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EU to impose tariffs on Russian grain imports, sources say

The EU is preparing to impose tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus to placate farmers and some member states, officials familiar with...

Baltic index dips on falling capesize rates

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index slipped on Tuesday as weaker capesize rates outweighed gains in smaller vessel segments. The overall index, which...

Celestyal increases 2025 programme due to unprecedented demand

Celestyal has refreshed their 2025 deployment schedule to increase the number of ‘Heavenly Adriatic’ and ‘Desert Days’ cruises on offer. Sailing onboard the 1260-guest Celestyal...

C3IS INC. Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Delisting Determination; Appeal

C3is Inc., a ship-owning company providing dry bulk and crude oil tanker seaborne transportation services, announced that it has received a staff determination letter,...

ESL Shipping to sell Supramax vessels

Aspo Group’s subsidiary ESL Shipping has signed a memorandum of understanding according to which it will sell its two Supramax class vessels to companies...

IMO to open regional office in Fiji to serve the Pacific

IMO will open its seventh Regional Presence Office, in Suva, Fiji, to serve countries and territories in the Pacific Islands region. IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio...

Russian Oil Squeeze Tightens as Sovcomflot Admits Difficulties

Russia’s state oil tanker company PJSC Sovcomflot said that US sanctions are putting pressure on its operations, the latest sign that the measures are...

Pressure builds for charge on global shipping sector’s CO2 emissions

The European Union, Canada, Japan and climate-vulnerable Pacific Island states are among 47 countries rallying support for a charge on the international shipping sector’s...

Dalian iron ore extends fall on demand concerns; upbeat China data caps losses

Dalian iron ore futures prices dipped further on Monday amid lingering concerns about demand in top consumer China, although some upbeat data renewed hopes...

Baltic index hits over 3-month high on firm demand across vessel segments

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight hit a more than three-month high on Monday on robust demand across all vessel segments. The overall index,...

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

Dorian LPG posts record profit

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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

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

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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

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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...