Panamax bulkers turn from poor relation to star performer Earnings at 10-month high as unexpected rise in Chinese coal imports boosts sentiment
United Arab Shipping Co mulls sale of $530m tanker fleet Buyers reportedly being sought for the 24 chemical and product carriers
Boxship upsizing might come to an end, says CMHI The ultra large container ship did not work out as well as expected
OW Bunker: the aftermath When a contract for the supply of bunkers is not a sale contract
Are more criminal prosecutions ahead with Marpol Annex VI? Owners and operators urged to minimise risk of prosecution through comprehensive compliance and training programmes
Tysers affiliate Aquila looking to back further niche MGAs Spratt seeks to play 'very nice venture capitalist' for both marine and non-marine projects
Product tanker rates mostly lower amid deluge of gasoline and diesel High product stockpiles are restraining long haul trade and tanker rates
Victory for 'pay to be paid' as direct action blocked by Court of Appeal The Court of Appeal has simplified the test for obtaining an anti-suit injunction to block direct action claims against insurers under foreign legislation
Italian shipowners go on selling spree Disposals are on the cards to shore up balance sheets during these difficult times
Big ships, big problems TOC Europe discusses how the influx of ultra large containerships is impacting the whole industry and is leading to an increasingly uncertain future, not just for the carriers, but also the ports and terminals of this world
PSA unboxed Global port operator PSA seeks to tap 'disruptors'
Panama back on top in battle of the canals Central American waterway overhauls Suez as the preferred route for Asia-US east coast trade
View from the Bridge: Never waste a good crisis Port of Antwerp chief executive Eddy Bruyninckx describes how the port has managed to power ahead when rivals have struggled, as he prepares to retire after 25 years as head of the port authority
US box imports holding up as consumers 'cautiously spend' First-half inbound volumes set to show 1.5% rise, with 'normal trends' returning and retailers stocking up over coming months, says Global Port Tracker
Endurance Specialty maintains growth focus despite Brexit Graham Evans optimistic about Lloyd's securing trading rights in Europe
Suezmax and aframax tanker rates headed south again on tepid demand Analysts warn of looming oil glut as refineries may trim crude intake
An uncertain future The UK has voted to leave the European Union. What does that mean for its maritime sector?
Rising revenue fails to boost Ocean Yield profit Oslo-listed shipowner expects newbuilds and container vessel investment to lift third-quarter earnings
Hanjin Shipping sells stake in Vietnamese terminal joint venture Korean carrier says stake sale is part of efforts to bolster liquidity
US LPG trade to Asia taking a major hit Market reports of halted cargoes add to VLGC woes as rates plumb seven-year lows.
Magnetar comes out with 11.3% of Teekay arm Alec Litowitz firm holding heap of Teekay Offshore common shares after preferred share conversion and private placement.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen to pay $98.9m US fine Joint venture of Wilh Wilhelmsen and Wallenius Lines becomes fourth company charged in price-fixing scandal.
IEA ups oil demand outlook for 2016 Paris-based agency says Europe key to growth; floating storage at new high.
Canada pumps $17m into Marine Atlantic Federal transportation minister says cash will enhanced shipowner's terminals and shore operations.
Norwegian yard production down 17% Overseas orders fall as downturn takes a grip at shipbuilders.
Samsung Heavy staff stage sit-in Second protest by Korean yard's workers aimed at ending restructuring.
Japanese owner hangs on to panamax Brokers say offers for Red Gardenia were not enough to tempt Keishin Kaiun.
UK short sea routes in growth mode Stats from Discover Ferries show upward trends of freight units carried in English Channel.
Siem Offshore returns to S&P market Oslo-listed owner offloads 1996-built vessel and says its new owner will not deploy it in the OSV sector.
Hyundai Heavy workers voting on strike Ballot of members could see partial walk-out next week.
Grounded Benita won't be blasted free Plan to use explosives ditched as bulker remains pierced by rock in Mauritius.
TTA disposes of agency business European group Naxco pays nearly $1m to get full ownership of Thai owner's subsidiary.
Speculation swirls around RBS book Deutsche Bank's interest not so strange at a time when multiple suitors remain.
KMTC revenue hits record high Korean container line's sales top $1bn for 2015.
Cruiseship migrant row rumbles on Charterer files police complaint after $95,000-per-day deal to house refugees torn up.
Kuwait plotting IPO for KOTC Government could sell up to 30% of company that controls 32-strong tanker and LPGC fleet.
JP Morgan charts 'mild' tanker downturn Bank lowers rates view and suggests VLCC prices could fall by a further 10%.
Uruguayan port workers walking out Terminals expected to be affected due to 24-hour industrial action tomorrow.
Templeton funds sell slice of DSME Small reduction in holding reported by Singapore investment group.
Arctic: Cerberus selldown good for DHT Stephen Feinberg's exit as an investor could help tanker owner's share price, bank says.
Ernst Russ jacks up property portfolio German investment firm buys controlling position in WestFonds.
Three injured as pilot boat hits LNG carrier UK port crew taken to hospital after transfer on to Shell-managed vessel goes wrong.
Bourbon expands its share capital Two-thirds of investors opt to take 2015 dividend as new stock.
Prosafe banks up to $150m from share issue Phase one of floatel owner's restructuring complete as it tries to boost liquidity by $478m.
RMS St Helena set to linger longer The world's last long distance passenger and cargo liner service extended until at least July next year.
IEA sees high oil stocks casting shadow over market rebalancing
TRADER NOTE: Singapore-listed oil trader CEFC International's Liu Lei quits
Japan's May bonded bunker fuel sales rise 10.7% from Apr to 2.35 mil barrels Traders surprised given long Golden Week holiday and perceived lackluster demand.
SINGAPORE DATA: Jun Bunker fuel Sales Rise 15.6% on year to 4.09 mil mt
JAPAN DATA: PAJ says Jul 3-9 oil product exports drop 10% on week But high sulfur FO exports jumped 12.1% on week.
Japan Data: Paj Says Product Output Falls 5% On Week To 20.03 Mil Barrels Jul 3-9
Sonan Bunkers launches ARA operations Sonan Bunkers currently operates one barge vessel.
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