Seanergy raises $13m as public equity market activity picks up Greek owner's fund raising comes on the heels of Safe Bulkers
Jera buys US mainland LNG for first time Purchase will be completed next month, but cargo has been loaded
US spot rate is double Baltic Exchange's LPG index Extraordinary premium as US trades drive market
Asia-Europe volumes fall in October Latest figures show first fall in monthly traffic figures since May
Strong Latin American product tanker flows defy market weakness Troubled refinery operations in Venezuela, Mexico and Brazil draw cargoes from US and elsewhere
Cape earnings down 27% on week amid thin trade ahead of holiday season Winter rally appears to be over and January market is not looking good either, say brokers
Cosco Shipping new semi-submersible to serve Shell deepwater drilling project Cosco Shipping Specialised Carriers chief executive Han Guomin believes demand for large semi-submerged ships will rise
Chevron pumps in $2bn to finish Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG Company's investment for 2017 highlights high cost of Australian LNG export projects
North Korean coal export limit will benefit larger bulkers China's lost volume from North Korea will have to be made up through existing suppliers such as Australia and Indonesia
US businesses ask FMC to address unfair fees stemming from port disruptions Hanjin's bankruptcy led to excessive fees charged for delayed container pick-ups and returns
Jinhui offloads property assets for $12.6m Proceeds to be used as general working capital
Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise win permission for Cuba voyages Cruise itineraries will comply with US Department of Treasury regulations
Hanjin bankruptcy may drive more combined sea and air freight demand Fashion retailers are significant users of this option along with the electronics sector
Government investment fund to take 15% stake in CIMC unit Future Industry Investment Fund will make a $145m capital contribution to CIMC Offshore
Port of Greater Baton Rouge receives $1.8m Marad grant Port looking to acquire specialised container loading equipment
MSC joins fight against counterfeiting and piracy Declaration aims to stamp out maritime transportation of fake and pirated goods
Greenship Bulk unitholders shoot down vessel disposal plan Trust did not receive the minimum 75% of votes needed to pass motion
For want of frigates Sir John Parker has completed an independent report on naval shipbuilding which slays all manner of sacred cows, but will the government pay heed to his wise words?
VLCCs rise on Mideast cargoes, storage play Lifting activity is better ahead of Opec's cuts, which start in January.
Cocaine seized in Maersk ship at Manzanillo Authorities find 279 kilogrammes of drugs from container on Laura Maersk.
The MSC Flaminia litigation in documents Find key investigative and expert reports on the explosion on the MSC Flaminia here.
Eastern Pacific tied to Brazil tanker order Affiliate of Idan Ofer company ordering eight products tankers with government backing, with five suezmaxes possible.
Worker killed at Hanjin's Subic yard Sandblaster fatally injured by barrier at Korean group's Philippines plant.
Bulker runs aground on Parana River Argentinean waters claim another casualty as Sea Globe-owned ship obstructs navigation.
Wilmar snaps up Sonangol tanker Singapore owner expanding its fleet with acquisition of Angolan MR.
Storage aid for VLCCs after Opec shock Owners get a shot in the arm during seasonal sweet spot with storage at sea accounting for half of recent rates rise, analysts say.
U.S. beef, pork exports rise in October The United States exported more beef and pork in terms of both volumes and value in October from a year prior, while lamb exports were on t...
CAGTC gives Trump suggestions to improve U.S. multimodal freight network The leadership of the Coalition for America's Gateways and Trade Corridors (CAGTC) has sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump praisi...
Commentary: Regional variances in trade operations Through the first nine months of 2016, net U.S. trade fell $470 billion, according to the Census Department. Although GDP growth might not ...
Sen. Ron Johnson puts positive spin on trade Sen. Ron Johnson Source: EU Delegation to US Sen. Ron Johnson, R.-Wis., chairman of the committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Aff...
Rhode Island DOT issues RFP for truck tolling plan The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) from firms to design, build, operate and mai...
AAR: U.S. rail traffic rebounds in November United States-based freight railroads saw shipment volumes rebound 1.1 percent in November 2016 compared with the same 2015 period, accordi...
GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: China inflows spike ahead of OPEC output cut OPEC's production cut though, due to come into force in January, may have a major impact on both the supply of crude globally and where it goes.
USAC-USGC HSFO spread narrowest since August at 5 cents/b: data Sources believed the narrow spread is temporary for December, and caused by economic factors.
REFINERY NEWS: Potential buyer visits Morocco's Samir: report The foreign investor was shown around the refinery with a view to assessing the infrastructure and the possibilities for restarting it.
Bad weather may limit bunker availability at Istanbul: sources "Prices will increase at Istanbul for weekend deliveries as availabilities are very tight due to increasing demand in Istanbul," a supplier said.
External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
FEATURE: OPEC deal may benefit Russia near term but weaken output potential - Producers see no technological issues with 300,000 b/d output cut - Losses not ruled out if no sustainable oil price rise on deal - Concerns over impact on post-2017 production
External: Wired Bunkering
TRADER NOTE: Svend Stenberg Molholt takes over as interim MD Monjasa Europe The Danish bunker supplier has also made other management changes recently.
FUTURES: Crude steady in Asia trade; US stocks fall for 3rd week
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