VLGC collides with aframax tanker off Singapore, leaking butane The MPA says there is no risk to shipping and no reported injuries to crews but both ships have sustained...
ExxonMobil to supply low sulphur fuels in 2020 Ports in Northwest Europe, the Mediterranean and Singapore will provide sulphur-cap-compliant fuels
Cargill's new grains terminal in Ukraine to aid long-haul trades The terminal will be operated by food giant Cargill, which has a 51% share in the project while local firm...
Nord/LB cuts shipping portfolio by almost 30% German bank shifts focus from commercial shipping to ferries and cruises as portfolio falls to €12.1bn
Gender pay gap Companies based in the UK with more than 250 employees were legally obliged to report their gender pay gap by...
Nigeria's 30-ship tanker fleet project faces challenges Nigeria can benefit from a national tanker fleet but political will is required to make the project a reality
Maersk and MSC block business with blacklisted Russians The US Treasury imposed sanctions earlier this month in response to alleged election meddling and what it calls "malign activity"
Argentina's soya woe is Brazil's gain Argentina focuses on exporting processed soyabean meal rather than raw beans, and has been forced to top up domestic supplies...
Britain's world-class ship's officers underpin maritime credentials The UK has increased funding for cadet training in recognition of the need to retain seafaring skills
A day in the life of... Alex Chinchen, Associated British Ports divisional port manager From marine conservationist to ABP divisional port manager
Buoyant PIL expects more after it posts a profit for 2017 Shipping volumes and average freight rates rose by about 11.6% and 9.4% respectively
NYK to issue close to $100m of green bonds in industry first NYK will also participate in a shipping industry working group to be formed by the Climate Bonds Initiative
Scorpio Bulkers refinances ultramax New York-listed bulker owner will offload 61,300-dwt SBI Tango (built 2015) in sale-and-leaseback deal with Japanese entity.
Exmar joins hunt for ballast-free ships Diversified energy shipping concern will take part in consortium aimed at a new design for LNG carriers.
ExxonMobil readies release of 2020 bunkers US-based integrated oil companies is one of the few oil majors to invest in needed upgrades for IMO-ready fuel.
Tug owner sued for Great Lakes pipeline damage Michigan's attorney general alleges that the anchor to a Vanenkevort Tug and Barge-owned tugboat damaged electric and petroleum lines on the bottom of Lake Huron.
NS United paying $9m to drop charter early Japanese bulker owner reaches deal to re-deliver ship brought in during rising market.
Cargill paying more to extend Diana charter Trader keeps Greek owner's Santa Barbara at $20,250 per day.
NYK selling shipping's first green bonds Japanese owner to use $93m proceeds to fund eco-vessels and projects.
Queen Sonja picks art for new cruiseship Norwegian monarch curating and contributing to display on Hurtigruten's hybrid vessel.
Pantheon tanker and Kumiai VLGC crash off Singapore Early hours collision off the Lion City as aframax and gas carrier come into contact.
Sincere Navigation sees profit fall Taiwanese bulker owner hit by revenue drop in 2017.
WEB TV: Seafarer missing as research ship burns Explosion on Geos off Malaysia also injured two other crew.
CDB Leasing resale brace shows stable ultramax pricing Brokers say lessor has combined with BG Shipping for Sainty pair.
Phoenix expects profit of at least $2m Chinese bulker owner forecasts jump of up to 269% in first quarter earnings.
Nord/LB sheds $5.8bn of shipping loans German lender returns to profit in 2017 as provisions slashed to $1.22bn.
GOL Offshore AHTS trio sold for scrap Indian recycler Priya Blue said to have acquired three laid-up OSVs.
Lackluster capesize market leads Morgan Stanley to cut estimates Analyst Fotis Giannakoulis lowers forecast after slow start to 2018.
Braemar ACM hires David Collins in senior tanker post Former Clarksons VLCC chartering chief to return to the fray at rival shop next month.
Goldenport in the money on Pangaea bulker deal Greek owner sells bulker for more than twice what it paid for the vessel two years ago.
PetroVietnam eyes $500m bond sale Tanker and LPGC owner also plotting divestment of subsidiaries.
Banks block ABG Shipyard bid again Creditors reject second offer from steel group Liberty House.
Pacific International Lines returned to profit in 2017 Singapore containership owner reverses year ago loss on increased revenue and container sales.
South Koreans miss out on $1bn BP FPSO Hyundai Heavy Industries looks to have lost out to Chinese competition for offshore newbuilding.
SITC International sees stronger start to 2018 Chinese intra-Asian containership operator reports an uptick in revenue and freight rates.
USCG set to ease burden of marine casualty reporting Fewer casualty reports and crew members completing drug and alcohol testing can be expected.
Kim Heng fixes AHTS in spot market Singapore offshore player has now secured fresh employment for three ex-Swiber vessels.
Dachser's revenues soar in 2017 Dachser posted record gross revenues of 6.12 billion euros (U.S. $7.57 billion) in 2017, a 7.2 percent increase from the prior year, the co...
project44 snares new funding round The freight transportation technology provider project44 said Tuesday it has garnered $35 million in new funding from a collection of ventu...
BIS nominee 'well-equipped to lead export enforcement' Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, on Tuesday expressed support for Jeffrey Nadaner, President Donald Trump's nominee t...
NWSA container throughput slips following Lunar New Year The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) ports of Seattle and Tacoma saw their combined container volumes drop 9.6 percent to 302,516 TEUs in M...
Information security rough going for Surface Transportation Board The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials received testimony Tuesday morning...
Côte d'Ivoire cashew industry nets World Bank loan The World Bank last week approved a $200 million loan to help Côte d'Ivoire increase cashew productivity and quality and promote the cashew...
Port of L.A. volumes recede in March The Port of Los Angeles handled 577,865 TEUs of containerized cargo in March, a 26.7 percent decline from the same 2017 period, according t...
Agility integrates freight services online Dubai-based third-party logistics provider Agility has launched an integrated online service that allows shippers to obtain rate quotes and...
Executive Moves: UPS, Geodis and ECU Worldwide UPS appoints president of U.S. operations, while Geodis picks vice president of U.S. sales and ECU Worldwide names regional CEO for India, t...
VLGC collides with Trafigura's tanker in Singapore Trafigura time-chartered the Aframax tanker.
North Asian bunker fuel traders cheer China's plan for free trade port at Hainan But competition among domestic and regional ports to intensify.
Japan's Feb bonded bunker fuel sales slide 1.8% on month to 2.32 mil barrels But bunker sales were up 7.6% year on year.
ExxonMobil announces first locations to supply IMO 2020-compliant 0.5% sulfur marine fuels Northwest Europe, the Med and Singapore to offer fuels.
Japan shippers to seek alternatives to fossil fuels for IMO 2050 emission target Slow steaming, optimizing cargo shipping arrangements are some options.
BP reaffirms commitment to low-carbon future, eyes gas, renewables growth "We expect around two thirds of BP's direct emissions will be in countries subject to emissions and carbon policies by 2020," the report said.
FUTURES: Oil rises after overnight slump amid bargain hunting The geopolitical tensions have by no means evaporated, and could soon ignite a renewed price rally, Commerzbank analysts said.
ExxonMobil to launch new cylinder condition monitoring service for vessel efficiency, sulfur checks This service will also have the ability to measure the sulfur content of marine fuels.
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