Prophecy and policy In the absence of clear policy, the US president-elect is an unknown quantity for shipping
Concordia Maritime blames loss on seasonality, stock levels and new deliveries Unrest in Nigeria hit suezmax tankers in particular
Idle box fleet hits new highs Nearly 400 ships awaiting employment, according to latest Alphaliner survey
Navig8 Chemical Tankers suffers from weaker spot earnings Third-quarter net profits sharply lower
Hail to the chief: Trump could be net positive for shipping Stances on sanctions, fossil fuels, Jones Act all seen as plus points
Northern powerhouse joins London cluster Liverpool's Mersey Maritime association to join forces with promotional body Maritime UK
Vessel impairment of $147m weighs heavily on OSG result Chief executive Blackley has hopes for the future with International Seaways' spin-off, as top executives are appointed to new entity
Trump is 'president of protectionism' says Maersk China boss 'Protectionism is toxic to shipping', Maersk China chairman Tim Smith tells BIMCO conference
Port integration offers plenty for Japanese merger MOL, K Line and NYK have much to gain through combining their terminal assets, says Drewry analyst
Product tanker rates drop on Colonial Pipeline restart and refinery maintenance Opec says demand for MR product tankers projected to fall sharply over 2015-2020
Anti-globalisation concerns heightened by Trump presidency President Trump's effect on shipping will depend on his ability to follow through on protectionist agenda
D'Amico falls victim to challenging third quarter for tankers Despite loss, product tanker market still has strong underlying fundamentals, argues chief executive Fiori
Norden focused on 2017 coverage, says Rindbo Norden has tripled time charter coverage for its tanker fleet, in anticipation of weaker 2017 spot market
Panamax bulker earnings inch up on winter coal demand Emerging demand in both the Atlantic and Pacific basin supports rates
The end of the world as we know it It is not just the US that is going through seismic upheavals
Protectionism risk to carriers and forwarders US election result bodes ill for box line recovery
Rickmers Maritime postpones bondholders meeting on low turnout Vote on future of $71.9m worth of notes fails to meet minimum 75% threshold to establish a quorum
Trump victory creates uncertainty for global trade and shipping Masterbulk chief executive Nick Fisher says Trump could perpetuate US isolationist approach to shipping policies
Creditors ask DSME labour union to accept restructuring plan Plan vital in keeping shipbuilder afloat and listed on the Korean stock exchange
Asian sea robbery incidents continue to trend lower Out of 64 reported incidents in January-October, 61 were full crimes and three were attempts
Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach mull measures to tackle air pollution Public meeting to be held on November 17
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding net profit hit by impairment losses Impairment losses, however, partially offset by subsidy income and foreign exchange-related gains
Seaborne shipping experiences slowest growth in six years But longer-term prospects still positive for developing nations, says Unctad
Solstad Offshore profits increase in third quarter Norway-listed operator benefited from currency gains
Busch pressed as Gener8 shares hit low Scorpio's Robert Bugbee doesn't let the Navig8 boss of easily on why New York VLCC owner lags its NAV.
DryShips reports smaller loss and revenue George Economou-led shipowner sees improvement in bottom line as bank talks continue.
Eagle reveals signon bonus for new CFO Frank De Costanzo gets $1m worth of restricted stock to vest over five years, plus options.
Angelicoussis wants growth, favours VLCCs Greek shipowner leans toward newbuildings as he sees opportunities in dry bulk, tankers and gas.
So much for the Trump slump: US stocks rise New York shipping shares move higher in Wall Street rally after Trump victory.
Shipping stocks avoid Trump shock Many of New York's better known shipping equities on the rise despite pending arrival of a controversial figure in the White House
Wilbur Ross calms shipping's Trump fears Billionaire investor and Trump advisor says new US leader's threat to trade practises, world economy has been badly misconstrued.
Christian Andersen: Capital markets will be nervous after election Risk capital will be harder to find after Trump win, says Avance Gas president.
Focus on costs sees Algoma profit jump Canadian tanker and bulker owner also boosted by yard compensation in third quarter.
Lower rates weaken Navig8 Chemical profit Nicolas Busch-led owner also hit by interest costs and depreciation as fleet grew.
Let's get on with business, brokers say Donald Trump's election victory ends the uncertainty, so it is time to move on, say leading brokers on both sides of the Atlantic.
Let's get on with business, says Fulford-Smith Donald Trump's election victory ends the uncertainty, so it is time to move on, says Affinity Shipping founder.
D'Amico posts loss in tough third quarter Weak tanker market turns result red, but Italian owner says it still made a profit over the first nine months.
Seasonality dents Concordia's result Kim Ullman-led tanker owner turns red in the third quarter as it succumbs to market volatility.
OSG reveals spin-off's management squad Jeffrey Pribor will serve as CFO next to CEO Lois Zabrocky as the company turns red in Q3.
