Finnlines posts 20% annual profit growth Ro-ro operator compensates for declining revenues by cutting back on expenses
Glencore expects higher coal production in 2017 Company records impairment charges from some coal shipping investments last year
Ocean Rig takes massive $3.8bn fleet writedown Impairment loss drives $3.7bn fourth-quarter loss amid renewed restructuring warnings
Freight bodies welcome 'historic' launch of WTO trade facilitation agreement Implementation follows Wednesday's ratification by two-thirds of member countries of global plan to streamline, simplify and standardise customs procedures
USG activity supports Atlantic product tanker trades Poten suggests narrowing premium of fronthaul Atlantic trade over backhaul is a continuing trend
Rate war chills reefer market Liner operators may be strengthening their grip on the refrigerated market, but cannot escape the rate rot
Capesize index shoots up 83% in the week Australian miners come out fixing March cargoes in droves
Funds' interest in shipping is reawakening Private equity and credit funds are paying attention again but it may be early for new public flotations, say experts
Impairments push FSL Trust into net loss Weaker rates in certain tanker and container feeder segments also dragged down results
Headache for owners as VLGCs linger below cash breakeven World watches as owner of the globe's largest fleet reports results next week
Marine mutuals keep premiums down amid continued shipping lull P&I clubs have recognised the need to help members save money at this week's renewal
Robust demand boosts Norwegian Cruise Line results Company added more vessels to its fleet
Hanjin's shares to be delisted in March Bankruptcy declaration means company's shares cannot remain on the Korean stock exchange
Standing firm against liquefaction The dangers associated with certain solid bulk cargoes such as nickel ore are undoubtedly one of the shipping industry's hot topics. But is enough being done?
Demolition prices to rise by up to 7% this quarter Recycling prices to remain firm in the first half of the year, says Wirana chief
Star Bulk posts reduced loss Bulker owner reports 'cash-positive' quarter, thanks to market uptick and recent debt deal
First full strike action in 23 years hits HHI Eight-hour strike on Thursday by 1,500 workers to be followed with strikes on Friday and Monday
A long winter for shipping Excess ship supply and declining values, combined with a lack of funding, provide a gloomy outlook
Dismal market conditions hit Tanker Investments result But company's strong financial position and modern fleet will position it for the expected market recovery in 2018
USCG splashes $20m on heavy icebreaker research Five contracts awarded for design studies to cut costs and speed production
HHI to spin off business units in April Separate electronics, construction machinery and robotics firms to be formed as part of restructuring
APM Terminals to boost Port Elizabeth investment to $200m Move will enable facility to handle ultra large containerships
Class set to 'survival mode' Poor market fundamentals are driving greater diversification as classification societies scrabble to shore up shortfalls in their core newbuilding certification business, with the potential for more consolidation ahead. DNV GL head of maritime Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen talks to Lloyd's List about its strategy for the years ahead
The realities of awareness There is no real "shortage" of recruits to the maritime sector, just as long as cheaper international crews can be hired
Petrobras investigating after PSV hits FPSO Wilson Sons vessel and P-35 collide, damaging lifeboat but leaving no injuries.
Teekay Corp posts surprisingly deep loss Parent of Teekay group of companies misses estimates and extends contracts for FPSO duo.
StealthGas sells and ramps up coverage Nasdaq-listed owner locks in a number of one-year deals in rising market and offloads its oldest vessel.
Algoma turns red in fourth quarter Canadian bulker and tanker owner hammered by fleet impairment charges.
Teekay Offshore closing on COA Shuttle tanker owner is in the final stages of finalizing fresh deal in the North Sea.
Hyundai Heavy workers strike over pay Walk-out also connected to protest at separation of non-core business units.
Finnlines turns 70 with a record profit Grimaldi-led company celebrates seven decades in the industry with strong annual result.
Teekay LNG chief positive on finance Mark Kremin tells investors rest of long-term financial needs will be fixed up in the second half of this year.
