Yard Talk | Trump's (non) impact on US shipbuilders New administration's policies could boost shipbuilding demand, but much needs to go right
Rodolphe Saadé forecasts more consolidation as CMA CGM keeps watch for takeover targets Update: French line's chief executive says more to come after unprecedented wave of merger and acquisition activity in 2016
Tanker charter activities for US-bound shipments slow down Benchmark suezmax rates on Baltic Exchange largely stable
Improve shipping policies or lose out, Brussels told Deloitte report calls for overarching EU policy on shipping
Hong Kong aims to strengthen 'golden era' of UK maritime relations Brexit no barrier to London-Hong Kong maritime services play, says Hong Kong transport minister
Digitalisation of shipping industry requires collective action Industry leaders warn that companies need to be proactive in shaping and regulating the digital future, or risk being left behind
Frontline made second failed bid for DHT Raised share exchange ratio still not enough to seal the deal
Pacific Basin posts steeper losses in 2016 But operating cash flow remains positive at $50m
VLCCs slump to five-month low Spot earnings slump to level last seen in October 2016 amid Opec worries and refinery maintenance
Go-slows costing Valencia $2.7m per day Vessels on diversion as port bears the brunt of Spanish labour dispute
Höegh reaps rewards of record LNG export volumes Oslo-based FSRU company sees bright future in floating import terminals
Frontline 2016 net income dragged down by impairments, contract provisions Group expects market will start to improve in 2018 as newbuilding deliveries slow and scrapping picks up
Golden Ocean trims full-year 2016 losses New building delays results in aggregate price reductions of $15.3m
Maybulk narrows net losses in 2016 Results improved as impairment losses decreased
Stronger supramax demand boosts rates Sentiment remains positive in both the Atlantic and Pacific basins
The end of an era for ultra large boxships Container shipping now needs to focus on service and stabilising rates
Maersk Line digitalisation plan has 'massive cost-saving potential' Important step taken in simplifying the transport process with a trial in Europe-US east coast trades
MSI sees encouraging prospects for container shipping Stronger rates expected as the market is reaching a balance
Hapag-Lloyd operating profit slumps EBIT down 65.6%in 2016, as ailing freight rates take their toll
Forwarder hits back against union complaints XPO Logistics chief defends company's stance as activists disrupt TPM conference
Oil refiners cannot produce enough low-sulphur fuel for ships by 2020 High fuel costs will push up Middle East-Japan VLCC rates by $1 per barrel, says Wood Mackenzie
Tufton Oceanic hunts London stock listing Veteran shipping investor gearing up $150m IPO in diversified play on second-hand assets.
Deep Sea refuses to make loss-making deals John Fredriksen-backed offshore vessel owner reveals year-long AHTS charter but reports 19 vessels in layup and a deeper quarterly loss.
Study: IMO sulphur rules to cost $60bn Wood Mackenzie sees big changes in bunkering market as sulphur cap looms.
Wilbur Ross joins Trump administration Shipping investor sworn in as commerce secretary after 72-27 vote in US Senate.
Ship Finance wants its banks in 'balanced solution' for Seadrill Meanwhile, Indonesia's Apexindo handing back jack-up rig though agrees to pay maintenance and crewing.
DHT Holdings says second Frontline bid 'wholly inadequate' Takeover target claims latest all-stock offer still understates its potential contribution; executives offer to meet Frontline.
Tracking of LNG-tanker collision emerges Indian suezmax collides with LPG ship after striking LNG carrier.
Flex LNG: 'strong backing' from Fredriksen Oslo-listed owner evaluating new LNGC deals with wealthy shareholder's help.
ECSA urges EU policies to become global Shipowners association says the continent needs to improve its existing maritime framework.
Ship Finance profit slumps but edges above analyst estimates Fredriksen-led, New York-listed shipowner sees positive signs in dry-bulk market and looks to increase 'asset exposure'.
Golar LNG: cargoes to ramp up by year's end LNG vessel owner notes rates have eased, but spot ship availability is also lower.
