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Tuesday, September 20, 2016
RBS Starts Winding Down Shipping Business as Hope for Sale Fades
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RBS Starts Winding Down Shipping Business as Hope for Sale Fades

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, Sept 20 (Reuters) – The Royal Bank of Scotland has begun winding down its global shipping finance business, it said on Tuesday,

September 20, 2016
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Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Shipping Sentiment at All-Time Low On Trade Slowdown, Brexit Risk
News

Shipping Sentiment at All-Time Low On Trade Slowdown, Brexit Risk

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, July 6 (Reuters) – Global shipping confidence is at an all-time low as fears of a global recession and Britain’s vote to

July 5, 2016
Total Views: 47

Friday, May 20, 2016
International Shipping Crisis – What about the Professional Mariner?
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International Shipping Crisis – What about the Professional Mariner?

By Captain George Livingstone [su_box title=”Author’s Note”] I have accepted an invitation from the good folks at gCaptain to

May 20, 2016
Total Views: 75

Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Moore Stephens: Shipping to Remain Volatile and Indispensable in 2016
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Moore Stephens: Shipping to Remain Volatile and Indispensable in 2016

International accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens expects the shipping industry to remain volatile and indispensable in 2016. Moore Stephens

January 6, 2016
Total Views: 4

China’s Shipping-Related Bankruptcies Likely to Surge in 2016
Maritime News

China’s Shipping-Related Bankruptcies Likely to Surge in 2016

By Brenda Goh SHANGHAI, Jan 6 (Reuters) – China’s dry-bulk shipping industry will likely see a surge in bankruptcies this year as freight rates hit

January 6, 2016
Total Views: 3

Tuesday, March 10, 2015
IMO Making Waves: Women Leaders in Maritime [VIDEO]
Maritime News

IMO Making Waves: Women Leaders in Maritime [VIDEO]

Here’s a video reporting on continuing efforts by the International Maritime Organization and the World Maritime University (WMU) to promote the

March 10, 2015
Total Views: 11

Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Shipping Industry Faces Shake Up as Private Equity Unwinds Bets
Maritime News

Shipping Industry Faces Shake Up as Private Equity Unwinds Bets

As global shipping grapples with its worst downturn in 30 years, private equity firms are unwinding massive bets made on the sector in a move set to accelerate

March 3, 2015
Total Views: 1055

Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Charterers Optimistic Despite Dip In Shipping Confidence -Moore Stephens
Maritime News

Charterers Optimistic Despite Dip In Shipping Confidence -Moore Stephens

Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry fell slightly during the three months to August 2014, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey

September 23, 2014
Total Views: 2

Monday, April 8, 2013
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News

Lloyd’s Register Sees Seaborne Trade More Than Doubling by 2030

(Bloomberg) — Global seaborne trade will more than double by 2030 as China’s expanding economy drives demand for commodities from crude oil to iron

April 8, 2013
Total Views: 3

Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Crew Costs Led to Overall Rise in Operating Costs – Report
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Crew Costs Led to Overall Rise in Operating Costs – Report

Total annual operating costs in the shipping industry increased by an average of 2.1 percent in 2011 led primarily by increasing crew costs, says international

September 26, 2012
Total Views: 88

Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Private Equity Billionaire Wins Approval For Navigator Holdings Takeover
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Private Equity Billionaire Wins Approval For Navigator Holdings Takeover

(Bloomberg) — Billionaire Wilbur Ross won a judge’s approval to buy shares in a shipping company held by Lehman Brothers Inc., a spokesman for the

September 19, 2012
Total Views: 8

Thursday, September 13, 2012
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Finance

Private Equity Investors View the Depressed Shipping Market with Serious Interest

Wilbur Ross, whose company manages about $10 billion of assets, said private-equity investors are increasingly interested in shipping after a four-year rout

September 13, 2012
Total Views: 7

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
berlian laju tanker logo
Finance

Berlian Laju Tanker Avoids Getting Ships Impounded, Financial Restructuring Underway

SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)–Indonesia’s Berlian Laju Tanker (B66.SG) said Tuesday it had obtained an order in the High Court of Singapore that prevents

March 13, 2012
Total Views: 21

Monday, March 12, 2012
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News

Orient Overseas CFO: Industry to “Head Back to Break-Even Level in 2012”

HONG KONG (Dow Jones)–Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. (0316.HK) said Monday it expects trading conditions in 2012 to remain tough as high fuel costs

March 12, 2012
Total Views: 1

Friday, March 9, 2012
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Finance

Supply and Demand Mismatch Forecasted in Shipping, Danaos is Downgraded

  We are downgrading Danaos to Neutral from Outperform, and Seaspan to Underperform from Neutral. – Credit Suisse Despite both Danaos’

March 9, 2012
Total Views: 18

Friday, September 23, 2011
Shipping Industry Recognizes Year’s Achievements at Lloyd’s List Awards – The Winners
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Shipping Industry Recognizes Year’s Achievements at Lloyd’s List Awards – The Winners

Some of the biggest names in shipping met this week in London for the annual Lloyd’s List Awards, one of the industries most acclaimed events recognizing

September 23, 2011
Total Views: 53

Shipping Industry Confidence Dips To All-Time Low [REPORT]
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Shipping Industry Confidence Dips To All-Time Low [REPORT]

Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry fell to their lowest level for three and a half years in the three months ended August 2011, according to

September 23, 2011
Total Views: 6

Monday, September 12, 2011
Shipping industry wants “UN Force of Armed Military Guards” to replace private security firms on ships
Piracy

Shipping industry wants “UN Force of Armed Military Guards” to replace private security firms on ships

A “Round Table” of international shipping associations including ICS, BIMCO, INTERTANKO and INTERCARGO has urged the UN to establish a “UN

September 12, 2011
Total Views: 28
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