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Caravel Group increases stake in Pacific Basin

The Caravel Group confirms that in recent weeks, we have made a series of on-market purchases of shares in Pacific Basin Shipping Limited, and...

Mawani signs privatization contracts for multipurpose cargo terminals at Eight Saudi Ports with over SAR 2.2 billion in private sector investments

Under the patronage of H.E. Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani),...

Gulf shipping costs drop as Israel-Iran ceasefire holds

Shipping costs for the Gulf have fallen in the past two days after a ceasefire was reached between Israel and Iran, although rates could...

ABS expands network of cutting-edge learning hubs with new hellenic ship safety center

ABS opened the doors on its latest training center, the Hellenic Ship Safety Center in Athens, harnessing the power of new immersive training techniques,...

Sovcomflot to operate first Russian-built ice-class LNG carrier

The first Russian-built ice-class tanker for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is expected to operate in 2H2025 at the Arctic LNG 2 plant. The tanker, named...

Hengli Heavy Industries debuts first VLCC “ALIAKMON Ⅰ”, marking breakthrough in ultra-large shipbuilding

On June 24, Hengli Heavy Industries held a naming ceremony for its first 306,000 dwt very large crude carrier (VLCC). The new vessel was...

Celestyal launches 2027 programme

Celestyal has unveiled its programme of 2027 and early 2028 sailings - its earliest-ever season launch. The year-round programme, which is on sale now, offers...

Iron ore rise on dollar weakness, China stimulus hopes

Iron ore rose on Thursday, reversing early losses, as a weaker U.S. dollar and promises from Chinese officials to boost domestic consumption lifted investor...

Baltic sea freight index slips as capesize rates lose steam

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, fell on Thursday, as a decline in capesize...

Piraeus Bank co-finances Union Maritime’s first wind-assisted LR2

Piraeus, a Greek bank, is financing Union Maritime’s first LR2 tanker to harness wind energy. Union Maritime recently took delivery of “Brands Hatch“, the...

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Nordic American Tankers – The Hansson family now collectively own 12 million NAT shares

Nordic American Tankers Ltd announced that Hansson family now collectively own 12 million NAT shares. “I am pleased to inform you that my son, Monaco...

Hafnia Limited: Mandatory notification of trade – Redelivery of borrowed shares in connection with offering

Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement published by Hafnia Limited on 24 September 2026 regarding the lending of shares by BW Group...

ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. raised its guidance for the year ending December 31, 2026, reflecting continued strong market demand and favorable momentum in...

NORDEN raises full-year guidance

On the back of strong operational performance, NORDEN upgrades the 2026 full-year net profit guidance to USD 180 – 230 million (previously USD 140...

Wallenius Wilhelmsen – Private placement successfully completed

Reference is made to the announcement published earlier today by Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA  regarding a contemplated private placement of new shares in the Company. The...

Fragkou (Navios Maritime Partners): Shipping must stay resilient amid global trade shifts

The major shifts reshaping global trade and shipping were highlighted by Angeliki Frangou, chairman...

Panama Canal announces new long-term slot allocation program for the Neopanamax and Panamax Locks

The Panama Canal announced a new phase of its Long-term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) program,...

Hyundai Glovis, LGL team up to explore SMR-powered car carriers for Korea-US routes

Hyundai Glovis said Tuesday it has teamed up with US logistics firm Liberty Global...

DP World expands contract logistics network in Thailand with new Bang Na distribution center

DP World announced the opening of a new contract logistics distribution centre in Bang...

Three oil tankers hit by projectiles in Hormuz strait on Tuesday, Marisks says

Three Liberian-flagged oil tankers were struck by unknown projectiles when ​transiting the Strait of...

PCT: Revenue holds firm despite lower throughput

The Piraeus Container Terminal (PCT) Sustainability Report recorded a 12% improvement in financial performance, despite a 5.95% decline in container throughput, highlighting progress in...

PPA S.A. shows resilience; €106.7 million in investments

Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA S.A.) announced its financial results for the first half of 2026, highlighting resilient revenue performance and a smaller year-on-year...

A.P. Moller Capital to buy majority stake in ports operator Euroports

A.P. Moller Capital, the infrastructure investment arm ​of Denmark's A.P. Moller Group, ‌said on Monday it had agreed to acquire a majority ​stake in...

Thessaloniki Port Authority: Revenue up 8.9% to €58m in H1 ’26

Thessaloniki Port Authority S.A. (ThPA S.A.), a member of the Core Network of the Trans-European Transport Network and a port of international significance, announced...

Piraeus Chamber of Commerce: More value created by shipping to flow into the city’s economy

Piraeus is not only home to Greece’s largest port, but also the historic heart of Greek shipping and one of the world’s major maritime...