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CMA CGM's Bid for NOL Open Until July 4

Jun 08, 2016

CMA CGM has finally made its all-cash voluntary conditional general offer for all the outstanding shares of Neptune Orient Lines (NOL). This follows approvals by the relevant regulatory authorities in the European Union and China. The offer price is SGD 1…

Otto Marine Gets Acquisition Offer

Jun 08, 2016

After last week's media reports that an undisclosed party was looking to buy Singapores offshore marine company Otto Marine Limited, the company said that it received a proposal from RHB Securities Singapore Pte Ltd (RHB). RHB is the financial adviser to the potential offer…

DP World Wins New $1bln Port Project in Ecuador

Jun 08, 2016

DP World has won a 50 year concession for the development of a greenfield multi-purpose port project at Posorja, Ecuador, 65 kilometres from the country’s main business city of Guayaquil. The $500 million initial investment (Phase 1) will include the purchase of land…

DP World Wins $1bn Port Project in Ecuador

Jun 07, 2016

DP World has won a 50 year concession for the development of a greenfield multi-purpose port project at Posorja, Ecuador, 65 kilometers from the country’s main business city of Guayaquil.The $500 million initial investment (Phase 1) will include the purchase of land…

'THE Alliance' Set to Take on Global Giants

Jun 06, 2016

'THE Alliance' forged by six of the world’s largest multi-services shipping companies would challenge the dominance of global giants such as Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. (2M). The new partnership, is an expanded alliance of G6 and CKYHE…

Russian Hopes for Iran Trade Boom Run Aground at Caspian Port

Jun 05, 2016

When sanctions on Iran were lifted in January, Russia might have expected to be near the front of the queue for business opportunities. Moscow, after all, was one of Tehran's oldest allies and is now its partner on the battlefield in Syria.On…

ECB urges Bremer Landesbank to boost capital amid shipping crisis

Jun 05, 2016

The European Central Bank has urged German state-owned lender Bremer Landesbank to shore up its capital resources against non-performing loans in shipping, three sources familiar with the matter said.Bremer (BLB) needs another 700 million euros ($800 million) in equity…

Adani may Withdraw from Australian Coal Mine Project

Jun 04, 2016

Indian conglomerate Adani Enterprise Ltd may walk away from its proposal to build one of the world's biggest coal mines in Australia, citing long delays caused by legal challenges to the project by groups concerned about the environment.Adani…

Los Angeles Port Approves $1.17 bi Fiscal Budget

Jun 04, 2016

The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved a $1.17 billion fiscal year (FY) 2016/17 annual budget for the Port of Los Angeles. As in years past, budget allocations closely align and support the four key objectives of the Port’s 2012-2017 Strategic Plan…

SCI Profit doubles to Rs. 377.29 Crores

Jun 04, 2016

The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd (SCI), India’s largest shipping company and a Government of India Public Sector Undertaking, has nearly doubled it’s net profit to Rs. 377.29 Crores for the year ended 31st March 2016 as against a net profit of Rs…

COSCO Rolls Out Shipping Financial Platform

Jun 04, 2016

China COSCO Shipping Co. Ltd (China COSCO Shipping) officially  inaugurated the company “COSCO shipping Financial Holdings Limited (COSCO shipping Financial) in Hong Kong. It was former China Shipping (Hong Kong) Holdings, reports Sinocast…

UASC Shareholders Back Hapag-Lloyd Merger Talks

Jun 04, 2016

The Middle East container shipping group United Arab Shipping Co. (UASC ) met with shareholders at the company's corporate office in Dubai to discuss a possible combination with German rival  Hapag-Lloyd, but no decision was finalized. According to sources…

The Hour of the Networkers

Jun 04, 2016

Hapag-Lloyd launches “THE Alliance” with old and new partners – Customers benefit from additional sailings and direct connections. The container shipping industry is undergoing a period of reorganization – and Hapag-Lloyd is assuming a leading role in the process…

Liberian Registry Implements Cost-saving Measures

Jun 03, 2016

The Liberian Registry announced the introduction of a range of cost-saving provisions which it said will help mitigate the burden and financial strain currently being placed on owners and operators of Liberian-flag vessels during the sustained economic downturn in the maritime and offshore sectors…

Safe Bulkers Regains Compliance with NYSE

Jun 03, 2016

Safe Bulkers, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: SB), an international provider of marine drybulk transportation services, announced today that it was notified by the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) that the Company has regained compliance with the…

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