Coastal steel consignment of RINL arrives at Cochin Port
Global box volumes looking up in 2017
Seabird CFS Hazira launches bonded warehouse
Yang Ming posts impressive results in Q3
Abu Dhabi Ports showcases role as trade & logistics hub at UAE-India Economic Forum
APM Terminals Pipavav handles largest number of containers ever
Implementing Electronic Sealing for Containers by exporters under self-sealing procedure prescribed by circular 26/2017-Cus dated 1st July 2017, circular 36/2017 dated 28.8.2017 and 37/2017 dated 20.9.2017
QTerminals' Board appoints Neville Bissett as CEO
VOC Port achieves new single-day record in cargo handling
Global supply chain weakness to cyber attack highlighted
Indian Register of Shipping increasing focus on South-East Asia
South Gujarat - Cargo & Logistics Business Forum 2017 in Surat to be a gathering of fraternity leaders
Navios Partners posts solid profit Container affiliate to put private placement proceeds towards four more boxships
UASC volumes boost Hapag-Lloyd results Outlook for full year remains unchanged
Anti-bribery group helps grain loading practices in Argentina Maritime Anti-Corruption Network's next plan is to examine a port in India
ICS hits at the EU's latest MRV amendment take Shipping body unhappy with questionnaire and the Commission's interpretation of full alignment with IMO emissions reporting system
DFDS acquires Dutch logistics company Alphatrans Copenhagen-headquartered ro-ro group buys haulier to expand European capabilities
Reefer rates to maintain upward curve in 2018 Dual effect of equipment shortages and carrier consolidation points to further spot rate increases in the perishable cargo sector
CSSC sells $1bn offshore newbuilds to equity fund Market observers express concern over scheme to sell undeliverable jack-up rigs and OSVs to an affiliated asset management company
Japan to help combat Southeast Asia piracy Security investment has both maritime and geopolitical motivation
HHI reshuffles top management Shipbuilder's chairman and vice chairman will take different roles within the group, while president and chief executive Kang Hwan-goo will...
BW Group forms FSRU joint venture with Mitsui Vessel leased to PGP Consortium to provide regasification services to state-owned Pakistan LNG Terminals
Boxship oversupply to weigh on transpacific and Asia-Europe rates Shipping lines' planned rate increases in mid-November and early December may not succeed if no additional tonnage exits the market...
Daily Briefing Prestige rather than market dynamics is driving the new era of super-sized container shipping
HHLA confirms full-year target Improved trade with Asia and Russia boosts confidence at Hamburg terminal operator
Odfjell inks four long-term bareboat charters with Sinochem Shipping Newbuilding quartet to be part of chemical tanker pool of eight vessels managed by Odfjell
Thoresen Shipping returns to profitablity in the third quarter on dry bulk uptrend Dry bulk unit's average time charter equivalent earnings jump 51% year on year
DHT narrows losses on absence of impairment charges Shipping revenue for the third quarter increased as company added more vessels to its fleet
Pacific Drilling files for bankruptcy protection Company looks to restructure $3bn worth of debt
Indian coal imports will continue to fuel bulker demand Supramaxes and panamaxes to benefit most from the trade
RCL back in the black on higher freight rates and cost cuts Regional boxship operator saw robust demand for the transportation of industrial, capital, and intermediate goods as well as agricultural commodities
Korea's KSS Line sees net profit leap 102% for third quarter Deployment of four new VLGCs lifts results
Robert Yildirim to retain 24% CMA CGM shareholding Turkish businessman had been expected to sell his stake at the end of 2017, but now sees it as a...
Hapag-Lloyd sees improved third quarter Integration of UASC plays 'crucial role' in German boxship owner's better results.
GTT scores contract for systems on two vessels Containment systems will be installed on two Dynagas floating storage and regasification units.
Management is hurdle in shipping M&A Numbers are not the problem, the humans are, explains top shipping merger mechanic.
Navios Partners returns to profit Angeliki Franjou-led company sees higher revenue, beats estimates amid boost from spin-off Navios Containers.
Debt markets open to shipping, but at a cost Nordic bonds, US high-yield and institutional loans will be the best markets for shipping capital.
Sources shred talk of Navios tanker charter to ST Shipping Market talk of one-year time charter is off the mark, TradeWinds is told.
d'Amico International LR1 finds debut deal with Trafigura Trader takes in first of Hyundai Vinashin tanker series from Italian shipowner.
SeaBird plunges to bigger loss Seismic survey vessel owner sees revenue eroded in weaker market.
Tanker market eyes on Meiji Shipping aframax Ongoing sale being observed for latest clues on asset prices and sentiment.
DHT sees asset prices inching up amid bullish view for 2019 The phone is ringing more and it's not shipyards on the line like earlier this year.
Union not amused by Ferry McFerryface Crew to refuse to work on Sydney ferry that has adapted old UK joke name.
Universal Energy tanker on the block Chinese-built vessel being sold at auction in Singapore.
ICG pushes up revenue and volumes Irish ferry and boxship group stronger over first 10 months.
Alastair Farley bids farewell to Braemar board Former Watson, Farley & Williams man will end his run as a director next month.
