Tanzania halts registration of new vessels Reports of five vessels arrested for drug trafficking prompts presidential order
European ports voice concern over changes to waste regime Espo warns that proposed revisions of the Port Reception Facilities Directive will overburden ports and create more pollution
The art of stock picking for shipping Trading shipping stocks is like buying and selling ships, but on steroids, while shipowners must master the art of when...
Norden to take delivery of a newbuilding supramax Danish shipowner and operator expects to take delivery of a second newbuilding supramax next month
'Sleepy' LPG shipping markets beginning to stir Ethane Opal and buoyant chemicals trade boost smaller segments but VLGCs are more downbeat owing to delays of Mariner East...
Danish growth plan is too maritime focused Danes should be prepared to embrace disruption of the maritime business model long before 2025
Singapore bunker industry needs to up its game to stay ahead Local bunker trading firms need to look overseas for the next phase of growth, says IBIA regional manager Simon Neo
Denmark sets out blueprint for maritime growth New plan includes initiatives aimed at making Denmark a global frontrunner within tests of maritime autonomous technologies and maritime digitalisation...
Daily Briefing A rare spot market cargo underlines how global trading in liquefied natural gas is changing rapidly
Greens back calls for ban on carrying non-compliant fuel oil bunkers Proposal to be discussed at IMO next month does not cover ships carrying HSFO as cargo
Some owners say no to having refinery on ship Shipowners busy evaluating which is best way to meet 2020 sulphur regulations
Rates recover ahead of Asia-US east coast contract season Container volumes rise 7.9% to the US east and Gulf coasts in 2017, far outpacing the 1.3% rise to the...
DP World partners India infrastructure fund for investment platform Venture to invest up to $3bn on ports, terminals, transportation and logistics projects in India
DSME in talks to sell loss-making wind power plant unit Shipbuilder mulling the sale of 'some capabilities' at its wind power plant affiliate
Chinese shipping needs more talent, says Shanghai Shipping Exchange China aims to narrow its technology, financial and knowledge gap with the maritime sector of developed economies
Flemish authorities to fund nine projects at Antwerp port Move is part of a broader strategy to help develop mobility solutions at the four Flemish seaports
Sanchi oil spill trebles in size, say experts Most effective way to contain the spill said to be raising the vessel via a salvage operation
GMS criticises Norwegian fund decision Cash buyer says fund's decision fails to take into account improvements taking place at Bangladesh ship recycling yards
Keppel O&M in talks to sell rigs to Borr Drilling News comes after shipbuilder delivers its first of five rigs built for Borr Drilling earlier in January
Cosco Singapore meets threshold to buy Cogent Company has received acceptances to acquire more than 98% of shares in Cogent
UAE sets new rules set for tankers, bulkers Federal Transportation Authority puts restrictions on foreign-flagged ships.
Ship tied to Yamal LNG still headed to US Vessel owner confirms ship that loadedf rom
China oil majors to ship more petrol, gasoil Export quotas point to higher shipment levels in 2018, but cargoes may be more front-end loaded for year.
Cement carrier attacked by Somali pirates Vessel and crew are reported safe as attacking mother ship backs away in Gulf of Aden.
Ship inspections go on despite US shutdown US Coast Guard says routine non-essential services will see shutdown effects while FMC suspends all operations.
Kirby given bullish outlook into 2018 Wells Fargo analyst upgrades Houston-based Jones Act tank barge operator.
Norden selling bulker from non-core fleet Danish owner shedding a vessel from the handysize segment which is outside its investment focus.
Diana Shipping gets raise on panamax hire Athens-based bulker owner hires out panamax for 2018 as freight rates hit seasonal soft patch.
Diana Containerships sells pair after wider deal fails Fresh $22m sale emerges after buyer pulls out of possible seven-ship purchase.
Latvian Shipping lends Vitol $348m Short-term loan to parent covers its 'group financial obligations'.
Tug held after losing power during tow Vessel breaks down while pulling another tug off Dover.
Hagland and North Sea form shipbroking joint venture in renewables Norwegian and Danish brokerages join up with what is expected to be a growth platform.
Gunvor eyes big spend on clean fuel Trader says it could invest hundreds of millions in Dutch refinery.
Milaha adds its biggest boxship Qatari owner snaps up German vessel as it expands its fleet.
PDVSA tanker cargo seized over debts Dutch lawyer confirms arrest of oil on Venezuela's Proteo in legal dispute.
South Korean yards tipped for upturn South Korean shipbuilders are expected to see improved conditions in 2018 as the market pulls back from one of the worst years in recent memory. Investment in new vessels spiked by almost 60% to $58.7bn in 2017, with tankers, bulkers and gas carriers all increasingly in demand, according to figures from Clarksons. Ship orders rise 15% from 2016 nadir Despite the improved order flow, the 902 ne
Nauticor to supply Gotland with LNG fuel Swedish ferry owner signs up for bunkers for new ro-pax.
