CMA CGM inducts world's biggest containership flying the French flag
Discontinuation of Printing of EP copy of the Shipping Bill
HMM launches 'ultra-freezer' service
Maritime IT investments nearing $ 1 bn
Ocean Network Express (ONE) set for operations from April 1
Removal of goods from a Customs Station - instructions regarding affixation of one-time-lock, movement of ISO Tank Container from Customs Station to Warehouse under Customs Punch Seal
TSA to discontinue operations
Amendments to the All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback effective from 25.01.2018
Additional Secretary, DIPP visits JNPT
JNPCT awarded for maintaining low dwell time
KICT emerges as a leading preference for coastal shipping
Recommendations made on GST rate changes on services by the 25th GST Council Meeting in New Delhi, dated Jan. 18, 2018
Strong activity from Brazil boosts panamax rates Brazil to Far East seeing heightened activity but excess tonnage may see rates slide for February loadings
China faces a challenge proving polar strategy is viable and safe As China's foreign policy becomes more assertive, the Belt and Road investment programme has increasingly been used as a geopolitical...
Nor-Shipping expands into Denmark Opening Oceans Conference in May will focus on shipping investment in the ocean economy
DP World consolidates UK management structure Musical chairs follows on from strategy that brought a national approach to the business for the first time
Daily Briefing Euronav's chief executive says company will focus on maximising value from the planned merger with Gener8 and seek to find...
Japan's ONE unveils full global network As many as 44 separate loops covering South America, intra-Asia, Oceania and Africa trades will set sail from April 1...
OOCL posts 15.4% rise in revenue to $5.4bn in 2017 Fourth quarter saw 6% growth but lifting volume declined 3.3%
US and Russia propose new Bering Sea traffic routing system The two-way routes are being recommended to help ships avoid hazards and reduce potential for marine casualties and environmental disasters...
MPC Group reports double-digit earnings growth Move comes after shipping subsidiary secures Oslo Axess listing
Aegean Princess seafarers return home Crew was held aboard ship for 17 months over wage dispute, according to International Transport Workers' Federation.
Bulk carrier attacked off Nigerian coast Men in two speed boats fired upon vessel and then turned away.
Nasdaq moves freight futures to US from Oslo Switch of listing and clearing services away from Europe comes as new regulations come into effect.
Tom Worden linked to Chinese order Brokers say German owner has contracted four new general cargoships.
S&P takes 'positive' view of Swedish Club Ratings agency says insurer continues to log record underwriting returns.
UOB takes chunk of Marco Polo Marine Singapore bank buys into OSV owner as it completes financial restructuring.
Costamare set for growth after latest preferred offering With no debt payments due, new capital is likely to be deployed on new vessels, sources say.
RightShip CEO awarded Order of Australia Warwick Norman recognised for years of service to shipping.
OOCL fourth quarter volumes fall 3.3% But Hong Kong line posts overall rise of 3.6% for 2017.
Samsung raises share sale target to $1.47bn Korean shipbuilder increases fundraising drive.
HNA Group exits investment in Dorian Chinese group has divested its stake in New York-listed VLGC specialist.
Jefferies jacks up dry bulk and gas forecasts Jefferies has jacked up its dry cargo rate expectations after the market struck the highest level in half a decade at the end of 2017. It has also hiked its forecasts for LNG carriers amid its generally positive view for shipping markets. Primed investors, exit strategies and open kimonos Randy Giveans, Jefferies shipping analyst, says the outlook for the dry cargo market is "clear and bright"
Japanese VLCC set to test tanker pricing Kyoei Tanker is in the process of selling its oldest VLCC fresh from newbuilding order.
CSSC eyes new investment of $1.6bn State yard group bringing in China Life and others to boost four plants.
Kyoei Tanker orders another VLCC Japanese owner back at Namura for fifth big tanker in its orderbook.
Polarcus sells out $39m share issue OSV player launches subsequent offering as it refinances.
MOL orders its first LNG-powered tug Meanwhile, NYK, K Line, Chubu Eletric and Toyota Tsusho unveil LNG bunkering initiative.
Greenpeace: "Impossible to estimate magnitude of Sanchi" Group says China must ensure continued oversight of spill and assess its ecological significance.
Noble hopeful of debt restructuring deal Talks with creditors said to be "constructive" as shareholders approve sale of kamsarmaxes.
