Hellenic Shipping News

VELA introduces CoolSafe by VELA: The new standard in sustainable refrigerated shipping VELA is proud to announce the launch of CoolSafe by VELA, an industry-first onboard sustainable refrigeration system, which …

Tor Håkon Svanes, Product Manager, NavFleet, explains how the new NavFleet app can transform traditional fleet monitoring and management for ambitious owners and operators, putting them in complete control…at all …

NYK Concludes Long-term Time-Charter for Domestically Built CTV in Akita Offshore Wind Venture Set to launch operations on Japan’s first project in general sea areas NYK has entered into a …

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that two cadets from MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy Inc. in the Philippines-one woman cadet from marine transportation and …

As the global ship supply industry prepares to gather in Singapore for ISSA67, AVS Global Ship Supply is proud to take centre stage as a Gold Sponsor of this year’s …

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has entered into a contract with Gelibolu Shipyard and eCap Marine, for the classification of 2+2 …

CircleDV, a tech specialist dedicated to improving human sustainability, launched CDV Health, a transformative digital platform designed to address the critical healthcare challenges faced by seafarers, essential to global trade. …

OrbitMI, together with Gale Force and Theyr, today announced the publication of “The Connected Maritime Era: A Conversation on Trust, AI and Partnership”, a paper that explores how human judgment, …

The CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, has signed a letter of intent for six state-of-the-art LNG-powered containerships to be built at Cochin …

Shin Nippon Kaiyosha obtained third-party certification on 25th September, 2025 for the environmental value1 representing the quantified greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduced through the towage services2 provided by the ammonia-fueled …

Northwest Europe In the ARA bunkering hub, LSMGO availability is expected to remain tight for the remainder of the month as suppliers are facing difficulty securing cargoes, a source told …

At the end of the 42nd week, global bunker indices MABUX continued their downward trajectory, defying expectations of an upward correction. The 380 HSFO index declined by USD 12.11, from …

Asia spot fuel oil differentials held in steady discounts on Wednesday, weighed by a persistent backdrop of high supply. Singapore’s very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) cash differential continued to …

Marine battery innovator and manufacturer AYK Energy has achieved an industry-leading standard of maritime cyber security. Its capability for remote service and software updates have earned an enhanced system level …

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 Wednesday, pressured by weakness in larger …

Sailors’ Society has reached areas most devastated by recent earthquakes in the Philippines to deliver basic food, water and psychological support to struggling seafaring communities. Working with colleagues from Stella …

The world’s largest maritime nations gathered in London on Tuesday to consider adopting regulations that would move the shipping industry away from fossil fuels to slash emissions. If the deal …

Containership charter rates have remained on a steady upwards trajectory this year and remain 200% higher than in 2019, despite slumping spot freight rates (see chart), to which some carriers …

According to the BBC and many other publications US-China trade tensions back as port fees take effect. The BBC says, “ The US and China started charging new port fees …

Supertanker freight rates surged this week and are set to stay elevated on U.S.-China tit-for-tat hikes in port fees and concerns about the fallout from U.S. sanctions on a major …

DHT Holdings, Inc., a $1.83 billion market cap crude oil tanker company with strong financial health according to InvestingPro analysis, clarified Monday that its fleet should not be subject to …

The global maritime shipping industry, responsible for over 90% of worldwide trade, is grappling with extreme uncertainty due to risks originating from the Trump administration. Alongside the “tariff bombs” that …

China imposed sanctions on five US subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean Co Ltd, escalating trade tensions as Beijing retaliates against what it calls illegal US investigations into Chinese …

As a special meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (IMO, MEPC/ES.2) opens today in London, the Clean Arctic Alliance called on IMO member states to support …

A Chinese container ship has completed a pioneering journey through the Arctic to a UK port, state-run news agency Xinhua reported, cutting in half the usual transit time for the …

