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Thursday, January 26, 2017
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China’s COSCO Shipping Flags $1.44 Billion Loss for 2016

SHANGHAI, Jan 26 (Reuters) – China’s COSCO Shipping Holdings Co Ltd said it expects to post a net loss of 9.9 billion yuan ($1.44 billion) for

January 26, 2017
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Royal Caribbean’s Profit Beats Estimates, Shares Jump
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Royal Caribbean’s Profit Beats Estimates, Shares Jump

By Abhijith Ganapavaram and Aravind K Jan 26 (Reuters) – Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd forecast higher-than-expected adjusted earnings for 2017, putting

January 26, 2017
Total Views: 40

Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Fathom Adonia Arrives In Havana
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Cuban Trade Delegation Visits U.S. as Trump Ponders Detente

By Marc Frank HAVANA, Jan 25 (Reuters) – A Cuban trade delegation arrived in the United States this week to visit four states and six ports, even as the

January 25, 2017
Total Views: 84

Tuesday, January 24, 2017
U.S. LNG Exports Shift to Europe from Asia
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U.S. LNG Exports Shift to Europe from Asia

By Scott DiSavino Jan 24 (Reuters) – U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters have shifted their focus to Southern Europe from Asia as cold weather and

January 24, 2017
Total Views: 19

Monday, January 23, 2017
Japan’s Orix Looking to Scoop Up More European Shipping Debt
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Japan’s Orix Looking to Scoop Up More European Shipping Debt

LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Japanese financial services firm Orix Corp said it was looking to buy more shipping loans in Europe after confirming on Monday

January 23, 2017
Total Views: 27

Trump White House Vows to Stop China Taking South China Sea Islands
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Trump White House Vows to Stop China Taking South China Sea Islands

By David Brunnstrom and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) – The new U.S. administration of President Donald Trump vowed on Monday that the

January 23, 2017
Total Views: 58

Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping
Shipping News

Italy’s Giuseppe Bottiglieri Seeks Court Protection as Downturn Bites

LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping Company, one of Italy’s biggest shipping firms, has sought court protection in the country

January 23, 2017
Total Views: 61

Shipping Bank HSH Nordbank Invites Indicative Bids from Potential Buyers
Shipping News

Shipping Bank HSH Nordbank Invites Indicative Bids from Potential Buyers

FRANKFURT, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Shipping finance provider HSH Nordbank has launched its planned sale, inviting expressions of interest from potential

January 23, 2017
Total Views: 45

Friday, January 20, 2017
RBS Sells $600 Million of Shipping Loans -Sources
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RBS Sells $600 Million of Shipping Loans -Sources

LONDON/TOKYO, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Royal Bank of Scotland has concluded agreements to sell at least $600 million worth of shipping loans from its portfolio

January 20, 2017
Total Views: 1133

Orient Overseas Says It’s Not Aware of Any Bids for OOCL
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Orient Overseas Says It’s Not Aware of Any Bids for OOCL

SHANGHAI, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Hong Kong-listed shipper Orient Overseas International Ltd said on Friday it had not received any bids for its subsidiary

January 20, 2017
Total Views: 79

Shipowners Avoid New “Pirate Hotspot” in Waters West of the Philippines
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Shipowners Avoid New “Pirate Hotspot” in Waters West of the Philippines

By Keith Wallis SINGAPORE, Jan 20 (Reuters) – A surge in piracy to the west of the Philippines is forcing shipowners to divert vessels through other

January 20, 2017
Total Views: 320

Thursday, January 19, 2017
Norwegian Shipping Company Denies Illegal Shipment Accusation
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Norwegian Shipping Company Denies Illegal Shipment Accusation

LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) – A Norwegian shipping firm on Thursday denied a tanker it manages had violated a European court ruling after Western

January 19, 2017
Total Views: 103

capesize bulk carrier
Shipping News

Capesize Rates to Hold Steady or Slip in “Good Market”

By Keith Wallis SINGAPORE, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Freight rates for large capesize dry cargo ships on key Asian routes could hold steady or slip slightly

January 19, 2017
Total Views: 22

Wednesday, January 18, 2017
U.S. Judge Approves Hanjin Terminal Sale
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U.S. Judge Approves Hanjin Terminal Sale

By Jim Christie SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 18 (Reuters) – Bankrupt South Korean shipping line Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd won U.S. court approval at a hearing on

January 18, 2017
Total Views: 79

U.S. Commerce Nominee Ross Says NAFTA is Trump’s First Trade Priority
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U.S. Commerce Nominee Ross Says NAFTA is Trump’s First Trade Priority

By David Lawder WASHINGTON, Jan 18 (Reuters) – Renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico will be the Trump

January 18, 2017
Total Views: 48

Tuesday, January 17, 2017
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Shipping News

Trump Commerce Pick Wilbur Ross to Keep Interests in Shipping

By David Lawder WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) – Wilbur Ross, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Commerce Secretary, has pledged to sell his

January 17, 2017
Total Views: 104

Rolls-Royce Jumps on Profit Upgrade and Bribery Settlement
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Rolls-Royce Jumps on Profit Upgrade and Bribery Settlement

By Sarah Young and Kirstin Ridley LONDON, Jan 17 (Reuters) – Shares in Rolls-Royce jumped as much as 7 percent on Tuesday after the British maker of

January 17, 2017
Total Views: 69

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Ship Insurers to Resume Near Full Coverage for Iran Oil Exports

By Osamu Tsukimori and Keith Wallis TOKYO/SINGAPORE, Jan 17 (Reuters) – Global shipping insurers have devised a way to ensure nearly full coverage for

January 17, 2017
Total Views: 36

Subsea Search for MH370 Ends Without a Trace
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Subsea Search for MH370 Ends Without a Trace

By Tom Westbrook and Jonathan Barrett SYDNEY, Jan 17 (Reuters) – The deep-sea search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 ended on Tuesday without

January 17, 2017
Total Views: 86

Monday, January 16, 2017
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Damen Headquarters Raided Amid Foreign Bribery Investigation

AMSTERDAM, Jan 16 (Reuters) – Dutch investigators have raided the Netherlands’ biggest ship builder, Damen Shipyards, as part of a criminal

January 16, 2017
Total Views: 87