Dominion confirms first LNG export from Cove Point Shell's Gemmata lifts the cargo produced from the major's natural gas
May pledges 'measures' to reduce Brexit risk to ports But industry voices urge clarity on future customs arrangements
Validity of LOIs when delivering cargo without bill of lading upheld Ruling in Songa v Navig8 will clarify International Group standard wording, Clyde & Co claims
SMEs offered 'big shipper' rates via new platform New 'neutral alliance' to improve terms for small and medium-sized cargo owners
Kuehne + Nagel: Box carriers must differentiate to avoid commoditisation Data metrics visibility is key to preventing lines competing on price alone
Results round-up: Oil and gas shipping firms in October-December 2017 Latest reporting: D'Amico International Shipping, Bahri, Frontline and Golar LNG
The Interview: Peter Sand BIMCO's lead shipping analyst says it's time to face facts, the good old days for container shipping are over
Stephenson Harwood arm signs litigation specialist Wang Yun joins from Rolmax
Court rejects Lighthouse appeal for Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping Court to set date on final vote soon, Bottiglieri Shipping says
US tariff threat overshadows smaller dry bulkers Pacific Basin chief Mats Berglund says he is not too worried, but outlying risks exist
UK businesses take $175bn productivity hit from discrimination Discrimination in the workplace costs the UK economy $175bn yearly in lost output, according to research from the Centre for...
Future of South Korean shipyards to be decided within days Second government-backed study could seal the fate of STX Offshore & Shipbuilding and Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering
Refiners need cleaner fuels to meet environmental regulations Scrubbers not needed if refiners can provide cleaner bunker fuels, say panellists at the Mare Forum
DSME nets order to build two VLCCs worth $170m DSME is scheduled to deliver the very large crude carriers to the European owner by the first half of 2020
Triyards contract terminated amid financial results delay Contract was for a chemical tanker valued at $25.5m
Hafnia sees product tanker market turning for owners Second-largest product tanker pool manager identifies favourable fundamentals until 2020
Diana Containerships offloads two more vessels for $25m Vessels to be delivered by the end of April this year
Container shipping may face a challenge to remain profitable Uncertainty remains as to whether elevated freight rates can be sustained
SM Line, Cosco and OOCL launch new China-India service SM Line, Cosco Shipping, Orient Overseas Container Line, Wan Hai Lines, Interasia Lines and X-Press Feeders will provide 4,300 teu...
London may lose maritime law business due to high litigation costs If London is maintain its maritime hub status and central role in international shipping law measures need to be taken...
SAAM posts increase for the fourth quarter Macario Valdes-led company is 'looking optimistically' toward this year.
Eikrem leaves Frontline after 15 years Technical director says he wants to pursue own projects and end long commute.
Deltamarin to help engineer DFDS ropaxes AVIC International's ship-design segment signs EUR 5m ($6.2m) deal with Guangzhou Shipyard International to deliver engineering for DFDS' two ro-pax ferries.
Grand Bahama Shipyard appoints new chief executive David Skentelbery previously served as acting CEO and chief commercial officer.
GripShip sees profit soar in fourth quarter Norwegian wellboat player boosted by currency gains.
Stena Line plugging in the batteries Swedish owner takes first step towards new greener propulsion for fleet.
EMGS seeks further funds of $44.5m Seismic vessel owner needs more money through bond and share sales.
Sinokor sends aframax to breakers Korean owner reportedly offloads 20-year-old tanker.
Creditors back Bottiglieri family Restructuring plan wins approval in setback to Oceanbulk and Augustea.
Statoil books SolstadFarstad PSV Norwegian ship fixed for four months with options for more.
Owners on alert as Trump signals steel tariff hike Will trade patterns change as US president increases import fees?
Siem Offshore tries again for $166m bond refinancing Kristian Siem company goes back to bondholders with new proposals after December rejection.
SD builds war chest with $13m offering PSV owner prepares for further growth after completing latest share sale.
Denmark clears $7.45bn Maersk Oil sale Energy agency approves transfer of oil and gas business to Total.
Kim Heng confirms AHTS auction purchase Singapore offshore makes good on its word of further offshore vessel acquisitions.
Profit rising at Viktor Lenac Croatian shipyard made more in 2017 on higher revenue.
