Optimistic Odfjell raises $82m in second bond sale Chemical tanker player says latest issue was 'substantially' oversubscribed
Progress on tanker spills goes on show Exhibition at IMO will commemorate Torrey Canyon disaster while showcasing progress in averting incidents since
Koch bets on capesizes Flurry of charter activity remains unabated despite softening spot rates
Ocean Alliance partners in the frame for OOCL takeover Deal could be largely affected by political power
Ecsa urges Brussels to approve non-EU shipbreakers Shipowners argue that European Commission approval will influence other yards to upgrade their standards
Meaningful consolidation in dry bulk not possible: Western Bulk boss Chief executive Jens Ismar says expect market volatility this year
Lloyds Bank takes another shot at LNG carrier sale Steam turbine-propelled British Trader put on sale without sister vessels
Transpacific rates continue to soar SCFI indicates another GRI success, as Asia-Europe continues to hold firm
SHI gunning for $6bn of new orders in 2017 Shipbuilding industry could improve marginally over last year
Chinese iron ore imports smash earlier records But after a surge in 2016, the outlook for the year ahead may not be too rosy
China eyes bigger slice of global shipbuilding market State backing for acceleration of yard mergers, acquisitions and investments abroad
Triyards inspires further analyst optimism Continued profit in market bloodbath sparks upbeat comments
Cosco Shipping signs $26bn One Belt, One Road finance deal China Development Bank to help stabilise Chinese conglomerate's long-term financial standing
Mermaid Maritime earns 'buy' rating from DBS Offshore firm looks set to escape downturn with potential privatisation upside as risks dissipate
Singapore and Gujarat ink port and logistics pact Singapore firms to tap opportunities to develop and implement port-related infrastructure
Silversea hikes bond fundraiser to $550m Moody's upgrades rating on cruiseship owner's debt as bond drive seeks to refinance newbuidling Silver Muse.
Odfjell bond issue nets over $80m Norwegian shipowner has additional cash for expansion after latest visit to bond market.
Diana and Navios lock in year-plus charters Koch takes a capesize from each owner for up to 16 months, while Cargill renews charter for Diana kamsarmax.
Serco agrees pay deal for freight ferries Low-paid workers on northern Scottish routes get a wage boost.
Producer Sonangol sells products tanker Latest sale taken as further evidence of asset price declines.
SCI plots $48m newbuild spend Indian owner to use yard refund cash for offshore and LPG vessel orders.
Chartworld linked to another bulker Lou Kollakis company said to be buying third kamsarmax this year.
Lewis: OPEC cut no knockout for tankers Credit Suisse analyst hits back at suggestions the tanker up-cycle is a thing of the past.
PSVs leaving Brazil offshore sector Vega Corona departure confirms trend of smaller market.
Statoil burst boosts AHTS rates The Norwegian oil major fixed six ships on Friday for three rig moves.
MAIB: chief officer made fatal error Seafarer fell to his death after needlessly climbing on top of moving cargo.
Crew deny cocaine smuggling charges Vessel was intercepted off Tasmania with 185kg of drugs on board.
Reach Subsea set for $12m pay day North Energy not looking for change after investment, with Knut Saeberg praising present leadership.
Quotes of the week: shipping wit We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
Solstad wins Ichthys CSV contract Norwegian owner sending vessel chartered from Reach to western Australia.
Owner plots protection for Bharati yard Edelweiss reconstruction company could file insolvency case against Indian shipbuilder to stop winding-up claims from creditors.
Samsung Heavy raises orders target South Korean shipbuilder aims at new contracts valued at more than $6bn in 2017, which it sees as a key year.
Navios Partners packs $500m on shelf Angeliki Frangou-led MLP lays groundwork for potential equity sales.
Korean yards to cut 4,000 extra jobs Industry sources claim big three shipbuilders will seek to reduce workforce further in 2017.
More Sea Trucks defaults revealed West African offshore specialist has laid up ships without the written consent of the bond trustee.
Fire ravages CSL transshipment barge Flames engulf FOTB loading panamax bulker with iron ore off port in Southern Australia.
ISS targets maritime advisory services Maritime services company says move is first of a new pipeline of products and services.
Portigon to sell bulker as crew claims wages Crew claims seniority in proceeds from any pending sale of the arrested vessel.
Ocean Hope owner and operator fined $2.7m US court hands done penalty for Greek firms who also face five-year term of probation.
DBS Bank upgrades Mermaid Maritime Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator in much better financial shape, says analyst.
Chassis pool co-op launches in Ohio Valley The North American Chassis Pool Cooperative (NACPC) is launching a chassis pool in the Ohio Valley on Monday. The new pool, which will be ...
Executive Moves: IICL, Dayton Freight and Page International The Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL) has appointed TRAC Intermodal President and CEO Keith Lovetro as IICL Chairman for ...
South Carolina budget includes funds for Jasper Terminal Gov. Nikki Haley has included in the 2017-18 fiscal year budget funding for a proposed port in Jasper, S.C. "We must continue to ensure th...
Commentary: Welcome to 2017 Supply chain professionals are particularly skilled in dealing with uncertainty, but 2017 will test even the best of us. Uncertainty regard...
SCFI ticks up 2.3% The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) ticked up 2.3 percent from last Friday's reading of 968.40 to ...
Comments sought for miscellaneous trade legislation petitions The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has started accepting comments on petitions seeking temporary duty suspensions and reductions...
Port of Oakland expects growth in 2017 The port handled 1.83 million TEUs of loaded containers in 2016 Source: Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock What a difference a year makes at th...
Cruise ship arrested in Singapore after collapse of All Leisure Holidays
Intercargo backs IMO against shipping inclusion in EU ETS "Shipping is by definition an international activity and the IMO is the appropriate body to address its global challenges."
Bunkers, shipping operations suspended at Izmit Bay: sources
TANKERS: Asia Piracy declines but crew abductions in Philippines up: ReCAAP
Italy's Fratelli Cosulich eyes 10-12% growth in bunker sales in 2017 Company's global bunker sales were around 5 million mt in 2016, 2 million mt of which were in Singapore
'Significant' oil supply-demand gap possible in three to four years: IEA's Birol
CHINA DATA: DEC CRUDE OIL IMPORTS HIT ALL-TIME HIGH OF 36.38 MIL MT Oil companies rushed in to maximize usage of their import and export quotas for the year.
CHINA DATA: Oil product exports jump 34% on year to 48 mil mt in 2016
FACTBOX: Global energy implications of Tillerson as top US diplomat Rex Tillerson's appointment could have hug impact on upstream oil and gas activity, international pipelines, nuclear energy
FUTURES: Crude futures stay supported by output cuts, weaker dollar
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