COSCO adds 12 LNG vessels to orderbook

U.S. July job openings come in soft, but tick up from revised June figure

U.S. job openings in July came in softer than expected, according to economic data on Tuesday, though the reading accelerated from a downwardly-revised figure for June. As per the U.S.

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Weekly Vessel Valuations Report, September 1 2026

Bulkers Bulker values remain stable this week. Capesize Jian Fa (175,100 DWT, 2004, SWS) sold to South Korean buyers for USD 18.5 mil, VV Value USD 18.8 mil.

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Greece Factory Activity Hits Five-Month High

The S&P Global Greece Manufacturing PMI edged up to 54.4 in August from 54.3 in July, signalling a stronger improvement in operating conditions and the strongest expansion since March.

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OOCL Names OOCL Grace, Its Second 24,000 TEU Methanol Dual‑Fuel Container Vessel

Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) today held the naming ceremony for OOCL Grace, the company’s second methanol dual-fuel container vessel.

• OOCL Grace is its second 24,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel container vessel.
• Naming ceremony held at NACKS shipyard in Nantong.
• Ms. Annetta Duan blessed the vessel during the event.

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Indian Register of Shipping Sets Sights on Hamburg for European Expansion

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a leading international classification society and full member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), is advancing plans to establish…

• Indian Register of Shipping targets Hamburg for European expansion.
• IRS seeks to strengthen connections with maritime stakeholders in Hamburg.
• Office aims to foster ties with European manufacturers and Indian maritime market.

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