Hellenic Shipping News

Frontline plc, yesterday reported unaudited results for the six months ended June 30, 2025: Highlights • Profit of $77.5 million, or $0.35 per share for the second quarter of 2025. …

North America Bunker fuel demand in the Americas has remained steady, with no sharp spikes in growth or slump. The US East Coast has seen a small influx in demand …

Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, will launch a daily Rotterdam subsidised bio-LNG bunker fuel price assessment reflecting the value of spot bio-LNG bunker fuel volumes delivered on a …

Asia’s spot differential for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) was steady on Friday, after posting four consecutive sessions of gains in the week, amid thin activity at the trading …

The FuelEU Maritime regulation opens new pathways for the shipping industry to dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions. The Swedish tanker shipping company Furetank is now taking the lead, reducing its …

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The bulk carrier sector is being reshaped by a combination of stringent new regulations and digital innovation. But these changes are not just about compliance; they are about enhancing safety, …

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which measures rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, edged up on Friday due to higher rates in capesize and supramax vessel segments. …

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) is putting on a strong showing at London International Shipping Week events in 2025, with presence at four major events. The …

Entrusted by the transferor (the Sellers), we have decided to hold a public bidding on www.shipbid.net from 10:00 to 10:30 (Beijing Time) on September 17th, 2025. 1. Bidding Object: MV …

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed that closing the Strait of Hormuz is not Iran’s official position, underlining that Tehran’s policy is to maintain peace and stability in the Persian …

Onshore fuel oil stockpiles in Singapore rebounded to their highest in three weeks, official data showed on Thursday. Residual fuel inventories rose 7.3% to 24.72 million barrels (3.89 million metric …

Reports of Turkish port restrictions on ships linked to Israel, or that have previously called at Israel, could impact at least 76 container ships and seriously disrupt short-sea shuttle services …

A tanker carrying liquefied natural gas from Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 plant has moored at an import terminal in southern China on Thursday, after loading at a Russian storage …

Hanwha Shipping, a U.S. subsidiary of Hanwha Ocean, announced that it has ordered 10 medium range (MR) oil and chemical tankers from its affiliate, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, with the first …

Global Fuel Supply (GFS) has launched Blue Energy Partners with a new office in Oslo, marking a new phase in the company’s journey: one where growth and sustainability go hand …

CMB.TECH NV reported its unaudited financial results today for the second quarter ended 30 June 2025. HIGHLIGHTS Corporate highlights: CMB.TECH completed the merger with Golden Ocean on 20 August CMB.TECH …

The Nippon Foundation–GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project is pleased to announce a new partnership with ProtectedSeas, whose mission is to raise awareness of critical marine protected areas and strengthen compliance with …

Crowley Stena Marine Solutions, the joint venture between Crowley and Stena Bulk, has received approval from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to operate the CS Anthem tanker under the Tanker …

The Ernst Russ Group looks back on a challenging yet successful first half of 2025. Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and trade conflicts that have become almost routine, the company strengthened …

The trial now underway in Helsinki of the Eagle S oil tanker’s captain and two officers has highlighted Europe’s subsea vulnerabilities squarely. Prosecutors allege that on Christmas Day, the Cook …

Asia’s spot differential for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) pared slightly on Thursday, snapping four straight sessions of gains, while onshore inventories climbed in Singapore. Stockpiles rebounded to their …

At the close of the 35th week, the global bunker indices MABUX showed a moderate upward trend. The 380 HSFO index rose by USD 8.97, moving from USD 452.43/MT the …

Panama-flagged tanker Star Energy was being loaded at Novatek’s terminal at the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, where the company’s fuel-producing complex was damaged by fire last week, data from …

For the last 10 days, a tanker loaded with Sudan’s Nile Blend Crude has been idling off the UAE port of Fujairah, unable to discharge its cargo as a diplomatic …

Exports volumes of major bulk, made up of iron ore, coal, or grains, remained flat m/m in July but edged 2% higher than the same period last year. Iron ore …

“We forecast a balanced development in the crude tanker market in 2025 and 2026 while we expect the product tanker market to remain weaker than in 2024. The product tanker …

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell on Thursday due to weaker capesize rates. The main index, which tracks rates …

Soya IT Marine Solutions is now compliant with both NIS2 and NIST – the EU and US frameworks for cybersecurity, respectively. This strengthens the company’s protection of its customers’ most …

Ninety day periods offer a short-term snapshot of a company. However, a meaningful analysis must contain a bigger, longer-term picture. The direction of NAT is unquestionably upwards and we create …

Shares in CMB.Tech CMBT fall 2% after the Belgian oil tanker company shared a cautious outlook on its main segment and said it faced shareholders opposition to the terms of …

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the TransponderTech business from Saab AB. The acquisition includes a portfolio of connected commercial maritime products, …

Veson Nautical (Veson), a global leader in maritime data and freight management solutions, and Andhika Lines, one of Indonesia’s most established maritime operators, today announced a deal that will see …

Trade Tech, Inc., a global logistics platform, today highlighted that while full compliance with the European Union’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Release 3 was scheduled to take effect on …

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced the signing of a business alliance with Yamaguchi Sangyo Co., Ltd. (President/CEO: Shinsaku Fukushige; Headquarters: Ube-shi, Yamaguchi Prefecture) (Note 1), to recruit foreign workers for …

As the global trade landscape continues to evolve, Brazil finds itself at a strategic inflection point. With traditional powerhouses such as the United States, China, and the European Union navigating …

Piracy in Strait of Malacca, Singapore Strait surges nearly fourfold in 2025, says anti-piracy watchdog Piracy and armed robbery cases in the Strait of Malacca and the Singapore Strait have …

Ocean carriers have announced rate increases for shipping containers on the Asia-US trade lane, but industry analysts expect rates to continue facing downward pressure amid soft demand and the lack …

The AAL Antwerp has marked both her own and the wider AAL Shipping (AAL) Super B-Class fleet’s maiden call in Dover with the successful delivery of a 330-tonne transformer and …

Three global maritime leaders are taking part in the seventh edition of the annual Tristar Safety at Sea conference which will be held on November 10 in Dubai. Led by …

The positive momentum of Hafnia’s second quarter in 2025 has continued into the third quarter, with continued growth in trade volumes and tonne-miles. This has been driven by strong underlying …

Auramarine, the trusted fuel supply and auxiliary systems expert, announced that it has signed an agreement to provide its methanol fuel supply system to two vessels within Terntank’s fleet of …

Technology group Wärtsilä has been selected as the electrical integrator for a major battery extension project for the Wasaline ROPAX ferry ‘Aurora Botnia’. The project will increase the ship’s battery …

In a major leap for maritime decarbonisation, Höegh Autoliners has placed a landmark order for ammonia-burning Everllence B&W ME-LGIA engines. Accordingly, 4 × 7S60ME-LGIA (Liquid Gas Injection Ammonia) dual-fuel engines …

Northwest Europe VLSFO, HSFO and LSMGO fuel grades are readily available in ARA, with buyers advised to enquire 5-7 days ahead of delivery to get good coverage from suppliers, a …

OSM Thome Celebrates 15 Years of Digital Development and Expands Vision for Decarbonization and Operational Intelligence with NAU™ 2.1 by Orion Marine and Veracity by DN OSM Thome, one of …

India’s crude imports are projected to fall by 0.3mbd m-o-m to 4.3mbd in August. Based on 9-year seasonal trends, arrivals of crude into India are typically the lowest in August. …

Spot differentials for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) recovered for a fourth consecutive trading day as stronger bids emerged. The Singapore VLSFO cash differential was pegged at a premium …