Hellenic Shipping News

EMA Group, an international group headquartered in Athens, Greece, is seeing strong momentum around carbon capture, utilization and storage solutions, as the shipping industry continues to explore practical pathways towards …

As shipping continues to search for realistic pathways to decarbonization, nuclear propulsion is beginning to re-emerge as a strategic topic for the industry, according to Panos Mitrou, Senior Vice President …

BGN reaches financial close on two newbuild LPG VLGCs through its joint venture with HMM BGN has reached another important milestone in the growth of its shipping operations with the …

Samskip Receives Approval for the Transfer of its Door-to-Door and Quay-to-Quay Services Connecting Rotterdam with the UK and Ireland Samskip yersterday announced that it has received the required regulatory approvals …

IBIA – the International Bunker Industry Association welcomes the agreement reached between the United States and Iran and hopes it represents a meaningful step towards restoring peace, stability and freedom …

Three supertankers from Saudi Arabia loaded with 6 million barrels of oil have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, according to data from the global trade intelligence firm Kpler. The Saudi …

Space Norway has launched its Emergency Preparedness service, designed to ensure business and government continuity during outages of terrestrial communications. As the sole owner and operator of satellites in Scandinavia, …

What Is GPS Jamming and Why Are We Seeing So Much of It? At a Glance GPS jamming is deliberate interference with the positioning signals that vessels, aircraft, and other …

The U.S. forces on Thursday lifted the blockade on all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas, the U.S. Central Command said. “American forces are not impeding …

On July 15, the Commission will publish its Electrification Action Plan (EAP), a crucial opportunity to accelerate electrification across Europe, cut fossil fuel imports, and slash both air pollutants and …

For the next 25 years, Jan De Nul will be responsible for deepening, modernising and maintaining Argentina’s main waterway under a concession agreement that allows the company to collect toll …

Expanded Africa and Middle East Conference reflects the future of maritime and the growing demand for wellbeing support for cadets, ratings and trainees Back for a fifth year, global maritime …

On 18 June, we observed 25 verified commercial vessel crossings through the Strait of Hormuz — the highest single-day count since 18 April and more than five times the average …

BMT and Austal have signed a strategic agreement to provide scalable ship design and engineering capability, supporting the delivery of shipbuilding programs. The agreement establishes an enterprise-level framework that enables …

In recent years, ammonia’s toxicity has dominated discussions about its future in shipping. Today, attention is shifting to how quickly the bunker fuel can be deployed at scale. Ammonia’s toxicity …

CLdN announced that all conditions have been fulfilled to proceed with the acquisition of Samskip’s quay-to-quay and door-to-door freight business between the Continent and UK & Ireland. The services will …

Early signs that the Strait of Hormuz is reopening have eased the most acute threat to global energy supplies, but economic damages from the nearly four months of war will …

For many years, World Container Index (WCI) has been the go-to, independent, global reference for index-linked contracts. If your organisation requires regional visibility/coverage beyond the eight trade lanes provided below, …

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, was up for a second session on Friday, rising about 2.4% to its highest …

On May 27, 2026, a Special Chamber of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) delivered its judgment in The M/T Heroic Idun (No. 2) Case (Marshall …

US-Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz— but full container shipping recovery at least three months away The US-Iran deal should allow a return of container shipping to the Strait …

Maritime traffic via the Strait of Hormuz will only return to normal levels when mines are removed and traditional routes restored, some of the world’s largest shipping organizations said June …

EST-Floattech has received DNV Type Approval for its Octopus LFP battery system, a milestone in the company’s strategy to support all sorts of electric and hybrid vessels worldwide with different …

India’s first LNG carrier ‘Disha’ docks at Dahej Port after three months of Strait of Hormuz blockade Earlier, the Director in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Opesh …

US allows more than dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting blockade under deal, Vance says Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the U.S. Navy has allowed more than …

