Hapag-Lloyd envisages growth in merchant shipping in Mexico for 2018
IMO adopts vision & strategic directions
OOCL introduces Japan Vietnam service to enhance its intra-Asia network
SCFI Asia-N. Europe rates up again
THE Alliance looks forward to continued success in 2018
The Foundation Det Norske Veritas assumes full ownership of DNV GL
Container throughput up at major global ports
Containerised cargo has second highest share in Major Ports during April-Nov.
Procedure for execution / monitoring of "No Use Bond" in respect of clearance of import FCL containers involving NOC from Participating Government Agencies (PGAs)-Reg
Patrik Ziegler appointed Managing Director of GAC North America
CHIRP Maritime Feedback translated into Tagalog Programme was established in 2003 to provide an independent confidential reporting system of the type already then in place in...
Vale looks to the next generation of VLOCs Vale secures second and third generations of VLOCs in a way that can befriend shipping firms while not worsening overcapacity
Forties closure hurt aframax demand as suezmax escapes from Nigerian strike Update: PENGASSAN halts its planned nationwide strike
Jefferies new research guru bets on LNG and product tankers in 2018 New lead shipping analyst Randy Giveans sees capacity shortages for the first time in 10 years
Rickmers rescue on hold until 2018 Deal was due to be signed off last month
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Cosco Shipping orders seven tankers from GSI Deliveries are scheduled between November 2019 and January 2021
Money committed to new boxship orders stays subdued Clarksons data shows that ordering restraint continues despite contracts for 22,000 teu ships
India's coal growth promises opportunities for dry bulk Coal consumption to get boost from power sector
Tilbury advances port expansion plan Port authorities submit development consent order to the Planning Inspectorate to build Tilbury2
The Alliance unveils details of services to be launched from April 2018 The group will roll out 33 services covering the Asia-Europe/Mediterranean, transpacific and transatlantic trades
Union ends industrial action at Melbourne port's VICT The management has reinstated a worker whose employment had been terminated on grounds of national security clearance
Rotterdam to pilot fixed window service for container barges with inland cargoes Service allows barge operators to to load or offload a larger volume of containers at Hutchison Ports' Europe Container Terminals...
Aframax market to remain challenging, says Gibsons Freight rates to remain under pressure in the coming year
MSC goes ahead with plans to stretch boxships to expand capacity Vessels to be upgraded by a CSIC subsidiary yard to 17,000 teu from 14,000 teu
V.Group in deal with Clipper to grow dry bulk vessel management market Both companies will operate under separate documents of compliance to meet the specialist needs of tanker and dry bulk clients
Newcastle readies for diversification amid future coal woes New chairman of Australian port warns that New South Wales' Hunter region and port must invest elsewhere to thrive
Experience seekers benefit cruise industry Economy and other factors may hurt sector, according to UBS analyst.
Vard to build first hybrid cruise icebreaker Vessel will be built for French cruise company Ponant.
Steensland raises offer price to cement Solvang takeover Unity Invest will own 96% stake in Solvang, following completion of offer.
NAT sees positive 2018 on back of $600m financial overhaul Initiative will make suezmax specialist 'one of the strongest companies' on Wall Street, Hansson tells shareholders.
Mavrinac to lead Jefferies investment banking team Veteran analyst takes on senior investment banking position with long-term associate stepping up.
Forties fracture starting to hit PSVs Vessel demand drops as platforms shut down in North Sea.
Marnavi heads to China for tanker duo Italian owner orders product carrier pair at Wuchang.
Norden takes Greek tanker on time charter Contract comes at the end of a busy year for the Danish owner's tanker division.
Damen and Concordia Group form JV Dutch shipbuilders teaming up on inland waterway vessels.
SITC heading for 40% profit rise Boxship owner has enjoyed strong 2017 so far as volumes rise.
Stifel shifts Golar Partners to buy and stays bullish on parent MLP raised to buy ahead of Hilli Episeyo dropdown and anticipated contract awards.
