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Iron ore benchmarks diverge as China tries to cool prices

The two main spot prices for iron ore diverged last week, with Singapore-traded contracts gaining but China’s domestic futures posting a decline. The two benchmarks...

Baltic index gains hits a one-and-a-half year high on strong vessel demand

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index rose for the eighth consecutive session on Monday, hitting a one-and-a-half year high as rates climbed...

George Economou acquires 5% stake in Seanergy

According to a relevant SEC filing, George Economou has acquired a stake in Seanergy Maritime. Specifically, the filing shows Sphinx, a subsidiary of Maryport Navigation,...

OPEC+ Agrees on Deeper Output Cuts to Avoid Renewed Surplus

OPEC+ agreed to make 1 million barrels a day of additional oil-supply cuts to go alongside Saudi Arabia’s much-anticipated extension of its voluntary reduction...

Maersk Reaches Settlement Over Ship That Blocked the Suez Canal

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S settled a Danish lawsuit against the companies behind a ship that blocked the Suez canal in 2021, forcing shipping lines to...

Frontline Reports $107.7 Million Profit in Q3

Frontline reported unaudited results for the nine months ended September 30, 2023: Highlights Profit of $107.7 million, or $0.48 per basic and diluted share for the...

BW LPG Signs Joint Venture Agreement with Confidence Petroleum

BW LPG Limited is pleased to announce the signing of multiple definitive Agreements, viz. a Joint Venture (JV) with Confidence Petroleum India Limited (“Confidence”,...

Baltic dry bulk index doubles in November on robust vessel demand

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index gained for the sixth consecutive session on Thursday, more than doubling in November to hit an...

BIMCO: Growing oil market imbalances drive tanker improvements

We forecast that the crude tanker market will end 2023 with cargo volume growth of between 0.5% and 1.5% but see tonne miles increase...

LR to class first newbuild project for mid-size low pressure ammonia-ready LCO2 Carriers ordered by Capital Gas Ship Management at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard

Capital Gas Ship Management (Capital), Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HD HMD), and Lloyd’s Register (LR) will work together for the construction of two 22,000m3 low-pressure...

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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...

Navios Maritime Partners remains focused on investment

Navios Maritime Partners, controlled by Angeliki Frangou, is focusing on disciplined capital allocation, fleet diversification and maintaining a strong balance sheet in a shipping...

Capital Tankers announces successful delivery of dual fuel suezmax tanker & new financing arrangements

Capital Tankers, an international shipping company focused on crude oil transportation, provided an update on its fleet and financing status. Delivery of Dual Fuel Suezmax...

Capital Maritime Finance: Strong investor response opens a new chapter for shipping in Athens

Capital Maritime Finance Corp. (CMF) has successfully completed its public offering, attracting exceptionally strong interest. Total bids amounted to approximately €1.1 billion, making the offering...

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...

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...

Piraeus Port Authority hosts Chinese delegation from ports, shipping and logistics sectors

The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) welcomed a delegation of professionals from China’s ports, shipping and logistics sectors as part of a knowledge and experience...