Indian government reveals multiple offers for control of state shipowner
CONTAINERSHIPS
Tufton Oceanic launches $25m tap issue to build fleet again
UK investment fund makes first fundraising move after bringing in new investor
Container and tanker trades impacted as Myanmar coup turns violent
Protects and strikes said to be restricting cargo movement, while closure of banks is hampering trade
Wan Hai mulls deal for neo-panamax boxships that could take 2021 orders over $1bn
Taiwanese liner company plans to order up to six vessels as chartered tonnage looks too pricey
U.S. Goods-Trade Deficit Widens in January as Imports Surge to a Record
By Eric Martin (Bloomberg) — The U.S. merchandise-trade deficit widened in January as imports climbed to a record high, signaling a continuing recovery in demand from American consumers. The deficit grew…
Shippers Face Increasing Bunker Surcharges Amid Rising Fuel Costs
By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Higher fuel costs are triggering increases in ocean carrier bunker surcharges, adding more misery for shippers already struggling with record high freight rates and additional fees….
Feeding frenzy: S&P deals hit 10-year high across three main sectors
Boxship and bulker activity driven by strong markets, while tanker owners betting on recovery, says Clarksons Platou Securities
Containerships Borealis completes maiden voyage
Containerships Borealis, the newest LNG-powered vessel of CMA CGM’s unit, arrives at the Shortsea Terminal of Rotterdam, Heijplaat, on 1 March. The post Containerships Borealis completes maiden…
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Higher margin containerships boost Yangzijiang profit
Singapore-listed shipbuilder said market demand and sentiment improved towards the end of 2020
Work Boat Interviews Marine Architects Regarding The Future Of Harbor Tugs
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