NEWS FLASH: ITC rules against Commerce duties on large aircraft from Canada
The International Trade Commission (ITC) during a mid-afternoon Friday vote struck down 79.82 percent antidumping duties and 212.39 percent...
Commerce zeroes out AD duties on glycine from China for one company The U.S. Commerce Department on Friday amended the dumping margin assigned to Baoding Mantong Fine Chemistry Co. Ltd. in the final results ...
Commerce to issue no-shipment inquiry to CBP regarding Taiwanese solar product imports The Commerce Department has preliminarily determined that 14 companies undergoing an antidumping duty administrative review on solar produc...
Next bilateral meeting for KORUS amendments set for next week South Korea will host United States trade officials Jan. 31-Feb. 1 for talks on amendments and modifications to the U.S.-Korea Free Trade A...
BIS adds 21 people to Entity List The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added 21 people under 23 entries to the Entity List, the agency said. BIS is adding four entitie...
Trump voices continuing preference for bilaterals, but could he hop into TPP? President Donald Trump still favors bilateral trade deals over multilateral ones, but said he'd be open to the United States joining the Tr...
Executive Moves: CMA CGM, Port of Stockton and Intermarine French ocean carrier the CMA CGM Group has hired Rajesh Krishnamurthy to serve as group senior vice president of IT and transformations, ef...
Union Pacific begins construction on $550m rail yard in Texas Union Pacific began construction on its new $550 million Brazos Rail Yard in Robertson County, Texas this month, the Class I railway announ...
AfA teams up with TIACA The Airforwarders Association (AfA) and The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) are teaming up in an effort to better serve their m...
Dubai crude at 3-year high on middle distillate margins, oil complex strength Front-month cash Dubai crude assessments touched three-year highs Friday as rising middle distillate margins and bullish momentum in oil markets pushed outright prices higher, traders told S&P Global Platts.
Canada's Trans Mountain crude pipeline oversubscribed by 32% in February Canada will limit crude oil nominations on its Trans Mountain pipeline system by 32% in February, meaning the line will carry 68% of nominated volumes, the company said Friday.
Oil, gas sector sentiment rebounds as prices climb Business sentiment in the global oil and gas sector is rebounding, according to a new industry survey, with confidence growing over higher spending as the oil price rally stokes cash flow expectations.
ANALYSIS: Dubai crude up 23% on year as oil markets see fruits of rebalancing efforts Front-month cash Dubai crude assessments have risen 22.97% year on year amid the latest rally taking over global crude oil markets, with OPEC and non-OPEC producer-led efforts coming to fruition to rebalance global oil markets.
Four Japanese companies mull LNG bunkering in the Chubu region Japan's Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Chubu Electric Power, Toyota Tsusho Corporation and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha have begun talks on the commercialization of a new business to supply LNG as a marine fuel to ships in the Chubu region of Japan, they said Friday.
Heavy European fuel oil complex leaves traders sending oil east An oversupplied Northwest European and Mediterranean high sulfur market has left companies shifting product to a weak Singaporean market, despite unfavorable economics.
Durban bunker fuel availability tightens on impending Engen maintenance: sources Availability of bunker fuel in the port of Durban, South Africa, is tightening as Engen's nearby refinery has begun preparations for the start of maintenance in February, sources said Friday.
Low temperatures, heavy traffic hinder Russian fuel oil exports Recent temperature drops across Russia, especially the Far East, and heavy rail traffic are hindering fuel oil exports, according to sources.
ARA fuel oil stocks rise 28% on week to 1,048,000 mt: PJK Fuel oil stocks at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 28% to 1,048,000 mt in the week to Wednesday, data from PJK International showed.
DRY BULK: UK Continent Supramax freight ticks down on quiet activity
External: Wired Bunkering
Russia's SPIMEX, China's SHPGX ink MOU focused on crude oil, derivatives The MOU follows news released last week that SPIMEX plans to launch in 2018 a crude oil export futures contract for Russia's key eastbound export blend ESPO.
FUTURES: Crude ticks down amid profit-taking Cues from Baker Hughes, API and the EIA data being sought.
ANALYSIS: Algeria's major strides in 2020 energy independence campaign A three-year agreement between Sonatrach and Vitol likely starts in February.
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