Tradewinds

by Joe Brady on 17 January 2025 at 10:49 pm

The tide turned on Thursday with clean tanker names hurt the most

by Eric Priante Martin on 17 January 2025 at 5:32 pm

Much-anticipated report stops short of discussing what Trump should do with it

by Craig Eason on 17 January 2025 at 5:21 pm

Tariff threats, sanctions that seem to have bite and how will Houthis respond to a ceasefire?

by Eric Priante Martin,Holly Birkett on 17 January 2025 at 3:56 pm

Two companies reportedly held early-stage discussions

by Holly Birkett on 17 January 2025 at 3:28 pm

German yards have been owned by controversial financier Lars Windhorst

by Gary Dixon on 17 January 2025 at 1:19 pm

Cameroon-registered Maranta now in Israel after action over detentions

by Harry Papachristou on 17 January 2025 at 11:53 am

Iwagi Zosen-built vessel fetches far higher price than identical sister divested by Japan’s Shikishima Kisen

by Gary Dixon on 17 January 2025 at 11:40 am

More tankers carrying short-haul Espo barrels have been blacklisted than those loading Urals crude

by Gary Dixon on 17 January 2025 at 11:30 am

Boxships’ multi-loop trading patterns make early return too risky, analysts believe

by Karen Ng on 17 January 2025 at 10:29 am

Xie Chun had owed more than $165m to different banks through his firm Zenrock

by Harry Papachristou on 17 January 2025 at 9:20 am

Top Russian officials dismiss underwater cable sabotage probes as a ploy to promote sanctions

by Paul Peachey on 17 January 2025 at 9:07 am

Only a small part of its workload is for the most serious sanctions cases

by Harry Papachristou on 17 January 2025 at 8:48 am

Authorities brush up their lists of approved cover providers

by Gary Dixon on 17 January 2025 at 8:40 am

Middle East asset manager ready to grow Stanford Marine and Allianz Marine Services

by Matt Coyne on 17 January 2025 at 8:37 am

Company has trumpeted rates above $90 per cbm in recent deals

by Gary Dixon on 17 January 2025 at 8:35 am

Yuchen Logistics, backed by billionaire Zhang Yuqiang, paying $19m for modern cargo vessel

by Gary Dixon on 17 January 2025 at 7:48 am

Greek giant completes expansion in niche sector with Altera Infrastructure deal

by Harry Papachristou on 17 January 2025 at 7:20 am

Plan to spin off new Euroholdings venture on the Nasdaq is still on course

by Irene Ang on 17 January 2025 at 7:14 am

Greek owner has approached Chinese yards for a series of LNG dual-fuelled vessels

by Paul Peachey on 17 January 2025 at 7:08 am

Athens company now controls seven supramaxes as begins to build up its fleet again

by Karen Ng on 17 January 2025 at 4:17 am

Aframax was one of three lying idle in the Yellow Sea laden with cargoes

by Harry Papachristou on 17 January 2025 at 3:14 am

Rebel group will closely watch implementation of the deal and is on standby for ‘military operations’

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 17 January 2025 at 3:05 am

Partners also plan to expand their tanker horizons

by Eric Priante Martin on 16 January 2025 at 10:23 pm

Move comes as CF Industries plans start-up of clean ammonia project

by Gary Dixon on 16 January 2025 at 10:08 pm

South Korean owner taking term cover as spot rates spike

by Eric Priante Martin on 16 January 2025 at 6:57 pm

Supply is tight at key hubs

by Joe Brady on 16 January 2025 at 6:19 pm

Product tanker giant scored lowest interest spread in history of Nordic US dollar bonds

by Ian Lewis on 16 January 2025 at 4:00 pm

Spread the risk through long and spot contracts with different carriers and alliances, forwarder says

by Joe Brady on 16 January 2025 at 3:04 pm

Products giant is replacing existing bond maturing in June and funding general corporate purposes

by Holly Birkett on 16 January 2025 at 2:44 pm

Fewer shipments are hindering capesize bulker market recovery

by Lucy Hine on 16 January 2025 at 2:21 pm

Business fires up in Texas ‘to turn wasted gas into energy’

by Matt Coyne on 16 January 2025 at 2:19 pm

Shipping not rushing back to Red Sea even as impetus for attacks vanishes

by Gary Dixon on 16 January 2025 at 1:39 pm

Class action over price-fixing starts with two defendants after earlier settlements

