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MPC Container Ships profits dip slightly in Q2 2026
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MPC Container Ships profits dip slightly in Q2 2026

MPC Container Ships reports modest decrease in quarterly earnings, citing market volatility despite strong contract coverage and fleet utilisation.

31 Aug 2026
DBMatic and Weforsea unveil MariControl, a unified maritime data platform Market & Companies

DBMatic and Weforsea unveil MariControl, a unified maritime data platform

The new venture combines hardware, connectivity and AI to help shipowners cut fuel use, streamline reporting and improve performance across Europe’s fleets.

29 Aug 2026
CMB.Tech expands with VLCC and offshore charters Market & Companies

CMB.Tech expands with VLCC and offshore charters

CMB.Tech, a Belgian shipowner, has diversified its fleet and boosted profits to $364 million through strong tanker market performance.

29 Aug 2026
BASSnet Neo Launches Unified Maritime SaaS Solution Market & Companies

BASSnet Neo Launches Unified Maritime SaaS Solution

BASS Software releases a fully integrated cloud-native SaaS suite for maritime operations, unifying key modules to enhance fleet management and efficiency.

29 Aug 2026
Eastern Pacific Shipping completes 700th ship‑to‑ship LNG bunkering
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Eastern Pacific Shipping completes 700th ship‑to‑ship LNG bunkering

Singapore‑based Eastern Pacific Shipping marked its 700th LNG bunkering, using Lake Victoria at Emden and bringing total transfers since 2020 to just.

27 Aug 2026
China’s Sea Legend launches weekly Arctic container service amid Middle East tensions
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China’s Sea Legend launches weekly Arctic container service amid Middle East tensions

The new China‑Europe Arctic Express, operated by Sea Legend, offers an 18‑day route via the Northern Sea Route, answering disruption risks in Hormuz and Suez.

27 Aug 2026
Bullish outlook for tanker market amid global uncertainties
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Bullish outlook for tanker market amid global uncertainties

Geopolitical disruptions and resilient oil demand drive freight rates to new highs, setting stage for significant newbuild activity.

27 Aug 2026
Euroseas reports strong quarter as boxship market holds firm
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Euroseas reports strong quarter as boxship market holds firm

Despite geopolitical and inflationary pressures, boxship demand remains robust, according to Aristides Pittas.

27 Aug 2026
DP World Reports $12.7 Billion Revenue in H1 2026
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DP World Reports $12.7 Billion Revenue in H1 2026

DP World saw a 13.1% year-on-year revenue increase to $12.7 billion, navigating trade disruptions in the Middle East.

27 Aug 2026
Intra-Asia rates rise as conflict and weather disrupt trade
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Intra-Asia rates rise as conflict and weather disrupt trade

Intra-Asia container freight rates have recovered from a six-week decline, boosted by unrest in the Middle East and poor weather conditions, according.

27 Aug 2026
Future of Freight Festival gathers 300 leaders in Chattanooga
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Future of Freight Festival gathers 300 leaders in Chattanooga

The F3 event combined a Brokerage Compliance Symposium, live tech demos and an awards dinner honouring the FreightTech 100, drawing roughly 300 industry.

26 Aug 2026
Star Bulk withdraws from Genco ship deal
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Star Bulk withdraws from Genco ship deal

Star Bulk has withdrawn from the deal to purchase 16 Genco vessels from Diana, leaving Diana's takeover offer for Genco still on the table.

26 Aug 2026
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