EU adds pressure on governments to resist watering down climate targets MEPs are warning of unilateral action backed by the EU unless sufficient progress is made at this week's talks
Norwegian owners to get local export credit for domestic newbuilds Foreign shipowners can in principle avail themselves of the cash by setting up a Norwegian limited company
CLNG signs LoI for VLEC project China Merchants-Cosco venture plans to build at Hudong-Zhonghau Shipbuilding for AEC requirement
Copper trade growth to support small bulk carriers Increased exports from Peru and Chile to 2021 should create demand for handysize and supramax bulk carriers moving copper concentrates...
Forward Maritime in deal for up to 20 LNG-powered kamsarmaxes Jiangsu Yangzijiang yard chosen for 'game-changing' bulkers that promise to make LNG fuel a reality for tramp shipping
Restis group eyes further tanker orders Greek owner is considering further investments after taking delivery of a pair of suezmaxes from Hyundai Samho
Venezuela's crypto drive hampers tanker operations Ship agents are asked to settle in Petros voluntarily even as foreign ships can still pay in US dollars
Driving profitability through workplace diversity Lloyd's List talks to Integra Holdings executive director and Wista founder Gina Fyffe about her subtle approach to workplace cultural...
What does the future look like for women in maritime? In March, Lloyd's Maritime Academy hosted a webinar on Equal Shipping: Why are women still underrepresented in maritime? It discussed...
Anglo's Minas Rio iron ore outage weakens capesize market Halt at iron ore operation in Brazil for pipeline checks leaves some vessels sitting off South Africa, say sources
Singapore War Risk Mutual seeks rapid growth in expanding market National war pool to plug coverage gaps with proposed Singapore War Risks Insurance Conditions
Wall St Note | Scorpio Tankers, we have a problem Scorpio must refinance its $350m debt before it lifts the dark cloud over its stock price
HMM confirms orders for 20 containerships Twelve out of 20 newbuilds will be over 20,000 teu. The remaining eight will be 14,000 teu
Capital access best since 2015, Norwegian owners say There are still opportunities to raise money on the Oslo bond market, the Norwegian Shipowners' Association says
Surge in attacks around West Africa swells global piracy levels IMB sounds alarm over hijacking of product tankers from anchorages in the Gulf of Guinea
Risk of yuan depreciation ahead of potential tariffs, warns Fitch Proposed tariffs are likely to come into effect at the end of May or early June at the earliest
DP World warns off parties from talking to Djibouti on ports DP World has begun a new arbitration against the Djibouti government
Seaspan names Courson as chief financial officer after Spivak quits Abrupt departure of one of the remaining executives from Seaspan's previous regime means Sokol has consolidated his grip on company's...
Ocean Alliance starts 'Day Two' with 331 ships CMA CGM, CoscoCS, Evergreen and OOCL embark on 'Day Two Product' with fewer vessels than previously announced.
SAAM to invest $85m in infrastructure, fleet Macario Valdes-led company announces spending plan during annual shareholders' meeting.
Clarksons taps Spencer as company secretary Appointment comes after long-serving company secretary stepped down last December.
Sunstone set to ink expedition cruiseship contract Steel cut for first "Infinity" vessel and now contract for third set for signing.
Jiangsu to build LNG-fuelled kamsarmax bulkers Project Forward signs LOI at Chinese yard for up to 20 bulkers to run on LNG.
Diana fixes panamax as rates remain weak Rates on Panamaxes have been hit hard to start second quarter, but fixture may put floor in market.
Liodden spearheading OBR's shipping push Ex Nor-Shipping director to run ocean industries unit at Oslo region start-up backer.
BP takes Subsea 7 ship for up to $150m Seven Oceans chartered for subsea work off Shetland Islands.
Agritrade offloads veteran VLCC Hong Kong owner makes a book loss on disposal of storage tanker.
