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Dalian iron ore hits more than 6-week low on bets for falling demand

Dalian iron ore futures extended declines to hit a more than six-week low on Thursday, weighed down by the anticipation of falling demand in...

Baltic index ticks up on gains across all vessel segments

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which monitors rates for vessels moving dry bulk commodities, edged up on Thursday, driven by gains...

Wallenius Wilhelmsen suspends 2025 Outlook on US port fees impact

On October 10, 2025, a proposed modification of Annex III in the USTR section 301 on port fee regulations was released. In the proposal,...

CMA CGM Group signs a letter of intent for six new 1700 TEU Dual-Fuel LNG Containerships built in India

The CMA CGM Group has signed a letter of intent for six state-of-the-art LNG-powered containerships to be built at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), India....

GTT, BLOOM ENERGY and PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP partner on integrated energy system for sustainable shipping

GTT, BLOOM ENERGY and PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP announced a joint innovation project to develop an integrated energy system combining Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC)...

Sogestran orders two new bunker vessels

Partners for over 34 years, Petroineos and Maritima are renewing their fleet dedicated to bunkering operations in the Fos, Marseille, and Toulon areas, reaffirming...

Baltic index extends losses on lower capesize rates

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which monitors rates for vessels moving dry bulk commodities, extended losses for a second day on...

Iron ore extends drop as US-China trade woes, rising steel stocks weigh

Iron ore futures fell on Wednesday for a second straight session, driven by concerns over the demand outlook stemming from a worsening Sino-U.S. trade...

First “Special Port Fee” reportedly charged in China – report

According to information circulating within industry channels, the U.S.-flagged container ship MV MANUKAI, operated by Matson, has reportedly become the first vessel to be...

Shipping braces for carbon tax that fueled us tariffs threat

The world’s shipping regulator is on the verge of green-lighting a global charge on the industry’s emissions, something that has prompted the Trump administration...

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Safe Bulkers announces strong results, increased dividend

Safe Bulkers, Inc., an international provider of marine drybulk transportation services, announced its unaudited financial results for the three and six-month periods ended June...

CMA CGM: Strong results driven by the Group’s agility in a volatile environment

CMA CGM reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, highlighting strong results driven by the Group’s agility in a volatile environment...

TOP Ships announces management estimate of net asset value of $359.2 million, a 24% increase from the previously reported NAV

TOP Ships Inc., an international owner and operator of modern, fuel-efficient “ECO” tanker vessels, announced that after taking into account the June 30, 2026,...

Costamare reports results for the second quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2026

Costamare Inc. reported unaudited financial results for the second quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2026.

Diana Shipping urges Genco Shipping & Trading to stop misleading investors and engage in good faith negotiations

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...

Oman proposes Hormuz management system with voluntary fees, source says

Oman has presented a proposal to Iran for joint regional management ​of the Strait...

Celestyal launches first Intern Conference, bringing the next generation closer to cruising and shipping

More than 80 participants have taken their first professional steps through the company’s long-standing...

Houthis say they attacked two Saudi tankers; Saudi Arabia says one ablaze in Red...

Yemen's Houthi militia attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in a military operation, the...

Greek flag maintains top international quality rankings

The Greek ship registry continues to meet the highest international quality standards, consistently earning...

Three tankers carrying Saudi crude make U-turns in Red Sea after Houthi warning

Three oil tankers loaded with Saudi crude for China and India made U-turns in...

Piraeus container traffic remains resilient despite Red Sea shipping disruptions

Container traffic at the Port of Piraeus remained resilient in the first half of 2026 despite mounting disruption to global shipping caused by the...

Port of Long Beach, MARAD agree to test nuclear-powered vessels

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today joined leaders from California’s Port of Long Beach to celebrate a new partnership focused on...

PPA S.A. receives double distinction at the “Protagonists of the Greek Economy 2026” Awards

Piraeus Port Authority received two prestigious distinctions at the “Protagonists of the Greek Economy 2026” Awards, reaffirming its leading role in the Greek economy...

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)...