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ONE announces signing of Ship Building Contracts for Ten Very Large Container Ships

Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. has signed ship building contracts with both Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. and Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd. to construct...

Intermodal Weekly Market Report [W21]

Russia is the world’s third largest oil producer after United States and Saudi Arabia and the second largest crude oil exporter, portraying its major...

Iran urges Greece to cooperate over seized ships without U.S. role

Iran urged Greece on Tuesday to cooperate to resolve a crisis over the seizure of ships without involving the United States, after Iranian forces...

Baltic index rises for fourth month, six-session fall caps gains

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index rose for a fourth straight month, though gains were capped as it slipped for a sixth consecutive...

Tsakos linked to feeder container ship order at HHI

According to media reports, Greece’s Tsakos Group has placed an order at S. Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries for 4 feeder containership newbuildings, set for...

Russian oil: EU agrees compromise deal on banning imports

European Union leaders have agreed on a plan to block more than two-thirds of Russian oil imports. The ban is a compromise that will...

Iran’s Seizure of Greek Tankers Adds Risk to Key Oil Trading Route

Iran’s seizure of two Greek oil tankers in the Persian Gulf raises the risk of further interruptions to shipments from a region that’s a...

Iron ore hits 1-week high on China stimulus, easing COVID curbs

Iron ore futures in Dalian and Singapore climbed on Monday to their highest levels since May 23, extending a relief rally spurred by easing...

Unipec adds 10 vessels to transport crude from Russia

China’s largest trading company Unipec has added 10 ships this month to transport crude from Russia. Meanwhile, Shanghai authorities unveiled fresh policies to help...

China’s sabbatical from seaborne coal market hints at emphasis on self-reliance

Even though China’s reliance on coal-fired power is not seen falling anytime soon, indications from data and policy makers suggest that the world’s largest...

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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...

Nordea posts 3Q2026 financial results

Nordea released its third-quarter financial results.

Trump’s plan to revive sanctioned tankers faces tough sell

A US plan to rehabilitate sanctioned tankers to boost oil supply may attract only...

Hormuz could be ‘redundant’ in five years, replaced by new routes, HSBC CEO says

Investment in alternative logistics routes in the Gulf to mitigate the impact of ​the...

Celestyal announces new onboard offering for Western Mediterranean sailings

Celestyal has unveiled a new onboard programme for Celestyal Discovery’s first dedicated Western Mediterranean...

Greece and Japan enhance maritime cooperation

Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Vassilis Kikilias held a series of meetings...

Iran’s guards say two tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy said on Saturday that two oil tankers had caught fire...

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...

A.P. Moller Capital agrees to acquire Portek International from Mitsui & Co.

A.P. Moller Capital has signed an agreement, through its A.P. Moller Capital – Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II, to acquire 100% of Portek International...