Tradewinds

by Karen Ng on 14 April 2025 at 3:48 am

This is the first time Taiwan is prosecuting a damaged undersea cable case

by Karen Ng on 14 April 2025 at 2:30 am

Historically high prices and premiums for dual-fuel vessels drive fall in order volumes

by Irene Ang on 13 April 2025 at 7:53 pm

President CK Ong says the plan aligns with Taiwan’s evolving energy mix and U-Ming’s successful expansion into new sectors

by Eric Priante Martin on 11 April 2025 at 6:23 pm

Suspension of export loadings comes a day after Maduro declares national economic emergency

by Paul Peachey on 11 April 2025 at 5:25 pm

Arsenio Dominguez insists the industry remains on track to hit net zero by 2050

by Julian Bray on 11 April 2025 at 1:45 pm

Israeli shipowner highlights value of sport as part of team and community-building in business

by Paul Peachey on 11 April 2025 at 1:09 pm

Campaigners say the plans will need to be strengthened if they are to meet the ambitions of the global shipping regulator

by Harry Papachristou on 11 April 2025 at 1:02 pm

Experienced Hellenic player expects larger fleets to cope better with any measure against Chinese-built vessels

by Holly Birkett on 11 April 2025 at 12:48 pm

Does Harry Vafias have shipping’s most entertaining track record for naming vessels?

by Ian Lewis on 11 April 2025 at 12:34 pm

Early peak season expected as shippers on non-China trades rush to beat 90-day tariff deadline

by Harry Papachristou on 11 April 2025 at 11:48 am

Piraeus owner drives up his prolific secondhand activity with new transactions from Teekay and MSea Capital tankers

by Matt Coyne on 11 April 2025 at 11:46 am

Sanctions hit on Thursday ahead of weekend talks between Washington and Tehran

by Craig Eason,Paul Peachey on 11 April 2025 at 11:01 am

Impasse in consensus talks on climate rules broken by first vote on environmental rules for more than a decade

by Matt Coyne on 11 April 2025 at 10:40 am

Kiwala has even flown the Mongolian flag in recent years

by Ian Lewis on 11 April 2025 at 10:07 am

New shareholding structure shows family have tightened their grip

by Harry Papachristou on 11 April 2025 at 9:48 am

Sale of newbuildings to AD Ports Group’s shipping arm is another win for Greek-Danish partnership

by Matt Coyne on 11 April 2025 at 9:19 am

Clarksons says 16 ships have been delivered this year and 52 more are on the way

by Jonas Walsgård on 11 April 2025 at 8:49 am

Beijing says it will ignore additional US tariffs

by Paul Peachey on 11 April 2025 at 8:32 am

IOPC Funds head says he is relying on satellite images for information about the extent of Kerch Strait disaster

by Craig Eason on 11 April 2025 at 7:46 am

Saudi Arabia and other Middle East oil nations blamed for lack of progress. Marshall Islands also rejects compromise proposal

by Gary Dixon on 11 April 2025 at 7:33 am

Digital experts explain how Torvald Klaveness is tackling the industry’s unique challenges

by Matt Coyne on 11 April 2025 at 6:48 am

Rune Eriksen Lorentsen worked at sea and on shore before taking the reins at the LPG carrier owner

by Sandra Boga on 11 April 2025 at 6:00 am

Proportion of women in the UK maritime industry is dropping

by Paul Peachey on 11 April 2025 at 4:31 am

Stale Hansen says insurers’ investment portfolios have taken a big hit after the US imposed global tariffs

by Karen Ng on 11 April 2025 at 4:26 am

Oil consultancy reports at least four vessels went dark in the Bohai Sea before offloading their cargoes in April

