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Greek shipowners “anchor” in Scandinavian countries to attract capital

The Scandinavian bond market is rapidly evolving into an important alternative financing resource for shipping companies, with a strong Greek presence. A key player in...

Iron ore futures rise on supply dip, firming demand

Iron ore futures climbed across all benchmarks on Wednesday as shipments from top exporters Australia and Brazil dropped, while an increase in hot metal...

Baltic Index falls to one-month low as larger vessel rates dip

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, fell to a one-month low on Wednesday, as...

Performance Shipping announces successful placement of $100 million bond offering

Performance Shipping announced that it has successfully placed USD 100 million of bonds in the Nordic bond market. An application will be made for...

Navios Maritime linked to $460m newbuilding order at HJ Heavy

According to media reports, HJ Heavy Industries has secured a $460 million contract from Navios Maritime Partners for four methanol-ready 8,000 TEU container ships,...

Intercargo participates in the 110th Session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee

With a strong presence and active contribution to the proceedings, Intercargo, under the chairmanship of Ioannis Xilas, participated in the 110th session of the...

MSC strikes $1.2bn shipbuilding deal in China

MSC has reportedly struck a $1.2 billion shipbuilding deal in China. Specifically, the company has placed an order for up to six LNG dual-fuel...

Loïc Van Staey takes over the reins of KBRV

From 1 July 2025, Loïc Van Staey takes over from Wilfried Lemmens as the Managing Director of the Royal Belgian Shipowners' Association (KBRV). "I am...

Ocean Network Express launches new office in Greece

Ocean Network Express announces the establishment of a new ONE branch in Greece – Ocean Network Express (Europe) Limited, Greece Foreign Branch. Scheduled to commence...

NORDEN sells two additional vessels

NORDEN have sold two additional vessels, one Supramax bulk carrier and one MR tanker. The Supramax vessel is a recently declared purchase option which...

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Safe Bulkers announces strong results, increased dividend

Safe Bulkers, Inc., an international provider of marine drybulk transportation services, announced its unaudited financial results for the three and six-month periods ended June...

CMA CGM: Strong results driven by the Group’s agility in a volatile environment

CMA CGM reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, highlighting strong results driven by the Group’s agility in a volatile environment...

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...

Oman proposes Hormuz management system with voluntary fees, source says

Oman has presented a proposal to Iran for joint regional management ​of the Strait...

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...

Piraeus container traffic remains resilient despite Red Sea shipping disruptions

Container traffic at the Port of Piraeus remained resilient in the first half of 2026 despite mounting disruption to global shipping caused by the...

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)...