by Joe Brady on 16 January 2025 at 12:56 pm

Leading shipping analysts assess the impact of the incoming US president

by Gary Dixon on 16 January 2025 at 12:22 pm

US sanctions on tankers importing Espo crude are hitting buyers in the pocket

by Paul Peachey on 16 January 2025 at 11:43 am

Top economists predict tariffs and tensions will define global trade over the next 12 months

by Gary Dixon on 16 January 2025 at 11:41 am

TFG Marine enters tie-up with Oman Oil Marketing Co for operations in three ports

by Eric Priante Martin on 16 January 2025 at 11:22 am

Key appointments and an avalanche of executive orders are expected in the early days of the new US government

by Gary Dixon on 16 January 2025 at 10:39 am

China remains the key in terms of crude demand and sourcing, research head Mette Frederiksen says

by Holly Birkett on 16 January 2025 at 10:23 am

Chronos Shipping began circulating the vessels before Christmas

by Gary Dixon on 16 January 2025 at 9:48 am

Aframaxes and suezmaxes stand to benefit as maintenance is completed at Tengiz field

by Gary Dixon on 16 January 2025 at 9:36 am

Most shipping companies lose value as investors take stock of situation in Middle East

by Gary Dixon on 16 January 2025 at 8:44 am

Handovers will reach second-highest level on record this year, Bimco says

by Harry Papachristou on 16 January 2025 at 8:06 am

Comments by Lars Barstad reflect scepticism in shipping circles about improved safety conditions off Yemen

by Julian Bray on 16 January 2025 at 7:45 am

Class society has refocused on maritime but is only half the size of a decade ago. Will its renewed specialism pay off?

by Gary Dixon on 16 January 2025 at 7:44 am

Offshore owner aiming to broaden its investor base as it takes delivery of new CSOVs

by Craig Eason on 16 January 2025 at 7:35 am

Part of SpaceX payload carrying satellites designed to monitor the Arctic even during periods of darkness

by Paul Peachey on 16 January 2025 at 7:25 am

Security firm Dryad Global says cyber attacks and naval harassment set to increase

by Gary Dixon on 16 January 2025 at 7:11 am

South Korean owner said to have offloaded two older product carriers in weaker secondhand market

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 16 January 2025 at 6:35 am

German liner company reveals it has taken two container ship newbuilds on charter from Reederei Nord

by Karen Ng on 16 January 2025 at 5:57 am

Kuok-controlled shipowner looks set to upgrade existing fleet through retrofits

by Irene Ang on 16 January 2025 at 3:49 am

Chinese leasing company has ordered two newbuildings against charter contracts from Zhejiang Shipping

by Craig Eason on 16 January 2025 at 1:02 am

Funding is the sixth round of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition and brings total support to nearly £160m

by Irene Ang,Lucy Hine on 15 January 2025 at 11:33 pm

Liner giant’s newbuilding spend at HD Hyundai yards set to hit $5.5bn as it doubles up order

by Eric Priante Martin on 15 January 2025 at 9:53 pm

Tentative end of conflict could lead to temporary halt to shipping assault

by Joe Brady on 15 January 2025 at 9:49 pm

Israel-Hamas truce is to begin on Sunday

by Eric Priante Martin on 15 January 2025 at 9:04 pm

Proposed law would impose duty on US-flag ships repairing in China

by Lucy Hine,Joe Brady on 15 January 2025 at 5:11 pm

Market alive with talk of operational merger between trader and shipowner

by Eric Priante Martin on 15 January 2025 at 4:40 pm

Zvezda and lessor GTLK among companies hit with ‘secondary’ sanctions

by Holly Birkett on 15 January 2025 at 4:35 pm

French class society has been looking for merger partners for over a year

by Jonas Walsgård on 15 January 2025 at 3:40 pm

John Fredriksen-backed shipowner completes latest raid on the Oslo bond market

by Paul Peachey on 15 January 2025 at 3:34 pm

Energy body claims previous tanker designations limited activity by 90%

by Ian Lewis on 15 January 2025 at 3:34 pm

Resumption of normal trading patterns could be a major catalyst for veteran container ships to leave the market