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 11 April 2025 at 3:34 am

Ghassan Ghandour-owned company blames arrest on miscommunications and misunderstandings

by Irene Ang on 10 April 2025 at 9:31 pm

Singapore-listed company moves on bulker series after choosing Chinese shipbuilder

by Eric Priante Martin on 10 April 2025 at 9:01 pm

Jugwinder Singh Brar is accused of using coastal tanker fleet to take Iranian cargoes that are later blended to conceal origin

by Eric Priante Martin on 10 April 2025 at 6:31 pm

President looks to existing and new sources of cash to prop up maritime sector

by Eric Priante Martin on 10 April 2025 at 4:57 pm

Despite Thursday rebound, spot index is still down 48% compared with last week

by Sandra Boga on 10 April 2025 at 1:29 pm

Shipyards in China see fewest first-quarter orders since 1993

by Matt Coyne on 10 April 2025 at 1:29 pm

Market observers describe tightness in West Africa, the US, Black Sea and Mediterranean

by Holly Birkett on 10 April 2025 at 12:25 pm

There were clues when Belships announced its new board

by Joe Brady on 10 April 2025 at 11:59 am

Star management says hard work behind scenes has set company up for more growth

by Holly Birkett on 10 April 2025 at 11:30 am

Capesize spot market has taken a hammering over the past month

by Irene Ang,Andy Pierce,Gary Dixon on 10 April 2025 at 10:55 am

Move comes as tanker segment offers rare pocket of positivity for shipyards suffering significant order slowdown

by Gary Dixon on 10 April 2025 at 10:46 am

Chinese owner said to have offloaded a vessel due later this year from the Nantong Xiangyu yard

by Lucy Hine on 10 April 2025 at 10:45 am

Broker says about 26 newbuildings remain uncommitted

by Gary Dixon on 10 April 2025 at 10:30 am

Quadrant Chambers shipping expert joins new sister operation

by Ian Lewis on 10 April 2025 at 10:06 am

Carrier records best Q1 result outside of Covid era

by Harry Papachristou on 10 April 2025 at 9:48 am

Decision to split boxships from bulkers is strategic, says planned outfit’s CEO Gregory Zikos

by Gary Dixon on 10 April 2025 at 9:34 am

DEME is in effect paying $500m each for Norwegian owner’s two high-spec newbuildings

by Holly Birkett on 10 April 2025 at 8:54 am

Jensen has taken responsibility for Norden’s Freight Services & Trading business unit

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 10 April 2025 at 8:32 am

Noatum Maritime to deploy vessel in its ro-ro joint venture with Turkey’s Erkport

by Gary Dixon on 10 April 2025 at 8:16 am

Belgian group’s chairman thanks shareholders for support during ‘exceptionally busy year’

by Lucy Hine on 10 April 2025 at 8:02 am

Newbuilding due to start charter with Tokyo Gas’ shipping arm on delivery

by Jonas Walsgård,Gary Dixon on 10 April 2025 at 7:50 am

Golden Ocean and Maersk jump 12% after president’s pivot reduces recession risk

by Matt Coyne on 10 April 2025 at 7:41 am

Agreement to sell Melbourne terminal was under months-long competition review

by Gary Dixon on 10 April 2025 at 7:19 am

UK shipping group and British Business Bank to help smaller owners expand fleets

by Gary Dixon on 10 April 2025 at 7:08 am

Lawsuit dropped as long as Kpler seals deal by the end of April

by Gary Dixon on 10 April 2025 at 6:37 am

Norwegian owner is taking action as uncertainty looms for its Cleanbu trades

by Gary Dixon on 10 April 2025 at 6:31 am

Company says there is no evidence of pressure to replace overseas crew members on Yamal LNG ships

by Harry Papachristou on 10 April 2025 at 6:27 am

Shipowner of older bulkers starts dipping a toe in the tanker business

by Jonas Walsgård on 10 April 2025 at 6:05 am

Scorpio Tankers and Torm strongest issuers, CMB.Tech most vulnerable

by Karen Ng on 10 April 2025 at 5:52 am

MPA says it has received 14 proposals to scale up LNG as a marine fuel

by Joe Brady on 10 April 2025 at 5:48 am

New York bulker company’s boss saw 25% improvement in headline pay year over year

by Karen Ng on 10 April 2025 at 2:50 am

Even Chinese rally defies tariffs of 125%

by Eric Priante Martin on 9 April 2025 at 9:04 pm

Order aims to bolster US shipyards as president declares America ‘way, way, way behind’

by Eric Priante Martin on 9 April 2025 at 7:15 pm

Stocks surge as president offers first sign of tariff relief since ‘Liberation Day’ bombshell

by Gary Dixon on 9 April 2025 at 5:54 pm

Arina spent weeks off Caribbean island but is now heading to Asia

by Matt Coyne on 9 April 2025 at 5:52 pm

Jubilant Ship Management finance chief says company was strong-armed by charterer

