Trading places Baltic Exchange chief executive looks at how it and Lloyd's List have changed with the times
Thanks for the memories Printed Lloyd's List will be missed, but we should applaud all it has done, says IMIF chairman
Bigger ships, bigger risk The number of salvage companies that could attempt a largescale rescue are very few
The evolution of recycling A short tour of the past and future of an industry that has seen significant changes
#lloydslistdigital Lloyd's List moves with the times to embrace electronic publishing. This next stage in our evolution will ensure we are able to innovate
Secret of success in shipping Mehrotra sets out 10 steps to sustainability
Greeks' long voyage to blue-chip status The modern rise of shipping in Greece is a master-class in adaptability
Wista-UK - a journey of four decades Lloyd's List has worked to support women in shipping
The digital revolution starts here Accurate, hard-hitting shipping news continues @lloydslist.com
Boxing clever Ports have seen a huge rise in cargo thanks to use of containers, says HPH chief executive
In praise of efficiency YoungShip's secretary-general examines the impact of the social media revolution
Advising the next generation Safety, security and the environment are key issues
Welded freighters that succeeded in war and peace The US had to build Liberty Ships faster than Allied merchant ships were being sunk
The 22 cycles of Lloyd's List Maritime economist tackles 279 years of Lloyd's List maritime coverage
Shipping, the environment and sustainability Too much Hornblower, too little Discovery Channel - a much-misunderstood industry
The nearsourcing debate Looking at the impact on container shipping of moving production closer to the market
Rise of capital markets Capital Link's president looks at the markets' transformation impact on shipping
Teu - the one true global standard While all else around it changes at a rapid pace, the container unit remains steady
Insurance industry timeline What happened, and when, in the world of marine insurance and classification
Strategies for private equity Many ship finance investors are in it for the long haul, others may be looking for a way out
Secret of success in shipping Great timing and a fearless approach are crucial, says StealthGas boss
Peaks and troughs continue Highs and lows of the past 10 years have been dramatic, says legal firm's transport chief
A big crisis leads to big reforms Former CSG chairman says innovation is the only way out of the downturn
Goodbye, Lloyd's List - hello and welcome, Lloyd's List! The former secretary-general of the IMO bids the newspaper a fond farewell as it goes digital
Making globalisation a positive force Maritime activity has a key role to play in this objective, says IMO secretary-general
China shipping embarks on a generational shift The world's biggest shipping nation plans to deliver growth and stamp out corruption
Changing face of ship finance University centre's chairman looks back on vital moments in its development
A class apart Innovative ideas and technologies benefit those willing to move forward
Lloyd's List perspectives: the changing parameters of ship finance Owners' fortunes and reputations will be at stake again, says Poten & Partners chairman
Strong will survive in tankers Threat always produces opportunity, says Intertanko's managing director
GSL pulls plug on $400M debt plan NYSE-listed Global Ship Lease has cancelled plans to sell $400M in mortgage notes and pay off its remaining bank debt
Congress deals blow to US cargo preference US government-impelled cargo will lose $731M in reimbursements over the next decade in the wake of a sweeping budget deal passed by Congress
Carnival sees signs of brand recovery NYSE-listed Carnival Corp has posted better-than-expected quarterly results as bookings gain momentum
Pacific Radiance takes two more PSVs SINGAPORE-based offshore marine service provider Pacific Radiance has exercised options for two more platform supply vessels (PSVs)
Hanjin unveils restructuring, may sell bulk unit Hanjin Shipping said today that it is considering selling its bulk shipping business to raise money
TTA plans IPO for fertiliser arm Thoresen Thai Agencies, Thailand's second biggest bulker owner, said today it plans to list subsidiary PM Thoresen Asia Holdings on the Stock Exchange of Thailand
Shanghai maritime arbitration caseload doubles Shanghai Maritime Arbitration Commission (SMAC) announced today that it has received 104 cases as of 18 December, 2013, doubled than the same time last year, and its res litigiosa amounted to 1.28Bn yuan ($210M), a 12% year-on-year increase
Congestion down in Newcastle terminal Coal shipments from the major Newcastle terminal rebounded strongly in the latest week after earlier bad weather impacts, according to filings from operator Port Waratah Coal Services
New measures for box ships Japan's Ministry of Land, Transport and Infrastructure has released temporary safety measures for container ships over 8,000teu in the wake of the break-up and sinking of MOL Comfort on 17 June
China new orders triple CHINESE shipyards' new orders more than tripled year on year to 51.9M dwt in the first 11 months, the China National Association of Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI) said today
Beijing approves Zhoushan oil terminal China's National Development and Reform Commission has approved a 450,000-tonne crude oil terminal project in Zhoushan, near Shanghai, announced the local port administration
Holiday season dampens bulker rates Freight rates for drybulk carriers are weakening across all segments, as the holiday season is afflicting the market
Teekay arm to raise $53m Teekay Offshore Partners has struck a deal to raise $53.4m in a private placement.
Wilson lands OSV order Wilson Sons has secured a contract to construct four offshore support vessels (OSVs) for a Brazilian compatriot.
ADM eyes barges Archer Daniels Midland is getting ready to expand its fleet of inland barges under a broader effort to increase crop shipments from its port in northern Brazil.
Pemex taps Bourbon arm Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) has awarded $68.8m worth of contracts to charter-in three platform supply vessels (PSVs) from Naviera Bourbon Tamaulipas.
