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Sallaum Lines has ordered the two largest vessels in its history, signing a shipbuilding contract with Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (XSI) for 2 + 2 next-generation Pure Car and …

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez welcomes with great satisfaction the peace agreement reached between the parties in the conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz. …

The net tonnage through Qatar’s ports witnessed more than 49% shrinkage year-on-year; while it increased about 9% month-on-month in December 2019, said the figures released by the Planning and Statistics …

Ensuring the Strait of Hormuz is safe from mines could delay a return to normal shipping traffic by weeks following a deal to reopen the waterway, shipping and maritime security …

BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), INTERTANKO and INTERCARGO, unanimously condemns recent attacks on seafarers and commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz. According to the International …

The LPG carrier market got off to a weak start this summer as freight rates began to retreat – particularly on routes to Asia – despite US LPG exports reaching …

Capital Tankers Corp., an international shipping company focused on crude oil transportation, today announced the acquisition from Capital Maritime & Trading Corp. of three VLCC shipbuilding contracts for vessels under …

The Council adopted a set of restrictive measures to combat Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, its hybrid activities and its systematic disregard for international law, including human rights. The …

U.S. and Iranian officials said they had agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a preliminary pact …

British armed forces intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the Channel on Sunday, leading for the first time an operation to disrupt the oil revenue ?that helps …

U.S. refiners can still absorb more Venezuelan crude, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Friday, as the South American country’s output bounces following the U.S. capture of President Nicolas Maduro …

ECOLOG, the energy and logistics group controlled by Peter Livanos, played a prominent role during a visit to the Port of Amsterdam, where company executives joined German Parliamentary State Secretary …

Melina Travlos is transforming the Neptune Group into a global player in the vehicle-carrying sector through a strategy focused on fleet renewal, network expansion and investments across the logistics value …

Shearwater Geoservices AS announced an agreement with lenders and key stakeholders on amendments to the capital structure, improving the Group’s free liquidity and strengthening the financial position. The agreed equity …

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, mailed a communication to shareholders urging them to vote FOR ALL of …

Alleima has received a major order for advanced umbilical tubes from a global provider of subsea technology to a total value of approximately SEK 995 million. The advanced tubing will …

Balaena, the maritime engineering and shipbuilding group that owns the historic drydock and dockyard facility in Gibraltar, Gibdock, and a shipyard in Padstow, Cornwall, announced the acquisition of APCL Group, …

BIMCO has adopted a Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties to address legal and operational challenges as the use of low-carbon fuels in shipping increases. As the shipping industry decarbonises, …

Pilbara Ports delivered a total monthly throughput of 69.4 million tonnes (Mt) during May 2026. This was a one per cent decrease compared to May 2025. The Port of Port …

The Chairman and CEO of Patras Port Authority S.A. (OLPA), Panagiotis G. Anastasopoulos, participated in the Posidonia 2026 international shipping exhibition, Greece’s leading maritime industry event, representing the organisation and …

Hundreds of BHP workers at Port Hedland in Western Australia voted in favor of taking strike action, two unions said on Thursday, raising the risk of disruptions to iron ore …

Greek shipowners remained at the centre of global dry bulk activity during the first five months of 2026, recording 87 vessel sales, 48 acquisitions and 35 newbuilding orders, according to …

Celestyal has announced that it will broadcast FIFA World Cup matches live in public areas on both of its ships, Celestyal Discovery and Celestyal Journey, this summer. The World Cup …

Viridien and Aker BP have entered into a strategic partnership agreement to strengthen collaboration across multi-client ocean bottom node (OBN) seismic data acquisition, imaging, and technology development. The agreement establishes …

BIMCO has commenced work on the development of a standard contractual clause to address new EU requirements applicable to tanker sale and purchase transactions. The initiative follows the adoption of …

ABS, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) completed a joint development project for a high efficiency, 16,000-TEU ultra-large container ship with …

