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Biden administration appeals federal court decision to block oil, gas leasing pause

The Biden administration on Monday challenged a federal judge’s decision in June to block the Interior Department’s pause on oil and gas leasing on...

Baltic index momentum continues, hits highest in over a decade

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, jumped to its highest in over a decade...

Samsung Heavy Industries Being Dragged into Drillship Lawsuit Again

Samsung Heavy Industries is again being dragged into a drillship lawsuit by Brazilian state-owned oil company Petrobras. The company announced in a public disclosure...

Odfjell SE completes exit from gas carrier segment

On August 16, 2021, Odfjell Gas Shipowning AS, a subsidiary 100% owned by Odfjell SE, entered into a transaction agreement with BW Epic Kosan...

South Korean Shipbuilders Attracting Orders

Clarksons Research reported that the global shipbuilding orders added up to 4.01 million CGT last month and 45 percent, 44 percent and 10 percent...

Brazil’s 2022 soy exports to hit unprecedented 90 mln tonnes

Soybean exports from Brazil are expected to total 90 million tonnes in 2022, a potential new record from a projected historical high this year,...

BIMCO: Are we looking at the next dry bulk super cycle? Is it even a cycle?

Throughout the first half of the year, talk of a new dry bulk super cycle has been on many lips as commodity prices have...

SEACOR Holdings acquires U.S. Shipping Corp

SEACOR announced the completion of its acquisition of U.S. Shipping Corp, a privately owned, leading provider of long-haul marine transportation for chemical and petroleum...

Gibson Weekly Tanker Market Report [W32]

The past couple of years have been very turbulent in many international markets due to the global pandemic...

Asia coal demand surge in stark contrast with U.N. climate warning

The latest U.N. report makes it clear that coal must exit global energy systems if there is to be any chance of avoiding severe...

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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...