Karatzas case dismissed Authorities have dismissed a criminal case against ship broker and finance man Basil Karatzas over allegations of embezzling from his former employer, New Jersey brokerage Compass Maritime.
DVB raises VLGC flag Continued newbuilding orders have led DVB to dim its view on the VLGC segment.
More Greek joy for Sinopac Sinopacific Shipbuilding is rounding off 2013 with the single largest order of the year for its popular eco-ultramax bulkers.
Search on for crewman UK authorities have launched a search for a seafarer thought to have been swept into the River Trent.
India refuses crew bail A high court in India has blocked a bail bid by anti-piracy crew on an AdvanFort vessel.
Q4 joy for Carnival Carnival Corp has surprised the market with a fourth quarter profit but has warned red ink awaits in the first quarter of fiscal 2014.
Dof rakes in $65m Dof has won a batch of new charter contracts for its vessels worth at least NOK 400m ($65m).
Viking nets $60m deal Christen Sveaas-led Viking Supply Ships has received a pre-Christmas boost after netting a potential $60m deal.
Danske charts Avance rise Avance Gas is set for a four-fold rise in profitability over the next two years as the VLGC market enters a period of record potential, Danske Bank says.
Maersk gets cash for Xmas The family foundation that controls AP Moller-Maersk is increasing the amount of cash it can retain within the shipping and oil group by restructuring as a holding company.
UASC borrows $1.25bn United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has sealed a huge $1.251bn financing facility for 12 of its series of up to 17 big boxship newbuildings.
Baltic's booze bonanza While the word on the street in London is Christmas parties are not what they were - those heading down to the Baltic Bar at lunchtime may want to clear their afternoon schedule.
First Golar newbuild fixed Golar LNG has hooked a commissioning cargo for the first of its two recently delivered, speculatively ordered LNG carriers.
Gard names London chief A key figure in developing the widening range of products on offer from the Gard marine insurance group is to be managing director of the London operation.
Remoy kicks off offer Rem Offshore CEO Age Remoy is ready to spend around $37m on taking full control of his company.
Bergen gets a breather Bergen Group has secured short-term financing for its struggling shipbuilding division.
Tufton dials it up Tufton Oceanic has re-emerged as a major shareholder in US-quoted bulker owner Paragon.
HIT hails debt deal Indonesian owner Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi (HIT) says it is ready to expand after sealing a debt deal with a Greek fund.
BLUE joins OTC brigade Navig8 Crude Tankers today became the eighth shipping company to begin trading on Oslo's over the counter (OTC) market this year after a string of IPOs which have raised close to $1.4bn.
Detained ferry sinks Hundreds of people have been saved after an overloaded Solomon Islands ferry sank.
Crew rescued after smash Thirteen crew have been rescued after a collision between a Chinese bulker and a Cosco containership.
Hanjin targets $2bn Loss making Hanjin Shipping has laid out plans for a fire sale of assets to raise nearly $2bn it needs to stay afloat.
Pac Radiance begins drive Pacific Radiance is moving ahead with its expansion plans flush with the funds from a successful IPO in Singapore.
NWS volumes jump Russia's North-Western Shipping (NWS) has boosted timber cargoes by 70% as new vessel deliveries kick in.
Vitesse action halted The widow of a fisherman killed in a ferry collision can only sue Condor Ferries after appeals against two officers' manslaughter sentences have been heard.
CMT doubles up Taiwan's Chinese Maritime Transport (CMT) has declared its capesize bulker option in China.
Cold War relic dumped The government of the Canadian province of Newfoundland & Labrador has finally realised that you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
TTA plans fertiliser IPO Bangkok-based Thoresen Thai Agencies plans to list its Vietnamese fertiliser producing subsidiary on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
Genmar gets a breather New York-based General Maritime is ending the week with a $200m infusion of new equity that comes both from majority owner Oaktree Capital and from a collection of Wall Street institutional investors.
Fincantieri jumbosizes Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has clinched a contract to stretch one of the smallest cruiseships in the MSC Crociere fleet.
LNG in vogue The odds that US operator Horizon Lines will rely on domestic shipyards to equip its fleet of containerships with dual-fuel engines are looking increasingly slim.
Golden Miller fire out The fire that broke out on board Petredec's 16,750-cbm LPG carrier Golden Miller (ex-Fezzano, built 1993) in the Brazilian port of Aratu yesterday has been extinguished.
10 things not expected in 2014, but could happen Last month's column laid out a base case outlook for 2014, and so this month the focus is placed on various key factors that are unlikely to happen but should not be totally discounted...
Transitioning from diesel
Fork in the road
U.S., Libya ink TIFA The deal will establish a joint U.S.-Libya Council on Trade and Investment, which will address issues including market access, intellectual property, labor, and environmental challenges, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said.
EU to change tariffs for developing countries
COSCO, MSC announce GRIs COSCO will increase its rates for all shipments, including reefer cargo, from the Far East to South America West Coast and Mexico, and MSC's rates will increase on all cargo from the Far East to West Africa and Angola.
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Schneider launches new chassis fleet "Establishing a company-owned chassis fleet gives Schneider complete control of assets used in an intermodal move and makes our service even more efficient for shippers," stated Bill Matheson, president of Schneider's intermodal services.
U.S., Brazil commit to improved bilateral beef trade The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food on Wednesday pledged to improve trade in beef and beef-related products between the two countries.
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