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India continues to ...","published_at":"2026-05-20T19:00:57+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/china-drives-increased-bauxite-flows-but-guineas-cutback-could-drag-on-growth/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2450902,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Golar LNG Limited Interim results for the period ended March 31, 2026","summary":"Recent highlights Golar LNG Limited (“Golar” or “the Company”) reports Q1 2026 net income attributable to Golar of $84 million inclusive of $37 million of non-cash items1, Adjusted EBITDA1 of $106 million and Total Golar Cash1 of $1.0 billion. FLNG Hilli offloaded 150th cargo. FLNG Gimi overproduced 19% compared to contractual committed volume. MKII construction ...","published_at":"2026-05-20T19:00:56+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/golar-lng-limited-interim-results-for-the-period-ended-march-31-2026/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2450906,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Fearnleys Week 21 2026","summary":"Two Chinese laden VLCC have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz southbound and heading for the homeland   Source: Fearnleys A.S","published_at":"2026-05-20T19:00:54+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/fearnleys-week-21-2026/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2450911,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Dorian LPG Ltd. Reports Ten-Fold Net Income Increase","summary":"Dorian LPG Ltd., a leading owner and operator of modern very large gas carriers (“VLGCs”), yesterday reported its financial results for the three months and fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. Key Recent Developments Declared an irregular cash dividend of $1.00 per share of the Company’s common stock totaling $42.8 million to be paid on ...","published_at":"2026-05-20T19:00:49+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/dorian-lpg-ltd-reports-ten-fold-net-income-increase/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2449959,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Fed’s Paulson says ’healthy’ to consider rate hikes","summary":"Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson said on Tuesday it was “healthy” for financial markets to consider scenarios where the U.S. central bank may need to raise interest rates again, even as she said current monetary policy was appropriately restrictive. Speaking at the 2026 Financial Markets Conference in Amelia Island, Florida, Paulson said ...","published_at":"2026-05-20T15:00:45+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/feds-paulson-says-healthy-to-consider-rate-hikes/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2448628,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Baltic Dry Index falls to 3005 down 49 points","summary":"Today, Wednesday, May 20 2026, the Baltic Dry Index decreased by 49 points, reaching 3005 points. Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. The index is based on a daily survey of agents all over the world. Baltic Dry ...","published_at":"2026-05-20T10:00:29+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/baltic-dry-index-falls-to-3005-down-49-points/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2448124,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Diana Shipping Inc. Releases Investor Presentation Highlighting Need for Change at Genco Shipping & Trading","summary":"Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels that is the largest shareholder of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, released a comprehensive investor presentation outlining the case for electing Diana’s six independent director nominees to the Genco Board at Genco’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders ...","published_at":"2026-05-20T08:00:59+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/diana-shipping-inc-releases-investor-presentation-highlighting-need-for-change-at-genco-shipping-trading/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2448125,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Iran’s Hormuz Transit Toll Mechanism and What It Means at Sea","summary":"On May 16, 2026, the chairman of Iran’s Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, Ebrahim Azizi, confirmed that Tehran will “unveil soon” the full details of a new mechanism to regulate maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, including fees collected for what Iranian officials describe as “specialized services.” The mechanism is administered by ...","published_at":"2026-05-20T08:00:57+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/irans-hormuz-transit-toll-mechanism-and-what-it-means-at-sea/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2448131,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Financing skills and partnerships in focus at maritime decarbonization workshop","summary":"Turning climate ambition into practical action was the focus of the Global Maritime Technology Cooperation Centres Network (GMN) Phase II workshop, hosted at the World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden, from 6 to 8 May 2026. Discussions focused on the immediate priorities for implementing the IMO 2023 GHG Strategy, including access to finance, regional ...","published_at":"2026-05-20T08:00:45+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/financing-skills-and-partnerships-in-focus-at-maritime-decarbonization-workshop/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2447546,"source":"Splash247","title":"Njord Survey to monitor Ireland-UK interconnector","summary":"Swedish offshore survey firm Njord Survey has secured a long‑term contract to support the Greenlink interconnector, the subsea electricity link between Ireland and the UK, from 2026 to 2030. The agreement covers recurring geophysical and environmental marine surveys along the cable route that runs between the energy markets of the Republic of Ireland and Great …","published_at":"2026-05-20T00:10:00+00:00","link":"https://splash247.com/njord-survey-to-monitor-ireland-uk-interconnector/","image":"https://splash247.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Northern-Storm-Njord-Survey.jpg","mmsi":0},{"id":2443086,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Japan Industrial Output Falls Slightly Less than Initially Thought","summary":"Japan’s industrial production dropped 0.4% mom in March 2026, compared with the flash figure of a 0.5% decline. It was the second straight month of contraction, as external headwinds continued to weigh on the sector. Lower output was recorded for inorganic and organic chemicals (-8.6% vs -3.5% in February), general-purpose and business-oriented machinery (-4.3% vs ...","published_at":"2026-05-19T19:00:56+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/japan-industrial-output-falls-slightly-less-than-initially-thought/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2443088,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"A Perfect Storm Forecast for Posidonia 2026: Wind Propulsion, International Shipping, and the Energy Transition","summary":"The global maritime industry’s accelerating return to wind-powered shipping will take centre stage at this year’s Posidonia exhibition in Athens, as the Greek shipping market welcomes the largest-ever showcase of modern wind propulsion technologies at the world-renowned trade fair. Held at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens from 1–5 June, Posidonia 2026 will attract thousands of ...","published_at":"2026-05-19T19:00:55+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/a-perfect-storm-forecast-for-posidonia-2026-wind-propulsion-international-shipping-and-the-energy-transition/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2443091,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Banchero Costa Weekly Market Report, Week 20 2026","summary":"Soybeans are one of the most important dry bulk commodities, and account for almost 5 percent of all seaborne dry bulk trade.   Source: banchero costa & c s.p.a","published_at":"2026-05-19T19:00:53+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/banchero-costa-weekly-market-report-week-20-2026/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2443092,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"IMF says Bank of England should be ready to cut rates if needed","summary":"The International Monetary Fund upgraded the U.K.’s growth forecast for 2026 to 1% from 0.8% on Monday, while advising the Bank of England to maintain flexibility in its monetary policy approach amid renewed inflationary pressures. The IMF said monetary policy should remain restrictive to prevent higher energy prices from affecting core inflation and wage growth ...","published_at":"2026-05-19T19:00:52+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/imf-says-bank-of-england-should-be-ready-to-cut-rates-if-needed/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2443094,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Intermodal Weekly Market Report Week 20 2026 Broker’s Insight","summary":"In recent years, the European Union has intensified efforts to reduce its dependence on Russian   Source: Intermodal","published_at":"2026-05-19T19:00:50+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/intermodal-weekly-market-report-week-20-2026-brokers-insight/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2443098,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Ocean Yield: First quarter results 2026","summary":"Ocean Yield AS announces results for the first quarter 2026. HIGHLIGHTS EBITDA for Q1 2026 was USD 47.3 million and Adjusted EBITDA was USD 82.3 million. Net profit for Q1 2026 was USD 21.9 million. Continued robust balance sheet, with an equity ratio of 31.7% and USD 268.2 million in available liquidity. Investment in additional ...","published_at":"2026-05-19T19:00:48+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/ocean-yield-first-quarter-results-2026/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2443099,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"UK Payroll Employment Falls to Near 6-Year Low","summary":"The number of payrolled employees in the UK declined by 100 thousand, or 0.3% to 30.2 million in April 2026, following a revised 28 thousand fall in March. This was the third consecutive monthly decline and the sharpest since May 2020, as the war in the Middle East continued to weigh on the job market. ...","published_at":"2026-05-19T19:00:47+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/uk-payroll-employment-falls-to-near-6-year-low/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2443230,"source":"reddit:r/shipping","title":"Sea