Emerging trades offers support to product tankers Trafigura sees "domino effect" on product trades from US LPG export boom
Supramax bulkers gain from Asian trades Expectations of more activity from the Atlantic also adds to bullish sentiment
Anglo likely to increase coal exports from South Africa But iron ore production from Brazil may be lower due to delays in licensing approvals
UK P&I Club sees 99% retention rate Mutual insurance provider maintained clientele while adding to its tonnage
DryShips moves for bulkers on top of $102m tanker splash Meanwhile new $200m fundraiser could herald an even bigger spree
Opec's Barkindo offers only excitement in lacklustre week Oil demand to rise but investments needed, says Cartel boss
Offen and DEVK come to Marenave's rescue Duo to invest in the company, provided banks relieve Marenave's fleet of its liabilities
World's oldest class society says experience counts in the digital age Chief executive Alastair Marsh sets out new role for Lloyd's Register as customers demand broader range of services
Biggest maritime nations abiding by regulations ICS annual report finds largest flags in line with international rules
Nakilat holds steadfast in LNG headwinds Long-term contacts are the Qataris' 'get out of jail free' cards
Beijing fines 14 carriers for misreporting freight rates Excessive low rates or extra surcharges are said to be the reasons
Carnegie-Brown confirmed as Lloyd's chairman Former Marsh Europe chief will succeed John Nelson in June
Competition authorities shoot down Eimskip's Nor Lines takeover Firm has 15 days to present its case to the authorities
MOL appoints chief country representative in Turkey Move to position Turkey as a key strategic country
Offshore sector drags Singapore banks earnings Non-performing loans from the sector are expected to persist over next few quarters but the worst may be over, Moody's says
HHI clinches order for VLCC pair Newbuildings scheduled for delivery by end of 2018
No bulker boon from China's North Korean coal ban Muted short-term impact of China's coal import ban expected as replacement by Chinese domestic coal appears likely
Hong Kong box throughput rises 3.5% in January Challenges of competition and land constraints remain after 2016 throughput drop
Tanker charterers expected to bear part of post-2020 hikes in bunker costs For once, owners need not to bear the brunt of rising fuel costs, says Howe Robinson
Grindrod forecasts net loss for fiscal 2016 But conglomerate says dry bulk recovery helped stanch red ink in second half.
Vessel catches fire at Panama Canal mouth No injuries are reported on the workboat and Canal transits remain unaffected.
Bank of Cyprus plots entry into ship finance Former RBS man John Hourican to spearhead "sensible" move into maritime arena to back Greek and Cypriot owners.
Quintana bulker locked in with SwissMarine Largest bulker in fleet of Greek owner has been fixed on period business as positive sentiment builds.
Eidesvik hires new finance chief Thor Krukhaug, 38, replaces Svein Ove Enerstvedt at Norwegian offshore vessel owner.
LNG Arc7 heads into Arctic ice First shot of world's first ice-breaking LNG carrier in northern climes emerges.
Seaport boosts GasLog amid LNG rebound Analyst Magnus Fyhr raises New York-listed owner's stock as multi-year recovery begins to take shape.
DryShips confirms VLCC, aframax buys George Economou company spends $102.5m as it re-enters tanker market.
ICS rates and slates flag states DR Congo, Tanzania and Bolivia come bottom of chamber's annual quality assessment.
McDermott in bargain deal for Ceona ship US owner signs sale-and-leaseback deal with OMP for 2014-built pipe-layer.
OPEC cuts now being felt in VLCC market, analysts say First signs of new limits impacting the freight market have emerged, Credit-Suisse and Morgan Stanley say.
NAO seeks fresh cash as it defaults on loan Hansson-chaired PSV owner wins waivers until next year as it tries to boost liquidity in painful markets.
POSH sees red as Makamin case rejected Impairment charges dent Singapore owner's 2016 result as charter dispute ends.
ITF warns over new 'wage-slashing' unions Transport workers federation says Ukrainian organisations seeking to lower seafarer pay.
Libyan forces release car carrier Eukor says all crew safe after vessel was intercepted by warlord's troops.
Fincantieri linked to further Chinese orders Italian shipbuilder tipped to expand its orderbook in Asia during president Mattarella's visit.
Offen Group and DEVK bailing out Marenave Companies could plough $17m into restructuring German owner; fleet sale still the target of ongoing bank talks.
Drilling segment helps Bonheur back to black Fred Olsen-controlled company turns a profit as offshore and cruise arms remain steady.
Dividend confidence draws GasLog upgrade JP Morgan raises its rating on shipowner amid belief increase in dropdowns will help sustain payout.
STX's Goseong yard back on the sales block Korean court said to have offered facility to rivals and private equity funds for less than $87m.
Havyard wins workboat number two Inverlussa Marine option firmed up to provide important work for the present year, Norwegian yard group says.
CoscoCS said to want more of Guangzhou Chinese conglomerate is reportedly considering increasing its investment in domestic terminal.
Norway appeals Eimskip takeover plans Icelandic owner's bid to acquire Nor Lines faces an obstacle from competition authorities.
Boa Shipping nets $16m from Gulmar clash Ole Bjornevik-controlled company will divert the funds to its restructuring effort.
CSX CEO, president retire amid Harrison takeover talks Current CSX Corp. Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Ward and President Clarence W. Gooden will both retire from the company, effective May...
Vinalines will build large logistics center in Hanoi Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) will build a large logistics center in Hanoi that will connect to major seaports such as Haipho...
ILA members call for shutdown of ports along Atlantic, Gulf Coasts The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) said it is calling for a shutdown of ports along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts and a marc...
State auditor orders Port of Seattle to review improper bonuses The Washington State Auditor's Office has ordered executives with the Port of Seattle to return bonuses that violated the terms of the stat...
Re-exports could be excluded from export statistics The Trump administration has reportedly asked staffers at the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative t...
FMC reviews 16 OTI license applications The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 16 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev...
China's Ministry of Transport slaps 14 container lines with fines China's Ministry of Transport has fined 14 container lines for failing to record or recording inaccurate data on their freight rates, Splas...
CMA CGM will charter slots on two 'THE Alliance' services CMA CGM and "THE Alliance" have entered into a space charter agreement between ports in North Europe - the United Kingdom, the Netherlands,...
Maersk, MSC and HMM to cooperate on transpacific loop Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) will offer a transpacific string outside of the 2M network that i..
FUTURES: Oil stable as investors maintain confidence
External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
External: Wired Bunkering
P&I cover for Iran oil shipping back to near pre-sanction level Monday The P&I reinsurance coverage will be significantly improved in IG's new fiscal
FUTURES: Crude higher despite rising US rig count
Iraq raises oil reserves estimate to 153 billion barrels: oil minister Despite the revision, Iraq remains OPEC's fourth largest reserves holder, after Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and Iran
ANALYSIS: Asian buying of Atlantic Basin crudes spikes on aligning factors - Narrow Brent/Dubai EFS increases attractiveness of Brent-related crudes - Freight rates soften on key routes - Chinese buying up, increased teapot refinery demand
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