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IMO says 2020 low-sulphur compliance the easiest option Flouting new sulphur regulations will not be practical, says Edmund Hughes. Political relief is unlikely. Bureaucratic loopholes short lived and unreliable
Dorian says it has held more talks with BW Dorian says it continues to evaluate BW's proposal as well as other undisclosed alternatives
Fellowship Blog: Our intern reveals what goes on behind the scenes at Lloyd's List Decent access to the internet at sea is the second most important element for seafarers after salary, says Inmarsat
China denies plan to ban open loop scrubbers Maritime officials deny speculation of a looming ban as industry opinion over open loop scrubber technology becomes increasingly polarised
The Interview: Charles Hammond Forth Ports chief executive likes Munro climbing, golf and Led Zeppelin, but insists he is anything but dazed and confused
Monjasa confident of 2020 global fuel availability Some shipowners may have to start receiving fuel cargo loads as early as August 2019, warns chief operating officer
Minoan Lines posts first-half profit after paying off bank debt The company said it expects the results during the second half will be enhanced by its addition of new routes
Supramax earnings climb on coal and grain trades Some brokers view the uptick as a temporary high as coal imports into China may start to slow following week-long...
APL says premium ocean product 'proving its worth' Track record of success proves useful to APL as it set about trying to court customers for premium service
Trafigura names first of 35 new tankers The newbuilds will be delivered from now through 2019, with the majority expected in the first quarter
Maersk vessel held in Tunisia over Maersk Honam claims Feedership arrested in Tunisia is expected to be released next week after claims are made in relation to Maersk Honam...
US ports join campaign against Trump's tariffs American companies are already feeling the impact of earlier tariffs in the form of rising costs and operational disruptions
Port of Savannah expansion to boost container handling by 45% For the past 10 years, the port of Savannah has grown faster than any other major port in the US
Daily Briefing Industry heavyweights fire salvo into sulphur compliance crisis | Sulphur cap demands 2020 vision | Exclusive interview with Charles Hammond...
Lloyd's pre-tax profit halved in first half Sharp fall in investment income offsets improved underwriting result as gross written premiums edged up 2% to £19.3bn
Yang Ming expands Vietnam and Thailand services Yang Ming has teamed up with Cosco, OOCL, Wan Hai and RCL to expand its intra-Asia services
US takes lion's share of EU soybean imports The EU and US agreed in July to increase trade in several areas and products, notably soybeans.
East Coast refiners receiving more oil from Gulf of Mexico New fleets of tankers and barges in the Gulf Coast reduce the cost of shipping crude.
Frontline, Golden Ocean appoint two new board members Shipping executive Ulrika Laurin and financier James O'Shaughnessy fill vacancies on both companies' boards.
Hadjiyiannis adds to VLCC feast with Seaways veteran Tanker flagged as possible scrap candidate finds a trading buyer.
Fleet Management branches out in Europe Hong Kong headquartered Fleet Management has planted a third flag in Europe with a new subsidiary in the Netherlands. It has taken over NAESS Ship Management in Amsterdam, adding to existing European arms in London and Cyprus. Kishore Rajvanshy, managing director of Fleet Management, says an initial 13 ships will be run out of the Amsterdam office. NAESS Ship Management was set up in 1973 and
UK offshore workers to vote on strike action Ballot planned by Unite union over whether to walk out in search of 4% pay deal.
Garden Reach aims for $49m IPO Indian shipyard follows Cochin, Mazagon Dock and Goa on flotation trail.
Seadrill rigs set to boost anchor-handlers Two platforms being readied for North Sea and Barents Sea work.
Dorian LPG reveals further talks with BW John Hadjipateras and key lieutenants sat down for "several hours" with suitor's representatives.
DNB Markets sounds note of caution amid LNG optimism Fleet growth likely to push ahead of new liquefaction projects at start of next decade, bank says.
Schulte's new Singapore HQ to accommodate growth Owner and manager moves into Bernhard Schulte House as it looks to expand.
Desail orders ro-ro at Bohai Chinese group inks deal for vessel due in 2020.
Rasmussen exits investment in Borr Drilling Tor Olav Troim takes a chunk of shares as Norwegian investor exits.
Union Maritime linked to eight-ship deal with BP Shipping Transaction worth $108m would be the largest executed by the British tanker and bulker owner.
SeaBird fixes out two survey ships Oslo-listed owner finds term work for vessels in the Americas.
Guangzhou Port's Yuan Yue woos London Deputy terminal chief pledges openness as she aims for cooperation with UK industry.
Polemis sells latest VLCC for demolition Greek owner has secured almost $19m from his fourth VLCC scrap sale of 2018.
Yang Ming boosts Asian run with OOCL and RCL Taiwanese owner also takes slots on Cosco's Thailand service.
Stena Bulk changes gears to scrap suezmax Erik Hanell confirms change of plan on tanker owned by joint-venture.
Trafigura confirms options to buy 35 tanker newbuilds Trader names first two in series of suezmaxes, LR2s and MRs in Korea and China.
Uljanik to spin off 3 Maj yard Croatian shipbuilding group comes up with new plan to raise much-needed cash.
Korean box volume growth slows on China-US trade row Trade minister says protracted trade tension between the US and China is the 'new normal'.
Global Ship Lease adds Maersk Line to charterer portfolio Ian Webber-led container leasing company secures potential two-year charter from Danish giant.
Crude settles higher after volatile session Crude futures settled higher after a volatile session on Friday
ARA fuel oil stocks down 11% on week, further draw to come: PJK
Loadings at Russia's Primorsk port to resume Saturday after works Loadings at Russia's Primorsk port will resume Saturday after works that started on Tuesday and were due to last four days
Bunkering sector mulls biofuel use in new 2020 sulfur standards As the bunkering industry gears up for the International Maritime Organization's tighter sulfur emission standards from 2020, some market participants
Fuel supplier Bomin to exit Singapore, Antwerp bunker markets "Going forward Bomin will operate from only two offices: Houston and Hamburg," the company said Friday.
Shell eyes bigger oil, gas footprint in India with latest hiring: sources
FUTURES: Crude rises on bullish data, supply concerns
IMO sees 'by far' majority of ships complying with 2020 sulfur cap "By far the majority will be using compliant fuel. If you're not doing that, you're creating bureaucratic barriers for yourself."
Singapore Sep bunker demand likely to rebound from Aug Singapore delivered bunker fuel demand is expected to see an uptick in September, compared with August when some shipowners opted
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