by Gary Dixon on 15 January 2025 at 3:22 pm

Momentum building in demolition sector as trading market shrinks for elderly tankers

by Karen Ng on 15 January 2025 at 3:19 pm

Ammonia cracking firm Amogy raises further $56m to reach $270m from major industrial backers

by Matt Coyne on 15 January 2025 at 2:23 pm

Tanker fixture will earn private outfit more than $80,000 per day

by Gary Dixon on 15 January 2025 at 2:16 pm

Wuhu Shipyard and its partners focusing on energy transition and financial leasing

by Gary Dixon on 15 January 2025 at 1:32 pm

Rise in discharges from floating storage expected as US sanctions move the dial

by Jonas Walsgård on 15 January 2025 at 1:30 pm

Fund financed a chemical tanker purchase in December

by Harry Papachristou on 15 January 2025 at 1:09 pm

Falling prices have sparked interest for midsize bulkers built more than 20 years ago

by Craig Eason on 15 January 2025 at 12:38 pm

Notations available for systems meeting certain safety standards

by Gary Dixon on 15 January 2025 at 12:27 pm

Modern vessels earning $58,100 as companies capitalise on post-sanctions boost

by Ian Lewis on 15 January 2025 at 12:21 pm

Parent of Cosco Shipping Lines and OOCL poised to log third-best result

by Craig Eason on 15 January 2025 at 11:45 am

Concerns mount over idling vessels as winter chill adds extra complication

by Gary Dixon on 15 January 2025 at 11:23 am

Operation with Akita Eisen will focus on crew transfer vessels

by Holly Birkett on 15 January 2025 at 11:00 am

Shipbroking group entered offshore business in 2023 and is growing its teams in Europe and Dubai

by Paul Peachey on 15 January 2025 at 10:58 am

Rebels claims interest from organisations and nations for online meeting

by Lucy Hine on 15 January 2025 at 10:48 am

Recently delivered LNG carrier-to-regasification unit conversion set to remain off Malaysia for next few months

by Gary Dixon on 15 January 2025 at 10:43 am

Seatankers Services charged £7m in fees to shipowning parent in year to 31 March

by Gary Dixon on 15 January 2025 at 10:32 am

Shift from dirty to clean trades took place before recent rate spike due to US sanctions

by Gary Dixon on 15 January 2025 at 10:23 am

Four Plus reported to have had no authorisation for Venezuelan waters

by Harry Papachristou on 15 January 2025 at 9:47 am

Lykiardopulo family company notches up the first sale of an LR2 in the S&P market in nearly two months

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 15 January 2025 at 9:33 am

Lady Cedros ends career on Indian beach despite earlier reports it was heading to Bangladesh

by Paul Peachey on 15 January 2025 at 9:07 am

Arsenio Dominguez reminds flag states of their responsibilities as dark fleet operators look to light-touch registries

by Gary Dixon on 15 January 2025 at 8:58 am

ESL’s AtoB@C Shipping expanding fleet with new long-term deals

by Matt Coyne on 15 January 2025 at 8:34 am

First-quarter bookings could seem low but company has nearly half of days left to book

by Gary Dixon on 15 January 2025 at 8:29 am

Combination carrier company reveals weaker preliminary figures for fourth quarter

by Jonas Walsgård on 15 January 2025 at 8:11 am

Analyst Jorgen Lian sees ‘solid VLGC market prospects’

by Gary Dixon on 15 January 2025 at 7:44 am

BW Group owner increases lead as biggest shareholder in world’s largest WTIV company

by Paul Peachey on 15 January 2025 at 7:39 am

Cases hit record levels as IMO chief warns of impact on seafarer recruitment

by Karen Ng on 15 January 2025 at 7:21 am

Large Japanese trader signs up to 2026-delivering vessel as it backs LNG as transition fuel

by Lucy Hine on 15 January 2025 at 7:12 am

South Korean owners are starting to weed out their elderly LNG vessels

by Craig Eason on 15 January 2025 at 7:10 am

Experts warn of the risks of a huge disaster despite efforts to prepare

by Karen Ng on 15 January 2025 at 5:53 am

Investors include Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, British Columbia Investment Management and RRJ Group

