Team Tankers enjoys better freight rates in first quarter Overall operating performance of chemical tanker operator little changed on year
Myanmar's crossroads The history lessons that repeat themselves
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Deserted in Hong Kong, crew of casino ship seek wages back Court seizes New Imperial Star upon request of seafarers on board
Data Hub: Trade Routes Trade to South America is being conducted on fewer, bigger ships. But the reduction in tonnage has not led to a reduction in capacity, and pressure on rates remains
Product tanker rates lack upwards momentum despite charter activity Vessel oversupply continues to pressure rates, though minor gains are seen in some trades
Iran, Iraq and UAE raise Opec output IEA is sceptical on whether Saudi Arabia will add to further output rises
Cheniere appoints Fusco as chief executive New boss has a task on his hands as the LNG export company strives to turn a profit for the first time
Data Hub: Load Factors Transpacific utilisation levels remain under pressure
New alliances under the spotlight 2M and Ocean Alliance look evenly matched
DSV-UTi integration 'progressing as planned' European group helps limit forwarding losses while air and sea division continues to take market share
Topaz secures Kazakhstan oilfield contract for 15 vessels Deal with consortium to supply ships to oil field in Kazakhstan is worth more than $350m
HHLA box volumes down in first quarter Container throughput levels fall 7.7% and revenues slide 4.1%, but Hamburg terminal operator forecasts greater stability for the rest of the year, with box numbers bottoming out
English Channel capacity growth lifts DFDS Shipping division revenue gains boost ferry operator to best first quarter
ICTSI first-quarter profit falls 22% on start-up costs of new terminals Philippines-based ICTSI handled 4% more volume in the first three months of 2016
US box port throughput slows Import figures down as consumer spending falls
Qingdao Port stretched to limit by surge in tanker business Port is in vicinity of teapot refineries that import crude oil
Insurance industry urged to unite in adoption of Insurance Act Quick fixes are no solution to biggest insurance shake-up since 1906, warns consultant
Malaysia's Nam Cheong swings to loss in first quarter Revenue hurt by contract cancellation for a vessel in advanced building stage
Global Liner 2016: Prolonged overcapacity spells trouble for the industry Analyst paints a bleak picture for box lines as supply still outstrips demand and freight rates remain in the doldrums, while APM Terminals chief Kim Fejfer says ports and terminals are at a critical juncture
Diana Shipping draws down $13.5m from China Exim bank Amount is secured by Maera panamax dry bulk carrier
Vard swings to first-quarter net profit on foreign exchange gains Update: Company looking to tap into cruiseship market through work with parent Fincantieri
Chinese shipping lessors could face default risk, says Nord LB But leasing giants in China may be 'too big to fall', says Chinese lessor
Gener8 Maritime reports record results in first quarter of 2016 Average spot VLCC TCE exceeds $60,000 with addition of five newbuilding vessels
Torm sticks to 2016 US listing target Danish owner's new dividend policy one of final stops on path from restructuring table to New York Stock Exchange.
Creditors agree to joint management of Hanjin Heavy Korean shipbuilder to benefit from KRW 100bn debt relief after restructuring.
Solvang earnings surge in first quarter Norwegian gas carrier owner's result rises despite falling VLGC rates.
London P&I Club posts $3.3m surplus Insurer lifts 2015/16 free reserve to $160.7m, but investments turned negative.
Frangou fights corner as MLP profit falls Chief executive points to intra-group advantages and lack of fees as Navios Partners misses forecasts.
Farstad says timing of recovery uncertain Norwegian owner says no fundamental improvement in Q1 as currency gains contributed to positive result.
Scorpio Bulkers reworks loan terms Emanuele Lauro-led owner makes prepayment on a number of facilities as part of covenants relaxation.
Prosafe scraps three as it sees red ink Cyprus-based owner reveals vessel demolition plans as low utilisation causes headache.
EMGS starts with a loss of $15.5m Norwegian survey ship owner falls to bigger deficit in Q1 as revenue is chopped.
Restis scraps last pre-2000 capesize Greek owner banks $6.7m for former Dreyfus bulker.
Sanoyas sees annual profit down 88% Japanese shipbuilder makes less in financial year 2015 despite an increase in revenue.
Eidesvik braces for several tough years ahead Norwegian owner sees no short-term improvement as currency gains bring positive Q1 result.
Wilson falls to narrow loss in Q1 Norwegian mini-bulker owner hit by falling revenue in first three months.
NAO loss widens in first quarter Supply ship owner sees revenue slashed in depressed offshore markets.
Tallink chops loss in first quarter Estonian ferry owner spends $14.5m to improve its vessels as it carries more passengers.
GC Rieber suffers due to low offshore activity Norwegian owner sees first quarter loss widen on the back of curtailed fleet utilisation.
Torm to pay first dividend since 2008 Danish owner reveals special payday alongside new distribution policy.
Shipping woes increase loan provisions at DVB German bank says difficult conditions persist in first quarter as it stays cautious on maritime lending.
Lower interest bill boosts Team Tankers Oslo-listed chemical tanker owner pushes up Q1 earnings as costs fall.
DFDS hits record high in Q1 Danish ro-ro group benefits from higher volumes and bunker savings in first three months.
AWB cancellation and forex loss dent Nam Cheong Singapore-listed Malaysian shipbuilder says it will look to find ways to offload orphaned vessel.
Pacific Radiance slips to first quarter loss Lower charter rates and fleet utilisation take their toll at Singapore offshore vessel operator.
Vard secures $300m module carrier vessel order Contract award comes as Fincantieri-backed shipbuilder returns to profit in the first quarter.
CMA CGM stake in Neptune Orient Lines tops 10% French liner giant passes new threshold in acquisition of Singapore national flag carrier.
Torm sees product tanker rates holding at around $20,000/day in H2 2016 Volumes of diesel shipped from the US to Europe were down, but aromatics cargoes were up to Asia
Gener8 Maritime 'optimistic' market can absorb newbuild VLCCs Company takes new vessels to meet oil demand in China.
GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: South Korean arrivals hit to nine-month high More African crude heads to South Korea
ANALYSIS: Iranian April oil sailings soar
Singapore May ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term inked at $0.50-$1/mt premiums Reflecting prices buyers are willing to pay relative to published benchmark values.
Swedish Trelleborg unveils new LNG bunkering system New system removes need for jetty infrastructure.
St Petersburg MGO prices rise on restricted availability: sources Situation could last for five days.
Panama Canal postpones third draft restriction again due to rainfall The restriction was originally scheduled to start on May 9.
Vancouver marine fuel suppliers expect eventual price impact from Alberta fires The Vancouver bunker fuel market moves in sync with the Seattle market.
Oil futures surge on draw in US crude stocks, supply disruptions US commercial crude inventories fell 3.41 million barrels to 539.98 million barrels for the reporting week ended May 6.
US DATA: EIA says fuel oil stocks rise on drop in demand US fuel oil stocks have increased by 4.072 million barrels since this point last year.
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