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Top Ships reports highest profit since 2008

TOP Ships, an international owner and operator of modern, fuel efficient “ECO” tanker vessels, announced its unaudited financial results for the year ended December...

Hapag-Lloyd joins GCMD

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has entered into a partnership with German-headquartered container shipping line Hapag-Lloyd to further advance maritime decarbonisation efforts....

P&O Ferries sacks 800 staff; unions threaten standoff

Britain's P&O Ferries on Thursday made 800 staff redundant with immediate effect and suspended crossings for the next few days, sparking a backlash from...

US appetite for Far East imports to face test

During the pandemic retail sales and personal savings have been increasing in tandem and supported US consumer demand for imports from the Far East....

Stimulus hopes drive rally in China ferrous futures, iron ore leads

Chinese ferrous futures rose for a second straight session on Thursday, with benchmark Dalian iron ore advancing by more than 5% on renewed hopes...

Baltic index edges down on capesize dip

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index inched lower on Thursday as a drop in the larger capesize segment countered gains in panamax...

A rush of Brazilian sugar cargoes unusually heads to Russia – data

At least five vessels are headed toward Russia with nearly 200,000 tonnes of Brazilian raw sugar sold by European traders, according to shipping data...

Seaspan agrees charter extensions for 18 containerships

Seaspan, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlas, announced that it has entered into an agreement with a major European liner customer to forward fix contracts,...

Seanergy and NYK Line Announce Successful Completion of Biofuel Trials on a Capesize Vessel

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SHIP) announced that it has successfully completed marine biofuel trials in cooperation with one of its major charterers, NYK...

Capital Maritime orders containership quartet at Hyundai Mipo

According to latest broker reports, Greek owner Capital Maritime has inked a deal with Hyundai Mipo for the construction of four 2,800-teu units at...

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Scorpio Tankers announces updates on third quarter 2026 TCE rates and time charter-out agreements

Scorpio Tankers Inc. announced today an update on its third quarter of 2026 average daily Time Charter Equivalent rates and that it has entered...

Block sale of existing shares in Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA completed

Reference is made to the stock exchange notice published on 2 September 2026 regarding a potential block sale of existing shares in Klaveness Combination...

Heidmar Maritime Holdings reports results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026

Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. reported its results for the quarter and six month period ended June 30, 2026. Second Quarter 2026 Highlights • Total revenues of...

Capital Tankers announces second quarter 2026 financial results

Capital Tankers Corp. announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.  

Stena announces Q2 interim report

The Stena AB Group published its interim report for the second quarter of 2026.

Panama Canal postpones Neopanamax draft adjustment

The Panama Canal will maintain the current maximum authorized draft for vessels transiting the...

US, Iranian forces fire at vessels in waters near Iran

U.S. ​and Iranian forces fired at vessels in waters around Iran on Saturday, including...

Iran blacklists more ships trying to sail through Hormuz, govt website shows

Iran has added more ships it deems as non-compliant and subject to fines, confiscation...

Celestyal announces 2028 summer Mediterranean programme

Celestyal has unveiled its 2028 Mediterranean programme, with 124 sailings on sale from September...

Saudi Arabia says Iran attacked vessel in Hormuz, killing two sailors

Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest crude exporter, said on Wednesday that an Iranian attack...

ZIM: Updated freight rates from Mediterranean & Black Sea ports

Updated Freight Rates from all Mediterranean ports & Black Sea ports to all USEC & Gulf, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean & South America...

Chandra Asri Group opens access to CPN public terminal

PT Chandra Pelabuhan Nusantara (CPN), a subsidiary of PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk (Chandra Asri Group), has officially obtained the Business License for the...

Direct traffic between the Port of Gothenburg and Asia increases

Cargo volumes at the Port of Gothenburg developed strongly during the first half of 2026. Container volumes remained at record levels, while rail, RoRo,...

PPA: New framework for investments in ports and logistics

Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) has expanded its scope of business activity following shareholders’ approval of amendments to the corporate charter, paving the way for...

Piraeus container traffic shows signs of recovery as ships return to Suez Canal

Signs of improvement are emerging in container traffic at Terminals II and III at the Port of Piraeus, as the gradual return of containerships...