by Lucy Hine on 9 April 2025 at 4:53 pm

Shipowner celebrates signing with HD Hyundai Heavy at London hotel

by Lucy Hine on 9 April 2025 at 3:23 pm

Crew of 19 were on board German-owned vessel

by Harry Papachristou on 9 April 2025 at 2:57 pm

Soybeans reportedly included in retaliation package

by Ian Lewis on 9 April 2025 at 2:12 pm

Ten companies urge ‘a technology-neutral and scientifically grounded approach’ to decarbonisation

by Julian Bray on 9 April 2025 at 2:01 pm

Industry giants express ‘grave concern’ at proposals under debate in London that risk doubling fuel costs and favouring niche low-carbon projects

by Gary Dixon on 9 April 2025 at 1:42 pm

Danish group logs third-best year on record, despite costs rising

by Matt Coyne on 9 April 2025 at 1:10 pm

Greek shipowner bought tanker for $41m and is selling for at least $46m

by Gary Dixon on 9 April 2025 at 12:54 pm

Trade wars continue, with more question marks over gas exports from US

by Craig Eason,Eric Priante Martin on 9 April 2025 at 11:56 am

US threats of retaliation create unease and distrust as climate talks continue

by Sandra Boga on 9 April 2025 at 11:40 am

Asian liner operator looking to grow with further locations

by Eric Priante Martin on 9 April 2025 at 10:58 am

Even outside government, US trade representative Jamieson Greer pursued a tough-on-China trade policy

by Ian Lewis on 9 April 2025 at 10:50 am

Premier Alliance reins in the launch of new US service

by Gary Dixon on 9 April 2025 at 10:39 am

German group’s maritime boss Johannes Winkler said recent divestments have been a strategic refocus

by Jonathan Boonzaier,Karen Ng on 9 April 2025 at 10:25 am

Kamsarmax seized in Singapore on voyage from New Orleans

by Lucy Hine on 9 April 2025 at 10:11 am

Company unveils new LPG engine that can be upgraded to burn ammonia

by Holly Birkett on 9 April 2025 at 9:44 am

Rasmus Saltofte’s upcoming departure follows reorganisation of Norden’s asset-light division

by Jonas Walsgård on 9 April 2025 at 9:24 am

Havfram has ordered two wind turbine installation vessels from CIMC Raffles

by Lucy Hine on 9 April 2025 at 8:36 am

Ambitious liquefaction developer and shipowner keen to wrap up orders by end of June

by Gary Dixon on 9 April 2025 at 8:18 am

Analysts identify data points indicating trouble for consumer shipping sectors

by Paul Peachey on 9 April 2025 at 8:03 am

World’s largest reinsurer says splits in the global order is top of the list of trends affecting the maritime sector in 2025

by Gary Dixon on 9 April 2025 at 7:20 am

US trade representative Jamieson Greer says not all measures will be implemented

by Holly Birkett on 9 April 2025 at 7:14 am

Jensen has worked for the Danish owner-operator since January last year

by Gary Dixon,Lucy Hine on 9 April 2025 at 6:58 am

Brokers report three-year deals for scrubber-fitted modern vessels

by Gary Dixon on 9 April 2025 at 6:32 am

State media says unnamed ship was intercepted in Middle East Gulf

by Karen Ng on 9 April 2025 at 6:24 am

Armed with 14 years of experience, Ryan Tan will strengthen firm’s ship financing services in Asia-Pacific

by Eric Priante Martin on 9 April 2025 at 6:23 am

LNG is not an option for Viking Holdings chief executive

by Gary Dixon on 9 April 2025 at 6:10 am

Brokers report deals for non-Chinese tonnage in busy week for big tankers

by Irene Ang on 9 April 2025 at 3:52 am

Delivery is scheduled in 2027 and 2028

by Karen Ng on 9 April 2025 at 3:35 am

Singapore shipowner is worried by global geopolitical shifts and prospects of a trade war

