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VLCC newbuilding orders break record set in late 1960s tanker rush
Uncertain geopolitics now a major deciding factor for shipowners when signing shipyard contracts
How war, risk and volatility are shaping C-suite strategy
How war, risk and volatility are shaping C-suite strategy Long-term plans are being torn up and traded in for agility after six months of uncertainty
‘The next few years will be very strong’: Alexander Hansson boosts NAT holding
‘The next few years will be very strong’: Alexander Hansson boosts NAT holding Nordic American Tankers vice chairman has been consistently building his stake in suezmax owner
Strait of Hormuz threat level rises after VLCC hit by projectile
Strait of Hormuz threat level rises after VLCC hit by projectile UKMTO boosts risk assessment for key waterway after tanker is struck
‘Additional currency’ and bigger deals: Andreas Sohmen-Pao on the power of capital markets
‘Additional currency’ and bigger deals: Andreas Sohmen-Pao on the power of capital markets Chair explains the role of the capital markets for BW Group and the potential for future listings
Strait of Hormuz crisis more than another black swan feast for shipping
Strait of Hormuz crisis more than another black swan feast for shipping Energy players are rethinking their reliance on vulnerable chokepoints
Birthday breakthrough? Trump claims Iran deal will reopen Strait of Hormuz
The president again claims a peace deal to reopen the waterway is imminent
Royal Marines seize sanctioned tanker in first UK-led action against shadow fleet
Royal Marines seize sanctioned tanker in first UK-led action against shadow fleet Boarding in the English Channel marks a step up in fight against Russian oil shipments
‘Painful to be patient’: DHT chief on newbuildings, M&A and tanker cycles
‘Painful to be patient’: DHT chief on newbuildings, M&A and tanker cycles Svein Moxnes Harfjeld on how DHT is playing the VLCC boom in its own style
That Posidonia feeling: Shipping’s unofficial index and the fear of missing out
That Posidonia feeling: Shipping’s unofficial index and the fear of missing out With cash piling up at an unprecedented rate, can owners resist the urge of one flutter too many in $2.4tr game
Posidonia in pictures: Shipping celebrates at vibrant and varied parties
Posidonia in pictures: Shipping celebrates at vibrant and varied parties Biennial shipping gathering in Greece serves up a memorable week of events
Marinakis voices VLCC confidence and applauds ‘brilliant’ Sinokor-Aponte strike
Greek owner explains his constructive view of big tankers as he runs the rule over new player's power move
‘Euphoria time’: Echoes of 2008 and the canary in the coal mine
‘Euphoria time’: Echoes of 2008 and the canary in the coal mine Shipowners debate the big question of the week as 2026 upcycle hits ominous length
Takeover battle between Diana and Genco ‘too close to call’, Friedman says
Takeover battle between Diana and Genco ‘too close to call’, Friedman says Banker runs the rule over bitter M&A drama in the dry bulk space
Maria Angelicoussis reveals newbuilding appetite in four sectors
Growth and renewal on the menu as major Greek owner shreds fears around tanker orderbook
‘Greece has a tradition of breaking blockades’, says George Procopiou on Strait of Hormuz
‘Greece has a tradition of breaking blockades’, says George Procopiou on Strait of Hormuz Dynacom chief says crew are the ones taking risks and shreds the energy transition
Big name shipowning trio turn guns on ‘asinine’ Net-Zero Framework
Procopiou and Bahri boss and Angelicoussis speak out against IMO climate plan
‘Like the Kardashians’: Greek owners fear ‘the day after’ in multipolar world
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Who’s buying the drinks? Shipping’s biggest dividend winners
The largest dividend payments of the latest upcycle have gone to some familiar names and turned up some surprising faces
Kongen på havet: Fredriksen gruser alle
Kongen på havet: Fredriksen gruser alle Når grekerne inviterer til fest i et av tidenes beste shippingmarkeder i moderne tid, står John Fredriksen nok en gang på toppen som kongen av kapitalmarkedene. John Fredriksen har hatt sterke år i shipping. Her sammen med tidligere McKinsey-topp Tore Myrholt (f.v.), finansdirektør Thorolf Aurstad i Fredriksens Seatankers Management og skipsmegler i Arctic, Razaq Jadgal, på Aker Brygge. Foto: Gabriel Aas Skålevik
Evangelos Pistiolis back at Hyundai for tanker newbuildings
The company has ordered a total of 13 MR tanker newbuildings worth around $650m this year
Hormuz hope: Trump raises prospect of peace deal to reopen strait
President says an agreement is pending following calls with world leaders
Clarksons chief Andi Case sets up shop in Monaco
Executive has made the first overseas move of his shipbroking career
Clarksons promotes new chief operating officer and dry cargo leadership
London-listed shipbroker reveals host of promotions hot on the heels of Serpac takeover
Clarksons hires new chief operating officer and dry cargo leadership
London-listed shipbroker reveals host of promotions hot on the heels of Serpac takeover
