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Celestyal launches limited time ‘Flash Sale’ on select itineraries

Celestyal has launched a limited time ‘Flash Sale’, running until February 6, 2026, on select 2026 departures. Savings of up to €400pp are available for...

Haskoning acquires Portwise

International consulting engineering company Haskoning announced the acquisition of Portwise, a world-leading consultancy active in planning and simulation of ports and terminals. Portwise is...

CK Hutchison launches arbitration over Panama Canal ports contract ruling

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison said on Wednesday its Panama Ports Company unit has started international arbitration proceedings against Panama after the country's top court...

Greek shipowners: 47 orders for newbuildings

Greek shipowners proceeded with 47 new ship orders in Asian berths in the first 31 days of the year. It is noted that during...

QatarEnergy secures long-term LNG supply deal with Japan’s Jera as demand surges

QatarEnergy, one of the world's biggest LNG suppliers, signed a deal on Tuesday with Japan's top power generator Jera to supply 3 million tons...

Atlas Maritime orders 2+2 suezmax tankers in S. Korea

Atlas Maritime has reportedly placed an order for 2+2 suezmax tankers with DH Shipbuilding. The vessels are valued at approximately $86 million each, with...

Intermodal Weekly Market Report [W5]

 Europe’s decision to formally sever its remaining gas ties with Russia marks the end of a chapter that has defined the continent’s energy system...

Elefsis Shipyards investment strengthens Greece’s industrial base, creates jobs – minister

“The Elefsis Shipyards are a true success story for Greek industry, shipbuilding and the economy of our country,” emphasized Minister of Development Takis Theodorikakos,...

Wallenius Wilhelmsen begins official operations at the Gothenburg terminal

Today marks the official start of Wallenius Wilhelmsen operating the Gothenburg International Auto & RoRo Terminal (GIART), a milestone that lays the groundwork for...

APM Terminals willing to operate Balboa and Cristobal ports in Panama to support operational continuity

Following the recent announcement from the President of the Republic of Panama Jose Raul Mulino regarding the Balboa (Pacific) and Cristobal (Atlantic) terminals, APM...

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Genco Shipping & Trading to review Diana Shipping’s unsolicited tender offer

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, confirmed that Diana Shipping, Inc. has...

Diana Shipping launches tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Genco Shipping & trading for $23.50 per share in cash

Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels that owns approximately 14.8% of the...

Bahri reports first quarter 2026 results with net profit of SAR 2.15 billion

The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (“Bahri” or the “Company”, 4030 on the Saudi Exchange), the Kingdom’s leading shipping and logistics provider, announced...

Subsea 7 S.A. announces first quarter 2026 results

Subsea 7 S.A announced results of Subsea7 Group (the Group, Subsea7) for the first quarter which ended 31 March 2026.  Highlights   • First quarter Adjusted EBITDA...

Pacific International lines delivers resilient earnings in FY2025

PIL Pte Ltd announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2025. The Group delivered net profit after tax of US$1.04...

Posidonia 2026 conference programme kicks off early with geopolitics dominant in industry agenda

From insurance and risk management to energy transition, digitalisation and maritime security, the Posidonia...

Swedish coast guard seizes suspected false flag tanker in Baltic sea

The Swedish Coast Guard said on Sunday it had seized a tanker in the...

Trump says US operation will aid ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S. would start an effort on Monday...

Celestyal launches one-day flash sale with fares from 179€

Celestyal has announced a one-day-only flash sale, offering limited-time fares across a selection of...

Tamara de Gruyter, President, Wärtsilä Energy Storage and Executive Vice President to continue her...

Tamara de Gruyter, President, Wärtsilä Energy Storage and Executive Vice President, and a member...

Stable cargo flows in the Port of Gothenburg despite mixed first-quarter performance

Container handling in the Port of Gothenburg continues to show positive development in terms of loaded cargo volumes. At the same time, the share...

PPA: Investment of 3.25 million euros

Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA) announced the launch of works for the development of a new park featuring a model playground and a cycling...

Piraeus Port is resilient – Record performance and investments of 1.4 billion euros

The resilience and growth prospects of the Port of Piraeus, despite heightened geopolitical turbulence affecting shipping and transport, were highlighted by the Deputy CEO...

Panama Canal says $1 million-plus auction slots reflect temporary surge in demand

The Panama Canal Authority said on Thursday that some ships had recently paid more than $1 million for crossing slots at auction, but ​said...

Throughput in the port of Rotterdam remains stable, with a slight decline of 0.7%

Throughput at the port of Rotterdam fell slightly by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year. Throughput...