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Yang Ming Chief Sees Port Bottlenecks Easing

Port bottlenecks that have increased supply-chain congestion because of the war in Ukraine and lockdowns in China may be showing signs of easing, according...

NYK Launches Brands Emphasizing Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

NYK has launched its new “NYK GREEN EARTH” brand to consolidate its efforts to generate new value for low-carbon and decarbonization through green business....

India tells its states to step up coal imports for 3 years

India has urged its states to step up coal imports for the next three years to build up inventories and satisfy demand, four sources...

U.S. crude stocks up, fuel inventories dip – EIA

U.S. crude stocks rose while gasoline and distillate inventories fell last week, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday. Crude inventories rose by 692,000...

Baltic index hits near 1-month high on stronger capesize

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index extended gains to a sixth day, hitting a near one-month high on Wednesday, supported by strong rates...

BIMCO publishes greenhouse gas position statement

The Board of Directors of BIMCO has approved the organisation’s updated greenhouse gas (GHG) position statement, elaborating on who it believes should pay for...

Wärtsilä to write-off 200 MEUR related to assets and business operations in Russia

Wärtsilä is set to write-off approximately 200 MEUR related to assets and business operations in Russia. A company announcement reads: Wärtsilä strongly condemns the war...

Greece to upgrade Revithoussa LNG terminal in preparation for energy supply disruptions

Greece’s only liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal on the islet of Revithoussa near Athens will be upgraded as the country is preparing its energy...

OOCL Making Aggresive Grab for Asia-Europe Market Share

OOCL’s first-quarter operational numbers not only confirm the unflagging colossal profitability of the liner industry, but also reveal the Hong Kong-based carrier’s aggressive market...

NYK Takes Delivery of Third Methanol-Fueled Chemical Tanker

The methanol-fueled chemical tanker Grouse Sun, owned by NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd., an NYK Group company based in Singapore, was delivered on April...

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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.

Dorian LPG posts record profit

Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE: LPG) (the “Company,” “Dorian LPG,” “we,” “us,” and “our”), a leading owner and operator of modern very large gas carriers...

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.

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...

Shipping slows through Strait of Hormuz after tanker attacks, data shows

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed over the weekend, data showed on Monday,...

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...

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...

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...