DSME secures orders for two more VLCCs South Korean shipbuilder ends bumper week with orders for more large crude carriers.
Triyards sees third tanker order cancelled Meanwhile, lifesaving funds from potential white knight have been delayed due to "technicalities".
Malaysian Bulk Carriers trims fourth quarter losses Robert Kuok-listed dry bulk vehicle says it is encouraged by the improving market fundamentals.
Shippers urge ILA, employers to resume contract talks A group of over 110 associations representing shippers and logistics providers are calling on the International Longshoremen's Association ...
Senate confirms four trade nominees pending since summer The Senate on Thursday confirmed four trade nominees in an action that will give the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) its fir...
CBP chief discusses duty evasion, influx of new cases handled U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is in the process of investigating 15 duty evasion cases under the Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) ...
Global markets tumble on Trump's proposed 'Section 232' tariffs Stock markets around the world took a tumble yesterday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to impose stiff tariffs on...
Congressmen seek funding for cleaner drayage trucks in New Jersey Two congressmen from New Jersey with container terminals in their districts are asking N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy to help revive a program to he...
CBP advisory committee conceptualizes post-departure filing linkage with export manifest Members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP's) Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) have developed a "concept" ...
Logistec snaps up Houston-based stevedoring company in $65.7m deal Logistec Corp. said it has acquired Houston-based Gulf Stream Marine for $65.7 million. Madeleine Paquin, president and chief executive of...
Canada's Port of Vancouver bolstered by container, grain shipments A record 142.1 million metric tons of cargo moved through Canada's Port of Vancouver in 2017, a 5 percent increase from 2016, the Vancouver...
Trump to authorize 'Section 232' tariffs on steel, aluminum next week President Donald Trump told business executives during a meeting open to press on Thursday that he will assess 25 percent tariffs on steel ...
Money managers turn bullish with NYMEX above $60/b Money managers raised net length in NYMEX crude futures the week ending February 27 for the first time in four weeks.
Egypt exporting bunker fuel to Europe, using domestic gas for generation: trade Egyptian General Petroleum Corp., which formerly imported high sulfur fuel oil from Europe, is now exporting bunker fuel, adding to oversupply in the European market, as Egypt's generation needs are now met by domestic natural gas.
Americas bunker prices plunge since February 1 Bunker prices in the Americas have plunged since February 1, tracking the movements of crude oil futures and high sulfur fuel oil lower.
Bank sees 2020 fuel oil weakness after sulfur cap now 'priced in' "We now see limited downside to HSFO cracks, as we believe the current discounts should entice new scrubber and refining investment."
Istanbul MGO rises, bucking regional trend, on tight supply Marine gasoil at Istanbul gained ground on Thursday, despite significant decreases across the region, as a shortage of product began to bite.
Algeciras suspends bunkering operations on bad weather: Port authority Bunkering operations have been suspended at Algeciras, Spain, the port authority said Thursday night.
FEATURE: Bunker fuel buyers face dilemma of spot or contract deals from 2020 Bunker fuel buyers have a dilemma over deciding whether to undertake term contracts or operate on the spot market from 2020 when the International Maritime Organization's 0.5% sulfur cap is introduced.
CAO sees traded bunker fuel volume jump amid diversification strategy In 2017, its fuel oil business including bunkering rose significantly by around 34% on the year to 10.7 million mt in 2017.
Spot Aframax deals on lucrative Karimun-Singapore route vanishing: sources The higher bunker prices will be reflected in Worldscale flat rates only a year later, but one has to pay them instantly, a source said.
INTERVIEW: Analyst sees new deliveries, slower growth keeping tanker rates low VLCC owners currently earn less than $7,000/day on Persian Gulf-North Asia routes, according to broker estimates.
BW LPG trims carbon footprint, supports LPG bunkering for IMO 2020 compliance LPG as a marine fuel provides a very strong alternative for the marine bunker industry
FEATURE: Ghana takes steps to form regional oil trading hub Looking out to 2020, bunker traders expect activity to pick up in Ghana as the global appetite for sweet crudes increases.
Italy's Fratelli Cosulich expands bunker barge fleet in Singapore The recently acquired bunker tanker was previously known as UE Sapphire by Universal Energy.
FUTURES: Crude steady amid lack of fresh price drivers Fundamentally oil prices are still supported by rising demand and OPEC compliance.
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