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HD KSOE’s affiliate wins 367.2 bln-won LNG ship order in Asia

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (HD KSOE) said Tuesday its affiliate has secured a 367.2 billion-won (US$250 million) order for a liquefied...

Gunvor Group announces management buy-out, appointment of Gary Pedersen as CEO

Members of the management of Gunvor Group, one of the leading physical energy trading companies in the world, announce the successful acceptance of a...

Hanwha Ocean wins 375.4 bln-won VLCC order in Oceania

Hanwha Ocean Co., the shipbuilding arm of South Korea's chemical-to-defense conglomerate Hanwha Group, said Tuesday it has secured a 375.3 billion-won (US$255 million) order...

Iron ore extends rally on demand for medium-grade cargoes

Iron ore futures prices advanced for a fourth session on Monday, buoyed by strong buying of medium-grade cargoes, though gains were capped by year-end...

Strong capesize rates propel Baltic index to near 2-year high

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, rose to a near two-year-high on Monday,...

Prime Green Recyclers becomes Pakistan’s first Hong Kong Convention compliant yard; GMS welcomes the milestone

GMS extends its congratulations to Prime Green Recyclers on becoming the first ship recycling yard in Pakistan to achieve full compliance with the Hong...

EPS places major order at Hengli

Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has signed contracts with Hengli Shipbuilding for 12 vessels in a deal estimated at $1.1bn–$1.6bn. Specifically, EPS has ordered a series...

NAT: Increased dividend and solid prospects

Nordic American Tankers increased dividend and solid prospects. “The direction of NAT is on the upswing. Safety for crew, safety for ships and dividends remain...

LNG carriers: The rally continues unabated

The LNG carrier freight market is at the center of global interest, as freight rates continue their rally, reaching the highest levels of the...

Russia fails to win back seat on UN shipping agency’s council

Russia failed on Friday to win enough votes to rejoin the U.N. shipping agency's governing council despite urging countries to back its nomination for...

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Kongsberg Maritime begins trading on Oslo Stock Exchange

Kongsberg Maritime ASA, a global leader in maritime technology, begins trading on Euronext Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KMAR. The company has...

Qatar’s Nakilat posts 1.3 percent rise in Q1 profit amid geopolitical challenges

Qatar Gas Transport Company Nakilat has reported a rise in net profit for the first quarter of 2026, despite what it described as geopolitical...

2025 a “milestone year” for Thessaloniki Port

ThPA S.A. announces the financial results in accordance with IFRS for the year ended December 31st, 2025. For another year, dynamic business operations led...

Castor Maritime reports Q4 Net Income of $17.6 Million

Castor Maritime Inc., a diversified global shipping and energy company, announced its results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2025. Highlights of...

Robin Energy reports strong revenue growth

Robin Energy Ltd. announced strong revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting the growth phase it is in. Total vessel revenue amounted to...

Greek-managed vessel confirmed seized by Iran in Hormuz Strait

A Greek-managed container ship has been seized by Iranian forces in the Strait of...

Iran seizes two ships in Hormuz αfter Trump halts attacks indefinitely

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip...

Military planners to discuss Hormuz reopening in London

Military planners from more than 30 countries will hold two-day talks in London from...

Wärtsilä launches next-generation simulation platform to support future-ready maritime training

Technology group Wärtsilä announces the launch of NTPRO 7, a next‑generation bridge and ship‑handling...

The Strait of Hormuz crisis and the lubricant supply chain: What every maritime operator...

The conflict between the United States and Iran has, in just a matter of...

Panama Canal says $1 million-plus auction slots reflect temporary surge in demand

The Panama Canal Authority said on Thursday that some ships had recently paid more than $1 million for crossing slots at auction, but ​said...

Throughput in the port of Rotterdam remains stable, with a slight decline of 0.7%

Throughput at the port of Rotterdam fell slightly by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year. Throughput...

High-level meeting on European strategies for the maritime industry and ports

A high-level meeting on the implementation of the European Maritime Industrial Strategy and the European Ports Strategy will be hosted in Athens on April...

Piraeus Port maintains its strategic role as key logistics hub for Eastern Mediterranean and SE Europe

The Port of Piraeus is resilient to the disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East on global supply chains. However, downward pressure is...

2025 a “milestone year” for Thessaloniki Port

ThPA S.A. announces the financial results in accordance with IFRS for the year ended December 31st, 2025. For another year, dynamic business operations led...