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Monday, September 13, 2021
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Shipping

Over a Dozen LNG Carriers Line Up in Qatar to Feed Hungry Buyers

By Verity Ratcliffe and Stephen Stapczynski (Bloomberg) — More than a dozen liquefied natural gas tankers are waiting their turn to fill up at Qatar’s

September 13, 2021
Total Views: 2929

Friday, May 21, 2021
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Maritime News

Qatar LNG Plans To Flood World Market

By Anna Shiryaevskaya (Bloomberg) The world’s top exporter of liquefied natural gas is ramping up production dramatically and undercutting competitors in a

May 21, 2021
Total Views: 10005

Monday, March 22, 2021
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Shipbuilding

Qatar Launches Shipowner Tender for Massive Future LNG Carrier Fleet

Qatar Petroleum has invited ship owners to participate in a tender for the long-term time charter of up to 100 LNG carriers that the company will require for

March 22, 2021
Total Views: 5309

Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Q-Flex LNG Carrier Completes First Ship-to-Ship Transfer
Shipping

Q-Flex LNG Carrier Completes First Ship-to-Ship Transfer

Qatari natural gas company Qatargas has announced the first ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of a liquefied natural gas involving one of its Q-Flex LNG carriers.

January 12, 2021
Total Views: 3451

Friday, January 8, 2021
UAE to Reopen All Entry Points with Qatar as Gulf Dispute Thaws
Shipping

UAE to Reopen All Entry Points with Qatar as Gulf Dispute Thaws

DUBAI, Jan 8 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates will reopen all its land, sea and air entry points with Qatar starting Saturday, state news agency WAM

January 8, 2021
Total Views: 1104

Tuesday, January 5, 2021
From Embargo to Embrace, Saudi Arabia Pushes Gulf Detente
Shipping

From Embargo to Embrace, Saudi Arabia Pushes Gulf Detente

By Aziz El Yaakoubi AL-ULA, Saudi Arabia, Jan 5 (Reuters) – Embracing Qatar’s ruler, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince pushed a deal to end a

January 5, 2021
Total Views: 721

Tuesday, June 2, 2020
A worker near a ship under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries' Shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea, May 13, 2015. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
Maritime News

$19 Billion LNG Ship Order a Boon for South Korean Shipbuilders

SEOUL, June 2 (Reuters) – South Korea’s ailing shipbuilders have been thrown a lifeline in an increasingly tough market with a $19 billion order

June 2, 2020
Total Views: 176

Monday, June 1, 2020
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Maritime News

Qatar Launches Largest LNG Shipbuilding Program in History at Korean Yards

State-owned Qatar Petroleum has entered into shipbuilding agreements with South Korea’s “Big 3” shipyards for the construction of up to 100 LNG carriers

June 1, 2020
Total Views: 138

Tuesday, November 19, 2019
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Maritime News

Qatar Charters MSC Cruise Ships for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Qatar has signed an agreement with MSC Cruises to charter two cruise ships to operate as floating hotels for fans during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Under the

November 19, 2019
Total Views: 244

Tuesday, April 23, 2019
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Maritime News

Qatar Launches Massive LNG Shipbuilding Program That Could Exceed 100 Ships

Qatar, the world’s second largest exporter of liquified natural gas, has taken its first firm steps in a massive LNG shipbuilding program that could

April 23, 2019
Total Views: 125

Wednesday, February 20, 2019
UAE Eases Qatar Shipping Ban Amid Continuing Dispute
Maritime News

UAE Eases Qatar Shipping Ban Amid Continuing Dispute

By Alexander Cornwell, Lisa Barrington and Eric Knecht DUBAI/DOHA, Feb 20 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates has eased a ban on the shipping of goods

February 20, 2019
Total Views: 52

Monday, December 3, 2018
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Maritime News

Qatar to Leave OPEC to Focus On Gas

By Eric Knecht DOHA, Dec 3 (Reuters) – Qatar said on Monday it was quitting OPEC from January to focus on its gas ambitions, taking a swipe at the

December 3, 2018
Total Views: 10

Thursday, September 27, 2018
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Maritime News

Qatar Said to See $40 Billion Income Gain From Gas Expansion

By Mohammed Aly Sergie (Bloomberg) — Qatar will generate $40 billion in additional export revenue once it completes its natural gas expansion

September 27, 2018
Total Views: 58

Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Qatar LNG Tanker
Maritime News

PetroChina, Qatar Holding Advanced Talks on LNG Supply Deals, Sources Say

By Chen Aizhu and Meng Meng BEIJING, Aug 8 (Reuters) – PetroChina Ltd is in advanced discussions with Qatar to purchase liquefied natural gas (LNG)

August 8, 2018
Total Views: 5

Tuesday, September 5, 2017
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Maritime News

Qatar Says New Port Will Help Circumvent Arab Sanctions

HAMAD PORT, Qatar, Sept 5 (Reuters) – Qatar inaugurated a new $7.4 billion port along its Gulf coast on Tuesday that officials said would become a

September 5, 2017
Total Views: 19

Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Qatar Navigation (Milaha)
News

Qatar Navigation Shifting Regional Hub to Oman Amid Diplomatic Rift

DUBAI, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Qatar Navigation (Milaha), a top Doha-based shipping and logistics group, said it was shifting its regional trans-shipment hub

August 8, 2017
Total Views: 36

Tuesday, June 13, 2017
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News

Qatar Petroleum Signs LNG Bunkering Agreement with Shell

DUBAI, June 13 (Reuters) – Qatar Petroleum and Shell signed a framework agreement to develop global LNG bunkering facilities on Tuesday, Qatar Petroleum

June 13, 2017
Total Views: 8

Monday, June 12, 2017
Maritime News

Tanker Rates from Qatar Set to Rise on Port Ban

By Jessica Jaganathan and Florence Tan SINGAPORE, June 12 (Reuters) – The costs to ship fuel and crude oil from Qatar are expected to rise after the

June 12, 2017
Total Views: 54

Shipping Routes via Oman Opened to Give Qatar Food Lifeline
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Shipping Routes via Oman Opened to Give Qatar Food Lifeline

By John Davison and Jonathan Saul DOHA/LONDON, June 12 (Reuters) – Qatar and container lines have launched new shipping services via Oman in an effort to

June 12, 2017
Total Views: 9

Friday, June 9, 2017
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News

Hapag-Lloyd, UASC Merger Seen Weathering Qatar Row

HAMBURG/FRANKFURT, June 9 (Reuters) – Hapag-Lloyd’s merger with Arab Shipping Company, which is owned by six Gulf states, is proceeding as planned,

June 9, 2017
Total Views: 3
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