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Iron ore at one-week low on faltering demand, steel margins

Iron ore futures declined for a third consecutive session on Monday to hit their lowest level in a week, as some investors unwound long...

Seaspan Launches First of Three LNG Bunkering Vessels to Deliver Low-Carbon Energy Solutions to the Maritime Industry

Seaspan Energy is celebrating the new year with the launch of its first of three 7600m3 LNG bunkering vessels, the Seaspan Garibaldi, named after...

Baltic index drops to over 1-month low on weaker vessel rates

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index slipped to its lowest level in more than a month on Monday as rates declined across...

Piraeus registered historical high in cruise passengers last year

Piraeus has posted a new record in cruise passengers according to last year’s figures announced on Thursday, while another record is expected during 2024. According...

Dalian iron ore extends gains as hopes of stimulus, replenishment persist

Dalian iron ore futures rose for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday, underpinned by lingering hopes of further stimulus and restocking needs of steelmakers...

Baltic index ticks down as smaller vessel rates dip

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index declined on Thursday, as lower rates for panamax and supramax vessels outweighed strength in the capesize...

COSCO Shipping Energy orders 6 new tankers

COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation has finalized shipbuilding contracts for six new tankers worth a total of $449 million (approximately RMB 2.9 billion). Hainan COSCO Shipping...

Golden Ocean: Lars-Christian Svensen appointed permanent CEO

Golden Ocean Group has made Lars-Christian Svensen permanent chief executive. “The board is delighted to have appointed Lars-Christian Svensen, who has demonstrated his abilities serving...

Avance Gas agrees sale of 2008-built Venus Glory

Avance Gas announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell the Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC), Venus Glory, built 2008, for a...

MSC widens container shipping market lead

MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) has strengthened its position as the world’s largest container carrier, widening the gap to second-ranked Maersk by 1.1 million twenty-foot...

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HHLA lowers earnings forecast for the 2026 financial year

Based on the business development to date and updated estimates for the fourth quarter of 2026, the Executive Board of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik...

Stena signs agreement to acquire Color Line

The Swedish industrial Group Stena AB, owner of ferry operator Stena Line, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Norwegian shipping company Color...

TEN announces common shares dividend and share repurchase authorization

TEN, Ltd., following the conclusion of the Company’s Strategy Meeting, the Company today announced that in January 2027 it will distribute its first semi-annual...

UK P&I Club and TT Club announce the successful completion of their joint acquisition of the Thomas Miller Holdings group

The UK P&I Club and TT Club announced the successful completion of their joint acquisition of the Thomas Miller Holdings group, marking a major...

Nakilat achieves QAR 1.29 billion net profit for the third quarter of 2026

Qatar Gas Transport Company Q.P.S.C. (Nakilat) announced its consolidated financial results for the third quarter of 2026 ended 30 September 2026, with a net...

Russia says it hit two cargo vessels and Ukrainian logistics hubs

The Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday that its drones had struck a cargo...

RINA: Paolo Moretti appointed Group Chief Executive Officer

RINA S.p.A.’s new Board of Directors appointed Paolo Moretti, currently General Manager, as Group...

Seven Yield agrees charter deal for sisterships

Seven Yield has agreed five-year time charters for two pure car and truck carriers...

«Shaping the future of cruise tourism in Greece»: MSC group’s cruise division in Corfu

Representatives of the government, local authorities, port authorities and the tourism industry met on...

Iran’s IRGC Navy says seven vessels hit, warns US of wider response

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard ​Corps Navy said ‌on Thursday that four vessels involved ​in...

Hellenic Ports Association: Port planning and EU funding in focus

Preparing Greek ports for the new 2028-2034 EU funding period and upgrading port infrastructure were at the centre of the 8th meeting of the...

CPP Investments and OMERS reach agreement to sell entire stakes in associated British Ports to a fund managed by IFM Investors

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and OMERS today announced they have agreed to terms with a fund managed by IFM Investors to sell each...

MPA and China classification society strengthen partnership for a greener, smarter maritime future

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the China Classification Society (CCS) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration...

AD Ports Progressing in Reducing Emissions Intensity of Operations

AD Ports Group announced the release of its 2025 Sustainability Report, in which it highlights significant progress in its decarbonisation plans, including a 6%...

Container throughput at Piraeus’ Terminals II and III rises 15.3% in September

Container throughput at Terminals II and III at the port of Piraeus rose by 15.3% in September, despite many containerships continuing to divert around...