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 9 April 2025 at 12:32 am

Nautilus co-founder warns that the next generation expects better than what is on offer now

by Irene Ang on 8 April 2025 at 8:52 pm

The move will help CMI expand its product portfolio to include standard large vessels

by Eric Priante Martin,Craig Eason on 8 April 2025 at 7:31 pm

Diplomatic message opposes any economic measure to push shipping to decarbonise

by Eric Priante Martin on 8 April 2025 at 6:47 pm

After Lutnick tax threat, cruise is ‘telling its story’ to Washington

by Lucy Hine on 8 April 2025 at 4:55 pm

Volumes to be shipped free-on-board from Train 4 of Texan project

by Joe Brady on 8 April 2025 at 4:07 pm

Market seeks clarity around Trump’s willingness to negotiate tariffs with some nations

by Sandra Boga on 8 April 2025 at 4:00 pm

Russian grain exports down 50% in first quarter, Ukraine sees 82% fall

by Matt Coyne on 8 April 2025 at 2:29 pm

Owner had two VLCCs, one built in China and one in Japan

by Ian Lewis on 8 April 2025 at 2:22 pm

Methanol-ready series to be delivered from 2028

by Ian Lewis on 8 April 2025 at 1:09 pm

CMA CGM and MSC believed to be forking out $34m for two 1,700-teu vessels

by Gary Dixon on 8 April 2025 at 12:50 pm

Fincantieri is building groundbreaking vessel for Viking

by Holly Birkett on 8 April 2025 at 12:29 pm

But share price in Oslo continues to decline

by Gary Dixon on 8 April 2025 at 12:18 pm

Big gas carriers earning 18% less as trade wars take a toll

by Paul Peachey on 8 April 2025 at 12:03 pm

Cefor warns of the impact of rerouting and an increasingly elderly global fleet

by Gary Dixon on 8 April 2025 at 11:43 am

The Andaman Skies finds way out of impasse caused by class certificate problem

by Paul Peachey on 8 April 2025 at 11:25 am

Two tankers broke up in fierce storms in the Kerch Strait in December, polluting Russian and Ukrainian coastlines

by Karen Ng on 8 April 2025 at 11:16 am

Panama’s Comptroller General claims ‘irregularities’ in 2021 renewal

by Irene Ang,Harry Papachristou,Lucy Hine on 8 April 2025 at 10:52 am

Centrofin is said to be behind order

by Matt Coyne on 8 April 2025 at 10:41 am

‘Conservative’ estimates from BRS Shipbrokers say 60 tankers could be scrapping candidates

by Gary Dixon on 8 April 2025 at 10:20 am

Marine solutions group wants to meet demand for sustainable innovations

by Lucy Hine on 8 April 2025 at 10:06 am

Gazprom-controlled vessels also switch names

by Ian Lewis on 8 April 2025 at 10:04 am

Growing feeder and regional liner operator says purchase reduces dependency on chartered vessels

by Gary Dixon on 8 April 2025 at 9:53 am

Crude pipeline company had been ordered to close down two mooring points

by Jonas Walsgård on 8 April 2025 at 9:40 am

Target price set to NOK 14.90 compared with net asset value of NOK 33.50

by Eric Priante Martin on 8 April 2025 at 9:32 am

Broker warns that even shielded sectors may feel the pain

by Gary Dixon on 8 April 2025 at 8:52 am

Main shareholder John Fredriksen also took home more for his role on the board

by Gary Dixon on 8 April 2025 at 8:24 am

Groundbreaking installation took place at Astander Shipyard in Spain

by Lucy Hine on 8 April 2025 at 8:14 am

Companies will work together on commercial and naval ship production

by Gary Dixon on 8 April 2025 at 8:08 am

Fearnley Securities argues for a more cautious approach

by Gary Dixon on 8 April 2025 at 7:54 am

Chinese state tanker titan says it has a firm belief in its prospects despite headwinds

by Paul Peachey on 8 April 2025 at 7:43 am

Human Rights at Sea could not find ways to finance its work

by Craig Eason on 8 April 2025 at 7:24 am

The carbon levy is dead. Long live the levy

by Jonas Walsgård on 8 April 2025 at 7:13 am

Sissener Canopus buys into New York-listed Star Bulk alongside Norwegian tycoon and Himalaya Shipping

by Harry Papachristou on 8 April 2025 at 6:54 am

Asset play hinges on potential, third-party buyer winning offshore project

by Jonas Walsgård on 8 April 2025 at 6:24 am

CEO sees discount to both implied historical asset values and net asset value

by Gary Dixon on 8 April 2025 at 6:12 am

Controlling shareholders of UK investment manager have big plans and plenty of skin in the game

