Qatari LNG carriers that avoided Suez Canal were just killing time, say sources Crisis, what crisis? The two vessels had long lead times and could take the long route rather than pay canal...
Firmer tone emerging in the supramax bulker market China seen to be drawing nickel and coal cargoes, Banchero Costa says
Belgian investor Lambilliotte teams up with Ernst Russ Ecofin founder out to buy non-performing shipping loans
The sad song tanker companies sing in stock markets Tanker players all claim to have best operations in the world. But what's the point in trading their stocks if...
CMA CGM to acquire Mercosul from Maersk French line to launch new South American services as Maersk sells line as part of Hamburg Süd acquisition
Why grassroots reporting is still so important Say hi to the class of 2017: making maritime reporting a must-have job for future generations
UK election results casts further doubt over post-Brexit future UK industry bodies urge government not to abandon maritime interests
Chemical tanker stranded off the coast of Vietnam Chemroad Journey reported to be safe and stable with relevant authorities prepared in case of pollution
Seafarers' health: A suitable case for treatment Move more, eat well, watch the booze
Brace for the first $4bn casualty, warns AGCS Despite cost-cutting, crew negligence and inadequate vessel maintenance, the industry's safety record continues to improve, according to Allianz affiliate
Drewry upgrades full-year box growth forecast Analysts respond to latest uptick in demand with revised estimates of 4% growth for 2017
Suezmax and aframax earnings near nine-month low on oversupply Owners looking for boost from Qatar and Nigeria left disappointed
Qatar rift spreads confusion among VLCCs UEA flip-flops over Qatar ban, sending ripples of uncertainty through VLCC industry
IMO-EU MRV alignment facing minimum five-year delay Emissions verifier lobbying for IMO to allow independent verifiers for data collection
GSL seeks options for bond restructuring Clarksons Platou Securities appointed to identify opportunities for $346m of notes due in 2019
Cosco Shipping's M&A feast: When is the main course? Share trading of Cosco Shipping Holdings remains on hold despite acquisition of Noatum Ports and Shanghai International Port Group
DSME creditors to start financial aid programme Move comes despite investor's lawsuit to block the debt restructuring process
ClassNK unveils e-certificate service The e-certificate service will be available to Liberian-flagged vessels on ClassNK's register from June 15 onward.
Briefing: Diego Aponte puts fleet costs centre stage in MSC success story
MSC urges shipping to promote its green credentials Shipowners should do more to explain how vessel emissions are being cut, says Diego Aponte
Kirby expands outside of shipping with $710m M&A deal Tank barge giant splashes out on Stewart & Stevenson, a manufacturer and distributor for oil, gas, shipping and other industries.
Shell, Qatar Petroluem in LNG bunkering deal Two of the world's largest gas producers seeks to move needle on LNG bunkering
Suezmax rates sink to lowest level of the year Research firm says increasing production in Nigeria and Libya means more unsold cargoes.
Climate change protest targets Carnival UPDATE: Carnival spokeswoman says cruise giant is already the environmental leader in the sector.
Line handler sues US over 'shattered' leg on government ro-ro Spring line incident leads to $1m claim on privately-crewed vehicle carrier.
CMA CGM buys Maersk Line's Mercosul French conglomerate adds boxship fleet owned by Brazilian subsidiary of its Danish rival.
More than 50 VLCCs storing crude oil Affinity Research analyst Nick Pugh notes upward trend due to low oil price.
Bulker ran aground in Brazil China's Tong Shun got stuck while loading grain at Santos.
Tanker rates from Qatar to rise UAE ban increasing demand for suezmaxes and product vessels.
Ocean Rig avoids delisting for now Economou company wins exception from Nasdaq as restructuring continues.
DSME to sell shares worth $702m Korean shipbuilder aims to boost financial strength with issue of new stock.
V.Ships Offshore wins FPSO deals UK group to manage Saipem's new conversions in Angola.
Seacat Services seals wind farm charter UK operator sending ship to support Greater Gabbard development.
LR to class unmanned marine systems New code aims to make it easier for owners to develop autonomous technology.
Greek bulker held in India after fatal collision Kerala court orders seizure of log book and VDR from Karlog vessel following incident that killed two fishermen.
Wuchang yard wins state MSV order Shipbuilder to construct multipurpose offshore ship for China Rescue & Salvage.
Ocean Yield invests $105.4m in BP PSV duo Diversified shipowner expands its portfolio as it takes control of two ships with 15-year charters attached.
Avin boosts MR fleet with Korean duo Vardinoyiannis company emerges as buyer of HMM tanker pair.
Shearwater scoops Wintershall contract Norwegian offshore vessel owner to carry out a seismic survey in the Barents Sea.
Singapore banks 'can cope with OSV exposure' Ratings agency Fitch believes DBS and others are shielded from slump by earnings buffers.
Soechi Lines postpones bond offering Expanding Indonesian tanker owner blames market unease and Hong Kong typhoon for decision.
Kim Heng buys Swiber anchor handlers Singapore-listed offshore player picks ships that failed to find buyer at two previous auctions.
MSC plays down Rickmers exposure Shipowner says two of three ships it has on charter are due to be handed back in September.
OCBC unmoved by Pacific Radiance state aid Singapore bank says company still needs new equity injection to deleverage balance sheet.
ShipBob gains $17.5m in Series B funding Chicago-based e-commerce fulfillment and technology provider ShipBob received $17.5 million in Series B funding led by investment firm Bain...
Kerry, Globalink enter into JV under 'Belt and Road' initiative Kerry Logistics Network has entered into an agreement with freight forwarder Globalink Logistics DWC to enhance services between Asia and E...
South Africa to gain new LPG import facility Petredec, a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distributor, entered into an agreement with Bidvest Tank Terminals, an independent bulk liquid st...
Panama breaks ties with Taiwan, formally supports China Panama has broken ties with Taiwan in order to establish formal commercial and diplomatic ties with China, according to multiple news sourc...
DSME to sell $702m in new shares Struggling South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (DSME) plans to sell 793 billion won (U.S. $702 millio...
POLB records busiest May in port history A total of 648,287 TEUs moved through the Port of Long Beach in May, an increase of 1.2 percent compared to the same month a year ago and t...
Clean transport companies call for California cap-and-trade program extension A group of 68 companies and business associations involved in the clean transportation industry have signed a letter expressing support for...
CP implements infrastructure enhancements Canadian Pacific Railway (CP)has undergone infrastructure enhancements to expand its protective and perishable service (PPS) product and re...
K + N discloses CO2 emissions on ocean freight invoices Kuehne + Nagel (K + N) started printing the total amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions generated by ocean freight shipments on each inv...
Italy's Trieste bunker prices rise amid berth maintenance By contrast, 380 CST fuel oil at the Mediterranean bunkering hub of Gibraltar fell $1.50/mt day on day to $303/mt delivered.
US senators reach agreement to expand Russian sanctions During a hearing Tuesday, Corker said the new Russian sanctions "send a very strong, strong message to Russia."
Durban bunker fuel sinks on improved availability The price remains low because of improved availability in Durban, a trader said Tuesday.
IEnova looks to diversify operations in Mexico into liquids, clean energy The breakdown is $10 million in fuels infrastructure, $10 billion in natural gas and $25 billion for power projects by 2025, he said.
Growing Singapore bunker demand to reduce excess fuel stocks: sources Increased bunkering demand coupled with fewer incoming high sulfur cargoes could result in tightening Singapore fuel oil supply in the coming weeks.
N Asian Qatari oil buyers seek clarity on Fujairah bunkering Buyers are seeking other options for bunkering until more clarity from Fujairah emerges
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