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June 16, 2026
Euroseas boosts boxship order backlog
Greek container ship owner Euroseas has expanded its newbuilding programme in China, exercising options for two additional 1,800 teu feeder…
Hormuz threat level stays severe despite peace breakthrough
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most dangerous waterways despite diplomatic progress toward reopening the vital shipping artery, with explosions reported in the area, vessels still requiring military protection and uncertainty lingering over when normal trade can…
CMA CGM moves to acquire aircraft maintenance specialist
CMA CGM is set to strengthen its air cargo operations through the planned acquisition of Crystal Aero Solutions, a French aircraft maintenance company that already supports the carrier’s growing freighter fleet. The Marseille-based transport and logistics group has signed a…
Euroseas boosts boxship order backlog
Greek container ship owner Euroseas has expanded its newbuilding programme in China, exercising options for two additional 1,800 teu feeder containerships at Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering. The Nasdaq-listed company said the vessels will be delivered in December 2028…
Iolcos returns to newbuild market with kamsarmax pair in China
Greek dry bulk owner Iolcos Hellenic Maritime Enterprises has re-entered the newbuilding market with an order for two kamsarmax bulk carriers in China. Multiple shipbuilding sources indicate the Athens-based owner has contracted New Dayang Shipbuilding for a pair of 82,000…
Shipping arms of Gazprom and Lukoil hit in latest EU sanctions round
The European Union has expanded its sanctions regime against Russia, targeting shipping-linked operations of energy giants Gazprom and Lukoil as part of a fresh package aimed at curbing Moscow’s energy revenues and disrupting the so-called shadow fleet. EU governments added…
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