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ZIM to be acquired by Hapag-Lloyd in $4.2 billion deal

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. announced that it has entered into a merger agreement, under which Hapag-Lloyd will acquire ZIM for $35.00 per share...

APM Terminals and Eurogate plan to turn NTB into one of the most modern and efficient terminals in Europe – 1bn Euro investment for...

APM Terminals, a subsidiary of A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), and Eurogate aim for and are in advanced negotiations for a long-term partnership under...

DP World announces appointment of chairman and Group CEO

 DP World Limited announces that Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem has resigned from the company, effective immediately.  The Board announces that His...

Pacific Basin sets shareholder pact with Caravel

Pacific Basin Shipping announced that on 16 February, 2026, the company, The Caravel Group and Caravel Maritime Ventures entered into a shareholder’s agreement in...

Hapag Lloyd giant in talks to buy Israel’s Zim

The Management Board of Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft is in advanced negotiations regarding a potential acquisition of all shares in its Israeli competitor Zim Integrated Shipping...

Pistiolis turns to China for 10 product tankers

In a move that marks a change in strategy in newbuildings, shipowner Evangelos Pistiolis is turning to China for the first time in years,...

Safe Bulkers, Inc. announces sale of a 2012-Built Capesize Class Dry-bulk Vessel

Safe Bulkers, Inc., an international provider of marine drybulk transportation services, announced that it has entered into an agreement for the sale of MV...

Capital Clean Energy Carriers proceeds with bond issue up to €250M

On February 13, 2026, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. announced plans to issue seven-year bonds in Greece with a total potential principal of up...

HD Hyundai achieves record 6 trillion won profit

HD Hyundai, led by Chairman Chung Ki-sun, has opened the era of 6 trillion won (approximately $4.1 billion) in operating profit. Compared to approximately...

HMM maintains solid profitability in 2025 despite weak market

South Korean shipping giant HMM reported a net profit of KRW 1,879bln in 2025 (about $1.29bln) and an operating profit of KRW 1,461bln. The company’s...

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BW LPG Limited – Update on BW LPG’s Product Services Q2 2026 segment performance

BW LPG provided an update on its Product Services’ (“BW Product Services”) Q2 2026 segment performance. Q2 2026 highlights: Gross trading result: – USD 19 million This...

DNB: Solid results driven by lending growth and high customer activity

DNB recorded profits after tax of NOK 9.8 billion in the second quarter of 2026.  “The level of activity in the Norwegian economy is high...

OOIL announces operational update for 2Q2026

The Board of Directors of Orient Overseas (International) Limited has adopted a policy of announcing unaudited operational updates for Orient Overseas Container Line (“OOCL”)...

Seanergy Maritime’s bond begins trading on Euronext Athens after raising 95.6 million euros

Seanergy Maritime Holdings’ corporate bond began trading on Euronext Athens on Tuesday, with Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Stamatis Tsantanis ringing the traditional opening...

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...

Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if U.S. hits power network

Iran has asked Yemen’s Houthi movement to stand ready to close the Red Sea...

MPC Capital to become MPC Oceanic Group

Hamburg-based MPC Capital AG announced it will change its name to MPC Oceanic Group...

Greek merchant fleet increased by 1.8% in May 2026

The Greek Merchant Fleet increased by 1.8% in May 2026 compared with May 2025,...

Russian attack on Ukraine’s Odesa kills three, official says

A Russian attack on Ukraine's ​Black Sea port city of ‌Odesa killed three, a...

Iran-linked vessels pass through Hormuz ahead of US blockade

The number of vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz ticked up on Tuesday,...

Port of Antwerp-Bruges stands firm in a challenging first half of 2026

Cargo handling declined by 2.4%, the market share of containers remained stable, and investments are bolstering the future. In the first half of 2026, Port...

PPA S.A. publishes 2025 sustainability report

PPA S.A. continues to invest systematically in the sustainable development and modernization of the Port of Piraeus by integrating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)...

Port of Los Angeles records best June ever, tops 1 million container units

Dockworkers at the Port of Los Angeles moved 1,002,734 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in June, making it the busiest June in the Port's 118-year...

Port of Long Beach cargo up at year’s midpoint

Trade moving through the Port of Long Beach saw double-digit growth in June, running just ahead of last year’s record-setting pace halfway into 2026,...

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,...