS today announced they have agreed to terms with a fund managed by IFM Investors to sell each...