shipping from through Alibaba China to USA","summary":"I shipped a package via sea and tracking shows arrived at the port in San Pedro since 05/08/2026. The package is to be transferred to FedEx I am so anxious as I need it for an event. Don’t know how much longer I need to wait has anyone experienced this same issue. submitted by /u/Tesilicious77 [link] [comments]","published_at":"2026-05-19T15:42:14+00:00","link":"https://www.reddit.com/r/shipping/comments/1thuboq/sea_shipping_from_through_alibaba_china_to_usa/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2442074,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Professor Momoko Kitada receives IMO Gender Equality Award 2026","summary":"Maritime academic recognised for her long-standing commitment to gender equality and empowering women in the maritime industry. Japanese maritime academic and former seafarer Professor Momoko Kitada has been awarded the International Maritime Organization’s Gender Equality Award 2026. The award was presented by IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez during a ceremony held at IMO Headquarters in London ...","published_at":"2026-05-19T15:00:55+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/professor-momoko-kitada-receives-imo-gender-equality-award-2026/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2442080,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Athenian Shipbrokers S.A. DEMOLITION QUICK UPDATE Week 20, 2026","summary":"Athenian Shipbrokers SA Ship Recycling Weekly Report   Source: ATHENIAN SHIPBROKERS S.A.","published_at":"2026-05-19T15:00:32+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/athenian-shipbrokers-s-a-demolition-quick-update-week-20-2026/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2442271,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Breakwave Tanker Report 5.19.2026","summary":"Uncertainty Remains – The VLCC market is increasingly shaped by geopolitical risk and regional access constraints rather than underlying freight fundamentals   Source: Breakwave Advisors","published_at":"2026-05-19T15:00:29+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/breakwave-tanker-report-5-19-2026/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2442145,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Weekly Vessel Valuations Report, May 19 2026","summary":"Bulkers: S&P activity remained active across the major segments this week, with Ultramax tonnage drawing particular interest from Greek and Chinese buyers. Buyers appeared willing to absorb near-term survey costs, with several vessels carrying upcoming SS/DD dates still achieving firm pricing, pointing to continued confidence in the segment’s earnings outlook. Values firmed across the Bulker ...","published_at":"2026-05-19T15:00:07+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/weekly-vessel-valuations-report-may-19-2026/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2447248,"source":"Splash247","title":"Shipmanagement Market Report 2026","summary":"How shipmanagement is evolving to stay in step – or ahead – of the needs of shipowners in the coming years forms the basis for our brand new magazine, set for distribution at the Splash-sponsored Posidonia exhibition. Splash’s contacts within the shipmanagement fraternity are unsurpassed in maritime media as this 52-page magazine attests, carrying the …","published_at":"2026-05-19T15:00:00+00:00","link":"https://splash247.com/magazine/shipmanagement-market-report-2026/","image":"https://splash247.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Shipmanagement-Report-2026-Cover.jpg","mmsi":0},{"id":2443263,"source":"reddit:r/maritime","title":"Israeli Navy Jammed Channel 16 and Boarded Civilian Vessels in International Waters — Please Sign Our Petition","summary":"Fellow mariners, please consider the following. This should concern anyone who has ever been at sea. On May 18, 2026, Israeli naval forces intercepted and boarded civilian vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian organization, in international waters. Two serious violations of maritime law occurred that cannot be ignored: UNCLOS Article 110 — No state has the right to board a foreign civilian vessel on","published_at":"2026-05-19T13:41:27+00:00","link":"https://www.reddit.com/r/maritime/comments/1thqr79/israeli_navy_jammed_channel_16_and_boarded/","image":"https://preview.redd.it/qujujpgk642h1.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=5d8ed38314c66105c97375e4f0ae24a616dd666e","mmsi":0},{"id":2440856,"source":"reddit:r/worldnews","title":"Hegseth campaigns for congressional race, breaking with Pentagon neutrality","summary":"submitted by /u/Sufficient_Fuel5269 [link] [comments]","published_at":"2026-05-19T12:06:01+00:00","link":"https://www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/comments/1tho1e0/hegseth_campaigns_for_congressional_race_breaking/","image":"https://external-preview.redd.it/tXqIki0CRtPhofamfTA58H7ap-94vdg4t_3ux2bdcg8.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=c5399c9270a5e165b4084cdd73219309cb0d551e","mmsi":0},{"id":2438451,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Baltic Dry Index falls to 3054 down 38 points","summary":"Today, Tuesday, May 19 2026, the Baltic Dry Index decreased by 39 points, reaching 3054 points. Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. The index is based on a daily survey of agents all over the world. Baltic Dry ...","published_at":"2026-05-19T10:00:48+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/baltic-dry-index-falls-to-3054-down-38-points/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2438388,"source":"reddit:r/worldnews","title":"NATO’s newest member Sweden announces $4 billion defense investment; Saab pops 5%","summary":"submitted by /u/adriano26 [link] [comments]","published_at":"2026-05-19T09:30:37+00:00","link":"https://www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/comments/1thk368/natos_newest_member_sweden_announces_4_billion/","image":"https://external-preview.redd.it/i-0r4Ajq-1fye7sCOOWVtfgWG_vtUQBg9fvndV9x95g.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=e4b09e577cd448fbd00bc5570f4f2055c3aa92ff","mmsi":0},{"id":2437413,"source":"Splash247","title":"Strategic Marine lands order for two new CTVs from Mainprize Offshore","summary":"Singapore-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine has signed shipbuilding contracts with Mainprize Offshore for two new 33 m Supa Swath crew transfer vessels (CTVs). The new order increases the number of Supa Swath vessels delivered and ordered to Mainprize Offshore to 10. Designed by Walker Marine Design, the new 33 m CTV builds on the 26m Supa …","published_at":"2026-05-19T09:00:00+00:00","link":"https://splash247.com/strategic-marine-lands-order-for-two-new-ctvs-from-mainprize-offshore/","image":"https://splash247.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Strategic-Marine-Supa-Swath-33m.jpg","mmsi":0},{"id":2436658,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"The EU’s 20th Sanctions Package and What It Means for Maritime Operators","summary":"On April 23, 2026, the EU adopted its 20th sanctions package against Russia, adding 46 vessels to the shadow fleet list, cutting off 20 more Russian banks, and putting the legal basis for a full maritime services ban in place, though activation remains contingent on G7 coordination that has yet to materialize. It is the ...","published_at":"2026-05-19T08:00:59+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/the-eus-20th-sanctions-package-and-what-it-means-for-maritime-operators/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2436659,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"International Day for Women in Maritime 2026: Mainstreaming gender equality in shipping","summary":"This year’s International Day for Women in Maritime (18 May) focuses on embedding gender equality at every level of the maritime industry, both on shore and at sea. Under the theme “From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence”, the day highlights actions to translate international ambitions and commitments into tangible actions that ...","published_at":"2026-05-19T08:00:57+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/international-day-for-women-in-maritime-2026-mainstreaming-gender-equality-in-shipping/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2436664,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Platts proposes including Rising Sun 1 FSU in Singapore fuel oil cargo, ex-wharf bunker MOC from June 17","summary":"Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, proposes to include the vessel Rising Sun 1 as an additional loading point in its Singapore Market on Close assessment process for cargo and ex-wharf bunkers for marine fuel 0.5% and 380 CST HSFO from June 17, 2026. Rising Sun 1 (IMO 9295024) is operated by Southern Ace Marine ...","published_at":"2026-05-19T08:00:47+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/platts-proposes-including-rising-sun-1-fsu-in-singapore-fuel-oil-cargo-ex-wharf-bunker-moc-from-june-17/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2437323,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"MMI Daily Iron Ore Index Report May 19 2026","summary":"Today iron ore futures trended weaker the most-traded contract I2609 closed at 798.5 yuan/mt, down 0.87% from the previous trading session. Port spot prices changed 0-3 yuan from the previous day. Traders showed moderate enthusiasm in offering quotes; steel mills had strong wait-and-see sentiment with few inquiries; overall spot market transactions were sluggish. This week’s ...","published_at":"2026-05-19T08:00:32+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/mmi-daily-iron-ore-index-report-may-19-2026/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2435836,"source":"reddit:r/Warships","title":"Sweden buys FDI for their Luleå-class.","summary":"Some current news (2026-05-26): Sweden just announced that they are buying the FDI as their new Luelå-class frigate. On the news conference the defence minister of Sweden listed the following subsystems that should be incorporated into the new class. Trackfire for close in defence. 