by Karen Ng on 8 April 2025 at 6:10 am

Analysts say impending tariff wars are creating ‘uncertainty on top of uncertainty’

by Harry Papachristou on 8 April 2025 at 6:04 am

Aristides Pittas sees limited vessel supply for container ship operators

by Karen Ng on 8 April 2025 at 3:55 am

However, Taiwanese markets continue to take a beating

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 8 April 2025 at 3:30 am

US-listed cruise giant charters two ships to Indian cruise operator and two to residential cruise start-up

by Jonathan Boonzaier on 8 April 2025 at 1:57 am

Judge describes Alphard Maritime as being ‘ambushed’ by company that agreed to sell SBM services company

by Gary Dixon on 8 April 2025 at 12:05 am

Giant Japanese shipowner will cancel shares amounting to 5.8% of its outstanding stock

by Irene Ang on 8 April 2025 at 12:05 am

Erasmus believes smaller vessels will better suited to navigating trade wars

by Eric Priante Martin on 7 April 2025 at 7:17 pm

Challenge planned after New York jury ‘pierces corporate veil’ in Adamastos case

by Sandra Boga on 7 April 2025 at 6:12 pm

‘I don’t work on a plan B,’ says IMO head

by Eric Priante Martin on 7 April 2025 at 5:19 pm

Developer Porto Central teams up with consultancy Praxys and former Maersk executive

by Holly Birkett on 7 April 2025 at 5:01 pm

Spot rates and freight futures crumble amid plethora of unknowns

by Joe Brady on 7 April 2025 at 3:43 pm

False report on pausing tariffs adds to morning’s volatility, while Trump threatens China again

by Holly Birkett on 7 April 2025 at 3:40 pm

Operator has used its last purchase option to buy and quickly sell a bulker it had on long-term charter

by Harry Papachristou on 7 April 2025 at 3:02 pm

Brave Maritime swoops on handysize after failed sales deal

by Matt Coyne on 7 April 2025 at 2:53 pm

Jefferies analyst estimates utilisation for the largest tankers has hit 90%

by Matt Coyne on 7 April 2025 at 2:27 pm

Founder insists company is ‘in a very strong position’ despite tariff fears

by Gary Dixon on 7 April 2025 at 2:13 pm

Consultancy Kpler believes it has confirmed another STS hub in Asia

by Holly Birkett on 7 April 2025 at 1:43 pm

Lars Christian Skarsgard tells TradeWinds he will take a break

by Gary Dixon on 7 April 2025 at 1:40 pm

Ship management boss warns against IMO adopting one-size-fits-all approach

by Gary Dixon on 7 April 2025 at 12:54 pm

Israeli line confirms vessels will be built in China for delivery in 2027 and 2028

by Gary Dixon on 7 April 2025 at 12:02 pm

Danish executive has spent $440,000 on Nasdaq Copenhagen in last few days

by Jonas Walsgård on 7 April 2025 at 11:33 am

Pareto says ‘unsustainable pricing’ may trigger full take-private moves

by Harry Papachristou on 7 April 2025 at 10:54 am

Modern MR acquired from Premuda becomes the first vessel of Vyron Vasileiadis-led Venergy Maritime

by Gary Dixon on 7 April 2025 at 10:45 am

Bunkering group adds 2010-built ship for storage operations in Fujairah

by Matt Coyne on 7 April 2025 at 10:20 am

Brokers say uncertainty in the market is holding back activity

by Jonas Walsgård on 7 April 2025 at 10:13 am

Shares rebound in Oslo after negative opening on Monday

by Gary Dixon on 7 April 2025 at 9:55 am

Japanese owner adds to large tanker orderbook in domestic deal

by Paul Peachey on 7 April 2025 at 9:25 am

Two ships will be delivered in 2030 and 2031 as Italy’s Fincantieri secures new agreement with Carnival Corp

by Harry Papachristou on 7 April 2025 at 8:38 am

Tsatsakis family company moves amid talk of trade wars and falling vessel values

by Gary Dixon on 7 April 2025 at 8:29 am

Windcoop promises big emission savings as it orders vessel

by Lucy Hine on 7 April 2025 at 8:00 am

Moves sparks speculation that company is being primed for sale again