Flex LNG chasing mysterious 'commercial opportunities' John Fredriksen-backed company looking at opportunities across LNG value chain
Finance squeeze for small shipowners over next decade, warns DNB's Blikstad Doing business with operators of fleets under 10 vessels is prohibitive, argues big gun banker
1m barrels per day of oil riding on US election A Trump victory would raise global output by 500,000 bpd, while a Clinton win would reduce output by 500,000 bpd
Haves and have-nots A tie-up between a London institution and Singapore's younger start-up has got tongues wagging over what that means for the future of two maritime city hubs
Asia-Europe carriers push through second GRI this month But despite successive price pushes, there is little sign thus far of an improvement in the second quarter of Asia-north European rates on the first three months of 2016
TT Club sees combined ratio jump after Tianjin box payout High number of $1m-plus claims, confirms Pontoppidan
Benign claims boost free reserves at North P&I Club But club may need to increase capital levels
Höegh LNG in the black as gas flow rate for FSRU fleet triples Ample supply of LNG available at low cost for FSRUs
Increased Chinese capital outflows to benefit container shipping 'One Belt, One Road' initiative could significantly transform global manufacturing scene
Aurora LPG improves profit on reduced costs and portfolio changes But lack of dividend payment could reflect concern over current stagnation in VLGC rates
Tuxpan Port Terminal starts operations CMA CGM's Hammonia Venetia will make its maiden call at the port on July 4.
Chinese shipbuilding loans riskier than shipping ones, says ICBC banker Chinese banks turning more cautious on lending to domestic shipbuilders
India and Iran sign Chabahar port agreement Agreement for India has geopolitical ramifications
Greek shipowners confirm government backing in rebutting European Commission's tax position UGS president Theodore Veniamis urges Brussels to put shipping 'at the centre' of EU vision
Seadrill first-quarter revenue weighed by lower offshore vessel rates Group, however, achieved 97% vessel utilisation rate for period
Stifel: Hawaii building boom to help Matson Honolulu-based boxship company benefits from islands' construction plans.
New Orleans fight over Flaminia on hold Parties agree to sheath swords while main fight continues in New York.
DHL hits NewLead with $14.3m lawsuit Charterer alleges that deficiencies on the bulker NewLead Venetico led to costly cargo delay.
CMA CGM ship to kick off Tuxpan port New port targets boxship, auto carrier and cargo traffic for Mexico's interior.
Spanish yard Gondan wins ferry order New 250-passenger vessel will serve routes near Vigo for Naviera Nabia.
SM pulls out of deal to buy SPP South Korean group could not agree price for takeover of tanker builder.
Search for missing crewman to resume Seafarer lost from Irish Ferries vessel off Wales.
Eimskip goes for 2,000-teu trio Container line's new order plans with Royal Arctic Line revealed as profit rises.
Winning Shipping snaps up modern MOL capesize Chinese owner continues bulker bargain hunt with deal for 2013-built Japanese ship.
HMM lines up $26m asset sale Restructuring owner will offload KB Financial stock as share price jumps.
Siem completes expanded $280m bond offering Holding company adds EUR 50m to notes sale designed to buy back Subsea 7 bonds.
Flex LNG ready for steel cutting with open mind Fredriksen-controlled company is pursuing alternative commercial opportunities within the LNG market.
STX Offshore 'could file today' Korean shipbuilder may seek court receivership as early as Friday.
Aurora LPG funds final newbuilding VLGC spot specialist on song in first quarter with loan secured on final ship.
Hoegh LNG makes it back into the black Norwegian owner benefits from better regasification flow rate in first quarter; could drop down Hoegh Grace to MLP.
Icon Offshore sinks to first quarter loss Malaysian offshore vessel operator hurt by falling revenue as long-term contracts come to an end.
Danaos aims for 15% cut in boxship fuel consumption Greek shipowner said to have undertaken 35 concept studies on the optimization of its vessels.
Official cites 'colossal management failure' TOTE executive responds that he sees El Faro loss as accident and cannot see any failure.
Port of Long Beach retains AA bond rating Fitch cites top market position, liquidity and robust ability to service its debt for decision.
Vantage sues Pacific Carriers in cargo case Houston drilling contractor lodges US lawsuit alleging damage to drilling equipment.
STX collapse set to reduce tanker orderbook Analyst says backlog of 50+ crude, product and chemical ships could be delayed or cancelled.
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