57mm main gun + 40mm cannon. Aster 30 och CAMM ER. Robot 15 Torped 47 GTX Radar. From that it is possible to make some educated guesses","published_at":"2026-05-19T07:23:41+00:00","link":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Warships/comments/1thhjas/sweden_buys_fdi_for_their_luleåclass/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2434900,"source":"Splash247","title":"Tanker orders on a path to the highest annual totals on record","summary":"The capacity surge is coming for the tanker sector with new research suggesting 2026 is on track to see the highest amount of tanker newbuild orders on record. The first four and a half months of the year already represent the fifth highest total amount of tanker orders this millennium according to investment bank Evercore …","published_at":"2026-05-19T06:45:41+00:00","link":"https://splash247.com/tanker-orders-on-a-path-to-the-highest-annual-totals-on-record/","image":"https://splash247.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/China-Merchants-New-vision-vlcc.jpg","mmsi":0},{"id":2433472,"source":"Splash247","title":"GEFO picks up gas tanker fleet from Swiss operator Unigas","summary":"German owner GEFO is expanding its inland gas tanker business through the acquisition of the gas shipping activities of Unigas Shipping Swiss in a deal covering seven vessels. The Hamburg-based owner said the transaction, structured as an asset deal, is expected to close in June or July 2026. The package includes three operational gas tankers …","published_at":"2026-05-19T05:22:20+00:00","link":"https://splash247.com/gefo-picks-up-gas-tanker-fleet-from-swiss-operator-unigas/","image":"https://splash247.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/UniBarge.jpg","mmsi":0},{"id":2425943,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Dry bulk market update: How Cape & Panamax freight markets are repricing under the new coal trade map","summary":"Freight firmness Cape Atlantic & Pacific and Panamax Pacific all printing higher rates. Supply is being absorbed. 02 Coal demand reshaped Strait of Hormuz disruption pushed thermal coal demand toward seaborne Asia. Panamax Pacific the immediate beneficiary. 03 Russia → Asia coal corridor April 2026 record high. Russian coal (97.8% of origins) flowing to N.China, ...","published_at":"2026-05-18T19:00:58+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/dry-bulk-market-update-how-cape-panamax-freight-markets-are-repricing-under-the-new-coal-trade-map/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2425949,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Ningbo Containerized Freight Index Report, 15 May 2026","summary":"In the week ending May-15, Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI) issued by Ningbo Shipping Exchange (NBSE) quotes 1567.9 points Below find the NCFI Weekly Index Data chart: Source: Ningbo Shipping Exchange","published_at":"2026-05-18T19:00:53+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/ningbo-containerized-freight-index-report-15-may-2026/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2425952,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"China New Home Prices Fall the Most in 11 Months","summary":"China’s new home prices across 70 cities shrank 3.5% yoy in April 2026, following a 3.4% decline in the previous month. It marked the 34th consecutive month of contraction and the sharpest pace since May 2025, underscoring persistent weakness in the property sector. The data suggested that existing stimulus efforts have yet to generate a ...","published_at":"2026-05-18T19:00:50+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/china-new-home-prices-fall-the-most-in-11-months/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2425951,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Xclusiv Shipbrokers Weekly 18th May 2026","summary":"The crude tanker market in 2026 has undergone one of the most violent earnings transformations in recent memory   Source: Xclusiv Shipbrokers Inc.","published_at":"2026-05-18T19:00:50+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/xclusiv-shipbrokers-weekly-18th-may-2026/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2423857,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"PPA S.A.: Visit of a Delegation from Georgia to the Port of Piraeus","summary":"On 13 May 2026, PPA S.A. welcomed a delegation from Georgia to the Port of Piraeus, headed by Ms. Tamar Ioseliani, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, who visited PPA on behalf of the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Ms. Mariam Kvrivishvili. Ms. Ioseliani represents the Transport and Logistics ...","published_at":"2026-05-18T15:00:59+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/ppa-s-a-visit-of-a-delegation-from-georgia-to-the-port-of-piraeus/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2423859,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"BW Offshore: First quarter results 2026","summary":"On BW Opal, the replacement of the compressor dry-gas seals was completed in March. Gas production recommenced in early May after a temporary shutdown during March and April for cleaning the heat exchanger trains. A root cause analysis of the heat exchanger fouling has been completed and is currently under joint review by Santos and ...","published_at":"2026-05-18T15:00:55+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/bw-offshore-first-quarter-results-2026/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2423860,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"J-ENG to exhibit at Posidonia 2026","summary":"Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) will exhibit at “Posidonia 2026”, an international maritime exhibition held in Athens, Greece, from June 1st to June 5th, 2026. As the decarbonization of international shipping shifts to the social implementation phase, J-ENG is steadily promoting its efforts as a First Mover towards carbon neutrality by 2050 through the practical application ...","published_at":"2026-05-18T15:00:53+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/j-eng-to-exhibit-at-posidonia-2026/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2423861,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Bidding Announcement of 15188.1MT BULK CARRIER “ZJ2026-0019”","summary":"Entrusted by the transferor (the Sellers), we have scheduled to hold a public bidding online (www.shipbid.net) from 15:00 to 15:30 (Beijing Time) on June 1st, 2026. 