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DP World Reports $12.7b Revenue in H1 2026

Aug 13, 2026

DP World reported revenue of $12.7 billion for the first half of 2026, up 13.1% year-on-year, as its global network helped the company navigate significant disruption to trade flows in the Middle East.Growth across Logistics, Marine Services and DP World’s international Ports and Terminals portfolio helped offset lower activity at Jebel Ali. Excluding Jebel Ali, container volumes increased 6.5% on a like-for-like basis…

Jeong-Sook Kim Appointed as UK P&I Club Senior Underwriting Director

Aug 10, 2026

The UK P&I Club has announced the appointment of Ms. Jeong-Sook Kim as Senior Underwriting Director, with initial responsibility for the Korean market. Based in the Clubs London office, Ms. Kim will work closely with William Beveridge, Chief Underwriting Officer…

Maersk Training Sold to OpenGate Capital

Aug 10, 2026

A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has entered into an agreement to sell Maersk Training and its subsidiary Maersk H2S Safety Services to Open Gate Capital, an industrial, corporate carve-out specialist. The agreement remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals…

Travis Niederhauser Appointed Company President at Phoenix

Jul 30, 2026

Phoenix International Holdings (Phoenix) announced the appointment of Travis Niederhauser to the position of company President effective August 1, 2026. Travis is replacing Patrick Keenan who is joining the company's board of directors after having served as President for ten years…

SeaPort Manatee adds Trammell to engineering team

Jul 30, 2026

SeaPort Manatee announced the addition of Rodney Trammell, P.E., as senior engineer.Trammell, a licensed professional engineer, brings a dozen years of industry experience to his new position at the trade hub of Southwest and Central Florida…

Steel Billionaire Vladimir Lisin Sells Sea of Azov Shipping Firm

Jul 20, 2026

Russian steel billionaire Vladimir Lisin has sold a shipping firm operating in the Sea of Azov to companies affiliated with agricultural logistics group Demetra, four industry sources said, adding the deal was struck before Ukrainian drone attacks…

UK P&I Club, TT Club Offer to Acquire Thomas Miller Holdings

Jul 13, 2026

UK P&I Club and TT Club have announced their joint offer to acquire Thomas Miller Holdings has received shareholder support, with acceptances in excess of 89%.The acquisition offer was made to shareholders on June 18, 2026 by TMH Bidco, a special…

Stolt-Nielsen Limited Shares Q2, H1 2026 Results

Jul 09, 2026

Stolt-Nielsen Limited reported unaudited results for the second quarter ending May 31, 2026. The company reported a second-quarter net profit of $51.7 million with revenue of $750.3 million, compared with a net profit of $75.2 million with revenue of $712…

HDI Global US Restructures Underwriting Leadership

Jul 09, 2026

As part of its repositioning in the United States under the Xcelerate29 strategy, HDI Global (HDI) has appointed Bevan Greibesland as Chief Underwriting Officer, Specialty Lines, and Bruce Griffin as Chief Underwriting Officer, Long Tail Lines…

cruisePAL Restructures Senior Leadership Team

Jul 09, 2026

cruisePAL announced a restructuring of its senior leadership team. Effective immediately, Sankar Ragavan transitions from President & CEO to serve as President of cruisePAL, focusing on group-level strategy, investor relations, and the long-term vision of the platform…

Jonathan Oak Appointed as Senior War Underwriter at NorthStandard

Jul 08, 2026

NorthStandard has appointed Jonathan Oak as Senior War Underwriter.Oak joins from the UK War Risks Club and brings experience in war risks underwriting, including advising shipowners operating in complex and rapidly evolving threat environments…

Alex Gregg-Smith Takes Over As IACS Council Chair

Jul 01, 2026

IACS announced that, with effect from July 1, Mr Alex Gregg-Smith, President Marine & Offshore at Bureau Veritas, has assumed his duties as Chair of the IACS Council having been unanimously elected in December 2025.In preparation, Alex Chaired…

Giovanni Corbetta Appointed as New Chief Executive Officer at Unique Group

Jul 01, 2026

Unique Group, global leaders in subsea technologies and engineering, has announced the appointment of Giovanni Corbetta as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 1, 2026.Giovanni brings more than three decades of leadership experience across the offshore energy…

Justin Gress Appointed as Chief Operating Officer at HDI Global US

Jun 30, 2026

As part of its strategic repositioning in the United States under the Xcelerate29 strategy, HDI Global (HDI) has appointed Justin Gress as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of its US business. The appointment complements the recently announced new leadership and organizational setup…

Heritage Capital Group Appoints Jamie McCurry as Industry Specialist

Jun 29, 2026

Heritage Capital Group, Inc., an investment banking and financial advisory firm serving middle-market and emerging growth companies in the U.S. and worldwide, has announced the appointment of former Georgia Ports Authority leader Jamie McCurry as an industry specialist in its Savannah office…

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Ukraine Offers Russia Truce in Black Sea

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Revised Jones Act Waiver Takes Effect August 17

Port of Los Angeles Increases Clean Ship Incentives

Port of Los Angeles Increases Clean Ship Incentives

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