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Korean shipbuilders seize bulk of VLGC/VLAC orders as LPG demand surges

The high-value ship order range of Korean shipbuilders is expanding from liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers to very large gas carriers and very large...

Petros Pappas blasts Genco’s handling of Diana takeover approach

Star Bulk chief executive Petros Pappas has criticised US-listed dry bulk owner Genco Shipping and Trading for its handling of a takeover approach from...

Two explosions hit cargo vessel in Gulf off Iraq, officials say

Two explosions struck a ​cargo vessel in the Gulf about ‌40 nautical miles southeast of Iraq's Umm Qasr, one of which was caused by...

Ship operators urge clear rules to return Hormuz to normal

Shipping executives meeting in Athens on Monday said that any peace deal worked out between the United States and Iran would need to offer...

ZIM Board of Directors appoints Dr. Chen Lichtenstein as President and CEO of the Company; will also be joining its Board of Directors

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., a global container liner shipping company, announced the appointment of Dr. Chen Lichtenstein as its new President and Chief...

Dynacom inks order for 12 VLCCs at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding

Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding, in collaboration with China Shipbuilding Industry Trading Company, has sealed a newbuilding contract with Greek shipowner Dynacom for the construction of 12...

Posidonia 2026 Takes Centre Stage as Shipping Recalibrates – Amid Global Freedom of Navigation Challenges

From insurance and risk management to energy transition, digitalisation and maritime security, the Posidonia 2026 conference programme highlights an industry actively reshaping itself in...

Motor Oil: Net profits surge 293% in Q1 – Turnover up 25%

Motor Oil Group announced strong financial results in the first quarter of the year. Specifically, group revenues increased by 25% to 3.36 billion euros, EBITDA...

Hydrocarbons: New step for exploration in Greece – Chevron enters Block 10

A new chapter is opening for hydrocarbon exploration in Greece with Chevron’s entry into the “Area 10” concession, offshore the Kyparissiakos Gulf in the...

Bimco: Rebuilding of oil stocks may support post-war tanker demand growth

“The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed for three months, trapping hundreds of ships and thousands of seafarers in the Persian Gulf while...

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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...

DP World launches express ocean freight services ahead of peak shipping season

DP World has launched two new Express Less-than-Container Load (LCL) ocean freight services to...

Vessels crossing Strait of Hormuz drop to 5 per day

The number of visible commodity vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz dropped to five...

Panama Canal introduces temporary booking system adjustments to increase flexibility and equitable slot access

The Panama Canal announced temporary modifications to its Transit Reservation (Booking) System for Neopanamax...

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...

Direct traffic between the Port of Gothenburg and Asia increases

Cargo volumes at the Port of Gothenburg developed strongly during the first half of 2026. Container volumes remained at record levels, while rail, RoRo,...

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...