EU Transports Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas calls for 'realism' as the industry warns unilateral EU action could undermine competitiveness without a global alignment
Two vessels — a superyacht linked to a sanctioned Putin ally and a loaded LNG tanker — appear to have cleared the Strait of Hormuz, the first signs of movement through a waterway that has been largely shut for two months.
Athens backs international efforts to protect key shipping routes, warning that disruptions threaten global trade, energy supplies and vulnerable populations amid rising regional tensions.
U.K. and French plan aims to give shipping companies confidence to use the strait after the fighting ends
Iran's parliament is reviewing a bill that would require ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz to pay transit fees to Tehran.
Ships in the Persian Gulf have been sitting ducks for Tehran
This U.S.-centric insurance idea runs counter to the realities of an international market, according to industry executives
'There are, in fact, tankers coming through now, Iranian tankers, I believe some Chinese flag tankers have come through. So, we know that they have not mined the strait'
At least 16 vessels have been hit near the Strait of Hormuz since the war began, including two Greek-owned ships. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said naval escorts could come “relatively soon,” but added the U.S. military is “simply not ready” to start at the moment
The U.S. has turned down requests to escort ships in the strait. The IEA will launch the largest-ever oil release from emergency stocks
Ship traffic slowed to a halt after the Iran conflict broke out, stalling oil and container ships
Short-term LNG freight rates have surged over 20%, and VLGC earnings have climbed sharply amid rising market uncertainty.
Freight rates for supertankers and LNG carriers surge as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly halts amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, sending energy markets sharply higher.
Shipping groups said over the weekend that they are avoiding the Suez Canal and Strait of Hormuz until further notice
According to the Greek foreign minister, the ONEX–Hanwha agreement goes beyond the boundaries of traditional shipbuilding, opening prospects for large-scale energy projects.
Nikos Kakalis takes over the management of the Center for Emission Reduction, leading MERC into a new phase of development
Greece has advised its shipping companies to review security measures after drones struck two Greek-operated oil tankers in the Black Sea, including one chartered by Chevron. Officials urge crews to increase vigilance as war insurance costs rise
Capital Axis Maritime Corp. is engaged in providing best-in-class commercial and technical management services for dry bulk carriers
Seventeen individuals represent Greek shipping in the Lloyd's List 2025, which features what the journal extols as the industry’s 100 most influential figures on the planet
Greek shipping magnate proposes allowing sanctioned vessels to be scrapped within a specific timeframe to address environmental risks