Tufton $91m IPO is just the beginning, Hampson reveals In a rare interview, managing director says the proceeds are likely to be spent on smaller vessels during the first...
China-based fund linked to STX Corp Korea-based unit of the private equity investment firm beat four other bidders to the punch
China dismisses reports its ships are selling oil to North Korea Response comes after a Korean news report that China-flagged ships were spotted transferring oil to North Korean vessels in the...
Euroseas offloads feeder boxship for $4.6m Sale comes as the company takes delivery of a secondhand post panamax vessel
ICBC to build six VLOCs at Beihai Shipbuilding The deal comes after a contract of affreightment signed with Vale in April 2016
Korea Line boosts Chang Myung Shipping stake by 28% KLC now owns a combined 30.63% stake in the shipping firm
Owners may opt for scrubber retrofits to meet emissions rules Current industry conditions and expected higher cost and limited availability of low-sulphur marine fuels are the key reasons, says Wilhelmsen
In which we trust Hacking risks over vessel stability and structural stresses, along with concerns about external interference, are issues that will be with...
Bocomm Leasing marks milestone with $3bn of shipping investment in 2017 Company plans to invest another $2.3bn in 2018
Teekay files shelf for $200m securities sale Asset manager in marine midstream industry says new money could go toward debt repayment or acquisitions.
Lawrence Noto formally quits Affinity LNG broker is setting up his own company Abacus but will continue to team with former shop on projects
Austal to build ferry for SNC Aremiti Vessel will be Austal's fifth ferry to Groupe Degage, SNC Aremiti's French Polynesian parent, in 15 years.
CDB Financial Leasing inks newcastlemax newbuilding series Hong Kong-listed company says the new ships will be split between two yards.
Alpha Bulkers tied to Christmas asset sale Greek owner believed to have shed one of its older vessels over festive season.
Lomar shrugs off talk of coated tanker sale Executive dismisses suggestions vessel has been sold at an eye-catching price.
Vitol upsizes VLGC order at Hyundai Heavy Industries Trader tipped to have taken firm order to six with four options still in hand.
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Pavimar confirms festive asset play Greek owner commits supramax for sale but dismisses reports it is also flipping a capesize vessel.
Pacific Carriers pounces on Sloman Neptun LPG carrier Singaporean firm said to have added a relatively modern gas carrier to its fleet.
MOL ships out oldest LR1 product tanker Brokers believe Japanese giant has cashed in a 2006-built vessel.
Samsung Heavy Industries closes 2017 with LNG order Deal worth $195m sees the shipyard well beyond its annual order target.
Euroseas offloads elderly feeder containership Aristides Pittas-led owner also completes Euromar acquisitions with delivery of Akinada Bridge.
ICBC heads to Qingdao Beihai for VLOCs Newbuildings placed on the back of long-term COAs from Brazil's Vale.
D'Amico nets $13.4m from MR sale and leaseback Italian offloads another vessel as it looks to meet funding needs of newbuilding effort.
Star Bulk Carriers paint job will just have to wait Greek-owned supramax either targeted by pirates, or hard-up painters and decorators.
Mexico's thriving auto industry spurring opportunities for 3PLs The Mexican automobile manufacturing industry has been thriving in recent years as automobile companies continue to set up shop in the nati...
TIACA chair warns against 'pig cycle' in 2018 outlook In a year-end message, the chairman of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is warning against the practice of ordering newbuild...
Senate Dems 'demand' railroad accountability for PTC A group of 15 U.S. Democratic senators is "demanding" that U.S. Department of Transportation leadership hold the nation's railroads account...
Algoma buys four veteran dry bulk vessels Ontario, Canada-based marine transport services company Algoma Central Corp. has reached an agreement with American Steamship Co. to acquir...
OOCL to commence new Asia-ISC loop in January Hong Kong-based ocean carrier OOCL will in January debut a new service connecting China and Southeast Asia with India. The new Far East Ch...
UPS forecasts 1.4m package returns on National Returns Day National Returns Day, the date when UPS says it ships the most holiday season gifts back from recipients to retailers, is expected to peak ...
U.S. soybean shippers brace for new Chinese phytosanitary rule U.S. soybean shippers are preparing for new Chinese phytosanitary imports requirements which take effect Jan. 1. In September, the Chinese...
d'Amico Shipping to sell, lease back product tanker under $28m agreement Ireland's d'Amico Tankers, an operating subsidiary of Luxembourg-based marine transportation company d'Amico International Shipping, has si...
Yang Ming sets up Thailand subsidiary
Taiwan-based ocean carrier Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. has established a Thai subsidiary, Yang Ming Line (Thailand) Co. Ltd., which wi...
Crude shows tepid response to another stock draw US crude stocks declined 4.609 million barrels to 431.882 million barrels the week ending December 22, EIA data showed.
Taiwan's CPC to discontinue supply of MF-30 from February 1 Taiwan's state-owned refiner CPC Corporation said Thursday that the company would discontinue the supply of Marine Residual Fuel MF-30 from February 1, 2018.
Northern European MGO at multi-year highs on strong low sulfur gasoil futures Northern European marine gasoil reached multi-year highs Wednesday in response to a jump in low sulfur gasoil futures Tuesday.
India lowers FY 2017-18 oil products demand growth estimate to 4.5% Revision based on expectations of slower economic activities in January-March, the last quarter of the current fiscal year.
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