Iran sees Trump rhetoric as a non-factor for energy industry Deputy oil minister says Iran is still talking with Russian, European and Asian firms on future developments in energy projects
Don't forget about the risks, LNG industry warned Regulatory, financial and logistic obstacles remain before gas become the world's top energy source
The increasing cost of capital hurts shipowners' bottom line Lack of bank debt and higher cost for mezzanine debt will squeeze shareholders' returns
UK seafarer charities underspent during recession Seafarers will require greater assistance with mental health issues over the next two decades, report warns
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What shipping can expect from China's party congress More shipping M&As in the pipeline and domestic capacity cut to remain
Chevron raises the curtain on LNG shipping's peak demand season Wheatstone and some other projects to raise exports by year-end as LNG shipping rate nears $50,000 per day
Heavylift shake-up gathers pace BBC Chartering and Jumbo ink pact as BigRoll goes it alone
Felixstowe intermodal upgrade gets go-ahead Top UK container port's rail capacity to and from Midlands and Northwest to be increased by around 50%
IMB flags concern over pirate attacks in the Gulf of Guinea and Southeast Asia As Somalia's coast falls quiet again, the report is a reminder of other piracy-afflicted areas around the world
Daily Briefing VLCC earnings are up over $30,000 per day and there's more upside to come
BBC Chartering and Jumbo ink alliance pact German-Dutch tie-up sees consolidation continue in heavylift
Arrest warrant sought for Hanjin Group chief over embezzlement Mr Cho has been accused of using company funds for renovating his house before the collapse of Hanjin Shipping
DNV GL rolls out e-certificates for its classed vessels Move to help reduce administrative processes and document handling costs for ship owners, regulators, charterers and crew
Hapag-Lloyd raises $414m from share sale Funds will be used to reduce debt levels in accordance with the UASC merger terms.
Japan's Imabari to retrofit new engine on coal carrier to tackle NOx emissions Vessel is currently operated by Mitsui OSK Lines
Golden Ocean to buy two capesize bulk carriers for $86m Vessels to be purchased from controlling stakeholder John Fredriksen-owned Hemen Holding
APL renews terminal lease at Kaohsiung port New lease to commence on January 1, 2018 and expire on December 31, 2027
US Coast Guard warns on vessel documentation websites Commercial online renewal services may be legal, but certificates they issue are not valid, says USCG
Philippine customs bureau eases cargo inspection rules amid port congestion Move comes after reports of longer truck queues at port X-ray security check gateways
S&S investors file shelf for Kirby shares Filing for acquisition-related share sale is routine, but Wells Fargo see longer recovery for tank barges.
Young Brothers eyes fleet expansion Hawaiian group to invest $180m-plus in new ships.
More than 13,000 ships transit Panama Canal Central American waterway also reports record cargo movement for financial year 2017.
Malaviya Seven auction halted UK auctioneer trying to up $395,000 offer from lone bidder to pay off crew.
Genco adds Far East desk with SSY hire Dry bulk shipowner seeks to build up regional trading expertise as part of focus on commercial management.
Carnival knocks down talk of Meyer Turku options UPDATE: Cruise giant dismisses media claims it's lining up orders for more 5,200-passenger ships
Thomson Cruises becomes Marella UK operator rebranding to fit in with reorganisation by German owner TUI.
Subsea 7 scraps Sapura Energy joint venture Kristian Siem-chaired owner booking $10m loss as it sells heavy-lift cable-layer to Malaysian former partner.
HSBC raises Pacific Basin target Analyst spots upside as demand-supply balance to remain favourable into 2019.
AHTS crew abandoned in Mozambique Five men on Amsol say they have not been paid for a year.
Hapag completes $414m capital increase German boxship owner will use proceeds to repay debt as shareholders show big appetite for new shares.
Vroon signs up AHTS for two years Ophir books VOS Atlas for support work in Thailand's Bualuang field.
BBC Chartering and Jumbo join forces German and Dutch family-owned heavy-lift companies form strategic alliance to operate worldwide.
Huangpu Wenchong adds salvage tug Chinese yard to deliver vessel to state rescue service in 2019.