Cosco Shipping International appoints new finance chief Cosco Shipping International has appointed a new chief financial officer. The Singapore-listed company says Wang Kang Tian will take the job Liang Jianfeng has been filling on an interim basis. The new recruit will also serve as chief risk officer, a statement says. His arrival comes with the company's stock having hit the highest level in two and a half years today, according to The Business
Eidesvik Offshore returns to profit Norwegian owner says PSVs enjoyed good summer season, but winter is coming.
Wah Kwong VLCC heads for fresh charter with Koch Hong Kong owner tipped to have secured fresh time charter coverage for tanker.
DFDS profit dips as finance costs rise But Danish ro-ro group still on track for record annual result.
Cobelfret company snaps up slice of Euronav Firm behind Luxembourg bulker and ro-ro own now a major stakeholder in tanker specialist.
Mitsui & Co inks FSRU debut with BW Group Japanese investor's first foray into FSRU arena draws on long-term relationship.
Yang Ming 'to order 20 boxships' Report links refinancing owner with big new deal to replace chartered vessels.
Havila issues 124m shares to settle debt Banks and Saevik family awarded stock as part of owner's restructuring.
Paradise Papers: Reederei Nord denies IOM switch Klaus E Oldendorff firm says it had no dealings in Isle of Man to limit liability after Nordlake crash.
Odfjell charters Sinochem Shipping quartet for new pool Norwegian owner swapping out older chartered ships as it brings in new Chinese vessels.
Mermaid Maritime slumps to $2m loss Thai offshore vessel operator has seen its third quarter revenue slump by almost 42%.
Amsterdam Trade Bank teams with Mid-Ship Capital Dutch trade finance house and New York merchant bank intend offering specialized credits and loans.
Thoresen Shipping rides dry bulk recovery Thai supramax specialist continues to benefit from rate rally as it posts third quarter profit.
Tanker oversupply to keep rates low in 2018 Rates unlikely to see significant boost without further scraping or slower capacity growth, says Fitch
Kpler: Indonesian LPG imports on the rise Nation increasingly reliant on gas from overseas on the back of falling domestic oil production.
All eyes on truckload for project44 The freight transportation and logistics technology provider project44 on Tuesday launched a new product aimed at providing truckload visib...
U.S. nails Chinese hardwood plywood imports with duties The Commerce Department on Monday affirmatively determined that imports of hardwood plywood products from China are being dumped on the U.S...
Chinese, Vietnamese tool chests dumped on U.S. market The Commerce Department on Monday determined that imports of tool chests and cabinets from China and Vietnam are being dumped on the U.S. m...
Brexit negotiations stall out over financial issues The sixth round of Brexit negotiations between the United Kingdom and the European Union has resulted in a two-week deadline, given by the ...
INTTRA offers new forecast-allocation tool The ocean freight technology platform INTTRA on Tuesday released a new tool designed to help forwarders manage forecast demand for containe...
Truckload rates improve in September Truckload rates improved in September 2017 to a new all-time high for the index, according to the Cass Truckload Linehaul Index report. Th...
Cathay Pacific to fully acquire Air Hong Kong Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways has inked an agreement to gain full control of cargo airline Air Hong Kong by selling eight freighte...
DHL Freight to build new hub in Germany DHL Freight is investing in the construction of a freight hub at the Hanover Airport Business Park in Langenhagen, Germany, the company sai...
U.S. firms top list of buyers of distressed vessels in 2017 Most of the vessels sold at bank sales and at auction deals so far in 2017 have been purchased by U.S. companies, according to newly releas...
Selling pressure persists on oil reversing rally Oil futures tumbled Tuesday, pulling NYMEX December crude $1.06 lower to $55.70/b as prices continue to slide off last week's highs.
Variety of feedstocks crucial for European refiners: conference A variety of feedstocks and the flexibility to use it are seen as crucial for European refiners.
TANKERS: WS flat rates set to rise, shipowner earnings may still fall: sources Worldscale flat rates for tanker routes are set to rise next year, reflecting higher bunker prices, but shipowners' time-charter equivalent earnings may still drop due to fleet growth.
IMO's bunker sulfur cap will require more exports, investments: conference Compliance with the International Maritime Organization's more stringent bunker fuel requirements from 2020 could require more exports to balance supply.
External: Wired Bunkering
Japan's Astomos signs MOU with KPC to consider LPG bunkering in Middle East Astomos signs third MOU to consider LPG bunkering
ExxonMobil likely to give guidance on its 0.5% sulfur compliant marine fuels in 2018 While new 0.5%-S compliant fuels will emerge, they will not be anything like the fuels today, White said.
Asian refiners hit by another round of Saudi crude term allocation cuts - South Korean refiners receive 5%-10% Dec Saudi crude allocation cuts - India, Japan to receive less-than-expected Dec Saudi term barrels - Dec Saudi allocation cuts priced in as OSPs, Dubai structure rally
TANKERS: LR1 freight in Americas seen rising as arbitrage opens to NE Asia "I'm seeing plenty of boats carrying reformer-grade naphtha going to Asia," a US market source said.
IEA expects no IMO cap on shipping's carbon emissions by 2040 "The cap on sulfur dioxide emissions from ships is not matched by any firm policies or regulations to reduce other greenhouse gas emissions."
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