Tradewinds

by Joe Brady on 21 March 2025 at 12:16 pm

Greek owner is protected by anti-takeover language, though it has not been activated

by Gary Dixon on 21 March 2025 at 11:53 am

Toyofuji Shipping, Miyazaki Sangyo and Nichitoku Kisen sign up for 2028 deliveries

by Paul Peachey on 21 March 2025 at 11:49 am

A.P. Moller-Maersk Vice-President Lars Henneberg highlighted the role of banks in promoting green projects

by Lucy Hine on 21 March 2025 at 11:36 am

The project’s chartered regas vessel has lain unused for a year

by Gary Dixon on 21 March 2025 at 11:21 am

Kazakh crude loadings set to rise further at the CPC terminal in Novorossisyk

by Holly Birkett on 21 March 2025 at 11:03 am

Five-year-old vessel was previously on long-term charter to the operator

by Paul Peachey on 21 March 2025 at 11:01 am

The Eventin was blacklisted by the European Union after it was secured by German rescue services

by Gary Dixon on 21 March 2025 at 10:42 am

US owner’s tanker is the latest to help diversify sources of oil for Nigerian plant

by Gary Dixon on 21 March 2025 at 10:17 am

Trader and shipowner says David Gallagher will run its structured finance operations

by Gary Dixon on 21 March 2025 at 10:00 am

Group called Lab Dookhtegan says operation was timed to coincide with US attacks on Houthi rebels

by Paul Peachey on 21 March 2025 at 9:49 am

Investigators say the risk from a ship collision was well above acceptable risk level before collapse

by Lucy Hine on 21 March 2025 at 9:16 am

Holding company Saverex set to bump up its shareholding to 92.5% after initial period

by Gary Dixon on 21 March 2025 at 8:47 am

US owner wins analyst backing for deal to secure solid earnings for 2017-built ship

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 21 March 2025 at 8:11 am

However, AP Moller-Maersk remains the biggest supporter of the Singapore flag

by Gary Dixon on 21 March 2025 at 8:09 am

Italian owner secures funding from domestic lenders as it targets fleet expansion

by Gary Dixon on 21 March 2025 at 8:03 am

Maritime markets and trade director floats one idea for how to spend shipping’s billions of dollars of profits

by Gary Dixon on 21 March 2025 at 7:35 am

Swedish owner has formed new joint venture to take over Mistral Enabler

by Gary Dixon on 21 March 2025 at 7:25 am

Compliance will have a value when negotiating secondhand transactions, warns Reed Smith lawyer Antonia Panayides

by Jonas Walsgård on 21 March 2025 at 7:06 am

Proceeds will be used for debt refinancing and acquisition of maritime assets

by Karen Ng on 21 March 2025 at 6:22 am

Christian Nolting warns against putting all the eggs in one basket, and stresses the need to see the bigger picture

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 21 March 2025 at 4:26 am

Arrest of two Samson vessels part of $49.3m legal battle launched by Alphard in Indian courts

by Irene Ang on 21 March 2025 at 3:01 am

The US lost shipbuilding to Asia ‘a long time ago’ and must choose wisely to recover, says bulker owner

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 21 March 2025 at 1:07 am

Former colonial trading port celebrates 60 years of independence

by Paul Peachey on 21 March 2025 at 1:03 am

The roll-call of criminal cases across the world shows that seafarers need better protection

by Lucy Hine on 20 March 2025 at 6:07 pm

Details of new name filters out but bigger reveal that will see historic ‘MAN’ prefix retired is planned for June

by Holly Birkett on 20 March 2025 at 4:35 pm

United Heavy Lift has bought out its partner’s shareholding

by Harry Papachristou on 20 March 2025 at 3:59 pm

Board chairman of US-listed shipping giant rises to executive position at International Olympic Committee

by Eric Priante Martin on 20 March 2025 at 3:06 pm

Blacklisting adds to ‘maximum pressure’ campaign against Iran and to moves against Houthi financing

by Paul Peachey on 20 March 2025 at 2:41 pm

Gardian Marine set up in London to focus on managing the risks of complex newbuilding projects

by Lucy Hine on 20 March 2025 at 2:38 pm

Facility is expected to close in second quarter

by Gary Dixon on 20 March 2025 at 2:22 pm

Maduro government shipping out more crude ahead of end of Chevron deal next month

