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Belships seals four new charters

Belships has entered into agreements to charter out four vessels for about 2 years period at an average gross rate of about USD 22...

Diana Shipping Announces Sale of Capesize Bulk Carrier

Diana Shipping announced that it has signed, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, a Memorandum of Agreement to sell one of its dry bulk vessels,...

South Korean Trucker Strike Ends But Hurdles Remain

South Korea’s truckers began returning to work and factories resumed deliveries of goods from cars to steel after a weeklong strike, yet a return...

Europe imports more South African coal as Russian ban looms

European countries, scrambling to secure alternatives to Russian coal, imported 40% more coal from South Africa’s main export hub in the first five months...

LNG tanker charter rates hit record highs as demand soars

Spot-market rates for liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers this week set annual records as traders bid up available vessels to meet rising global demand...

Baltic index extends gains on jump in capesize segment

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index extended gains on Wednesday on a jump in the capesize segment, while strength in panamax and supramax...

Cruise industry seeks partnership with governments to reach decarbonisation goals

Cruise industry leaders convening in Genoa at the industry's first European Summit devoted to the decarbonisation of cruise have called on governments to join...

Sembmarine bags Brazil research ship newbuilding contract

SEMBCORP Marine has won a US$150 million EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contract from Brazil's Emgepron. Sembmarine will construct a newbuild support vessel called the...

Scrubber-Fitted Vessels See Huge Savings as Fuel Spread Widens

Ship-owners that invested in pollution-reducing equipment to let them burn dirtier fuel are enjoying massive discounts due to a supply glut. Owners of vessels...

GoodBulk Reports 1Q2022 Financial Results

GoodBulk Ltd., a leading owner and operator of dry bulk vessels, announces its financial results for the first quarter of 2022. Highlights • On 18 March...

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C3is announces reverse stock split

C3is Inc. announced that its board of directors has determined to effect a one-for-forty (1-for-40) reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock, par...

Rubico announces financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026

Rubico Inc. a global provider of shipping transportation services specializing in the ownership of vessels, announced today its financial results for the six months...

Ocean Yield announces Q2 and H1 2026 results

Ocean Yield AS announces results for the second quarter and first half year 2026. Highlights EBITDA for Q2 2026 was USD 47.7 million and Adjusted EBITDA...

Seaspan Becomes First International Ship Owner & Operator to Access China’s Panda Bond Market

Seaspan, a leading independent maritime asset owner and operator, is pleased to announce the successful issuance of a RMB 1.5 billion Panda Bond in...

DHT Holdings Announces Record Second Quarter 2026 Results

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

Trump says no talks planned with Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz still shut

U.S. ​President Donald Trump said on Tuesday no talks were taking place with Iran...

Cameroon-flagged cargo ship seized by pirates off Somalia

A general cargo vessel sailing under the flag of Cameroon was boarded and seized...

A.P. Moller Capital agrees to acquire a majority stake in leading Moroccan logistics company...

Globex is an established leader in the Moroccan transportation and logistics sector, underpinned by...

Maersk appoints Bruno Plantaz as new Global Head of Solutions

A.P. Moller - Maersk has appointed Bruno Plantaz as new Global Head of...

Carnival Corporation among America’s Best Employers for Women 2026

Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise company, announced it was named to the 9th...

Port of Los Angeles posts second-best July on record, cargo volume remains strong

The Port of Los Angeles processed 960,464 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in July, making it the second-busiest July in the Port’s history. The strong...

Announcement of Notification to Submit a Voluntary Conditional ‎Cash Offer to Acquire AD Ports Group Shares

AD Ports Group, a leading global facilitator of trade, ‎logistics, and industry, announces that it has received a notification from L’IMAD Holding Company PJSC...

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

The Port of Klaipėda delivered a strong performance in the first half of the year, demonstrating resilience in a changing market environment and further...

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...