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Dalian iron ore dives as China stimulus disappoints

Dalian iron ore futures tumbled on Thursday to their lowest in more than two weeks, weighed down by a lack of fresh stimulus from...

Baltic index falls over 6-months low on lower vessel demand

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index extended its decline, reaching its lowest in more than six months on Thursday, pressured by weaker demand...

D’Amico International Shipping exercises option on vessel High Leader

D'Amico International Shipping announced that its operating subsidiary, d'Amico Tankers DAC, has exercised an option to purchase the MT tanker High Leader, a medium-range...

Reederei Bernd Sibum orders four Damen Combi Freighters

German family-owned shipping company, Reederei Bernd Sibum, has placed an order with Damen Shipyards Group for the construction of four Combi Freighters (CF) 3850....

DP World acquires 47,000 TEUs in boost to capacity and customer experience

For the first time, DP World has acquired 47,000 TEUs that have been registered and branded to the company. The new containers will increase...

INTERCARGO expresses concern over rightship’s decision to reduce the age limit for bulk carriers’ vetting inspections

INTERCARGO members have voiced deep concerns regarding RightShip’s recent decision to reduce the age limit of bulk carriers eligible for vetting inspections, as discussed...

Seanergy Maritime issues investor presentation highlighting value creation strategy

Seanergy Maritime Holdings announced that it has published an investor presentation in connection with the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled to be...

Amadeus Schiffahrts enhances its fleet with new kind of river-seagoing vessel

Amadeus Schiffahrts- und Speditions GmbH, a subsidiary of HGK Shipping, is enhancing its charter fleet during the autumn of this year to now include...

Iron ore futures fall as global supply outlook, China demand weigh

Iron ore futures prices fell on Wednesday, as prospects of firmer global supply and softer Chinese demand overshadowed stronger trade data from the top...

Baltic index falls to more than two-month low on weaker vessel rates

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index extended its fall to the lowest in more than two months on Wednesday as rates for all...

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 and provided guidance for the third quarter and full...

United Maritime reports Q2 and H1 2026 results – Strategic fleet repositioning into Capesize Vessels

United Maritime Corporatio, announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026. The Company also declared a quarterly...

Seanergy Maritime reports second quarter and first-half 2026 financial results

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp., a leading pure-play Capesize owner and operator, reported its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June...

Diana Shipping reports Q2 & H1 2026 results and declares cash dividend of $0.01 per common share for the Q2

Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, reported net income of $20.8 million...

Yemen’s Houthis Deny Plans To Impose Fees On Ships Sailing Through Red Sea

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EU Forces Board Sanctioned Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker

An EU naval mission led by Italy boarded a tanker from Russia’s so-called “shadow...

Two Tankers With Saudi Oil Exit Red Sea Over Weekend

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Teekay Corporation second quarter 2026 update

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WALLENIUS SOL acquires vessels from Royal Wagenborg and signs long-term CoA with Smurfit Westrock

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Port of Klaipėda delivers strong performance in 1H2026

The Port of Klaipėda delivered a strong performance in the first half of the year, demonstrating resilience in a changing market environment and further...

DP World Accelerates Port Decarbonization in Chile

DP World is expanding the electrification of its port operations in Chile with the introduction of seven 100% electric Internal Transfer Vehicles (ITVs) and...

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...