First Ship Lease in talks to extend $480m loan Singapore tanker and boxship owner wants to buy more time to refinance debt.
Sinokor VLCC said to be 11th scrapped globally in 2017 Reported price is the highest seen in the market for such tankers this year, sources say.
Thorco Projects moves into Italy and France Danish owner's global network strengthened with two new offices.
THE Alliance reveals bigger plans for 2018 ONE, Yang Ming and Hapag-Lloyd to run 250 ships on all east-west trade lanes next year.
Viking Supply: outlook gloomy until spring Oslo-listed owner sees a highly challenging market next year following bigger Q3 loss.
Clarksons sees scrapping at 'elevated levels' Shipbroking giant expects strong demolition activity despite 20% year-on-year fall.
SS Teo plans to keep PIL "nimble" Boxship boss wants to maintain freedom through independence.
Shipping backed by most favourable tide in a decade Jefferies expects all core markets to see an improvement in 2018.
Clipper teams with V Group on bulker management Cooperation sees 28 office staff and 1,000 crew added to Dania Ship Management venture formed with Nordic Tankers.
GC Rieber stretches Polar King charter Construction ship to stay with Nexans until August 2019.
Viking Ocean orders two more cruiseships Torstein Hagen company back at Fincantieri for ninth and tenth ships in series.
Mikaelsen leaves Subsea 7 after 25 years Vice president to be replaced by strategy and technology executive Stuart Fitzgerald at Oslo-listed owner.
APL looks to widen Middle East presence CMA CGM subsidiary is adding new port calls to its India Pakistan-Mediterranean service.
Cosco Shipping Energy orders more tankers Hong Kong-listed owner adds to newbuilding tally with series of crude and product tankers.
Burgess Marine goes into administration Difficult trading conditions and unpaid bill for refit project spell the end for UK shipyard group.
Newcastle set to reduce coal dependence Aussie port to continue move away from commodity exports and target cruise and containers.
Brand new handymax bulker grounds in US Taiwanese-owned ship said to have taken on water in two forward compartments.
Barclays in talks for Seadrill investment As John Fredriksen-led drilling company seeks to cement pre-packaged bankruptcy, another alternative track emerges.
KNOT Offshore Partners buys tanker from parent Drop-down vessel comes with five-year charter.
SensiGuard SCIC: Cargo theft expected to increase during holiday season Losses of cargo due to theft are expected to increase during the 2017 holiday season compared to last year due to many factors, including t...
Longtime railroad executive E. Hunter Harrison dies at 73 Longtime railway executive E. Hunter Harrison died on Saturday at the age of 73. A former president and chief executive officer of Class I...
SAUDI DATA: October crude exports rise 325,000 b/d on month Crude oil exports from Saudi Arabia in October rose 325,000 b/d month on month to 6.874 million b/d, having fallen to six-year lows in September, the latest data from the kingdom showed Monday.
Forties outage lifts prospects for US crude exports The closure of the Forties pipeline system last week has created fresh export opportunities for US producers in Europe and Asia, which should keep downward pressure on crude inventories.
OPEC's alliance triumph to face stiff tests in 2018 With a renewed output cut agreement in place through the end of 2018 that brings Libya and Nigeria into the fold, OPEC enters the new year brimming with confidence that its market rebalancing efforts will remain on track.
Houston Ship Channel closed to all traffic due to fog Houston Ship Channel pilots suspended all boardings for both inbound and outbound vessels at 2:08 pm CST (2008 GMT) Monday, a dispatcher said, due to heavy fog.
ICE Brent inches higher, putting premium to WTI over $6/b ICE February Brent rose 18 cents to $63.41/b Monday as the prolonged closure of the Forties pipeline remains supportive, while NYMEX product crack spreads strengthened after having slipped recently.
Trafigura gets creative as trade finance becomes elusive A tough financing environment and the pressures of a highly competitive and low-margin business have forced commodity traders to tap new, and often unusual, avenues for raising cash.
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