Tankers make sharp U-turns after Houthi shipping threat
At least seven oil tankers have made U-turns close to Yemen since the…
Statement on the recent attacks on ships in the Red Sea
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement: “I…
Port of Piraeus receives double distinction at the "Protagonists of the Greek Economy 2026" awards
PPA S.A. received two prestigious distinctions at the "Protagonists of the…
Ship Recycling: European Shipowners strongly welcome inclusion of two Indian yards on the European list
European Shipowners | ECSA strongly welcomes the European Commission’s proposal…
The Nautical Institute calls for seafarer safety to remain a shared priority amid heightened maritime tensions
The Nautical Institute has called on the international maritime community to…
Trump threatens to strike Iranian bridges, power plants for Hormuz ship attacks
The U.S. will target bridges and power plants in Iran in response to…
EmissionLink warns cheap FuelEU compliance could weaken fuel transition
EmissionLink has warned that falling FuelEU Maritime surplus prices could make…
Inland Tank-Barge Safety Guide second edition, updated July 2026, released in five languages
OCIMF and the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine have…
Improving injury rates should not distract the offshore industry from the risks that still claim lives, warns IMCA
Improving injury rates are masking the continued threat of fatal accidents…
Shipping in Our DNA: Exclusive Interview with Mr Eleftherios Papadopoulos, Managing Director & Ms Rea Papadopoulou, Deputy Director of J.& E. Papadopoulos SA
In this exclusive interview for Cyprus Shipping News, Adonis Violaris speaks…
Iranian crude flows to Singapore up sharply in July on brief US sanctions relief
Iranian crude flows to Singapore rose sharply in July following a temporary…
Capital Ship Management, K Shipbuilding and Lloyd's Register target scalable wind-assisted propulsion for MR tanker sector
The project will assess whether wind-assisted propulsion can deliver…
Tanker attacks at CPC disrupt oil loading for Kazakhstan main export route
Caspian Pipeline Consortium oil loading was disrupted again July 20, after a…
Strong growth in earnings for global terminal operators has led to a surge in capital investment during 2025 as container handling demonstrates remarkable resilience amid supply chain shocks
Global port throughput volumes in 2025 demonstrated remarkable resilience,…
2nd CSN Northern European Crewing Conference Hamburg, 22nd September - Save the Date
“Crewing 5.0: Bridging the Gap Between Digital Efficiency and Human…
Columbia Group’s CEO sets out priorities for next phase of growth
Columbia Group CEO, Andreas Hadjipetrou, has set out his priorities for the…
Piraeus Port Authority and the National Technical University of Athens sign Memorandum of Understanding
Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA S.A.) and the National Technical University…
New BIMCO survey explores challenges and best practices in operational crewing and rest hour compliance
As fatigue management, crewing and seafarers rest feature increasingly on the…
India issues guidelines for seafarers to ‘avoid’ voyages to Strait of Hormuz
The Directorate General of Maritime Administration of India has issued…
Euro area international trade in goods deficit €7.8 bn
The first estimates of euro area balance showed a €7.8 bn deficit in trade in…
Shipping firms shun Hormuz as U.S.–Iran clashes escalate, risk surges
As armed clashes between the United States and Iran continue, scuttling…
Lufthansa Cargo, WiseTech Global, and IBS Software shape the future of air cargo with ONE Record
First seamless data transfers of shipment records made possible through close…
Tanker owners weigh USGC as Hormuz tensions compromise Persian Gulf flows
Tanker owners are eyeing the US Gulf Coast as renewed tensions at the Strait…
Strait of fire: US-Iran hostilities continue as talks collapse - ENGINE
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has launched further strikes on sites along…
Maritime Accident at the Port of Souda
A maritime accident occurred on today at the port of Souda when a passenger…
KICKSTER FuelEU marketplace publishes first independent FuelEU readiness assessment of the EU MRV Fleet
The first year of FuelEU Maritime implementation marks a major milestone in the…
Success at the 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference: Bridging the Gap Between Digital Efficiency and Human Reliability
We are delighted to report the highly successful conclusion of the 4th CSN…
TOP Ships announces sale of ECO MR Product Tanker Newbuilding for about $6.25 million
TOP Ships Inc., an international owner and operator of modern, fuel efficient…
Port of Piraeus publishes its 2025 sustainability report
PPA S.A. continues to invest systematically in the sustainable development and…
European Shipowners urge Commission to deliver on key EU ETS conditions
European shipping represents a geopolitical asset for Europe, facilitating the…
SEA.AI and Team Malizia share how real-world Antarctic data is shaping the future of maritime AI
In Antarctic waters, danger often appears without warning. A…
KJ Pittalis Foundation launches scholarship programme supporting education and opportunity for Young Cypriots