by Ian Lewis on 20 March 2025 at 2:01 pm

With $4bn-worth of orders at Chinese yards, German operator has plenty to play for

by Gary Dixon on 20 March 2025 at 1:32 pm

UK alternative finance provider identifies potential problem with legislation in US states against ESG criteria

by Gary Dixon on 20 March 2025 at 1:15 pm

Industry bodies asked to draw up new guidelines for port workers after 2022 tragedy

by Gary Dixon on 20 March 2025 at 1:05 pm

Group taps syndicate of 11 banks for new revolving credit facility

by Joe Brady on 20 March 2025 at 11:55 am

This week’s Streetwise looks at how the premium the shipowner brings may impact public owners

by Lucy Hine on 20 March 2025 at 11:51 am

Gas ship did not have a pilot on board as it departed anchorage

by Holly Birkett on 20 March 2025 at 11:45 am

Owner-operator has focused on selling bulkers, including one of its newbuildings

by Lucy Hine on 20 March 2025 at 11:02 am

Greek owner knocks $3m off last done deal for this upsized design

by Gary Dixon on 20 March 2025 at 10:50 am

Sovcomflot ships reported to have discharged crude on to veteran Chinese ship

by Gary Dixon on 20 March 2025 at 10:26 am

Owner says it now has a modern fleet ready for zero-emission shipping

by Jonas Walsgård on 20 March 2025 at 9:41 am

Equity raise sets company up for ‘constructive long-term backdrop’

by Andy Pierce on 20 March 2025 at 9:25 am

President’s port fees will have no meaningful impact on China’s shipbuilding dominance, while price of new vessels is set to hold up, according to research head

by Gary Dixon on 20 March 2025 at 8:48 am

Activity expected to stay strong, keeping freight earnings high

by Gary Dixon on 20 March 2025 at 8:16 am

UK group gearing up for delivery of new vessels from China

by Jonas Walsgård on 20 March 2025 at 7:55 am

Regnar Lykou joins from Nykredit Portfolio Administration

by Ian Lewis on 20 March 2025 at 7:49 am

Fifth-largest liner operator expects Ebitda of $2.5-$4bn in 2025

by Gary Dixon on 20 March 2025 at 7:41 am

UK-based owner moves out of the red

by Paul Peachey on 20 March 2025 at 7:33 am

Lawyer Tony Buzbee claims he has become a target after representing woman who accused music stars of sex attack

by Sandra Boga on 20 March 2025 at 7:12 am

Adhira Shipping says low Chinese bauxite inventories and higher Brazil iron ore shipments are driving bulker needs

by Jonas Walsgård on 20 March 2025 at 7:07 am

CEO Herman Billung welcomes ‘strong new strategic shareholder’

by Karen Ng on 20 March 2025 at 6:06 am

US president and his impending tariffs were very much on everyone’s minds during a TradeWinds’ forum held in Shanghai

by Andy Pierce on 20 March 2025 at 5:18 am

Wah Kwong chief explains focus on decarbonisation bet and why he is turning more positive on the capesize market

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 20 March 2025 at 4:25 am

Andrew Winter, who is taking over from Bill Smart, says it will be business as usual at boutique feeder operator

by Karen Ng on 20 March 2025 at 1:41 am

Key executives say shipowning is just part of the wider Maersk picture

by Eric Priante Martin on 20 March 2025 at 1:37 am

Grants and loans could help bridge the price gap as IMO discusses policy measures

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 20 March 2025 at 1:31 am

Shanker Pillai outlines new model from one-size-fits-all industry solutions to partner-specific problems

by Joe Brady on 19 March 2025 at 7:51 pm

Passive 10% stake has been greeted positively by management and investors

by Sandra Boga on 19 March 2025 at 4:52 pm

More rigorous human-centred design needed on board ships

by Lucy Hine on 19 March 2025 at 4:30 pm

But Kpler warns that Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs could push up construction costs for new developments

by Paul Peachey on 19 March 2025 at 3:24 pm

Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance finds that eight of its nine signatories are more than 20% off-track

by Harry Papachristou on 19 March 2025 at 2:50 pm

Paschalis Diamantidis makes two attractively priced acquisitions in quick succession