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 15 January 2025 at 5:05 am

Deal reveals that Copenhagen-based shipowner has been busy buying individual ships along with entire companies

by Karen Ng on 15 January 2025 at 4:00 am

Company will use 50% of funds raised to develop its R&D teams in Shanghai and Lisbon

by Gary Dixon on 15 January 2025 at 1:10 am

Decades-old shipping company could not persuade stakeholders to invest in more vessels

by Ian Lewis on 14 January 2025 at 10:32 pm

Kawa Shipping signs up for quartet at China’s Wuhu Shipyard

by Eric Priante Martin on 14 January 2025 at 9:22 pm

Last Trump administration led to ‘rebirth’ of trade investigations

by Joe Brady on 14 January 2025 at 8:36 pm

Stock down 21% as reports indicate 15-month conflict could end

by Eric Priante Martin on 14 January 2025 at 4:18 pm

Koh Kuan Hua-controlled company raises $8.4m for growth

by Craig Eason on 14 January 2025 at 3:46 pm

Nato members met in Helsinki to launch ‘Baltic Sentry’

by Harry Papachristou on 14 January 2025 at 3:36 pm

Volga-Bunker seeks money on unpaid S&P transaction for ships built more than 50 years ago

by Craig Eason on 14 January 2025 at 3:21 pm

Frank Geerdink believes he can develop a commercially viable, fully automated ship recycling process in Europe

by Irene Ang on 14 January 2025 at 2:30 pm

The deal is for two firm 1,900-teu vessels and carries an option for two more, sources say

by Matt Coyne on 14 January 2025 at 2:22 pm

Non-eco VLCC rates shot up by half in a day on the back of Joe Biden’s sanctions salvo

by Gary Dixon on 14 January 2025 at 1:24 pm

Rejig of AKOFS Offshore’s shareholder structure keeps Norwegian tycoon in control

by Jonas Walsgård on 14 January 2025 at 1:16 pm

Hoegh Autoliners credits ‘vision and leadership’ for company strategy

by Paul Peachey on 14 January 2025 at 1:14 pm

Violence against seafarers is rising, with increased use of guns by pirates and raiders

by Matt Coyne on 14 January 2025 at 12:48 pm

Regulator’s membership has mixed opinions on dark vessels

by Ian Lewis on 14 January 2025 at 12:28 pm

Round-Africa schedules remain intact despite hopes of renewed Red Sea transits

by Gary Dixon on 14 January 2025 at 12:00 pm

Scrubber-fitted Vietnamese vessel goes for $26m less than valuation in 2023

by Gary Dixon on 14 January 2025 at 10:52 am

Compatriot Armon will now build ground-breaking ship after ‘amicable’ decision

by Gary Dixon on 14 January 2025 at 10:42 am

Phoenician-M case highlights danger to seafarers of narcotics planted on board

by Gary Dixon on 14 January 2025 at 10:40 am

InterManager calls on industry to help identify miscarriages of justice

by Gary Dixon on 14 January 2025 at 10:38 am

Swiss group’s accounts reveal more than $1bn in dividends split between Marco Dunand and Daniel Jaeggi

by Matt Coyne on 14 January 2025 at 10:25 am

Atlas Maritime and Chandris (Hellas) said to have inked deals for incoming LR2s

by Gary Dixon on 14 January 2025 at 10:22 am

Contracts have been signed at China Merchants yard for delivery this year and next

by Jonas Walsgård on 14 January 2025 at 9:47 am

Shipowner will operate Swedish port for 12 years

by Lucy Hine on 14 January 2025 at 9:42 am

Ten EU member states set to call for all Russian LNG carriers to be banned from European terminals

by Gary Dixon on 14 January 2025 at 9:32 am

Future of Australian company unclear as it plots Sydney delisting

by Holly Birkett on 14 January 2025 at 9:22 am

Owner-operator branched out into project cargo in 2023

by Gary Dixon on 14 January 2025 at 8:59 am

Vessels that loaded Russian oil before Friday can still dock, Indian official says

by Gary Dixon on 14 January 2025 at 8:41 am

Analysts tipping ‘explosive’ market as mainstream owners continue to bide their time in spot market

by Paul Peachey on 14 January 2025 at 8:23 am

Two sanctions’ regulators are sharing information and staff in complex regimes against Russia

by Gary Dixon on 14 January 2025 at 7:58 am

Sanctioned Russian shipowner also denies its vessels are part of ‘shadow fleet’