The KJ Pittalis Foundation announced the launch of its Scholarship Programme,…
Trump’s Hormuz toll plans bring oil supply risks back in spotlight
President Donald Trump has proposed to impose a 20% fee on…
35 incidents of Armed Robbery against ships in Asia reported in first Half of 2026
- Lowest number of incidents recorded for January to June period since 2019 The…
Navigator Gas announces signing of Definitive Agreements to sell eight Gas Carriers and its shareholding in Unigas Joint Venture
Navigator Holdings Ltd., the owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet…
SES, Airbus and Dutch Municipality of Noordwijk to Build Satellite Optical Ground Station for EAGLE-1
The parties signed a ground lease agreement allowing installation of the…
'Astonishing year' sees VLCC contracting smash through historical records
The first half of 2026 has seen VLCC contracting surge, exceeding previous…
Maiden call of the CMA CGM Notre Dame in Rotterdam
On Wednesday 8 July, the CMA CGM Notre Dame made its maiden call at the…
IMO Council reaffirms commitment to protecting vital shipping lanes
IMO Council defends freedom of navigation, international law and safety of…
EU ETS revision: European Shipowners call for permanent ETS derogations for islands, outermost regions and ice-classed ships
Ahead of the upcoming revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS),…
Geopolitical fragmentation reshaping shipping
Geopolitical disruption, energy security concerns and the emergence of…
Hormuz transits remain subdued; Asia-US container rates rise, tanker rates steady to softer
Vessel traffic remains subdued through the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations…
Project completed: 5G campus network enhances automated terminal operations at CTA in Hamburg
A powerful 5G campus network has gone into operation at Hamburger Hafen und…
IMO condemns attacks on merchant vessels in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea
IMO Secretary-General calls for an end to all unwarranted attacks on…
US-Iran war leaves shipping at near-standstill in Hormuz again
Echoing UN Secretary-General António Guterres’s alarm at the resumption of…
Stranded oil tankers finally reach Singapore after months stuck in Mid-East amid US-Iran tension
Two tankers carrying crude oil have arrived in Singapore after being stranded…
Cool Carriers takes delivery of its second next-generation snow-class reefer vessel
Cool Carriers, the world's largest operator of specialized reefer vessels, has…
Liquid Cargoes - Challenges and Prevention of Cargo Contamination
The safe carriage of liquid cargoes relies on maintaining cargo quality…
From paper trails to predictive compliance
How Digitalisation Is Redefining Maritime Due Diligence For most of shipping's…
The Ceasefire Collapses: 80+ Strikes, a Revoked Oil Waiver, and a 1.95-Million-Barrel U-Turn
The Strait of Hormuz is once again operating under full conflict conditions.…
SpaceX and AI startup wealth fuels demand for private jets
IPOs of SpaceX and other AI companies drive fresh demand…
Turning compliance into a commercial advantage – Gerald Baiwir on optimising today's fuel mix with Aderco's 2055G+
Following the conclusion of Posidonia 2026, the maritime industry remains…
June U.S. containerised imports remain stable amid Global Trade Tensions
U.S. containerized imports remained stable in June 2026, totaling 2,400,627…
Diana Shipping announces Time Charter Contract for m/v Medusa with Aquavita
Diana Shipping, a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and…
Q2 2026 Maritime Risk Report: The 9 Evolving Trends You Can’t Ignore
Shipping experienced one of its deadliest and most disrupted quarters since…
Heidmar Maritime expands ship management platform
Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. (the “Company” or “Heidmar”) (NASDAQ: HMR)…
The Shipping Industry's Next Great Investment: Its People
The Greek shipping industry has long been one of the strongest pillars of the…
The most valuable asset in shipbuilding isn't the vessel, it's the data
Owners and operators must become more involved in defining lifecycle data…
Posthumous Bravery Award for rescue diver who gave his life trying to save a child
Norwegian chief mate Adrian Willyson Brask to receive IMO’s highest honour…
Denmark nominates Gemma Griffin, DFDS, for the IMO Gender Equality Award
Gemma Griffin is nominated for her work with the DFDS Waves of Talent…
China dominates car carriers as South Korea pivots to green, high-spec niches
Hyundai Glovis, the logistics affiliate of Hyundai Motor Group, began…
Island Oil expands its fleet with the acquisition of Island Polaris and Island Horizon
Island Oil announced the acquisition of two oil tankers, Island Polaris and…
Pertamina shipping arm prioritises diversified fleet in global push
Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) will continue pursuing a diversified…
Why meaningful human control matters more as AI and autonomy advance
Artificial intelligence, automation and remote operations are transforming…
How to buy cargo insurance: rethinking traditional approaches
Buying cargo insurance directly from your shipper, per-shipment, especially…
IMO Secretary-General updates IMO Council on evacuation plan, insurance costs and impacts on seafarers
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez delivered the following statement to…
