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Hellenic Shipping News2 min Read

Port Advances Capacity to Handle Big Ships with Addition of Ultra Large Container Vessel Berth

The Port of Virginia's recent expansion, including the addition of ultra-large container vessel (ULCV) handling capacity

Container Rates Slide for Fourth Week as Pre-Lunar New Year Surge Fizzles

Global container shipping rates are experiencing a fourth consecutive week of decline, signaling a weaker-than-expected

gCaptain2 min Read

Industry

US, Türkiye Discuss Naval Shipbuilding Cooperation Amid Growing Competition With China

The United States is reportedly in discussions with Türkiye regarding potential naval shipbuilding cooperation, driven b

Regulatory

Italian Coast Guard Detains Livestock Carrier After Finding 54 Safety Deficiencies

The Italian Coast Guard's detention of the livestock carrier Blue Ocean A in Cagliari, citing 54 safety deficiencies, hi

Fifteen Dead After Speedboat Collides With Greek Patrol Vessel Near Chios

A tragic collision off the coast of Chios, Greece, resulted in the deaths of at least 15 migrants after their speedboat

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Regulatory

Estonia Detains Cargo Ship With Russian Crew Over Suspected Smuggling

Estonian authorities have detained the Bahamian-flagged refrigerated cargo ship 'Baltic Spirit,' operated by Cyprus-base

Seatrade Maritime2 min Read

United Overseas Group acquires Norvic Shipping dry bulk assets

United Overseas Group (UOG), a Greek owner, has significantly expanded its dry bulk fleet with the acquisition of Norvic

Feb 4, 2026

Maersk & Hapag-Lloyd Reroute IMX Service Through Red Sea With Naval Protection

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are cautiously resuming Red Sea transits for their IMX service, connecting India/Middle East with

Hellenic Shipping News3 min Read

Feb 3, 2026

Newbuilding Orders on the Rise

MarineCyprus notes a significant uptick in newbuilding orders reported over the past week, a trend predominantly driven