Drifting heavy-lifter gets a tow Five crew taken from veteran vessel after it lost power near Norwegian coast.
Crewman dies from burns on Greek boxship Bangladesh police say Ukrainian killed by steam from engine pipe.
Teekay Tankers sees short and shallow slowdown Kevin Mackay-led owner takes extra cover amid belief next market up-cycle will click into gear in 2018.
Dof secures extension from Fugro Subsea Oslo-listed owner and Dutch company ink six-month deal for the Skandi Olympia.
Sealink sees annual loss widen Lower demand and utilization take a toll on Malaysian company's bottom line in 2016.
First Ship Lease plunges into the red Singapore tanker and boxship owner hit by lower rates in final three months
Hanjin Shipping shares plummet 60% Bankrupt liner company sees record drop prior to its delisting.
Eidesvik Offshore laying off 30 crew Redundancy notice sent to seafarers due to layups, CEO Meling says.
Wilson cuts loss in fourth quarter Norwegian mini-bulker owner increases TCE figure in final three months.
APM Terminals puts expansion on standby CEO of AP Moller-Maersk's terminal operator says it is time to enhance current facilities.
Siem Offshore starts talks with bondholders over debt deal Kristian Siem company warns it needs to extend maturity to force through bank refinancing of $1.5bn of liabilities.
Atlantska continues 'fight for bare survival' Croatian bulker owner cuts loss - and wages - for 2016 as it battles low rates.
Kenco teams up with Smart Gladiator to launch mobile app Kenco, a Chattanooga, Tenn.-based third-party logistics provider, has teamed up with Smart Gladiator to launch a mobile app that increases ...
AgTC expresses concern over ILA's plans for port shutdowns Peter Friedmann, executive director of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC), a shipper group that represents exporters of agricu...
Bahri's dry bulk unit forms joint venture with Bunge Bahri Dry Bulk Company (BDB), a subsidiary of the Bahri Group, has signed a joint venture agreement with Bunge Limited to supply dry bulk i...
USMX responds to ILA's planned work stoppage The United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), the employer group that negotiates the master contract with the International Longshoreman's As...
K + N launches new LCL rail service between China and Europe Kuehne + Nagel is launching a new less-than-containerload (LCL) rail service between China and Europe, the company said in a statement. Th...
Amazon expands workforce in California, U.K. Amazon.com, Inc. looks set to continue its rapid workforce expansion in 2017. The e-commerce giant recently announced plans to open two ne...
BWR: An update on the upcoming alliances Ocean carrier schedule and capacity database BlueWater Reporting has been closely monitoring the tumultuous changes the ocean carrier indus...
FedEx Express extends air transport contract with USPS FedEx Corp. subsidiary FedEx Express has extended its contract for air transportation services with the United States Postal Service (USPS)...
UPS updates financial outlook, objectives through 2019 Parcel giant and third-party logistics provider UPS Inc. gave shareholders an update on its long-term financial outlook and targets through...
TRADER NOTE: Pedro Moreno joins Repsol's cracked fuel oil trading team
External: Wired Bunkering
FEATURE: Pakistan seeks to end gas shortage with LNG imports The government also plans to invest $6 billion in gas pipeline infrastructure, deregulate the distribution segments and enforce third-party access at the LNG terminals
FUTURES: Crude higher on supply cut compliance, US stock draw
Non-OPEC compliance at 50%: Qatar oil minister While OPEC production will be monitored through several secondary sources, including S&P Global Platts, non-OPEC output is measured through official country-supplied statistics
ANALYSIS: ADNOC strengthens ties with Vitol through 10-year LPG supply deal - Vitol has strategic UAE assets - ADNOC may be eyeing integration potential - Long-term LPG deal makes relationship more stable
CORRECTION: Malaysia's RAPID 54% complete, looking for partners - PEMANDU RAPID will be instrumental in Malaysia's future fuel supplies and transition to cleaner fuel specifications
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