Royal IHC buys into ROG yard Dutch shipbuilder expanding shiprepair activities with Rotterdam plant deal.
Rio Tinto ore exports higher in third quarter Improved rail capacity and performance plus lack of shiploader downtime help to boost cargoes.
Arrest warrant sought for Hanjin Group chairman Korean police accuse Cho Yang-ho of siphoning off cash to renovate home before the collapse of Hanjin Shipping.
Shreyas sells feeder boxship for scrap Indian shipowner continues clear out of elderly tonnage as it takes delivery of three ships.
Sheshashayee to leave Miclyn Express Offshore Singapore-based offshore vessel operator launches search for new chief executive.
Port of LA to consider banning trucking companies from port if drivers aren't employees Two Los Angeles City Council members have put forward a motion that would effectively bar trucking companies that do not treat their driver...
Report: Retailers need to 'double down' on shipping, returns and tracking Global technology company Pitney Bowes released its first ever 2017 Pitney Bowes Global Ecommerce Study, revealing "delivery experiences" a...
Hapag-Lloyd completes capital increase German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd raised 352 million euros (U.S. $414 million) in gross proceeds through a capital increase, with 96.5 perce...
HMM to issue new shares worth $620m South Korea's largest ocean carrier, Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), plans to issue rights to raise 693.6 billion won (U.S. $620 million) to...
Wind-powered cargo ship makes maiden voyage across Atlantic Portfranc Logistics' and Timbercoast's eco-friendly cargo ship, the Avontuur , has returned to the Port of Montreal after its first success...
Project cargo carriers form alliance Two of the world's largest heavy-lift vessel fleet operators, BBC Chartering and Jumbo, have entered into an alliance that will allow the c...
YTD freight volumes grow at SW Florida Intl. Airport despite September decline A total of 2.41 million pounds of freight traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport in September, down slightly from 2.44 mi...
LA, LB port commissions to conduct joint hearing on clean air plan update A proposed update to the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan will be the subject of a joint meeting between the governing boards of t...
ITC: U.S. economy would save $3.3b if import tariffs ended The typical American household could save between $54 to $288 a year if import tariffs were removed, according to a new report from the U.S...
Saudi energy minister says 'no change' to plans for Aramco IPO in 2018 Saudi Arabia's plans to list part of its state Aramco oil giant on international markets remain "on track" for 2018, oil minister Khalid al-Falih said Tuesday, dismissing recent reports that the public offering could be shelved in favor of private sale.
Iran backs extending OPEC cuts to end-2018: deputy oil minister A senior Iranian minister indicated support Tuesday for extending OPEC's production cut agreement to the end of next year, but was less clear on Iran's own contribution to such an extension.
Crude futures nearly flat as momentum from Iraq fighting fades Crude futures were little changed Tuesday as signs of plentiful global supply helped offset concerns stemming from fighting between the Iraqi army and Kurdish forces in northern Iraq that has reduced crude flows.
India's BPCL sells first 180 CST HSFO on fallout from tank blaze BPCL has had for the first time resort to exporting 180 CST HSFO as options to store the fuel got curbed due to the blaze October 6 at its high speed diesel storage tank at Butcher Island off the east coast of Mumbai.
High Med HSFO cargo premium to NWE barges has traders eying arbitrage High sulfur fuel oil prices in the Mediterranean on tight supply are raising the chances of oil being arbitraged from Northwest Europe into the region, traders said Tuesday.
FEATURE: Northwest Europe bunker market meets in subdued spirits The Northwest European marine fuel market is adjusting to lower demand as tightening emission regulations and credit limits hold back bunker traders.
TRADER NOTE: Fuel supplier WFS hires Jeff Smith as COO
External: Wired Bunkering
ANALYSIS: Saudi Aramco IPO shift may have market questioning future of OPEC cuts Saudi Arabia's ongoing commitment to OPEC production cuts -- aimed at boosting prices -- has been cast into question by reports that the world's largest exporter of crude may be considering an alternative strategy to listing its state-producer Aramco on international markets.
Coal freight arbitrage may be impacted by low sulfur oil directive: SSY There are "inflationary implications for freight rates," Langston said.
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