Sales of marine bunker fuel in Singapore fell to a three-month low in September, following a surge in August, although they remained above typical averages, according to official data released …

On 9 October 2025, we marked a major milestone in our journey towards sustainable bunkering with the launching of Maya Cosulich — the world’s first methanol-powered IMO II chemical bunker …

At the end of September, Techcross announced that cumulative orders for its main product, the Ballast Water Management System (BWMS), had surpassed 5,000 vessels. This milestone, achieved 19 years after …

OMC International is proud to announce that its industry leading Dynamic UKC (DUKC®) technology has received the prestigious Innovation Endorsement from ClassNK, a globally recognised classification society committed to supporting …

SeaLead, a fast-growing global shipping line, today announced the revamp of its Five Seas Express (5CX) service with a new routing structure. The newly revamped weekly shipping service will be …

BioNatur Plastics (BioNatur) has opened a new European manufacturing partenrship producing biodegradable stretch wrap at the same price as traditional non-biodegradable films. The investment enables European shippers and cargo operators …

ShipAngel, an early-stage technology company co-founded by serial supply chain entrepreneur Graham Parker, today announced the launch of the world’s first AI-native ERP built specifically for the global supply chain. …

NYK Concludes Long-term Time-Charter for Domestically Built CTV in Akita Offshore Wind Venture Set to launch operations on Japan’s first project in general sea areas NYK has entered into a …

Industry leaders have called for the repeal of the Bangladesh Flag Vessel (Protection) Act 2019, terming it outdated and a major barrier to the growth of the country’s ocean-going shipping …

Leading maritime health and wellness service provider OneCare Group is urging stakeholders and leading figures of the industry to ensure mental health is engrained in company culture to give seafarers …

Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards (Seaspan) has awarded a significant contract to Elomatic Consulting Inc. (Elomatic), an international consulting and engineering company, to provide engineering and design support services for the Canadian …

Looking to the future with optimism: According to the latest SMM Maritime Industry Report (MIR), shipowners and shipyards around the world are planning to invest substantially in efficiency, AI and …

Singapore and Malaysia In Singapore, VLSFO lead times continue to fluctuate widely. Some suppliers can deliver in as little as six days, while others recommend booking up to two weeks …

The Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA International) and BIMCO, the global trade association whose members represent 64% of the world’s tonnage, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) …

The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed a slight increase in reported incidents of maritime piracy and armed robbery in the first nine months of 2025, with the highest …

Asia’s market structure for high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) softened into contango on Monday as ample prompt supply outpaced a lukewarm demand recovery from feedstock and bunker buyers, traders said …

Chinese-built ships will be exempt from China’s special port fees on US-linked vessels, the Ministry of Transport said Oct. 14, addressing industry concerns that shipping costs would spike without such …

Member states of the International Maritime Organization are preparing for a showdown over new decarbonization rules on maritime energy, which have pitted the EU against the US while dividing opinions …

The maritime industry faces a pivotal moment as it adapts to regulation, including the new IMO Net-Zero Framework (pending adoption), aimed at reducing ship greenhouse gas emissions. DNV’s latest Maritime …

China’s suspension of US soybean imports amid trade tensions has disrupted seasonal shipping flows, with no cargoes arriving so far this season. Typically, 12 million tonnes move from the US …

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which monitors rates for vessels moving dry bulk commodities, declined on Tuesday, weighed down by a slump in capesize vessel rates. The …

The Korea Shipowners’ Association (KSA) said on the 13th that it submitted a petition to POSCO Holdings Chairman Jang In-hwa, asking him to fully withdraw the bid to acquire HMM. …

Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG (“Salzgitter”), and Oldendorff Carriers (“Oldendorff”) have entered into a long-term agreement to reduce carbon emissions in the maritime transport of iron ore, …

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

The UP World LNG Shipping Index (UPI) fell by 2.86 per cent to 162.11 points, extending its recent losses and approaching a major long-term support zone. The decline mirrored weakness …