Pac Rad sells out of Australian JV Singaporean owner exits joint business with Perth-based Westsea Marine.
Bank of Ireland winds down shipping business Irish lender wants out of maritime sector, while South African bank puts away its chequebook.
Trump win shows not all disruptions are digital Nils Aden of ER Schiffahrt and Harry Vafias of StealthGas reflect on Donald Trump's rise to power.
Lenders slam Swissco plan; rigs face arrest Singaporean company faces mounting pressure as it fails to win sufficient support to restructure.
'Business as usual' for tankers Despite shock of Trump victory, tanker players remain largely unmoved.
Yang Ming posts $144m loss in third quarter Red ink worsens for Taiwanese owner as revenue falls.
Great Eastern snaps up aframax duo Buying spree continues for Indian tanker and bulker player.
Finnlines boosts profit again in third quarter Ro-ro company makes more in the third quarter and reduces debt at the same time.
Norden loss smaller than forecast Danish owner sells tanker pair as it looks to cut exposure to the weakening market.
Impairments push GC Rieber to loss Norwegian offshore specialist books big charge after selling seismic survey ships to new joint venture.
Havila tries for final $586m refinancing Norwegian owner says restructuring plan is last chance to reach consensus with all stakeholders.
RMT adjourns bond meeting on low turnout Singapore-listed container leasing company failures to attract sufficient investors to crucial meeting.
Asian maritime stocks slide on Trump lead Fears over Republican's anti-trade stance sends investors in shipping heading for the door.
Yangzijiang's net profit plummets by 55% Giant Chinese shipbuilder secures only seven small containership newbuildings in third quarter.
Oversupply dampens chemical market outlook China's reduced demand and increasing domestic production also set to impact sector, says Drewry.
CBP discovers bugs, eggs inside 360 boxes of papayas U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston found multiple egg masses...
SGX completes acquisition of Baltic Exchange Singapore Exchange Ltd. (SGX) has officially completed its acquisition of the Baltic Exchange Ltd., "bringing together complementary streng...
GIC purchases European logistics real estate developer for $2.6b GIC Private Ltd., formerly known as Government of Singapore Investment Corp., will purchase logistics real estate developer P3 Logistics Pa...
WTO sets up panel for U.S. in China raw materials trade dispute The World Trade Organization (WTO)has agreed with the United States to establish a dispute settlement panel to examine China's export dutie...
Executive Moves: CSX, Target and the European Sea Ports Organization CSX has named Michael Rutherford vice president-industrial products,effective immediately. He will lead all sales and marketing activities ...
AIIS: U.S. steel exports, imports decline in September U.S. steel exports and imports were sluggish in September, according to recent data released by the American Institute for International St...
Dunavant adds China operation, Alabama customs broker Dunavant Global Logistics Group has opened an operation in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, expanding its presence in the Chinese market. At the sa...
Port of Vancouver seeks partner for terminal investment The Port of Vancouver in Washington state is soliciting a concession for companies interested in designing, building and operating a marine...
Expeditors posts drop in earnings, revenues amid higher volumes Global logistics company Expeditors International reported net earnings attributable to shareholders of $108 million for the third quarter ...
Argentinian bunker volatility may continue into Southern Hemisphere summer: sources IFO 380 CST in Buenos Aires was assessed at $332/mt on Wednesday, based on indications, unchanged from Tuesday, but 7.78% lower than a three-month high of $360/mt reached last week. Just over two weeks ago, on October 26, the price was assessed at $320/mt.
Crude rallies off lows to settle higher after US election NYMEX December crude settled 29 cents higher at $45.27/b after falling to $43.07/b overnight. ICE January Brent settled up 32 cents at $46.36/b, off an intraday low of $44.40/b.
Trump's plan positive for fossil fuels, but short on details - In upset, Trump becomes 45th president of US - Clear view of energy landscape under Trump lacking - Nationalism, climate skepticism bode well for oil, gas - Ability to save coal industry may be exaggerated
US' OSG looks to strengthen hand by spinning off international tanker business Effective November 30, OSG will spin off its international crude and refined products tanker business into a new company, International Seaways.
INTERVIEW: Torm rejects LNG bunkers as a 2020 solution for tankers Scrubbers may be an option for the company's newer tankers, head of bunker department says
Widening contango could trigger floating storage demand for crude: traders The contango between first and third-month ICE Brent futures stood around $2.07/b on Wednesday at 4:20 pm Singapore time (0820 GMT)
External: Wired Bunkering
Severe bunker shortage to cause sulfur non-compliance: IBIA "This is a massive undertaking. It is not something that can happen overnight."
FACTBOX: Energy impacts of Trump's surprise US presidential victory - Letting markets decide what lands to drill - Dismantling US EPA for over-regulating industry - 'America first' approach to trade policy
FUTURES 3: Crude takes a hit as Trump wins race to White House
FUTURES 2: NYMEX slides more than 3% as polls show Trump leading
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