Frontline calls tanker price floor as DHT interest simmers Robert Hvide Macleod believes DSME resales may mark bottom of cycle and hopes DHT will come to the table.
Diana Shipping stretches Cargill bulker deal Greek owner almost doubles its money on post-panamax charter renewal.
Tallink passenger volumes hit new record Baltic Sea ro-pax group also raises profit in fourth quarter.
EMAS Chiyoda Subsea seeks Chapter 11 Subsea 7 behind new funding package as company seeks protection in Texas courtroom.
Green recycling sees little uptake Owners stick with commercial considerations over responsible ship recycling, conference hears.
Hoegh MLP follows parent on payout New York-listed Hoegh LNG Partners pledges higher distribution on back of Hoegh LNG's own dividend surprise.
Subsea 7 scoops Cooper gas field contract Australian deal valued at up to $150m by offshore vessel company.
Oceanteam closes in on refinancing Dutch offshore owner set to reveal new terms of vital deal with bondholders.
More crew turn to ISWAN for help Nautilus' Mark Dickinson calls on Europe to protect seafarers' rights from Brussels.
BW Offshore climbs on positive guidance BW Catcher progress draws investor gaze amid messy fourth quarter for one-off items.
Pac Basin loss widens in bulker doldrums But owner says it out-performed record-low handy and supramax markets.
Seadrill sinks on restructuring concern Driller's stock slips amid fresh warning it may file for Chapter 11 if debt deal not struck.
Standard Drilling poised for more Oystein Stray Spetalen's PSV venture pledges further acquisitions as profit rises.
Dof continues clear out of veteran ships PSV Skandi Waveney sold to company outside Norway as contract expires.
Hapag-Lloyd profit up in fourth quarter Annual result weaker, but volumes increased after CSAV merger.
Carriers express opposition to FMC on detention and demurrage petition The World Shipping Council (WSC), the trade association that represents 22 container carriers operating about 90 percent of the industry's ...
Blaze lights up Port Arthur Wood pellets went ablaze at the Port of Port Arthur in eastern Texasyesterday afternoon, causing a massive fire on a conveyor belt near the...
HMM inks consortium with two Korean carriers Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM)signed a consortium agreement in Seoul on Tuesday with two smaller intra-Asia carriers - Sinokor Merchant Mari...
Americold expands Utah distribution center Americold, a warehousing and food logistics company, will add 6.5 million cubic feet of capacity to its Clearfield, Utah distribution cente...
APMT Lazaro Cardenas opens for business APM Terminals (APMT) Lazaro Cardenas is officially open for business, and received its first vessel call Monday with the arrival of the 9,6...
Commentary: Feds offer tips on port productivity The Commerce Department last month issued a report listing best practices ports should consider adopting to optimize efficiency and improve...
XPO's Jacobs: Teamsters 'out of control' Tensions were running high at the Journal of Commerce's annual TPM Conference in Long Beach, Calif. on Monday as the Teamsters organized pr...
ICTSI, Port of Portland, Ore. agree to lease termination The Port of Portland and a U.S. subsidiary of Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) said late Monday th...
Cruise line Carnival completes 60th scrubber installation The company plans to have 85 vessels in total fitted with the technology by the end of 2020
IMO's global sulfur cap rule may cost shippers up to extra $60 bil annually: Wood Mackenzie Costs to compliance will be significant as the huge demand shift from HSFO to MGO will likely increase bunker costs up to four times from the current level
REFINERY NEWS: Saudi Aramco to acquire 50% in Petronas' RAPID RAPID is part of Petronas' Pengerang Integrated Complex, or PIC, which is almost 60% complete, with start-up at the refinery on track for 2019
FUTURES: Crude edges higher on supportive supply cut comments
INTERVIEW: Gibraltar 'making good headway' with LNG bunkering plans "The global availability and sustained competitive pricing of LNG makes it the potential fuel of choice after the 2020 sulfur cap, in comparison to the other less tried-and-tested options"
ANALYSIS: China appetite for OPEC crude robust, N American cargoes make inroads Arbitrage opportunity and weak freight rates have whetted the appetite of refiners in China
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