Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says it considers the crew of the Portuguese-flagged vessel MSC Aries held since 13 April a “humanitarian issue”.

Anglo American has rejected a takeover bid from BHP, averting for now what would be the biggest shake-up in the mining sector in a decade, but analysts see a merger having limited impact on dry bulk shipping.

With little more than four months remaining until the IMO’s Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention enters force on 8 September, the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has published a new recommendation on the testing...

A total of 60 methanol auxiliary engines have been ordered for 12 container vessels for Chinese owners.

The rapid growth in lithium battery shipments has raised concern over the increased fire risk for containerships.

John Fredriksen’s SFL Corporation has acquired two LNG dual-fuel chemical tankers for $114 million.

Freight rate indices are sending mixed messages but most of the latest indicators show a steady decline in rates as lines and shippers negotiate annual contracts on the transpacific.

The board of Gram Car Carriers (GCC) have unanimously recommended to shareholders a takeover bid from MSC through its subsidiary SAS Shipping Agencies.

Shipping emissions have surged as a result of the Middle East conflict, propelling Xeneta’s Carbon Emissions Index (CEI) to a new record.