Athanasios Saloufas on the value of Posidonia for Greek shipping Posidonia 2026 once again highlighted its role as a key meeting point for Greek shipping and its international partners. Speaking …

Shipping is electrifying: ABB points to automation, new energy solutions and the next phase of maritime operations The maritime industry is entering a new phase, where electrification, automation and emerging …

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, yesterday announced that, based on preliminary results, Genco shareholders have overwhelmingly voted …

As shipping moves deeper into the energy transition, wind power is returning to the industry in a new and highly practical form. Modern wind-assisted propulsion is not about going back …

Norway’s ECOnnect Energy has signed an agreement with Sociedad Portuaria Puerto Bahía S.A., a majority-owned subsidiary of Canada’s Frontera Energy Corp., to deliver its IQuay™ F-Class jettyless transfer system for …

DP World is expanding its pioneering Low Carbon Truck Programme (LCTP) in the UK with a new initiative that offers its members the opportunity to trial electric HGVs through a …

How Klaveness is building its position in Japan, two years on As Klaveness Dry Bulk marked two years in Japan in April 2026, the Tokyo office has moved from establishing …

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced the signing of a long-term time charter contract with JERA Co., Inc. for two very large gas carriers (VLGCs). The vessels will transport low-carbon ammonia …

Hapag-Lloyd has described a report that Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) founder and executive chairman Gianluigi Aponte is seeking to acquire a stake in the company as “pure speculation” and declined …

The approval marks a significant step in the certification and commercial readiness of hydrogen-fuelled propulsion technology for maritime applications. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has issued the first Type Approval Certificate for …

Oil tanker owner Scorpio Tankers sees limited upside from potential US Jones Act waivers, but expects refinery closures and supply chain dislocations to support rates above pre-conflict levels as markets …

Maritime CleanTech is part of a new EU initiative that will use artificial intelligence and digital solutions to improve energy efficiency in the existing fleet, while turning strong European research …

BIMCO has entered into a knowledge partnership with the Maritime Association for Clean Seas (MACS), strengthening its support to members working to reduce plastics onboard ships and improve waste practices. …

For decades, Inmarsat Maritime has been closely associated with reliable connectivity at sea, earning strong recognition among Greek shipowners and the wider international shipping community. Its long-standing presence in the …

Intellian Technologies, a leading global provider of satellite communication antennas and ground gateway solutions, today announced the opening of its new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in California. Marking the company’s first …

Navigator Holdings Ltd., the owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers, announces today that certain of its subsidiaries have entered into financing arrangements to …

WE Tech Solutions Oy (WE Tech) and Everllence PrimeServ Omnicare (Everllence) have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore strategic cooperation in delivering advanced decarbonisation and energy efficiency solutions …

Marlink, a global leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has been selected by TUI Cruises to deliver resilient digital experiences for guests, crew and ship operations through a …

The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) today announced that Braemar, the international shipbroking and financial services group, has joined SSI as a member. Braemar becomes the latest organisation to join SSI’s …

CMA CGM Group launches the third edition of the CMA CGM Startup Awards at VivaTech The CMA CGM Group, a global player in shipping, land, air and logistics solutions, announced …

MOL Signs Deal to Supply Bio-LNG Fuel for Car Carriers in Europe- Accelerating the Use of Clean Fuels in the Drive Toward Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. …

Idwal, the global vessel assurance business, has partnered with Daiwa Kisen to deliver independent inspections across selected vessels in its fleet, with a focus on strengthening condition oversight and enabling …

Hempel earns a gold‑medal score of 80 in its 2026 EcoVadis assessment – the company’s highest rating yet and a 17‑point jump from 2025, reflecting stronger reporting and broad organisational …

North America Bunker demand in the US Gulf port of Houston has been strong over the past week, and prompt fuel availability is slightly tight with most suppliers, a trader …

Interferry, the global association representing the ferry industry, is urgently calling on European Union authorities and member states to adopt a pragmatic approach to the new Entry/Exit System (EES) rules. …