1. Bidding Object: MV“ZJ2026-0019”,BULK CARRIER； Class:UMB； Flag:SAO TOME； Port of Registry: ZHOU SHAN; Trading Area:A1+A2+A3; LOA:144.58m;MLB:21.00m;MLD:10.80m； DWT:15188.1MT；Cargo Hold Capacity: 19292.26m3; GT/NT:8973/5363；Light Weight:4","published_at":"2026-05-18T15:00:51+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/bidding-announcement-of-15188-1mt-bulk-carrier-zj2026-0019/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2423863,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"HOT PORT NEWS from GAC","summary":"Mandatory shore mooring winch lines 18 May 2026, Dahej, India Vessels calling at APDPL Dahej Port during the monsoon season must use shore mooring winch lines. READ MORE Clearing of seabed for proposed waterfront development 18 May 2026, Singapore Working period for seabed clearing extended. Work to be conducted between June 9 and December 8, ...","published_at":"2026-05-18T15:00:48+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/hot-port-news-from-gac-270/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2423864,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"NorthPort marks upgrade milestones","summary":"NorthPort continues to make steady progress on its three-year structural upgrade program, with several key testing and installation milestones completed over the past month. Works on the initial 40-meter segment at Pier 16, within the 100-meter work area, have been ongoing since April 2026. Pile Dynamic Analysis testing conducted on the test piles achieved the ...","published_at":"2026-05-18T15:00:47+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/northport-marks-upgrade-milestones/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2423867,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"China Retail Sales Growth Lowest in 4 Years","summary":"China’s retail sales rose 0.2% year-on-year in April 2026, slowing sharply from a 1.7% increase in March and well below the expected 2% gain. The reading marked the weakest growth since a decline in December 2022, driven by broad weakness in big-ticket purchases, with automobile sales plunging 15.3%, while home appliances (-15.1%), building materials (-13.8%), ...","published_at":"2026-05-18T15:00:41+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/china-retail-sales-growth-lowest-in-4-years/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2419186,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"Baltic Dry Index falls to 3092 down 59 points","summary":"Today, Monday, May 1518 2026, the Baltic Dry Index decreased by 59 points, reaching 3092 points. Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. The index is based on a daily survey of agents all over the world. Baltic Dry ...","published_at":"2026-05-18T10:00:36+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/baltic-dry-index-falls-to-3092-down-59-points/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2418893,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"MMI Daily Iron Ore Index Report May 18 2026","summary":"Today Iron ore futures trended weaker with the most-traded contract I2609 closed at 803 yuan/mt, down 1.11% from the previous trading session. Port spot prices were 2-4 yuan higher than the previous day. Traders showed moderate enthusiasm in offering; steel mill purchases were mostly driven by rigid demand; overall spot trading sentiment was lukewarm. Last ...","published_at":"2026-05-18T08:00:44+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/mmi-daily-iron-ore-index-report-may-18-2026/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2416958,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"U.S. industrial natural gas consumption expected to hit records in 2026 and 2027","summary":"We forecast U.S. industrial natural gas consumption will climb to record highs through 2027 in our latest Short-Term Energy Outlook. Industrial consumption averaged a record 23.6 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2025, 1% more than the record 23.4 Bcf/d reached in 2023. In our forecast, consumption gradually increases further in 2026 and in ...","published_at":"2026-05-18T08:00:29+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/u-s-industrial-natural-gas-consumption-expected-to-hit-records-in-2026-and-2027/","image":"","mmsi":0},{"id":2415641,"source":"Hellenic Shipping News","title":"SSY PACIFIC CAPESIZE INDEX 18 MAY 2026","summary":"SSY PACIFIC CAPESIZE INDEX 18 MAY 2026   Source: SSY Consultancy & Research","published_at":"2026-05-18T07:00:59+00:00","link":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/ssy-pacific-capesize-index-18-may-2026/","image":"","mmsi":0}],"errors":[]}