by Matt Coyne on 19 March 2025 at 1:43 pm

Academic believes Chinese shipbuilding dominance threatens Western security

by Gary Dixon on 19 March 2025 at 1:40 pm

Hong Kong-owned Daban discharges in Qingdao after loading Sokol crude last month

by Holly Birkett on 19 March 2025 at 1:15 pm

Eighteen-year-old bulker goes to a Chinese buyer

by Matt Coyne on 19 March 2025 at 1:06 pm

Subsea 7 first took ship on charter in 2009

by Sandra Boga on 19 March 2025 at 12:00 pm

Finnish company’s latest delivery will be employed in Europe

by Gary Dixon on 19 March 2025 at 11:48 am

UK group has moved away from direct ship financing into big corporate transactions

by Jonas Walsgård on 19 March 2025 at 11:43 am

Volume estimated to be 6m to 7m tonnes per year

by Gary Dixon on 19 March 2025 at 11:28 am

Trader and shipowner buys stakes in Italian producer’s Ivory Coast and Republic of Congo oil and gas fields

by Holly Birkett on 19 March 2025 at 11:21 am

Departing dry cargo man has spent much of his career in Asia

by Ian Lewis on 19 March 2025 at 11:18 am

French liner emerges as the most active secondhand player so far this year

by Gary Dixon on 19 March 2025 at 10:35 am

Investment company lomarlabs collaborating with Newlight to cut emissions

by Harry Papachristou on 19 March 2025 at 10:23 am

Greek owner has reportedly shaken out one of its oldest suezmaxes

by Jonas Walsgård on 19 March 2025 at 9:57 am

Fearnley Securities sees more favourable stock valuation

by Lucy Hine on 19 March 2025 at 9:24 am

Vessels to be inspected but incident is likely to reignite calls for pilots on departing ships

by Gary Dixon on 19 March 2025 at 9:05 am

German-based software operation taps Hi Inov, Flashpoint and Motion Ventures for €6m

by Gary Dixon on 19 March 2025 at 8:55 am

Boss Aristides Pittas says company will look to expand its feeder container ship fleet

by Gary Dixon on 19 March 2025 at 8:31 am

Fearnley Securities rates shipping magnate’s latest investment

by Gary Dixon on 19 March 2025 at 8:04 am

Danish line criticises twisting of facts by demonstrators after annual meeting

by Gary Dixon on 19 March 2025 at 7:46 am

Erik Bartnes has left tanker owner’s board as Mikael Skov and Perry van Echtelt rewarded for profit

by Jonas Walsgård on 19 March 2025 at 7:08 am

Company will distribute dividends in second quarter

by Jonas Walsgård on 19 March 2025 at 7:05 am

Parent company will refinance bond

by Joe Brady on 19 March 2025 at 1:50 am

Star Bulk Carriers warmly greets new stake from the world’s most famous shipowner

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 19 March 2025 at 1:27 am

Managing director warns IMO’s carbon rules will challenge small tanker operators

by Irene Ang on 19 March 2025 at 1:10 am

Investment firm is bullish on maritime as it cuts its exposure to China

by Lucy Hine on 19 March 2025 at 1:08 am

But Asian giant is ‘backing away’ from LNG and will likely resell US volumes into Europe, Kpler says

by Eric Priante Martin on 18 March 2025 at 7:55 pm

Russian president agrees to ceasefire on energy and infrastructure

by Eric Priante Martin on 18 March 2025 at 6:15 pm

But for maritime history professor, Chinese dominance puts US in a situation it has faced before

by Lucy Hine on 18 March 2025 at 5:48 pm

Build-up to first long-signalled export in mid-year starts to get real

by Sandra Boga on 18 March 2025 at 4:23 pm

Average rates have surged by over 258% this month

by Harry Papachristou on 18 March 2025 at 3:11 pm

Long-term deal highlights Greek owner’s ‘industrial’ approach to shipping

by Jonas Walsgård on 18 March 2025 at 2:59 pm

Stena Line expects 9% fuel savings for methanol hybrid ferry

by Lucy Hine on 18 March 2025 at 2:50 pm

Elderly steam turbine vessel makes history

by Paul Peachey on 18 March 2025 at 2:24 pm

Market leader reported record-high premiums over past 12 months

by Paul Peachey on 18 March 2025 at 2:13 pm

Building blocks for plastic products are washing up on east England coastline

by Harry Papachristou on 18 March 2025 at 1:54 pm

Bulker owner remains optimistic about future market conditions and its offshore investment

