Handies continue to climb Tight tonnage in the Atlantic lifts index to a five-month high
Repairing reputations In an industry facing threats of war, terrorism, population changes and a slow world economy, leadership is needed says Siem Industries chairman Kristian Siem
Doha deal failure makes no dent in VLCCs Spot rates rise as May cargoes emerge and owners ride positive momentum, though fall in asset values casts shadow
Fall in 'headhaul teu-miles' a worrying development for carriers Growth in headhaul teu-miles reversed in the first two months of 2016 and will only add to the woes of beleaguered carriers, say SeaIntel
Flemming Jacobs calls for more container shipping consolidation Industry veteran stresses the need to retain talent during the downturn
ITF backs Australian stevedores in dispute with Patrick Ongoing negotiations covering ports of Sydney, Freemantle, Melbourne and Brisbane
European Commission clarifies EU ship recycling list requirements First list of approved yards due for publication before December 31
HPH Trust profit up 47% in the first quarter But one-off gain via Hong Kong subsidiary masks a disappointing start to 2016
Capsicum Re recruits Lockhart-Smith and Reeves High-level appointments at marine and energy specialty business join from JLT
American Club targets Asia for growth Club views region as extremely active area for P&I business
India eyes thermal coal self-sufficiency in next three years But coking coal will still have to be imported
Pacific Basin looking to raise $150m from investors Operator plans to use cash to repay convertible bonds and for working capital
MOL to focus on Japanese market for non-cape bulk business Group's dry bulk head explains why Japanese giant has decided to shut Singapore subsidiary
Over the razor wire There are some things the industry should never sweep under the carpet or forget
Singapore braves the perfect storm As a small and open economy, Singapore is feeling the impact of the anxieties of the global slowdown
Bunker suppliers may seek cash up front after OW collapse, IBIA warns Contracts may be rewritten to amend jurisdiction after unfavourable US rulings, says Hall
Search resumes for El Faro voyage data One agency in accident inquiry tries again for voyage data recorder.
Navios confirms sale of chemical tanker duo New York-listed Navios Acquisition logs capital gain with pair reportedly sold to Navig8.
Houston Ship Channel reopens after storms Pilots resume transits on major waterway for tankers and bulkers
Search resumes for El Faro data One agency in accident inquiry tries again for voyage data recorder.
Greek bulker suffers collision in Argentina Brief closure of Parana River after collision with sand carrier Iris leads to search for missing seafarer.
Pacific Basin hit in split day for shipping shares Hong Kong-listed operator sees stock price lose 19.4%; bulker owners rise in New York; Japan index slumps.
Poten tips tanker rates gap to close VLCC and suezmax earnings to move closer together after first quarter divide, brokerage says.
Carnival goes to the wire on Cuba cruises First voyage could be delayed if island does not authorise Cuban-born travellers to sail.
HHI sees first quarter orders tumble Seoul-listed shipbuilder records sharp downturn in first quarter shipbuilding business.
Zim launches new run to US from Asia Israeli line focuses on enhancements in Pacific trades.
Bahri sees bigger fleet drive up profit Saudi owner thanks growth for upturn in first quarter bottom line.
NCL scoops $500m loan for cruiseship Credit Agricole and SACE providing cash for new vessel being built at Fincantieri.
Teo: LNG fuel 'at the back of people's minds' Pacific International Lines boss says fight for survival a more important issue.
Aussies vie for Melbourne port deal Three funds have reportedly submitted bids for a 50-year lease at country's biggest terminal.
Gulf Nav buys out joint venture partner Shipowner taking full control of Gulf Stolt Ship Management.
Keppel reports weak first quarter Singaporean rig builder sees bottom and top line for the first three months fall by a third.
SCI behind sale of Great Eastern PSV State owner confirms deal to acquire supply ship from domestic rival.
India refuses further cabotage concessions Government standing firm on recent limited opening up of coastal trade, despite shipowner and ports opposition.
Petrobras deal for Oceangold tanker Brazilian major takes in MR on three-year time charter.
EMS-Fehn begins pipe shipments to Albania German group lining up 13 voyages to carry 130,000 tons of gas infrastructure.
Crew boat stuck on Mexican reef More powerful tug needed to refloat Marinsa's Palo de Tinte.
MOL pledges ferries for earthquake aid Japanese owner also donating $92,000 to relief efforts and launching internal fundraising drive.
India ready to pay Iran $6bn New Delhi's oil minister says his country is awaiting the creation of banking channel to transfer money to settle crude debts.
Affinity Shipping adds South American arm Brokerage takes foothold in Santiago with move for dry chartering operation.
Saving South Korean companies 'not easy' Government would inevitably take action to help struggling shipping firms but massive layoffs are a problem.
Doha decision positive for demand; stocks to stay stubborn Analysts see positives from OPEC meeting but rates and shares will stay disconnected.
Seafarer shot, four taken in tug attack Abu Sayyaf hits third tug in a month on the Malaysia and the Philippines border.
EAT backed over tanker expansion TA Securities says Petronas demand could see Malaysian owner's fleet grow faster than expected.
Rawabi Swiber seals Aramco AHTS deal Singapore/Saudi JV inks charters for two anchor-handler newbuildings.
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