Denmark outlines growth blueprint to 2025 Government wants to be a "power hub" for technology and digitalisation.
Scrapping slumps despite climb in demolition prices India again tops recycling table as tankers' total doubles while dry cargo tally tumbles
SITC now expects 50% profit jump Boxship market moved definitively in owner's favour last year.
Bulker owners enjoying 'Goldilocks' pricing Dry cargo asset values on the rise but market is neither too hot or too cold, Pareto says.
More groups back carriage ban for non-compliant fuels Intertanko and others want to see prohibition enter force in 2020 with sulphur cap.
Fleet utilisation falls at Prosafe Cypriot owner had 36% of floatels operating in fourth quarter.
Uy's CLC orders up to four ro-paxes Firm order plus three options inked at Japan's Kegoya Dock.
Fredriksen sells trio of bulkers from Seatankers fleet Tycoon has sold three on the water ships after growing newbuilding orderbook.
DP World deal deepens ties between Emirates and India New $3bn project comes just three months after Abu Dhabi Investment Authority investment in Indian fund.
Bohai Ferry contracts new ro-pax in China Domestic owner picks Shandong Huanghai for latest passengership.
Klaveness pool results 'well above' forecast Norwegian group says supramaxes and panamaxes prospering in volatile markets.
Tanzania suspends ship registration Overseas vessels barred from joining flag after series of drugs seizures.
Sembcorp Marine shares continue to surge higher Upgrade and positive sentiment from management at investor conference driving up stock.
Work on Sanchi black box to start Monday Meanwhile, China has defended its efforts to save the crew of sunken NITC suezmax tanker.
Keppel Corp confirms talks with Borr Drilling However, Singapore rig builder says no definitive agreement has been reached between the two parties.
Port Authority of Strasbourg inks cooperative services agreement with HAROPA The Port Authority of Strasbourg (PAS) in France and port operator HAROPA of the Port of Le Havre have inked an agreement regarding four ar...
Commerce submits results of aluminum import investigation to Trump The U.S. Commerce Department has completed its investigation into the effect of wrought and unwrought aluminum imports on U.S. national sec...
Info-X, INTTRA combine to integrate booking with TMS Ocean shipping software provider INTTRA has expanded its partnership with the freight forwarding software provider Info-X, to let customers...
USTR: China uses status as WTO member to become 'dominant' trade player The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative's annual report released last week on China's compliance with World Trade Organization obligati...
SMC³ adds small-package rating capabilities to LTL platforms Technology and logistics solutions provider SMC³ has expanded its less-than-truckload (LTL) rating and auditing solution platforms, RateWar...
Survey: Shipping volumes expected to rise in 2018, rate increases a concern Nearly 76 percent of shippers surveyed expect their shipment volumes to increase in 2018, according to the results of a newly released indu...
NAFTA negotiations to continue this week despite government shutdown The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will participate in NAFTA negotiations as scheduled this week in Montreal, even if the g...
Port of Vancouver USA board votes to kill lease for proposed oil export terminal The Port of Vancouver USA is on the verge of killing a proposed project that would have potentially brought hundreds of thousands of crude ...
Environmental, maritime organizations call for carriage ban on non-compliant ship fuel A group of leading environmental and maritime shipping organizations have called for the prohibition of transporting non-compliant marine f...
Libyan output set to rise as Wintershall reopens As-Sarah field Libya is set for a 50,000 b/d boost in its crude oil output as the Wintershall-operated As-Sarah field was restarted late Sunday, sources with knowledge of the matter said over the weekend.
Crude futures rise slightly after Senate moves to end US government shutdown NYMEX February crude rose 12 cents to $63.49/b Monday after the US Senate advanced a measure to reopen the federal government, ending, for now, a shutdown that had stretched into its third day.
Global economic recovery seen offsetting more US supply, seasonal weakness A busy week on the economic calendar will test whether the risk-on rally that has upended global markets for equities, bonds, currencies -- along with commodities, including oil -- can stay alive.
Bad weather curtails Malta bunkering operations: port authority Rough weather in the Mediterranean around Malta has restricted bunkering operations at the island, although this is now easing and operations are expected to return to normal overnight, a spokesman for the port authority said Monday evening.
Japan bunker fuel operations slowed by adverse weather Bunker fuel operations in Japan were heard to be limited Monday, with heavy snow and windy conditions slowing down activities, Japan based traders said Monday.
Support grows for IMO fuel oil carriage ban The proposal is due to be discussed at a meeting of the IMO's sub-committee on pollution prevention and response in February.
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FUTURES: Crude up on rising optimism, lower rig counts Saudi energy minister Khalid al-Falih said overall compliance was at 129% in December and 107% for the whole of 2017.
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