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Greek flag earns dual international recognition for safety and quality standards

The Greek flag has maintained its strong safety and quality credentials, securing positive recognition in both the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MoU) White...

The race to rescue 8,000 sailors still stranded behind Hormuz

At anchor in the Persian Gulf, Abhijit Chopra found out about the US-Iran peace deal when his phone lit up with messages from family...

Iran and Qatar resume maritime trade

Maritime trade between Iran and Qatar has resumed after a roughly five-month suspension, Iran’s commercial attaché in Doha told state media on Sunday. An interim...

Chinese companies prioritise supply chain resilience, Ai and new markets for growth

Despite recent disruption and uncertainty across global trade, Chinese companies are focused on long-term growth strategies centred on supply chain resilience, AI adoption and...

Cargo vessel in Red Sea reports coming under attack, UK maritime body says

A cargo vessel in the Red Sea has reported coming under attack, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre, a British maritime security alert...

ZIM launches new Falcon Service connecting Asia
and the East Coast of South America

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services announced the launch of ZIM Falcon Service (ZFS). The new service, operated exclusively by ZIM, is scheduled to commence September...

Europe targets shadow fleet tankers falsely flying Cameroon Flag, sources say

Europe is taking tougher action against tankers falsely using Cameroon’s flag registry to transport Russian oil, including boarding vessels at sea, prompting Cameroon to...

Nordic American Tankers – Our ships are out of the Arabian Gulf

Nordic American Tankers made the following announcement: “Dear Shareholders and Investors, We have had 3 ships stuck in the Arabian Gulf. The problems started February 28...

NORDEN raises full-year guidance

Following stronger than expected operational performance in dry cargo, reduced costs associated with Persian Gulf delays and additional vessel sales, NORDEN upgrades the 2026...

A.P. Moller Holding announces the acquisition of Ocean Yield from KKR

A.P. Møller Holding A/S and KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced that they have signed an agreement under which a subsidiary of A.P....

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Hapag-Lloyd raises annual outlook on strong demand, freight rates

German shipping firm Hapag-Lloyd on Monday raised its outlook ​for the financial year, citing strong market ‌demand and positive freight rate developments. Hapag-Lloyd said it...

Diana Shipping Inc. announces extension of tender offer for all outstanding shares of Genco Shipping & Trading

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...

Kongsberg Maritime Q2 2026: Record-high backlog and strong newbuild execution

Kongsberg Maritime ASA announced its results for the second quarter of 2026. A record-high order backlog driven by strong newbuild order intake and execution...

Robin Energy announces reverse stock split

Robin Energy, an international ship-owning company providing energy transportation services globally, announced that its board of directors has determined to effect a one-for-fifteen (1-for-15)...

Seanergy Maritime announces pricing of €100 million unsecured corporate bond trading on Euronext Athens

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. announced the pricing of the offering of €100 million of unsecured bonds to investors in Greece. The Bonds will be...

IMO Council reaffirms commitment to protecting vital shipping lanes

The Council of the International Maritime Organization has concluded its 137th session by reaffirming...

Hormuz traffic slows to multi-week low as renewed US, Iran strikes raise safety risk

The number of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz fell to multi-week lows on...

Russia says Ukraine struck tanker in Sea of Azov

A Ukrainian drone struck a tanker as it ​was entering the Azov-Black Sea ‌Canal,...

Höegh Autoliners extends contract with major Asian car producer into 2029

Höegh Autoliners ASA has agreed an extension of an existing contract with a major...

METLEN and Tsakos Group formalise partnership to develop one of Greece’s largest hybrid renewable...

METLEN and Tsakos Group formalised the launch of their partnership through METLEN’s entry into...

Greek Shipping Minister visits Piraeus Port

Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Vassilis Kikilias visited the Port of Piraeus on Tuesday ahead of the peak summer holiday travel period,...

Hapag-Lloyd uses shore power in the Port of Hamburg

Hapag-Lloyd, the world’s fifth-largest container shipping company, has signed an agreement with the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) on the use of shore power in...

DP World drives record efficiency and vessel performance at DAR Es Salaam port

DP World Dar Es Salaam has achieved record vessel performance and reduced cargo discharge times by more than 90% at the Port of Dar...

Piraeus Container Terminal marks 16 years, reports rise in cargo volumes

Piraeus Container Terminal (PCT) marked 16 years of operations, highlighting the contribution of its employees and partners in transforming the port of Piraeus into...

PPA S.A.: Gross dividend of 1.896 euros per share approved

The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) successfully held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, in accordance with the applicable procedures, with shareholders representing 83.40% of...