Profits driving newbuilding orders despite price rises, broker Xclusiv says
Need for fleet renewal also forcing owners to the negotiating table, according to Athens shop
Panama Canal pushes up transits as it marks eight years since expansion project
Waterway also increases maximum draughts of ships passing through
D Oltmann shifts management to Offen Group after expanding container ship fleet
Bremen-based owner to shift management of eight large container ships to compatriot company
Francois Cadiou steps down as chairman of shipbroker BRS
The long-time broker will continue as managing director of BRS’ Paris operations
d’Amico International takes advantage of lease option to buy MR tanker for big discount
Italian owner continues to mop up its bareboat-chartered fleet at bargain prices
Rates gain stability as 20 VLGCs take the long route back to US Gulf
Brokers say large gas carriers were deterred from Panama Canal transits by $1.9m slot auction price
Crystal inks $2bn deal for up to three cruise ships with Fincantieri
Italian shipbuilder says order signals ‘robust recovery’ of sector
Wallenius Wilhelmsen announces new deal as busy six months loom
Car carrier giant total renewals near $3bn with new $195m contract
Wait for autumn, Fearnleys tells struggling VLCC owners
Few fixtures hold down rates, as owners struggle to get out of the doldrums
Russia’s LNG ambitions driving Arctic pollution threat, warn campaigners
Clean Arctic Alliance says heavy fuel oil ban on 1 July needs tightening