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 14 January 2025 at 7:33 am

Infamous container ship set to load its next cargo for Maersk on Friday

by Harry Papachristou on 14 January 2025 at 7:23 am

First Somali piracy incident in six months was resolved without any seafarer coming to harm

by Eric Priante Martin on 14 January 2025 at 7:21 am

Pilot with Quadrise synthetic biofuel could also help Cargill find new markets for glycerine production

by Karen Ng on 14 January 2025 at 5:56 am

Baltic Sea nations to meet in Helsinki on Tuesday to discuss maritime security

by Irene Ang on 14 January 2025 at 5:45 am

Large quantities of liquefied hydrogen will be able to transported at low temperatures, shipbuilder says

by Lucy Hine on 14 January 2025 at 5:26 am

List of LNG vessel sales candidates beginning to mount — and it is only January

by Irene Ang on 13 January 2025 at 10:14 pm

Japanese company looking to expand as dual-fuel vessels are more complex and require longer construction period

by Holly Birkett on 13 January 2025 at 5:21 pm

Two hires give office a presence in dry bulk

by Eric Priante Martin on 13 January 2025 at 5:15 pm

Biden administration move could provide Trump a weapon against Chinese-built ships

by Ian Lewis on 13 January 2025 at 4:47 pm

Tender awarded for three French-flag units destined for operations in North Sea

by Paul Peachey on 13 January 2025 at 4:14 pm

Insurer included on long list of targets named by US in major move against the Russian shadow fleet

by Holly Birkett on 13 January 2025 at 3:33 pm

Capesize rates experience continued volatility with some eye-catching business

by Lucy Hine on 13 January 2025 at 2:39 pm

Producer, shipowner and regas capacity holder dives in as pro-oil and gas Trump team limbers up

by Jonas Walsgård on 13 January 2025 at 2:37 pm

Trio of seasoned shipping men join forces to spring new platform with an eye on investment opportunities

by Harry Papachristou on 13 January 2025 at 1:57 pm

Samsung-built crude carrier joins expanding MJL Bangladesh fleet

by Lucy Hine on 13 January 2025 at 1:08 pm

Zhoushan Wison Offshore and Marine Co built modules for Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 liquefaction trains

by Gary Dixon on 13 January 2025 at 12:52 pm

Boss Per Olav Karlsen responds to report over a series of loans and money transfers

by Holly Birkett on 13 January 2025 at 12:30 pm

Interdealer broker to target trades for physical commodities as well as derivatives

by Gary Dixon on 13 January 2025 at 11:54 am

US measures against shadow fleet vessels send market into turmoil

by Irene Ang on 13 January 2025 at 11:35 am

China’s New Times Shipbuilding is scheduled to deliver the series between 2027 and 2028

by Gary Dixon on 13 January 2025 at 10:37 am

Tanker stocks outperforming other sectors after series of shocks

by Gary Dixon on 13 January 2025 at 9:30 am

Replacement barrels set to head to India and China on more compliant vessels after swingeing sanctions on Friday

by Harry Papachristou on 13 January 2025 at 8:59 am

Athens-based AN Tankers emerges with former Premuda tanker

by Karen Ng on 13 January 2025 at 8:22 am

Revenue leaps 55% in fourth quarter on back of rising transpacific and Asia-Europe rates

by Gary Dixon on 13 January 2025 at 8:14 am

Sources at Ras Isa port say damage dates to attack in late December

by Harry Papachristou on 13 January 2025 at 8:13 am

Blackout on board had left 24 seafarers without propulsion, heating and running water

by Gary Dixon on 13 January 2025 at 7:30 am

New safety zone set up around supramax after it moored at Tioga Marine Terminal near Philadelphia

by Gary Dixon on 13 January 2025 at 7:19 am

Singapore shipping giant to introduce major owners to product that cuts bunker use

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 13 January 2025 at 6:11 am

Long careers of Danish-built sister ships were ended by deadly fires

by Karen Ng,Jonathan Boonzaier on 13 January 2025 at 3:41 am

Weekend weather chaos sees a general cargo ship and a tanker sink, while another tanker caught fire

by Eric Priante Martin on 13 January 2025 at 1:33 am

Tanker and LNG carrier owner sees VLCC rates dip in 2024 but smaller ships benefited from Red Sea effect