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New LNG system opens in Greece aiming to reduce reliance on Russian gas

The new project, funded in part by the European Commission aims to reduce southeastern Europe’s dependence on Russian gas. The Greek city of Alexandroupolis is...

OPEC+ ‘staying together’ with goal to stabilize oil market: UAE minister

OPEC and its allies remain united in their goal of stabilizing the oil market, UAE energy minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said Oct. 2, ahead of...

Leading wheat and soybean exporters grapple with historic droughts

Top grain producing regions of Russia and Brazil experienced one of their driest Septembers on record, just as farmers in both export giants were...

MISC signs shipbuilding contract for two LNG carriers; gets long-term charter with PETRONAS

MISC Bhd and Samsung Heavy Industries signed shipbuilding contracts for the construction of two newbuild liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, scheduled for delivery in...

Stolt-Nielsen posts a third quarter net profit of $99.2 million

Stolt-Nielsen Limited reported unaudited results for the third quarter and the nine months ending August 31, 2024. The Company reported a third quarter net...

Baltic index falls for third day on weaker rates for all vessels

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, declined for a third straight session on...

Celestyal announces specialist coffee bar expansion

To mark international coffee day (October 1), Celestyal has announced the expansion of its specialist onboard coffee bar ‘Café Nation’. The venue, currently available on...

New CEO for Wilhelmsen Ship Management

Wilhelmsen Ship Management announced the retirement of Carl Schou after 19 years of service, including 16 years as CEO. Under his leadership, the company...

Marubeni and Solvang start joint operation of ammonia carrier

Marubeni has entered into a partnership agreement with Solvang ASA (hereinafter, “Solvang”), a Norwegian shipping company, and commenced joint operation of an ammonia carrier...

ARC adds M/V ARC Endeavor to U.S.-flag fleet

American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group (ARC) announced the addition of M/V ARC Endeavor to its U.S.-flag fleet. M/V ARC Endeavor was reflagged to American...

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Seaspan Becomes First International Ship Owner & Operator to Access China’s Panda Bond Market

Seaspan, a leading independent maritime asset owner and operator, is pleased to announce the successful issuance of a RMB 1.5 billion Panda Bond in...

DHT Holdings Announces Record Second Quarter 2026 Results

DHT Holdings announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Dorian LPG posts record profit

Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE: LPG) (the “Company,” “Dorian LPG,” “we,” “us,” and “our”), a leading owner and operator of modern very large gas carriers...

Star Bulk Carriers Reports Strongest Quarterly Results Since Second Quarter Of 2022

Star Bulk Carriers announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2026.

Genco Announces Q2 2026 Financial Results; Declares Dividend of $0.80 per Share for Q2 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) (“Genco” or the “Company”), the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, reported...

Shipping Industry Sees Major Obstacles to Iran’s Hormuz Control Plan

A proposed deal between Iran and Oman that would give Tehran control over ships...

UK continues crackdown on Russia with tough new sanctions

Russian banks, shadow fleet ships and shady businesses have been slapped with UK sanctions...

Panama Canal Announces New Draft Adjustments for Neopanamax Locks

The Panama Canal Authority announced, through a notice to shipping companies, that effective August...

Iran Says Hormuz Shipping Route Announcement With Oman Nears

Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping...

Yemen’s Houthis Deny Plans To Impose Fees On Ships Sailing Through Red Sea

Yemen’s Houthi-run maritime coordination body denied on Saturday that it planned to impose fees...

DP World Expands Cold Chain Capabilities With New €48m Antwerp Hub

DP World will build a new temperature-controlled logistics hub in the Port of Antwerp. The project begins with an initial investment of EUR 48...

Port of Klaipėda delivers strong performance in 1H2026

The Port of Klaipėda delivered a strong performance in the first half of the year, demonstrating resilience in a changing market environment and further...

DP World Accelerates Port Decarbonization in Chile

DP World is expanding the electrification of its port operations in Chile with the introduction of seven 100% electric Internal Transfer Vehicles (ITVs) and...

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...