Asyad breaks into kamsarmaxes with $73m swoop on Seacon bulkers
Asyad breaks into kamsarmaxes with $73m swoop on Seacon bulkers Omani owner expands dry cargo fleet to keep pace with growing demand
US seizes Iranian ship attempting to breach blockade, Trump says
US seizes Iranian ship attempting to breach blockade, Trump says US Navy blows a hole in vessel during operation, president claims
Trump vows Strait of Hormuz blockade after peace talks collapse
US president says navy to stop all and any ships going in and out of the waterway
Greek shipowner Harry Vafias breaks back into VLCC space after two decades away
Greek shipowner Harry Vafias breaks back into VLCC space after two decades away Order in South Korea takes the owner’s newbuilding catalogue to $1.3bn, sources say
Trump and Iran strike ‘fragile’ and ‘fluid’ ceasefire deal that opens Strait of Hormuz
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Trump launches tirade at Iran to open Strait of Hormuz
Trump launches tirade at Iran to open Strait of Hormuz US president sets Tuesday deadline for next major assault in bid to break deadlock in major waterway
Clarksons swoops for US broker Link Group in $80m takeover
Clarksons swoops for US broker Link Group in $80m takeover London-based shop strikes deal to expand presence in the Americas
‘Shipping on steroids’: $17bn investor EnTrust Global sizes up latest war shock
One of shipping’s largest private investors offers its perspective on the Middle East conflict
Inside a $17bn shipping fund’s view of the Middle East crisis
New York’s EnTrust Global sees the Iran conflict as the latest catalyst in six years of ‘shipping on steroids’
Case weighs up acquisitions, AI in shipbroking and the human side of the war
Case weighs up acquisitions, AI in shipbroking and the human side of the war Clarksons chief executive discusses potential use of cash, a new star player and the situation in the Middle East
VLCC spending spree of the ages tops $10bn with new names sucked into the business
VLCC spending spree of the ages tops $10bn with new names sucked into the business One of the largest VLCC newbuilding runs in history is drawing in new owners and shipbuilders to the big tanker business
Clarksons profit falls from record levels in period of ‘complexity and opportunity’
Clarksons profit falls from record levels in period of ‘complexity and opportunity’ World’s largest shipbroker sees bottom line slip in 2025 after four record years
Seafarer killed after explosion and fire hit tanker in the Middle East
Seafarer killed after explosion and fire hit tanker in the Middle East Crewman is the first known seafaring casualty of the Middle East conflict
Tanker targeted near the Strait of Hormuz, four crew injured
Tanker targeted near the Strait of Hormuz, four crew injured Authorities say some of the crew have been evacuated, with some sustaining injuries
Strait of Hormuz closure warnings sounded over ship radios, security experts say
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Evangelos Marinakis closes largest shipping IPO for over 20 years
A $500m purse from Capital Tankers private placement the chunkiest listing for the sector since 2005
Eastern Pacific scores huge suezmax asset play in twin tanker sale to Thenamaris
Idan Ofer cashes in big on wisely-timed tankers he ordered in early 2020
Hapag-Lloyd in pole position for $3.7bn Zim takeover
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Evangelos Pistiolis orders 10 product tankers after six-year hiatus
Greek shipowner splashing out close to $500m in what marks his first newbuilding order in China
‘Dramatic’ shift: What US takeover of Venezuelan oil industry will mean for tanker shipping
‘Dramatic’ shift: What US takeover of Venezuelan oil industry will mean for tanker shipping Experts examine ramifications if US seizes control of Venezuelan crude market US President Donald Trump waves as he arrives at at Joint Base Andrews in the US on Air Force One on Sunday. Photo: AP/SCANPIX
‘Dramatic’ shift: What US takeover of Venezuelan oil industry will mean for tanker shipping
‘Dramatic’ shift: What US takeover of Venezuelan oil industry will mean for tanker shipping Experts mull likely changes to shipping should American control of the Venezuelan oil market take hold
Trump, war and tankers: How shipping shone in 2025 as it was pulled further into the political spotlight
Trump, war and tankers: How shipping shone in 2025 as it was pulled further into the political spotlight As shipping raises a glass of seasonal cheer, it does so with one eye on the geopolitical power players shaping world trade
Zodiac Maritime shakes out large bulkers in fleet renewal drive
Eyal Ofer company benefits from Far East buying interest to sell a newcastlemax and a capesize
Zodiac Maritime sells bulker brace in strong market
Eyal Ofer company benefits from Far East buying interest to sell a newcastlemax and a capesize
'Driving force': Vitol head of shipping Kit Kernon dies aged 56
Trader's long-serving fleet boss passed away on Thursday in Singapore Kit Kernon has died at the age of 56.
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