EU places of refuge guidelines could form basis of global deal Issue to be debated at IMO next month
Container shipping's clear-out After a tumultuous week for ocean carriers, could weaker lines finally decide enough is enough and quit the liner trades?
Finland's Rettig sells ro-ro unit to Dutch company Divestment opens opportunities for Rettig, says president and chief executive
South Carolina Ports has a solid finish for the third quarter Riding on the momentum of Inland Port Greer, port authority announces plans for a second inland facility
VLGC spot rate finally rises over the week Rates at last move up as chartering activity east and west picked up
Mixed reception for new greenhouse gas proposals at MEPC Committee backs three-step approach as delegations divided over response to Paris Agreement
Optima Shipbrokers says dry bulker supply 'moving in the right direction' Broker's research shows 1.5m dwt fleet reduction in first quarter
Large marine hull claims rising in Nordic region Cefor report shows 13 losses in excess of $10m in 2015
G6 upgrades Asia-North America east coast routing Consortium responds to Panama Canal expansion with new China/Korea-US east coast service
Aegean Shipping inks deal for four aframax newbuildings in China Cosco Zhoushan yard scheduled to deliver crude carriers in 2018
Vale expects 2016 iron ore output at lower guidance range Brazil's mining giant anticipates Samarco JV only to resume production at end-year
Panalpina reports 10% slump in sea freight volumes Fall in container traffic is offset by improvement in gross profit per teu, while 5% growth in air freight volumes offsets falling yields
Charter market stays subdued And it's the post-panamax and panamax segments that continue to feel the brunt of overcapacity
Anglo American's iron ore and coal output falls Declines in iron ore production from South Africa outweighs higher volumes out of Brazil
Hapag-Lloyd and UASC in merger talks Box line consolidation accelerates as Qatar-controlled carrier aims to take shareholding in Hapag-Lloyd
Jones Act tankers boost Kinder Morgan's performance Newbuildings will see Kinder's fleet double to 16 tankers by the end of 2017, but questions arise over the development of the Jones Act tanker market
When will we learn? The industry is bound to repeat the failings seen in the Cemfjord and Höegh Osaka incidents
Patrick Australia mired in wave of stoppages At issue is the 'Part B' section of the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement between Patrick and the MUA pertaining to Port Botany
Wärtsilä to cut 550 staff amid persistent industry downturn Plan will mainly impact global operations for marine solutions and energy solutions segments
IPC set to start operations at terminal 1 of New Priok project this year New terminal to add 1.5m teu to existing Tanjung Priok capacity
Offshore sector faces more uncertainty before upturn Prolonged downturn could leave industry permanently scathed, experts warn
Costamare posts higher profits in first quarter Greece-based boxship owner appears to have no exposure to troubled liner operators
European organisations set out action plan for box weight checks Joint statement lists steps national authorities should take to ensure uniform approach to new rules
Cemfjord capsized 'suddenly and rapidly' says MAIB Cement carrier that sank with the loss of eight lives raises questions on regulatory exemptions
Panama restrictions could impact tankers Draught limits as a result of lower water levels could hit Ecuador-to-US crude shipments, broker says.
Cooperman takes helm of Stolt's board Four decades after joining company, chemical logistics veteran named chairman; Troim board seat approved.
Costamare says liner consolidation welcome Finance chief Greg Zikos sees the positives of major new alliance and merger talks.
Restis family lifeline bolsters Seanergy Revolving facility from controlling shareholder upsized to $16.3m to pay working capital.
HHI closes part of yard after worker deaths Three workers have died so far this month at South Korean shipyard.
Aqualis teams with China on offshore projects Norwegian company and CSDC to work together on engineering services to newbuildings.
Diana in breach of BNP loan covenant New York-listed bulker owner says loan to value clause has been crossed.
HCI Capital takes over Ernst Russ Maritime investor expands its shipping portfolio through acquisition of traditional German company.
Dutch multipurpose ship grounds off Greece No pollution reported following damage to the forepeak of 1999-built vessel off Lesvos.
Navios Acquisition tankers log pay rise Trio of products tankers have secured deals at higher rates, owner says.
Hurtigruten signs for expedition ships Norwegian owner heading to Kleven for its largest ever investment in new polar tonnage.
QMS hits back in cancellation row Abu Dhabi owner to launch lawsuit against TAS Offshore after scrapping ship contracts.
Pareto predicts dry asset price upturn Analysts pin down price trough and expect possible 20% upturn in the next year.
Hapag-Lloyd in merger talks with UASC German owner confirms it is considering combining its liner business with Middle East rival.
Bakri bags tanker from Lykiardopulo Saudi owner believed to be behind the purchase of products tanker from Greek firm.
G6 reshapes Asia/North America trades Boxship alliance adding new run amid suspensions and reactivations.
York Capital takes a stake in Songa International investment fund acquires 7.25% of Oslo-listed owner following financial restructuring.
Dry your eyes; worst in past for bulk Upgrades for Star Bulk and Diana as ABN AMRO sees positive demand indicators.
Master underestimated storm in fatal sinking Cemfjord lost with eight lives off Scotland as captain headed into "extremely violent" conditions.
Bumi sues Woodside for $283m over FPSO Malaysian owner claiming damages from Australian energy company over charter termination.
Nova Star Cruises files for bankruptcy Canada to US operator takes shelter from creditors owed more than $12m.
Hapag-Lloyd in alliance talks with UASC? German media report that Hamburg-based company could form new venture with Middle East rival.
ABG Shipyard given debt ultimatum State Bank of Patiala wants debts settled within 15 days.
Aegean reveals Chinese aframax order Greek owner inks four tankers at Cosco Zhoushan.
State steps in to save Hyundai Merchant Marine Struggling Korean shipowner to become subsidiary of Korea Development Bank through debt swap, creditors say.
Wartsila to sack 550 due to market downturn Half of the jobs to go will be from Finland as company looks to battle weak market situation.
A&P Group secures wind vessel contract UK ship repair group looks to tap regional renewable energy sector with latest contract.
Liner reliability bucks five month losing streak Asia-Oceania and Europe-Middle East trades see improvements of 14.2% and 10.4% respectively.
Nomura upbeat on Hyundai Heavy turnaround South Korean shipbuilding giant's results forecast to come in 93% above consensus estimates.
Singapore to call for MINT Fund proposals Priority to be given to areas such as drones, ballast water, data analytics and vessel productivity.
Japan/South Korea 380 CST bunker spread slumps to near three-month low Brought on by ample supplies, weak demand in Japan; supply tightness in South Korea.
Bunker traders welcome clearer direction on ECA regulations in Shanghai Berthed vessels have option of using alternative power sources in place of low sulfur bunker fuel.
First May-loading fuel oil VLCC arbitrage fixture to Asia on subjects The Nave Neutrino is scheduled to load at Rotterdam on May 4-5.
Black Sea-Mediterranean Handysize clean-dirty spread hits 2016 high The spread was high enough to pay for the cost of preparing a vessel that normally carries dirty products to transport clean products.
Oil rallies on large, unexpected draw in US distillate stocks US distillate stocks fell 3.554 million barrels last week to 159.935 million barrels.
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