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 18 March 2025 at 1:16 pm

More than half of Fund II’s target has been raised, with investments already made in two companies

by Gary Dixon on 18 March 2025 at 12:41 pm

Predictive maritime intelligence operation becomes US company

by Matt Coyne on 18 March 2025 at 12:32 pm

Moscow seeks a foothold in country after the collapse of the Assad government

by Ian Lewis on 18 March 2025 at 11:52 am

Taiwanese liner giant will pay out half of earnings to shareholders

by Ian Lewis on 18 March 2025 at 11:29 am

Can the container charter market stay strong as freight rates continue to tumble?

by Gary Dixon on 18 March 2025 at 10:32 am

Maritime authority says KMAX Leader had to be towed to an overseas port

by Gary Dixon on 18 March 2025 at 10:15 am

Ship manager poised to bring in a sister ship later this year

by Paul Peachey on 18 March 2025 at 9:44 am

Swiss-based businessman claims companies took advantage of financial strife to renege on deal

by Paul Peachey on 18 March 2025 at 8:48 am

Leadership team at insurance broker Oneglobal tell how the adaptable thrive in a changing world

by Gary Dixon on 18 March 2025 at 8:29 am

Pressure groups alleging giant owner has carried weapons to Israel

by Gary Dixon on 18 March 2025 at 8:10 am

Market for product tankers is back to a more usual seasonal pattern

by Lucy Hine on 18 March 2025 at 7:53 am

Japanese, Chinese and Turkish charterers emerge for tonnage as sentiment improves

by Gary Dixon on 18 March 2025 at 7:18 am

Panama-flagged vessel raided by five armed men

by Craig Eason,Sandra Boga on 18 March 2025 at 7:08 am

Harrowing case emerges as unions urge ‘special protection’ for seafarers

by Harry Papachristou on 18 March 2025 at 7:05 am

Greek owner avoiding Chinese-built ships as his group exceeds the 90-vessel mark

by Irene Ang on 18 March 2025 at 4:50 am

Japanese giant now has a total of five 100,000-cbm vessels on order at Samsung Heavy Industries

by Karen Ng on 18 March 2025 at 4:42 am

Deal’s enterprise value of $22.8bn dwarfs every other port deal

by Ian Lewis on 18 March 2025 at 3:43 am

Talks with South Korean yards for six feeders costing $300m are part of wider project

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 18 March 2025 at 3:30 am

Former Shell veteran also assumes role of vice president of petroleum and products at parent MISC

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 18 March 2025 at 2:57 am

New partner at Dubai-based law firm said to bring 17 years experience working at top-tier British rivals

by Lucy Hine on 18 March 2025 at 1:48 am

Japanese shipowner vows to be an early adopter of both bio-LNG and synthetic LNG as fuels

by Karen Ng on 18 March 2025 at 1:22 am

TradeWinds joins CEO Sean Lee on his company’s first custom newbuilding for the offshore wind sector

by Eric Priante Martin on 17 March 2025 at 9:30 pm

Defence department officials say action will continue until Houthis pledge to stop attacking US ships

by Eric Priante Martin on 17 March 2025 at 7:51 pm

Crew took action to prevent spread of fire before evacuating

by Matt Coyne on 17 March 2025 at 4:58 pm

India has picked up Russian oil imports, as has China, broker says

by Eric Priante Martin on 17 March 2025 at 4:38 pm

Analysts at JP Morgan retain price target after shares plunge 27% in a month

by Gary Dixon on 17 March 2025 at 3:31 pm

Clarksons and Hagland believe markets are broadly positive, but offshore wind has to watch the orderbook

by Gary Dixon on 17 March 2025 at 3:10 pm

Clarksons Securities says gain from using exhaust cleaners is at lowest ebb in five years

by Matt Coyne on 17 March 2025 at 2:44 pm

Clarksons and Fearnleys describe a softening S&P market — but still not as soft as buyers would like