Oil prices jumped on Thursday as Tehran declared the critical energy chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz, closed ‌after the U.S. launched additional strikes against Iran and as President Donald Trump …

The President of the UGS, Melina Travlos, addressed a wide range of questions of national, European and global interest. The highly anticipated Press Conference of the Union of Greek Shipowners …

Celestyal has announced its partnership with Harding+, introducing a refreshed onboard retail experience across both Celestyal Discovery and Celestyal Journey. The partnership officially launched on 1 May 2026 and brings …

The 29th edition of the biennial Posidonia Exhibition closed today at the Athens Metropolitan Expo, cementing its position as the world’s premier maritime business platform and the essential forum for …

Icon Energy Corp., an international shipping company providing worldwide seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes via its fleet of oceangoing vessels, announced that it has agreed to participate as …

AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics ‎solutions, today launched trial operations at Noatum Ports – Safaga Terminal in Egypt ‎ahead of the terminal’s …

Ecological empathy, human leadership, technological foresight, and the voices of children shaped a conference that moved between scales A full house of senior maritime decision-makers gathered at the HELMEPA International …

Samsung Heavy Industries announced on June 10 that it held the main contract signing ceremony for the ‘Delfin FLNG Project,’ which will become the first offshore LNG export outpost in …

During the international shipping exhibition Posidonia 2026, Greek shipowner George Prokopiou has reportedly placed a major new order, according to shipbroking sources. Industry reports indicate that Prokopiou has reached an …

Posidonia 2026 is proving to be the industry’s most technologically charged edition to date — with artificial intelligence, energy efficiency technology, and cloud-native maritime software all converging on the floors …

BOURBON announced the appointment of Olivier Blaringhem, as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 14, 2026. He is succeeding Gaël Bodénès, who held this position since 2017. Olivier Blaringhem has more …

SAFEEN Drydocks, a shipbuilding, repair and maintenance company, has secured two major vessel construction contracts valued at AED1.3 Billion (US$354 million) in total, marking the largest awards secured by SAFEEN …

DHT Holdings, Inc. announced it has entered into an agreement with Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. for the construction of a new Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC). The vessel is scheduled …

DHT Holdings, Inc. announced that it has entered into a new $250 million reducing revolving credit facility. The Facility has a seven-year tenor and bears interest at SOFR plus a …

Panama Canal congestion has climbed to the highest levels this year, prompting US authorities to grant multiple Jones Act waivers for domestic shipments even as the canal authority pledged to …

The trickle of tankers exiting the Strait of Hormuz has gathered pace in recent weeks, as traders adopt stealth measures to make the crossing. While this is freeing some of …

The Norwegian shipping group Astrup Fearnley announced the opening of new offices in Athens, continuing its international expansion following another year of strong performance. The new Greek office represents the …

Icon Energy Corp., an international shipping company providing worldwide seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes via its fleet of oceangoing vessels, provides a commercial update. Vessel Employment The M/V …

The European Union has proposed that the bloc’s Aspides naval mission take “the primary role” in clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz “when conditions allow” as part of a …

At the opening ceremony of the prestigious “Posidonia 2026” international shipping exhibition, Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, the Ambassador of China to …

The World’s Maritime Leaders Converge at Posidonia 2026 as Shipping Confronts Its Defining Decade On the third day of Posidonia 2026, the world’s most prestigious international shipping exhibition, the conversation …

Venergy Maritime has reportedly ordered up to four suezmax newbuildings at Hengli Shipbuilding, for an undisclosed price. Specifically, the company placed firm orders for two 158,000 dwt suezmax vessels, with …

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) announced that, jointly with Malaysia-based MISC Berhad (MISC), it has secured a time charter contract for a newly built 12,000 m3 liquefied CO2 carrier …

Hapag-Lloyd, one of the Top 5 global container lines, and Seaspan Corporation, a global leader in maritime asset ownership and management, have successfully completed the first conversion under their joint …