mergers and acquisitions


Monday, September 21, 2026
Ovation of the Seas inside Meyer Werft's building dock. Photo credit: Meyer Werft
Cruise Ships

MSC Said in Talks to Buy German State-Held Meyer Werft Stake

(Bloomberg) — MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. is in talks to acquire the roughly 80% stake in German cruise-ship builder Meyer Werft GmbH held by the

September 21, 2026
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Friday, September 4, 2026
bow of a dry bulk carrier at anchor
News

Diana Shipping Cuts Genco Stake Below 10% Weeks After Abandoning Takeover Bid

Diana Shipping has begun selling down its stake in Genco Shipping & Trading, dropping below the 10% ownership threshold just weeks after abandoning its

September 4, 2026
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Aerial view of Hornbeck MPSV at sea
Offshore

Hornbeck and Helix Complete Merger, Creating Offshore Services Giant

Hornbeck Offshore Services and Helix Energy Solutions Group have completed their previously announced all-stock merger, creating a larger offshore services

September 1, 2026
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Split image showing a Hapag-Lloyd container ship loaded with multicolored containers (top) and a ZIM LNG-powered container vessel at sea (bottom), illustrating Hapag-Lloyd’s planned acquisition of ZIM
News

Hapag-Lloyd’s Zim Takeover Hits Regulatory Headwinds

Forwarders have backed the objections of Brazilian authorities and Israeli legislators in questioning the looming Hapag-Lloyd acquisition of Zim – pushback

August 19, 2026
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Monday, August 17, 2026
An aerial view of Vigor Fab in Portland, Oregon
Shipbuilding

Antin Acquires Vigor Marine Group as U.S. Shipyard Investment Grows

Antin Infrastructure Partners has completed its acquisition of Vigor Marine Group from an affiliate of Lone Star Funds, bringing one of the largest U.S. ship

August 17, 2026
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Aerial of CMA CGM Marco Polo in New York Harbor
Ports

CMA CGM, Stonepeak Complete $2.4 Billion United Ports Joint Venture

French shipping and logistics giant CMA CGM and infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak have officially completed the formation of United Ports LLC,

July 28, 2026
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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
fincantieri subsea graphic
Shipping

Fincantieri Spends Big to Build Underwater Technology Powerhouse Through Four Acquisitions

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri is making its biggest push yet into the fast-growing underwater technology sector, announcing deals worth an initial €600

July 8, 2026
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Monday, July 6, 2026
An illustration of the River-class Destroyer for the Royal Canadian Navy
Defense

Lockheed Martin to Acquire Ultra Maritime for $3.45 Billion in Undersea Defense Push

Lockheed Martin has agreed to acquire undersea warfare technology company Ultra Maritime from private equity firm Advent in a deal valued at $3.45 billion,

July 6, 2026
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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
CMA CGM Marco Polo arrives at Norfolk Harbor's Virginia International Gateway terminal
Shipping

CMA CGM to Buy FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 Billion, Expanding North American Logistics Business

The CMA CGM Group has agreed to acquire FedEx Supply Chain from FedEx in a deal valued at $1.4 billion, significantly expanding

July 1, 2026
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Friday, June 19, 2026
bulk carrier at sea
Shipping

Genco’s Proxy Victory Caps Months of Fighting With Diana Shipping

The overwhelming re-election of Genco Shipping & Trading’s board this week marked the latest chapter in a takeover battle that has pitted two of the

June 19, 2026
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
bow of dry bulk ship
Shipping

Diana Rips Genco Board After Third Rejection, Urges Shareholders to Vote for Change

The takeover battle between two of the dry bulk shipping sector’s biggest names intensified Tuesday after Diana Shipping publicly blasted Genco Shipping

June 2, 2026
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Thursday, May 28, 2026
Dry bulk coal shipping. ImagineStock/Shutterstock
Shipping

Diana Shipping Sweetens Bid for Genco as Takeover Battle Escalates

Dry bulk shipping takeover drama intensified Thursday as Diana Shipping Inc. raised its all-cash offer for Genco Shipping & Trading Limited to $24.80 per

May 28, 2026
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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Aerial photo of an oil tanker at anchor. Stock Photo: Nickeo23/Shutterstock
Shipping

MSC Formalizes Tie-Up With Tanker Giant Sinokor After Massive VLCC Buying Spree

Mediterranean Shipping Company is moving to take joint control of South Korea’s Sinokor Maritime, formalizing a relationship that has drawn growing attention

March 19, 2026
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
cargo ships loading at port of oakland
Shipping

ONE Moves Closer to Controlling Stake in World’s Largest Ship Lessor Seaspan

Ocean Network Express (ONE) is deepening its relationship with the world’s largest containership leasing platform, announcing plans to increase its ownership

March 10, 2026
Total Views: 1016

Monday, February 23, 2026
Aerial of a Tidewater offshore vessel underway at sea
Offshore

Tidewater Makes $500M Bet on Brazil with Wilson Sons Fleet Acquisition

Houston-based offshore vessel giant Tidewater Inc. is making a major push into Brazil, announcing a definitive agreement to acquire Wilson Sons Ultratug

February 23, 2026
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Split image showing a Hapag-Lloyd container ship loaded with multicolored containers (top) and a ZIM LNG-powered container vessel at sea (bottom), illustrating Hapag-Lloyd’s planned acquisition of ZIM
Shipping

Hapag-Lloyd’s $4.2 Billion ZIM Acquisition Reshapes Global Container Shipping Map

Hapag-Lloyd has agreed to acquire ZIM Integrated Shipping Services for $4.2 billion in a deal that would cement its position among the world’s top five

February 17, 2026
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Sunday, February 15, 2026
Jane McAllister works a LNG-fueled ZIM containership
Shipping

Hapag-Lloyd in Talks to Buy Israel’s Zim

Hapag-Lloyd AG is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli competitor Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd, the German company said on

February 15, 2026
Total Views: 1679

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock's new hopper dredge Galveston Island launched at Conrad Shipyards. Photo: Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
News

Saltchuk Expands Maritime Portfolio with $1.5 Billion Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Acquisition

Seattle-based Saltchuk has agreed to acquire Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, the largest dredging contractor in the United States, in a $1.5 billion all-cash deal

February 11, 2026
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Monday, February 9, 2026
Transocean to Acquire Valaris in $17 Billion Offshore Drilling Deal
Offshore

Transocean to Acquire Valaris in $17 Billion Offshore Drilling Deal

Transocean and Valaris have agreed to merge in an all-stock deal valued at about $5.8 billion, creating a $17 billion offshore drilling giant with a 73-rig

February 9, 2026
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Tuesday, January 27, 2026
tanker aerial
Shipping

International Seaways Acquires Tankers International, Expands Into Suezmax Market

International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE: INSW) has acquired sole ownership of Tankers International, one of the world’s leading shipping pools, while

January 27, 2026
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