by Gary Dixon on 17 March 2025 at 2:23 pm

Sea1 Offshore director takes a further bet on solid offshore market

by Eric Priante Martin on 17 March 2025 at 1:08 pm

Brokers and operators complain smaller vessels face more pain, while union sees a loophole

by Jonas Walsgård on 17 March 2025 at 12:49 pm

Clarksons says intervention could mark beginning of end for Red Sea disruptions

by Lucy Hine on 17 March 2025 at 12:27 pm

Caledonian Maritime Assets names Polish yard as chosen bidder for first batch of vessels

by Holly Birkett on 17 March 2025 at 12:16 pm

Newcastlemax owner made its first foray into FFAs last week

by Harry Papachristou on 17 March 2025 at 11:55 am

Indian steel and mining giant has divested up to 10 bulkers over the past year

by Gary Dixon on 17 March 2025 at 11:51 am

Tonnage provider says 88 ships it charters out were built in China, and it has 36 more on order

by Gary Dixon on 17 March 2025 at 11:08 am

Italian tanker boss says it’s all a matter of financing costs

by Paul Peachey on 17 March 2025 at 10:51 am

Foreign ministers demand expansion of satellite system to crack down on unsafe practices

by Gary Dixon on 17 March 2025 at 10:43 am

US-listed owner says chartering strategy is working out well

by Paul Peachey on 17 March 2025 at 10:38 am

World’s largest marine insurer reports fourth-consecutive annual underwriting profit as it corners 20% of P&I market

by Lucy Hine on 17 March 2025 at 10:18 am

Company takes writedown hit on older vessels and may sell trio this year

by Gary Dixon on 17 March 2025 at 9:48 am

Combined fleet of Saverys-controlled companies will be worth more than $10bn

by Gary Dixon on 17 March 2025 at 9:08 am

Filing reveals deals for vessels built in 2007 and 2009

by Gary Dixon on 17 March 2025 at 8:50 am

Aframax Olavo Bilac suffered rudder failure, operator Transpetro says

by Lucy Hine on 17 March 2025 at 8:43 am

Company completes its first ship-to-ship delivery of LNG with new vessel Green Pearl due this summer

by Jonas Walsgård on 17 March 2025 at 8:33 am

Christen Sveaas’ holding company sees ‘some effects’ for bulker operator in 2025

by Paul Peachey,Gary Dixon on 17 March 2025 at 8:18 am

US says its military campaign against the rebel group will be ‘unrelenting’ until threats against shipping end

by Gary Dixon on 17 March 2025 at 7:36 am

Federal Maritime Commission says measures would hit Panama flag the most

by Jonas Walsgård on 17 March 2025 at 7:09 am

Holding company controls 36% of car carrier owner

by Lucy Hine on 17 March 2025 at 1:13 am

Company was already in discussions on providing an FSRU for Vietnam

by Irene Ang on 17 March 2025 at 1:08 am

Handymax breakbulk specialist entered the capesize segment last summer

by Harry Papachristou on 15 March 2025 at 4:40 pm

Massive investment is backed by long-term charters to Brazilian energy major Petrobras

by Paul Peachey on 15 March 2025 at 9:35 am

Vladimir Motin is due in court on Saturday as prosecutors name Filipino victim

by Gary Dixon on 14 March 2025 at 5:04 pm

Tentative return to Red Sea noted by UK shipbroker Braemar

by Paul Peachey on 14 March 2025 at 4:28 pm

Flames have been put out on the Stena Immaculate that was carrying jet fuel for the US military

by Sandra Boga on 14 March 2025 at 4:12 pm

Capesize and panamax demand may benefit from Indian steel production rebound

by Ian Lewis on 14 March 2025 at 4:11 pm

Top 20 regional and feeder operators would be hit by increased cost and disrupted charter market

by Craig Eason on 14 March 2025 at 3:35 pm

Plus, the liability behind the disaster, US plans to put fees on Chinese ships, and changing the guard at CTM

by Joe Brady on 14 March 2025 at 3:07 pm

Conglomerate urged to ‘think twice’ about $22.8bn divestment

by Gary Dixon on 14 March 2025 at 2:55 pm

Carlos Balestra di Mottola explains how four LR1s ordered in China could prove costly for owner’s South Korean and Japanese ships