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MOL, ONGC sign charter contract for two very large ethane carriers

Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd, the world’s second largest fleet owner by fleet size, on Tuesday signed a 15-year charter contract with state-owned Oil...

Ports: National planning enters the final phase

The strategic planning for Greek ports and marinas is entering a crucial phase, with the Growthfund preparing to announce the contractor for the holistic...

Poten sees five developments for tankers in 2026

2026 is expected to be another year of strong fluctuations for the tanker market. History shows that it is difficult to predict the course of...

Denmark renews green maritime tech and shipbuilding pact with China

China and Denmark have renewed an agreement on cooperating in green maritime technology and shipbuilding, China’s industry ministry said on Tuesday, reaffirming a long-term...

Hanwha Ocean and Algoma Steel sign MOU to support Canadian steel and jobs

Hanwha Ocean, a global shipbuilding and submarine manufacturer, has signed a binding memorandum of understanding with Algoma Steel Inc., a leading Canadian producer of...

China launches largest car carrier for HMM-Hyundai Glovis Partnership

China’s Guangzhou Shipyard International last week floated out the largest car carrier in the world. The massive vessel surpasses the 10,000 unit mark, becoming...

Stena Bulk becomes majority shareholder in Golden Stena Baycrest

Leading tanker shipping company Stena Bulk has today announced it has acquired an additional shareholding in Golden Stena Baycrest Tankers (GSB) from Bay Crest,...

Meriaura orders future-ready open deck carrier

Meriaura, a shipping company specialising in the sea transportation including complex and demanding special cargo, has signed a shipbuilding contract with Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard,...

Intermodal Weekly Market Report [W4]

The containership market has entered 2026 on a subdued note, with activity easing ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year on 17 February, following...

EU countries give final approval to Russian gas ban

European Union countries on Monday gave their final approval to ban Russian gas imports by late 2027, making their vow to cut ties with...

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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.

Panama Canal reports growth in transits and tonnage in fiscal year 2026

The Panama Canal recorded growth in both vessel transits and tonnage in Fiscal Year...

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...

CPP Investments and OMERS reach agreement to sell entire stakes in associated British Ports to a fund managed by IFM Investors

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and OMERS today announced they have agreed to terms with a fund managed by IFM Investors to sell each...

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...