Scorpio Tankers finances 'highly sustainable' Deutsche Bank unconcerned about repayments on owner's $2.8bn debt.
Arne Fredly's VLCC debut takes shape in Oslo Investor's previously anticipated venture confirmed with $341m order for up to seven tankers.
Dof does it again with Nexen charter Norwegian owner places PSV with oil company for 18 months.
HMM confirms yard tenders for 20 containerships Korean owner moves quickly to seek offers for 12 vessels above 20,000 teu and eight of 14,000 teu as prices rise.
Fukuoka Shipbuilding buys out Usuki Japanese yard takeover creates chemical tanker giant.
Fredriksen continues aquaculture push SolstadFarstad and Marine Harvest order five more wellboats and service ships.
Subsea 7 inks Nigerian deal worth up to $300m Oslo-listed OSV owner sending ship to West Africa for Mobil contract.
Samudera slaps sales tags on three more Tankers up for grabs as owner continues exit from Indonesian market.
UPDATE: STX O&S files for receivership South Korean yard placed under court control for the second time in two years.
Noble sees increased support for restructuring plan But reports that say founder is pushing creditors for new deal that may cast doubt on its survival.
Kotug takes full control at Aussie towage arm Teekay to focus on its core regional ship management, crewing and consultancy businesses.
Canada knocks U.S. lumber levies The World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Body agreed Monday to establish two dispute panels at Canada's request to examine U.S...
CEVA confirms $1.36b IPO plan Global third-party provider CEVA Logistics has confirmed plans for an initial public offering on the SIX Swiss Exchange in an "all primary"...
Container shipping outlook 'decidedly mixed' The 2018 outlook for global container carriers is "decidedly mixed," says a report that was released today by AlixPartners. "Although the i...
Chinese president vows to cut auto tariffs, open investment regime Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday pledged more openness to foreign investment and lower auto tariffs while China launched a World Tra...
U.S. logistics job growth marches on U.S. transportation and logistics companies added another 9,800 jobs in March 2018, continuing the rapid growth seen in the previous two mo...
U.S. meat exports sizzle in February United States beef, pork and lamb exports in February all increased in volumes and value from 12 months prior, according to data provided b...
U.S., Grenada land open skies pact The United States and the tiny Caribbean country of Grenada entered a new open skies air transport agreement today, which the State Departm...
Seaspan installs young CFO In an industry that tends to value years of experience to land the most coveted senior management roles, Seaspan Corp. has broken that mold...
Executive Moves: Patriot Rail Co. and JAXPORT Patriot Rail Co. has promoted Alín Campián to chief commercial officer of both its short line rail and ports divisions. Campián has more th...
OPEC president says Russia pact to allow more nimble market response
Trump will not attend Peru summit: White House
ICE June Brent tops $71/b as risk-on rally lifts oil Belief of reduced US-China trade tensions provided boost Tuesday.
China may seek extra Iran, Russia crude after Saudi nomination cut for May Sinopec, one of Saudi Aramco's biggest customers, has opted for lower nominations in May in response to the higher-than-expected OSPs.
Singapore Q2 ex-wharf 500 CST bunker term concludes at discounts of $2.50-$3/mt This is lower than the discounts of 50 cents-$1.50/mt to MOPS 380 CST HSFO assessments concluded for Q1.
Japan's ClassNK releases guidelines for use of drones in class surveys ClassNK's guidelines incorporate the applicable range and procedures for use of drones in class surveys.
Compliance to the IMO 2020 rule to be quite high post-2020 despite concerns: MECL MD Some 60% of the bunkers will have to switch from [high sulfur fuel oil] to 0.5% sulfur overnight, Meech said.
FUTURES 1: Crude firmer amid attempt to ease trade tensions News emerged that the US is open to forming an international coalition to deal with China on trade issues.
Trade spat poses risk to tightening US crude stocks aInventories sit at the lowest level for this time of year since 2014, even though US production has exploded.
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