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Dynacom Tankers linked to order for up to 14 newbuildings

According to market sources, Dynacom Tankers Management has made ten firm and four optional orders for LR2 product carriers at DSIC Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding Industry...

TOP Ships announces receipt of Nasdaq notice

TOP Ships announced that it has received written notification from The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) dated April 21, 2023, indicating that because the closing...

Smaller islands on the radar of the major luxury cruise companies

Luxury cruise companies are turning their attention to smaller, off-the-beaten-path destinations, according to discussions at the 7th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum, held in Thessaloniki,...

London Marine Insurers Add Sudan to High Risk List

London’s marine insurance market added Sudan to its of areas deemed high risk this week amid further fighting in the conflict-ridden African country, according...

China, Greece explore potential to boost cooperation on shipping, trade

Chinese and Greek officials and business representatives explored ways of boosting bilateral cooperation on shipping and trade during an investment event held at Piraeus...

Baltic index ticks up as higher capesize rates offset dip in smaller vessels

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index edged up on Wednesday as higher rates for capesizes outweighed declines in smaller vessel segments. The overall index,...

OLP revenue up 8% in first quarter

Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) reported an 8% increase in its first-quarter revenue to 43.92 million euros, from €40.68 million in the same period last...

Maersk Tankers starts offering voyage management services

Maersk Tankers is expanding its services to shipowners with a new voyage management service. Building on the company’s expertise in commercial vessel operations and...

EU Bid to Swap Russia Gas for Offshore Wind Falling Short

European efforts to rapidly scale-up offshore wind farms to help cut dependence on Russian natural gas and reduce planet-warming emissions are falling short as...

Ukrainian grain flows ease amid safe passage uncertainty

With the contested extension deadline for the Black Sea Grains Initiative approaching fast, and with little guidance as to what might follow after May...

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CMB.TECH Announces Q1 2026 Results: Firing On All Cylinders

CMB.TECH reported its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026.

Genco Sends Letter to Shareholders from Chairman and CEO John Wobensmith

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, sent a letter to Genco shareholders...

Diana Shipping Cautions of Significant Downside Risk in Genco’s Share Price

Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels that is the largest shareholder of...

Okeanis posts strong profit in 1Q2026

Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. reported its unaudited condensed financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Financial performance of the First Quarter Ended March 31,...

NORDEN reports net profit of USD 11 million (DKK 72 million) in Q1 2026

The net profit for the Group amounted to USD 11 million (DKK 72 million) in Q1 2026, driven by strong Tanker performance but offset...

Norway joins EU’s Baltic Sea Region cooperation amid greater security focus

Norway said on Monday it has joined the European Union's Strategy ​for the Baltic...

IMO Maritime Safety Committee convenes in London to discuss safety and security of international...

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez opened the 111th session of the Maritime Safety Committee of...

Polish Shipping Association newest member of the International Chamber of Shipping

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is pleased to announce the Polish Shipping Association...

Celestyal becomes the first cruise company in Greece to receive SETE’s METRON sustainable tourism...

With an exceptionally high overall ESG score of 93.33% and strong performance across the...

Melina Travlou on Posidonia 2026: Shipping as a force of stability and cohesion

“In an era of geopolitical realignments, uncertainty and multiple crises, shipping remains a force...

PPA hosts Georgian delegation to explore cooperation in ports and logistics infrastructure

Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) welcomed a delegation from Georgia, headed by Tamar Ioseliani, who represented Georgia’s Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Mariam Kvrivishvili. Ioseliani...

MBS Logistics to be acquired by AD Ports Group

MBS Logistics Group has entered into a binding agreement to be fully acquired by AD Ports Group on 18 May 2026. The transaction covers...

Port of Thessaloniki: Investment in Pier 6 remains on track

According to the management of Thessaloniki Port Authority (ThPA), the expansion project of Pier 6 is progressing as planned and is expected to be...

Israeli port and shipbuilding industry high-level delegation visits Piraeus Port Authority

A high-level meeting focusing on Eastern Mediterranean geopolitical developments and the emerging India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was held at the Port of Piraeus...

APM Terminals Japan signs agreement to decarbonise operations in Yokohama

APM Terminals Japan, a Maersk Group company, has signed a long term offsite corporate Power Purchase Agreement with FPS Inc., sourcing renewable electricity to...