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Scouring the Strait of Hormuz for mines could take weeks

Ensuring the Strait of Hormuz is safe from mines could delay a return to normal shipping traffic by weeks following a deal to reopen...

Qatar’s Hamad Port sails into the world’s top eight

The net tonnage through Qatar’s ports witnessed more than 49% shrinkage year-on-year; while it increased about 9% month-on-month in December 2019, said the figures...

IMO Secretary-General welcomes US-Iran agreement

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez welcomes with great satisfaction the peace agreement reached between the parties in the...

Sallaum Lines orders 2 + 2 8,600 CEU dual-fuel car carriers- Its largest vessels yet

Sallaum Lines has ordered the two largest vessels in its history, signing a shipbuilding contract with Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (XSI) for 2...

New EU sanctions target Russian energy revenues

The Council adopted a set of restrictive measures to combat Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, its hybrid activities and its systematic disregard for...

Capital Tankers Corp. announces the acquisition of three scrubber-fitted VLCC newbuildings with 2027 deliveries

Capital Tankers Corp., an international shipping company focused on crude oil transportation, today announced the acquisition from Capital Maritime & Trading Corp. of three...

Shearwater Geoservices AS – Agreement on capital structure amendments strengthening free liquidity and financial position

Shearwater Geoservices AS announced an agreement with lenders and key stakeholders on amendments to the capital structure, improving the Group’s free liquidity and strengthening...

Neptune: Investments in ships – port – logistics

Melina Travlos is transforming the Neptune Group into a global player in the vehicle-carrying sector through a strategy focused on fleet renewal, network expansion...

ECOLOG leading European energy interconnection

ECOLOG, the energy and logistics group controlled by Peter Livanos, played a prominent role during a visit to the Port of Amsterdam, where company...

US refiners can still absorb more Venezuelan oil

U.S. refiners can still absorb more Venezuelan crude, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Friday, as the South American country’s output bounces following the...

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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...

BW LPG Limited – Financial results for Q2 2026

BW LPG reported another strong quarter in Q2 2026. Highlights Q2 2026 Financial performance Q2 2026 profit attributable to equity holders of the Company was US$120...

Frontline reports “best quarterly profit ever”

Frontline plc reported unaudited results for the six months ended June 30, 2026: Highlights Reported the best quarterly profit ever of $659.2 million, or $2.96 per...

EXMAR announces half year 2026 results

 EXMAR Shipping delivered a resilient first-half performance despite geopolitical uncertainty, evolving regulations and changing trade flows. The segment reported stable revenue year-on-year in challenging...

Two killed in oil tanker fire off South Korea, Yonhap reports

Two crew people were killed on ​Thursday after a fire ‌broke out aboard an...

Shipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz rises slightly, data shows

Shipping traffic at the Strait of Hormuz rose slightly even as a geopolitical standoff...

TORM announces Q2 2026 results, dividend distribution, and financial outlook 2026

In the second quarter of 2026, TORM (Nasdaq: TRMD or TRMD A) generated time...

Iran and Oman discuss temporary Hormuz corridor as impasse with US drags on

Iran said it had restarted talks ​with neighbor Oman to manage the Strait of...

Panama Canal auction hits new record at $5.3 million

A shipper needing to transit the Panama Canal bid a record $5.3 million to...

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...

Announcement of Notification to Submit a Voluntary Conditional ‎Cash Offer to Acquire AD Ports Group Shares

AD Ports Group, a leading global facilitator of trade, ‎logistics, and industry, announces that it has received a notification from L’IMAD Holding Company PJSC...

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...