Marinakis clinches boxship quintet Total investment in the former Hanjin-owned neo-panamaxes may be about $165m
DryShips buys four newcastlemax bulkers Company will continue to diversify and grow
No delay for Hapag-Lloyd-led alliance launch after Box Club raid The Alliance to be inaugurated on April 1 as planned, says Rolf Habben Jansen as clarification sought on US DoJ investigation
DHT share price fails to rise on tie-up with BW Group Spot market also drops, falling to six-month low, highlighting challenges of tanker market
Alliance overhaul to exert pressure on Asia-Europe utilisation Carriers' consortia commitments could prove troublesome for box shipping's principal trade route
DHT-BW deal 'very different' from Frontline's bid, says Rodgers Two latest tanker consolidation moves highlight different approaches
Greece receives three bids for Thessaloniki port operation DP World, CMA CGM and ICTSI remain in hunt for second-largest Greek port
Why DSME's survival means a bondholders' dilemma Will the lenders and bondholders agree to the debt-to-equity swap?
Insurers gear up for portfolio transfers as Brexit looms Companies prepare to undertake Part VII transfers of European business and consider Brexit clauses
Major manufacturers call on industry to share data Maersk signals cautious willingness as ABB and Wärtsilä push shipping to change outlook and data sharing at Shipping 2030
Financial authorities suspend Deloitte Anjin's audit activities Suspension in response to accounting fraud relating to DSME
Fincantieri closes offer for Vard's shares with a 74.5% stake Parent group had already fully consolidated Vard prior to the offer
GSI confirms Hafnia order for two long range tankers Estimated price of $37m per vessel is in line with the market average, say brokers
Handies continue to enjoy rise in freight rates Supply shortage in Southeast Asia supports rates in Pacific
Seven more carriers to reduce terminal fees in China Hong Kong Shippers Council welcomes move but called for the abolition of other 'unreasonable' surcharges
Singapore doubles box capacity at CMA CGM-PSA Lion Terminal Expansion to help operator cope with ever-larger containerships calling at the port
Singapore antitrust body approves Japanese box shipping merger The joint venture is unlikely to increase the possibility of anti-competition co-ordination, says the Competition Commission
US judge issues order shielding Ezra Holdings Decision blocks lawsuits and asset seizures worldwide against Singapore-listed offshore vessel owner.
MR tanker spot rates start week on the run US refiner puts Thenamaris-owned ship on subjects as tonnage tightens.
J Lauritzen pulls plug on bondholder deal Danish shipowner seeking alternative solution after cancelling vote on portion of restructuring effort.
London P&I Club expects positive result Insurance mutual adds nine new members, though it loses two, and grows fixed premium business in latest renewal.
Carnival rings changes as Noyes departs Josh Weinstein to head UK business while Stein Kruse wins another promotion.
Eagle Bulk takes full set from Greenship New York-listed owner takes fleet to 50 after sealing ultramax deal with Greenship.
Maersk Tankers hatches commercial academy Claus Gronborg heading initiative that aims to help chartering staff make best use of data.
NAO PSV finds longer-term deal Centrica takes NAO Viking for up to 150 days in the North Sea.
Fredriksen cuts stake in DHT Holdings Both Frontline and private companies have sold a slice of stock in rival tanker owner.
Vessel impairments hit Topaz Energy But offshore shipowner points to strong EBITDA margin for 2016.
DryShips bags $124m newcastlemax quartet George Economou-led owner confirms purchase of giant bulkers first reported by TradeWinds in February.
Seaport looks for Frontline's next target Magnus Fyhr believes tanker owner could be better switching its attention to New York-listed Gener8 Maritime.
Jung to quit if DSME can't make profit Korean yard's CEO will take personal responsibility if recovery proves elusive.
Clarksons Research: offshore challenges remain Vast laid-up fleet and orderbook of almost 400 OSVs "key but uncertain issues", Steve Gordon says.
Colombo Dockyard hit by cancellations Sri Lankan shipbuilder posts 2016 loss as shipping slump continues.
Has Dong A capesize set new price level? South Korean owner tipped to have secured a strong price for modern vessel.
DSME union willing to accept pay cut Labour organisation will not stand in the way of latest state restructuring plan.
Boston drummer dies on cruiseship Sib Hashian collapsed during Legends of Rock set on RCCL vessel.
Bankrupt Navemar ships under auction Idle tweendeckers to be sold in Italy this month following collapse of owner.
Ro-pax capsizes after cargo shift Investigation begins into partial sinking of vessel at Cape Verde port.
Credit-Suisse bullish on bulker prices Greg Lewis says values will continue to progress having climbed by around 40% in the past year.
CMA CGM eyes Thessaloniki port French giant one of the names in the frame to take control of major Greek port.
Angelicoussis in talks for VLCC order at DSME Greek owner lines up tanker contract at his favoured South Korean shipyard.
Cochin Shipyard back with bigger IPO Shipbuilder files draft papers for share sale worth up to $230m.
HRADF receives three bids for Thessaloniki port The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF), which handles Greek government asset sales, said it received three binding bids for a...
European Shippers' Council complains about 'huge booking crunch' The European Shippers' Council (ESC) said Monday that its members have seen a "huge booking crunch" that is disrupting their supply chains....
Singapore grants Japan's 'Big 3' approval to merge container operations The Competition Commission of Singapore (CCS), a statuary board that protects and enforces the Competition Act under Singapore's Ministry o...
German 3PL takes 40% stake in ARKON Group German third-party logistics provider the Rhenus Group has acquired a 40 percent shareholding in ocean vessel owner and manager ARKON Shipp...
U.S. imposes sanctions on 30 INKSNA violators The United States imposed sanctions on 30 foreign entities and individuals in 10 countries on March 21pursuant to the Iran, North Korea, an...
Judge rules against UPS in N.Y. cigarette case A federal judge in New York City has ruled against parcel giant and third-party logistics provider UPS Inc. in a case over alleged illegal ...
Special Coverage: Linking up with the Alaska Railroad Source: JIRI REZAC / GREENPEACE Connecting the Alaska Railroad to the rest of the North American rail system could create new opportunities...
Rep. DeFazio files $500b transportation infrastructure bill U.S. House Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., this week introduced legislation that would raise roughly $500 billion to rebuild "crumbling" transp...
CMA CGM, PSA initiate phase 2 of Singapore terminal Source: CMA CGM CMA CGM and PSA have launched the second phase of their joint venture container terminal in Singapore. French ocean carrier...
Barges for bunkers tight at Istanbul following weekend fog This may delay bunkering operations for two days.
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Brent/WTI spread tops $3/b with US crude stocks at highs NYMEX May crude settled 24 cents lower at $47.73/b. ICE May Brent fell 5 cents to settle at $50.75/b.
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