Pioneer Marine expands fleet with delivery of bulk carrier 'Paradise Bay'
Pioneer Marine, under the leadership of Dimitris Papoulis and Korina…
Going slower to reach net zero faster
Unlocking the full value of speed reduction through port call optimisation…
Concerns raised about "grave humanitarian situation" aboard hijacked vessel
The Chair of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment issued the…
New study reveals ETS revenues per country breaking down shipping’s EUR 9 billion contribution
A new study by European Shipowners | ECSA quantifies for the first time how…
Stranded sulphur cargoes in the Strait of Hormuz face mounting corrosion risk, warns Brookes Bell
Bulk carriers carrying elemental sulphur cargoes in the Strait of Hormuz are at…
Free Government-Funded Studies in Supply Chain Management and Maritime Studies at MIEEK Larnaca – Applications open until August 20th
Responding to the growing needs of the Cypriot economy for specialized…
‘Windea Clarke’ completes Bernhard Schulte Offshore’s quartet of new CSOVs
Bernhard Schulte Offshore has reached a key milestone in the expansion of its…
Mental Health Support Solutions highlights lack of industry-wide standards for psychological support at sea as it concludes maritime Masterclass for psychologists
Mental Health Support Solutions, member of OneCare Group, has highlighted the…
Posidonia 2026 signals a tipping point for AI and cloud adoption in shipping, says Fleetwork
Greek maritime technology company reports strong demand for AI-powered cloud…
Skuld announces UK Emission Trading Scheme for Maritime entering into force on 1 July 2026
Following the EU regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions…
“Port Shield 2026” counter-terrorism exercise successfully conducted at Limassol Port Container Terminal
The large-scale, high-stakes “Port Shield 2026” counter-terrorism exercise was…
Totalserve appoints Maria Theocharous as Head of Shipping
Totalserve has appointed Maria Theocharous as Head of Shipping and also…
ALL ABOUT PORTS, the new platform for holistic port solutions
With ALL ABOUT PORTS, Hamburg Messe und Congress (HMC) is launching a new…
NAPA and Samsung Heavy Industries partner to advance fuel-efficient ship design and operations
NAPA, the global provider of maritime software and data services, has signed a…
Hormuz reopening may calm markets, but vulnerable economies face lasting consequences
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would bring relief to global trade and…
The Mission to Seafarers raises $506,000 at inaugural Maritime Mountain Race
The Mission to Seafarers (MtS) has raised $506,000 with $336,000 to go towards…
Hanse Bereederung marks 50 years and targets further S&P growth
Hanse Bereederung is marking its 50th anniversary as a chartering and Sale…
Asyad Group and CMA CGM Group initiate a strategic partnership to enhance Maritime Connectivity and New Regional Trade Corridors Through a Multipurpose Logistics Terminal in Oman
Initial Conditions Agreement signed during the official visit of His Majesty…
Global demand for LNG expected to grow by 65% by 2050
Global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is expected to increase to…
South Korean Ships in Hormuz fall to five
As 8 ships belonging to South Korean shipping companies that were trapped in…
How global oil supplies have readjusted to help fill the huge gap left by the Strait of Hormuz shock
Stock drawdowns, alternative routes and suppliers, and agile refiners have…
US says will not ignore attacks on Hormuz shipping as both sides trade strikes
A tanker came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, just after…
Surge in Asia-US container rates continues, tanker rates fall as Strait of Hormuz transits rise
Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US continued to…
Scorpio Tankers resumes Persian Gulf transit; LR2 to deliver jet fuel to Europe for $10 million
Scorpio Tankers, the world’s largest LR2 shipping company by fleet size, has…
CSN 2026 Cyprus Shipmanagement Leadership Report
The international maritime industry is operating at an unprecedented…
Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium in historic deal, creating a fully vertically integrated space powerhouse primed for growth
Unites Rocket Lab's leading launch and satellite manufacturing capabilities…
Lloyd’s Register Group and Lloyd’s Register Foundation appoints Matthias Altendorf as new chair
Lloyd’s Register Group (LR) and Lloyd’s Register Foundation (The…
Shipping cannot decarbonise on promises alone, says EmissionLink
The European Commission’s commitment to prevent shipping companies from being…
Allianz: $125 Billion in Vessel and Cargo Value awaits passage from the Persian Gulf
Safety and Shipping Review 2026: Vessel and cargo value in region shows…
Reed Smith hosts annual shipping seminar in Cyprus
Global law firm Reed Smith hosted its annual shipping seminar at the Crowne…
NORDEN appoints Anne Sofie Staunsbæk Veyhe as CFO
NORDEN has appointed Anne Sofie Staunsbæk Veyhe as Chief Financial Officer,…
Misaligned charter terms lead to US$110,000 settlement against shipbroker
A mismatch in contract terms has led to a US$110,000 settlement against a…
Four more South Korean ships exit Hormuz Strait
Following the declaration of the end of the war between the United States and…