MR tanker rates supported by diesel flows but LR still lacklustre Attention drawn to looming gasoline glut amid signs of slowing demand
Class action suits filed with FMC against car carriers Initial FMC decision is expected by April 2017
US Gulf premium props up VLGCs Voyages out of US Gulf keep market steady
Matson profit dips in first quarter as China trade deteriorates With underlying market rates in the transpacific trade at historic lows amid chronic overcapacity, carrier expects challenging times ahead
Suezmax and aframax tanker rates slide further in quiet trading Sentiment dampened by refinery maintenance in Asia
Chartering rush pushes VLCC earnings up $11,000 There are signs the spot market is coming back, says DHT Holdings
Panamax pain persists News of further panamaxes being pulled from services transiting the Panama Canal spells trouble for the segment's owners
Automation arrives by stealth on US west coast Acutely aware of union ambivalence, terminal operators in the US are treading very carefully as they modernise cargo-handling processes
Shipowners urge Brussels to acknowledge progress at Indian recycling yards Overly stringent regulations could deter early adopters of sustainable ship recycling practices, warns Ecsa
Ardmore first-quarter revenues boosted by fleet additions Company forecasts average charter rates to remain robust on the back of growing product tanker demand in the longer term
Risk and reward: deciphering emerging markets for shipping Macroeconomic forecasts point to a diverse future for emerging economies. This could have huge potential for a well-positioned shipping company
Can Africa reach its LNG export potential? Project developers face difficulty reaching final investment decisions amid low gas prices
India's maritime dream The Modi government is making a strong push for the renewed Sagarmala project
Kalmar wins Tanjung Pelepas crane upgrade deal Contract is Cargotec unit's largest upgrade project to date
FSL Trust first-quarter net profit weighed by vessel disposal loss Trust expects robust charter book and diversified fleet to help it weather challenging conditions
Offshore accommodation segment supports POSH first-quarter revenue Strong contributions from offshore accommodation segment helped offset declines in other business segments
Diana Shipping charters out panamax bulk vessel at lower rate Employment expected to bring in around $1.8m in gross revenue for minimum charter period
Danaos boosts profits as last interest swaps expire Boxship owner cannot speculate about result of Hyundai and Hanjin talks
Indian refinery outage to aid LPG imports But with more ships on time charter, importers may not need spot fixtures.
Niels Johnsen retires; Erik Johnsen rises New York-listed shipowner changes leadership after reporting wider loss.
Ridgebury Tankers puts on 'buyer' hat Bob Burke-led company's move on DHT suezmax shows it has set aside serious efforts to sell own tanker fleet based on low valuations.
VLCC rates bounce after charter rush Capital Maritime tanker finds higher rate from West Africa to India as average TCE gains 40% so far this week.
Analysts mull Ardmore Shipping firepower New York-listed owner well placed for growth after strengthening balance sheet.
Winson Shipping tipped for VLCC debut Taiwanese owner said to have snapped up its first VL.
Harkand goes into administration with loss of 170 jobs Deloitte called in at subsea player European business in offshore slump.
Pool supervision needed after cruise death UK accident report says risk assessments can help prevent another drowning.
Svitzer sees first-quarter profit drop Maersk's tug subsidiary opens shop in new markets after salvage spin-off.
ITIC: get transhipment paperwork right Insurer highlights cases of fines imposed after agents failed to declare cargo.
Thenamaris tanker pair not yet sold Greek owner yet to end tanker sales drought with one possibly on the way out soon.
Tankers propel Great Eastern earnings Rates for crude vessels help increase profit at Indian owner.
FSL sets sights on refinancing in 2016 Chief executive says discussions with banks have started; very satisfied with first quarter results.
HHI to offer workers voluntary retirement South Korean shipbuilder plans to lay off another 3,000 employees, according to local media.
Bahri nets $186.7m loan for VLCC trio Saudi Arabian owner locks in second loan in a couple of months.
Swire's Tasmanian run fills a third of capacity New service to Sydney and Brisbane eyeing woodchip exports to boost volumes.
Vard Promar posts $172m loss for 2015 Brazilian joint venture shipyard saw deficit treble last year.
Samsung Heavy 'asked to submit restructuring plan' Korea Development Bank wants shipbuilder to devise self-help measures.
'Abandoned' tanker washes up in Liberia Crew reportedly missing after Tamaya 1 grounds at Robertsport.
FSL Trust sees Q1 profit cut in half Singapore-listed business trust hurt by sale of pair of elderly containerships in February.
Tanjung Pelepas to increase STS crane capacities Finnish manufacturer says Malaysian deal represents its largest ever crane upgrade contract.
Perdana raises MYR 635m from sukuk bond Malaysian vessel operator says funds will go towards refinancing of outstanding borrowings.
Danaos profit rises as debt costs drop Boxship owner says customers may renegotiate charters this year.
Libya's eastern NOC prevents new tanker from loading at Hariga port Workers at the port ordered not to load the Maltese-flagged Seachance, a 107,081 dwt tanker.
Aframax rates in Caribbean drop more than 16% in one day Several factors led to the decline.
West African port to get new MGO storage capacity Project to complete early next year.
Arrested vessel carrying fuel oil discharges cargo at Singapore's Vopak Sebarok terminal Wider issue surrounding arrests yet to be resolved, said legal sources.
US DATA: EIA says US, Gulf Coast ULSD stocks fall on declining production Total US stocks of ULSD fell 768,000 barrels to 138.43 million barrels in the week ended April 29, EIA data showed. US stocks are now at their lowest point since mid-February.
Crude futures lose Alberta wild fire momentum following US inventory data Crude futures bounced on the news of supply cuts, but the oil complex deflated after the EIA released its weekly inventory data at 10:30 am EDT (1430 GMT). US crude stocks rose in the week ended April 29 despite another decline in US production and an increase in refinery throughput.
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