Global LNG trade breaks record for third consecutive year New liquefaction projects and demand growth in emerging Asia are expected to continue driving trade growth
Hapag-Lloyd agrees redundancies deal with head office staff Headcount will be reduced as German carrier seeks to make efficiency gains
Frontline agrees deal for scrubbers on up to 36 tankers The tanker owner buys 20% stake in Feen Marine Scrubbers in memorandum of agreement
Euroseas sells last bulker to focus on containerships Pittas vehicle boosts shareholding to 35.8% with new share buy
Africa has potential to grow seaborne volumes Africa has a role to play and there is optimism with new gas projects being developed, said Clarksons managing director...
ABS and Probunkers sign pact to develop LNG bunkering fleet Joint programme is 'key' to Greek start-up's vision of network spanning significant international ports
Search on for Safetytech innovators Successful entrepreneurs will receive trial funding and the chance to work with commercial businesses
US road freight shortages set to worsen over summer Increased demand is coming up against seasonal demand as fuel costs surge
Box carriers failing on customer service, survey shows ESC survey backs customer dissatisfaction with carriers
US port says tariffs dispute will hit shipping volumes Chinese imports through US ports down 3.8% in April and 8.7% in May, says Seroka
Daily Briefing Total reveals blueprint for LNG bunkering's future | Selling LNG 'feels like logistics business', says Cheniere head | Transpacific trade...
Kuganiga Kuganeswaran joins Informa Fertecon team Launched in 2017, three-month programme is fully sponsored by global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright and is supported by maritime...
Panama Canal lifts restrictions on LNG transits The third set of locks will allow night transits and vessels to navigate Gatun Lake at the same time
'Asia premium' could curb LNG flows to the world's top demand centre LNG needs to be cost-competitive to realise its potential as the preferred fuel of the future, Asian buyers warn
GoodBulk pulls Nasdaq IPO citing 'adverse market conditions' Company has decided to postpone offering shares until market conditions improve
IM Skaugen given more time Singapore court grants three more months of protection from creditors as gas carrier reorganises its debt and business.
Cargill, DNV partner up on 'CO2 Challenge' The initiative, guided by start-up specialist Rainmaking, is aimed at reducing ship carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
After stalking Inmarsat for years, decision day looms for EchoStar bid 'Golden share' held by IMSO adds spice to interest in satellite communications company
Nissen adds to feeder boxship spree at HMD KMTC charters two more feeder containerships as diversified Japanese tonnage provider continues growth drive
Yamal Trade extends search for LNG tonnage
Russia seeks huge FSU for Kamchatka
ENI aims to offload last LNG carrier duo
Sovcomflot and TMS Cardiff may be sidelined by NYK talks
Opec provides the headlines but gas delivers growth story Rising oil output overshadows increasing LNG volumes, but European gas demand is expected to slump up to 2050
Clarksons raids rival to expand Hamburg wind desk Broking giant poaches Rouven Willner to grow in German 'offshore renewables hub
Divers bag over 100kg of litter in Singapore marine cleanup
Greek owner's Empire Navigation poised to sign first tanker order Empire plans to charter out up to eight Hyundai Mipo Dockyard newbuildings to Cargill
Toisa sales take off with Greeks feasting on fleet Dimitris Diamantides now linked with six purchases as fellow Greek buyers move in on Clarksons-led mass disposal
Weak yuan hits secondhand bulker prices
Modion lines up sale for its two oldest ships
Golfers feel the heat at McIlvaney's annual event
NLNG looks at ship need on next LNG train Africa's second largest LNG producer readies to add additional capacity, but buyer input will determine shipping.
OFE gets $3.3m in seed money John Hahn-led online provider of predictive analytics to dry bulk and tanker markets looks to expand operations.
Euronav adds to crude tanker demolition tally New York-listed shipowner is parting with a 1990s built suezmax, sources say.
Costs awarded against insurer after "tactical" battle UK high court orders Ingosstrakh to pay up in row over lost vessel.
Olympic MSV back for Van Oord deal Taurus back in action after short winter layup.
Thorco Lineage adrift after tow line snaps Refloating of cargoship off remote Polynesian atoll hits a snag.
John Fredriksen's Frontline goes scrubber shopping Purchase of stake in Feen Marine comes amid plans to install scrubbers on up to 36 tankers.
EMAS Offshore rescue in doubt Investor BTI reconsidering $50m investment in OSV company.
