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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…

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…

Frontline, Diamond S. Shipping & Euronav Form Suezmax Chartering

Jun 03, 2016

Frontline Ltd. ('Frontline'), today announces the formation of Suezmax Chartering, a commercial joint venture with Diamond S. Shipping LLC and Euronav NV. The aim of the joint venture is to create a single point of contact for cargo owners to access a large fleet of 43 modern Suezmax vessels…

JX Nippon Acquires 10% Stake in Petronas LNG

Jun 03, 2016

Malaysia's Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Japanese oil company JX Nippon Oil & Energy (JX NOE) have signed an agreement for the sale and purchase of equity in Petronas LNG 9 Sdn Bhd (PL9SB), say local media. Under the agreement, JX NOE will acquire a 10% stake in PL9SB…

Thomson Cruises Acquires Second Royal Caribbean Ship

Jun 03, 2016

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has entered into an agreement to sell Legend of the Seas to Thomson Cruises in the UK.  Legend will depart Royal Caribbean’s 25-ship fleet in March 2017 and immediately transition to its new owner. The 1…

UASC Says Shareholders Back Hapag-Lloyd Merger

Jun 02, 2016

The shareholders of Middle East container shipping group United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) back the company's merger talks with German rival Hapag-Lloyd although there has not yet been a vote to approve a deal, UASC said on Thursday.UASC…

HMM to Join New Shipping Alliance

Jun 02, 2016

Korea Times says that Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) will join a new global shipping alliance, as the cash-strapped shipper has successfully reached a debt-rescheduling deal with its bondholders. HMM announced that it has reached a resolution…

CIMC Shelves Sinopacific Acquisition

Jun 02, 2016

CIMC Enric, an affiliate company of China International Marine Containers (CIMC), has announced that it has terminated the acquisitions of Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (SOE), the offshore unit of Sinopacific Shipbuilding.CIMC Enric…

Rickmers Acquires Nordana Project

Jun 01, 2016

Rickmers-Linie, the Hamburg based liner service specialist for breakbulk, heavy lift and project cargoes takes over the activities of tramp and chartering specialist Nordana Project & Chartering with offices in Copenhagen, Bangkok, Singapore and Houston…

GAC Opens Namibia Office

Jun 01, 2016

GAC has launched its own operation in Namibia in response to growing demand from our oil & gas customers and increasing cargo trade between the country and neighbouring South Africa, as well as other African nations.The formation of GAC…

KTB Joins the KPI Bridge Oil Group

May 31, 2016

KPI Bridge Oil, a global trader and broker in marine fuels, marine lubricants and risk management products, has announced that KTB will become a member of the KPI Bridge Oil Group as of June 1, 2016. The merger comes a year after the group’s…

Strategic Marine Building Luxury Crewboat

May 31, 2016

Strategic Marine announced the kick-off of its first collaboration with PT. Pelayaran Tanjung Kumawa, expecting to deliver an exclusive luxury crewboat in November this year.“The vessel is currently under construction at Strategic Marine’s facility in Vietnam…

Harding Sold to Palfinger

May 31, 2016

The PALFINGER Group has signed today the acquisition of 100 per cent of the shares in Herkules Harding Holding AS and thus, the globally operating Harding Group. The seller is the Norwegian private equity fund Herkules. Harding is one of the…

Cyberhawk Innovations, Nordic Unmanned Join Forces

May 30, 2016

Cyberhawk Innovations, the world leader in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and drone inspection and survey, has bolstered its international presence by signing a partnership agreement with Nordic Unmanned, Norway’s leading UAV operator. The…

CBP, AMO Unveils New Interceptor Vessel

May 29, 2016

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) and SAFE Boat International celebrated the unveiling of AMO’s newest coastal interceptor vessel (CIV) Thursday. In honor of AMO’s historical legacy, this first CIV will be named the Alexandria…

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Singapore Opens Applications for Additional LNG Bunkering Licenses

Singapore Opens Applications for Additional LNG Bunkering Licenses

Konecranes Receives $49.7m Portal Jib Order from the US Navy

Konecranes Receives $49.7m Portal Jib Order from the US Navy

Genco Rejects Diana Shipping Offer

Genco Rejects Diana Shipping Offer

EU Backs Øresund CCUS Cross-Border Scheme

EU Backs Øresund CCUS Cross-Border Scheme

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