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Port of Rotterdam Attracts Offshore Wind

Nov 16, 2015

Up to now, the port of Rotterdam, the largest seaport in Europe, has played a negligible role in the construction of offshore wind farms in Europe. But that is about to change. On Maasvlakte 2, Sif Group and Verbrugge International are building…

Davao to Open Second Berth Mid-2016

Nov 16, 2015

Davao International Container Terminal (DICT) will start the operation of its rehabilitated second berth by July next year as it prepares to handle bigger cargo volume, reports Edge Davao. Anflocor president and CEO Alexander N. Valoria said the company invested a total of P1…

India, Bangladesh Pact for Coastal Shipping

Nov 15, 2015

India and Bangladesh have signed the standard operating procedure (SOP) to launch the ‘Agreement on Coastal Shipping’, which is expected bring down the logistic costs of export-import cargo between the two countries. The two sides have…

J. Lauritzen: No Dry Cargo Recovery

Nov 15, 2015

“The dry cargo markets have shown no signs of recovery during Q3. A lack of demand growth in combination with deliveries of new tonnage will make this the reality of the market for an extended period. Our Q3 result in dry cargo is as expected and a reflection of these market conditions…

Crowley Appoints Tornga as VP - Stakeholder Relations

Nov 14, 2015

Crowley Maritime Corporation announced today that company veteran Craig Tornga has assumed the role of vice president of stakeholder relations for Alaska, and will coordinate with all of Crowley's Alaska business units to leverage relevant company relationships…

Another Hurdle for Iran Oil Tankers Comeback

Nov 12, 2015

Iran's oil tanker fleet is expected to face more hurdles before many of the vessels can start trading again due to insurance hiccups and tougher requirements over sea worthiness by potential foreign clients, despite easing of sanctions, reports Reuters…

TORM Product Tanker Freight Rates Climbs Up

Nov 12, 2015

TORM’s strong operational platform has delivered the highest product tanker freight rates since 2008 and a positive EBITDA of USD 96m in the third quarter of 2015, says its CEO Jacob Meldgaard. TORM has demonstrated its financial and strategic…

NYK and Astomos Conclude Time-charter Contract for 12th VLGC

Nov 12, 2015

Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK)  concluded a time-charter contract for a new VLGC (very large gas carrier) with Astomos Energy Corporation, the world's pre-eminent liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) company.  The new VLGC will be built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipbuilding Co…

Concordia Posts Strong Q3

Nov 12, 2015

Good positions in a market that exceeded expectations gave Concordia Maritime part of Sweden’s Stena Group, a very strong ­quarter for the season. It recorded after-tax income of SKr52.4M ($6m) for the third quarter, a dramatic turn from a SKr27m loss the same period a year ago…

ICBC Signs Financing Deal with F.Laeisz

Nov 12, 2015

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has signed a financing agreement with Germany shipping company F.Laeisz GmbH.  Under the agreement, the ICBC will provide 65 million U.S. dollars in export buyer's credit for F.Laeisz GmbH's…

Nasdaq's Second Delisting Warning to Globus Maritime

Nov 11, 2015

Nasdaq-listed Greek dry bulk shipowner Globus Maritime has received notification from Nasdaq indicating it is in breach of Nasdaq Global Market requirements because the closing bid price of the company’s common stock has been under $1 for the last 30 consecutive business days…

Hanjin-Hyundai: No Merger or Only Restructuring?

Nov 10, 2015

South Korea’s government is discussing whether to merge or sell  Hanjin Shipping and Hyundai Merchant Marine in an attempt at state-led industrial restructuring.  But the two lines in question belong to different container alliances, are…

Nordic Tankers joins forces with Borealis Maritime

Nov 10, 2015

Nordic Tankers and Borealis Maritime Ltd has announced the intention to form a jointly held company, Crystal Nordic A/S – a strong player in the short-sea, ice class chemical tanker trade in the Baltic and North-Western European market. Crystal…

K-Line Rolls Out UAE Logistics Firm

Nov 10, 2015

Japan-based Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” Line) and Sharaf Group have established a new firm, K Line Shipping & Logistics (KLSL).  Based in Dubai, UAE, KLSL will carry out businesses in the fields of marine transportation, logistics, land transportation…

Shippers call for EU to Stop Over Regulation

Nov 10, 2015

The UK’s £10bn shipping industry has called the push toward closer union in Europe “distracting” and told the European Commission (EC) to stop interfering with the sector’s globally produced regulations. This is the gist of study on the…

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Russian Oil Freight Rates to India Ease Further With Increased Tanker Availability

Russian Oil Freight Rates to India Ease Further With Increased Tanker Availability

Russia Grain Exports Plummet 63%

Russia Grain Exports Plummet 63%

Singapore Ship Bunker Sales hit 16-month High

Singapore Ship Bunker Sales hit 16-month High

Unresolved Issues Plague Vietnam-US Trade Talks

Unresolved Issues Plague Vietnam-US Trade Talks

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