VLGC rates inch down on lackustre chartering and lack of arbitrage Owners could start to look for longer-term deals if falls continue
Niels Stolt-Nielsen: chemical tankers ripe for consolidation through M&As A good time to consolidate a fragmented industry, but actions speak louder than words
HMM seeks to complete charter negotiations by end-April at earliest Korean carrier to meet with bondholders in June to restructure public bonds
Asia-Europe traffic down nearly 12% in February Volume figures maybe skewed by the late Lunar New Year, but all signs point to another disastrous quarter for lines operating the vital east-west route
Data Hub: Load Factors Capacity cuts help, but carriers will have their work cut out to keep slot space at a premium with yet more ultra large containerships on the way
Brazil looks to gain market share for iron ore exports Most analysts agree the country's increasing iron ore exports could lift rates
Eurogate achieves double-digit profit jump for 2015 Profits up 13.4% to €73.5m amid 'more difficult' market conditions
Data Hub: Trade Statistics Global trade (excluding intra-regional flows) estimated to have grown by 1% in 2015 with the last quarter seeing a contraction of 0.3% versus the same quarter of 2014
Triyards secures $17.8m worth of new orders New contracts are for the building of three wind farm support vessels and one luxury river cruiseship
Latest MOL car carriers will have energy-saving foredeck designs Hull design improves on wind resistance-reducing feature used by MOL since 2003
Stolt-Nielsen's net profit falls However, chemicals from the US Gulf are the reason for "good" tanker earnings
Oman Shipping Co launches feeder service Linking Salalah, Duqm and Sohar with UAE aims to boost Gulf states' trade links
MSC Cruises to order up to four LNG-driven cruiseships from STX France First two ships expected to be delivered in 2022 and 2024 respectively
Pacific Basin reports robust first-quarter time charter earnings Group relying more on larger owned fleet, complemented by ships on shorter-term and index-linked charters
PSA Sical handles record boxes in March at India's V.O. Chidambaranar Port PSA Sical exceeds 50,000 teu monthly throughput mark for first time amid capacity constraints
Keppel Offshore & Marine unit wins another FPSO project New MODEC deal is worth more than $137m
Sembcorp Marine to enter into arbitration with Marco Polo Marine Both parties in notices of arbitration to each other over rig-building termination
Navig8 in sale and leaseback for MRs Navig8 and Oaktree Capital joint venture to have 37-vessel fleet by mid-2017.
Jan Rindbo: no dry cargo fire sales Norden chief says company will not rush its exit from post-panamax and handysize bulker ownership.
Canada urged to protect Arctic from shipping New report wants eco-sensitive policies for ships heading into icy north.
NordLB to cut shipping loans worth billions German state-controlled bank set to reduce its maritime portfolio by as much as $8bn due to crisis.
Korean yard backlog hits 12-year low Orderbook slumps to lowest level since 2004 as new deals dry up in 2016.
HMM misses final bond payment as talks continue Loss-making Korean owner says discussions on debt restructuring and charter fee cuts will last into June.
Farstad's Stavseng resigns after 28 years Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner replaces shipping veteran with Olav Haugland in CFO role.
Qatargas in four-year Kuwaiti LNG deal Qatari gas producer set to carry half a million tonnes per annum on Q-flex carriers.
Third TAS newbuild contract axed Malaysian shipbuilder sees another offshore vessel deal ditched by QMS1 and prepares for legal fight.
Drewry Research: Sell Maersk into rally Spike in stock is a chance to offload, say analysts, as they predict continued losses for Maersk Line.
Panama Papers: ITF says FOCs are also tax havens Union draws parallels between shipping registries and offshore shelters.
OSK adds design house Steen Friis Danish ro-pax design specialist acquires interiors expertise through takeover of compatriot.
JP Morgan rises view on Teekay Tankers Crash in share price leads to improved rating ahead of first quarter accounts.
Time Investments raises $7m for bulkers UK investor completes first of four tranches in its campaign to buy ships which will be managed by British Marine.
Oman Shipping feeding UAE with new run National carrier launches service linking all domestic ports to neighbour.
Maybulk questioned by local bourse Increased trading activity of Robert Kuok-controlled company's shares provokes queries from stock exchange.
Bulker master killed in lifeboat fall Three other crew reportedly injured in drill accident on Hyundai Glovis ship in Indonesia.
Goodwill talks up benefits of EU for UK shipping Transport minister says industry has gained from single market, ahead of Brexit vote in June.
Stolt-Nielsen's Q1 profit falls less than expected Norwegian tanker owner posts smaller income due to lost operating days but still beats estimates.
MOL reveals Flexie bow for car carriers Japanese owner says new hull shape will knock another 2% off CO2 emissions.
Kinder clears way for Jones Act selldown US energy logistics firm says it will consider joint ventures if economics work.
MSC books first LNG cruiseships at Elysee Palace Gianluigi Aponte takes investment plan to EUR 9bn with STX France contract.
Triyards extends diversification effort with latest orders Singapore shipbuilder sees order backlog surpass $530m, but interim profit down 13%.
Q1 Review: US fuel oil market sees lowest outright prices since 2002 Mild winter, low crude prices kept US fuel oil values down.
Q1 Review: Latin American bunkers fall on weak demand, plentiful supply Steepest price drop seen in Balboa, Panama.
Qatar's Nakilat to convert more carriers to run on gas Joins SGMF as 'active partner'.
Singapore rice trader in talks to buy Malaysian bunker supplier Victory Supply Wee Tiong also hired UABT's CEO Colin Wong to head its bunker trading arm.
Panama Canal to carry out scheduled lane outage from April 9-10 The authority said the East Lane of the Gatun Locks will be out of service from 6 pm local time on April 9 to 6 am on April 10.
USAC-USGC HSFO spread widest since December on absence of sellers One USAC source said that even with the premium to USGC 3%S fuel oil, USAC freight costs make selling without a need-based reason a losing deal for the seller.
Crude futures remain under pressure as Doha meeting nears It was assumed a deal struck at the gathering later this month would constrain output.
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