A deal between Russia and Ukraine to allow the safe export of grain stranded by the war could reopen 65% of Ukraine's grain export capacity.

Risks to shipping markets were in focus as analysts from Maritime Strategies International (MSI) shared their opinions and outlook on the dry bulk, container, oil and newbuilding sectors.

U-Ming Marine has entered into a shipbuilding contract with SUMEC Marine’s New Dayang Shipbuilding for the construction of two bulk carriers.

Security and insurance remain major concerns for any recovery of grain shipments from Ukraine ports despite the UN backed safe passage deal agreed on Friday.

News reports over recent hours indicate that up to 22 million tonnes of stranded grain could start to be released today if a deal to lift Russia’s blockade of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports is signed in Istanbul.

Keeping the lights on has become a top priority for many countries as the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine extends across the global energy market and the world economy.

Two of the world’s largest shipowners NYK and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) have upped their profit forecasts on the back of the performance of container line joint venture Ocean Network Express (ONE).

Shipping shares have sailed an erratic course during 2022 pushed in conflicting directions by strength, actual or prophesied, in a particular maritime sector, but then being jarred off-course by the overall punishing conditions in the broader...

The Baltic Exchange is continuing to see growth in its Asian membership, one of its fastest growing regions.

Satcomms provider Inmarsat has published guidance on improving cyber security in the maritime industry beyond baseline regulatory compliance.