Port of Los Angeles counts up cost of Trump's tariffs Executive points to falling shipments in the past two months as reason to be mindful.
Hyundai Heavy tipped for quick sale of F Whale
Golden Energy Offshore set to double fleet with newbuilds Arctic Securities and Fearnley Securities called in to help arrange funding for Chinese brace.
Lloyd Fonds forming capital management offshoot Hamburg asset manager to shift focus to "liquid retail funds."
Vinalines targets $214m from IPO, share sale Vietnamese state owner to list in September.
Maersk Supply Service teams up with Vestas
NOC issues warning over rival Libyan exports Oil company says Libyan National Army has no right to determine control of terminals.
Lisin merging tanker companies into Volga-Flot Russian tycoon diversifying shipping company with addition of VF Tanker and Volgo-Balt Tanker.
Subsea 7 scoops Total deal worth up to $300m Norwegian owner to install flowlines and umbilicals off Angola from 2020.
ISU members see 2017 revenue jump by 20% Trade body says while industry has seen an improvement, it is still down on highs of two years ago.
PSA boosts stake in Hong Kong rival HPH Trust Singapore port operator taking advantage of competitor's low share price to build up shareholding.
GoodBulk pulls New York IPO Radziwill-led owner was done in by timing, other negatives in dry-bulk sector as investors pushed for discount pricing, sources say.
GoodBulk said to pull New York IPO Radziwill-led owner was done in by timing, other negatives in dry-bulk sector as investors pushed for discount pricing, sources say.
Chassis pool plan draws praise Shippers and other stakeholders have written to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to express support to l ast week's announcement by the Georgia Ports Authority and South Carolina Ports Authority that they are planning to create a new container chassis pool, the Southern States Cooperative Pool (SSCP).
Lawmaker: ZTE deal could 'put Americans at risk' Testifiers before the House Small Business Committee on Wednesday expressed concerns related to national security and unfair competition about ZTE and its association with U.S. companies.
El Faro safety legislation clears committee The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved legislation aimed at raising safety standards for U.S.-flagged cargo ships. The proposed regulations stem primarily from recommendations made following the 2015 sinking of the cargo ship El Faro .
FedEx Express operations at California airport grow FedEx Express is expanding its presence at the Ontario International Airport in southern California in addition to signing a new long-term lease agreement with the airport.
Commerce downgrades Q1 U.S. GDP estimate again United States gross domestic product - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew at an annual rate of 2 percent in the first quarter of 2018, according to the third estimate from the Department of Commerce.
Vote to limit presidential import power blocked Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, on Wednesday blocked a vote on an amendment to the 2018 Farm Bill that would have required congressional approval for any presidential action to adjust imports on the basis of national security pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.
Commentary: Navigating a tight truck market Shippers navigating the capacity crunch need to understand its causes, how new technology solutions can help, and perhaps most importantly, how to gain "shipper of choice" status with their carriers.
National Economic Council deputy director departing Everett Eissenstat is resigning from his position as deputy director of the White House National Economic Council (NEC), effective next month, Politico reported Wednesday.
Panama Canal unlocks opportunities for LNG transits The Panama Canal will lift daylight and encounter restrictions on LNG vessels effective Oct. 1.
Tanker owner Frontline buys scrubber company stake ahead of IMO 2020
Rotterdam 3.5% fuel oil barge MOC dominated by offers on strong backwardation
ABS, probunkers partner to develop LNG fueled ships ahead of IMO 2020 rule ABS will work with probunkers to provide regulatory compliance guidance for the fleet as well as define applicable rules and standards.
Mexico's port of Dos Bocas seeks to build new oil terminal The winning company will have a 20-year contract to operate the 332,500 sq. meters facility.
Japan alerts UN to suspected STS transfer to N Korean ship in East China Sea In March, the Security Council Committee identified Yu Phyong 5 as a vessel subject to an assets freeze.
Japan's JXTG settles Apr-Jun HSFO price at 3.5% higher on quarter But has yet to settle LSFO price for April-June with domestic industrial customers.
TANKERS: European freight rates hit 2018 lows, lack of long haul trade Lack of US Gulf shipping demand has seen tonnage build of in US waters; ballasters have been moving towards Europe for business.
Asia steps up efforts to diversify away from Iranian oil Around 60%-65% of Iranian oil shipments head to Asia.
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