Maritime UK sets out wish list to new PM Johnson 

Harry Theochari, chair of umbrella body Maritime UK, has written to incoming Prime Minister Boris Johnson…

West Africa piracy threatens regional trade plans, says Ghana minister

Piracy in the waters off West Africa threatens plans to bolster regional trade, Ghana’s defence minister…

737 MAX: Boeing posts loss of $3bn in Q2

U.S. top aircraft manufacturer Boeing Company has posted a loss of about 3 billion U.S. dollars…

Bangladesh ship breaking yard worker dies on duty 

One worker lost his life in an incident at a shipbreaking yard in Chittagong, Bangladesh, while…

59 Greek shipowners have fleets of 20 or more vessels 

It is well recognised that when it comes to sea transportation Greek shipowners are among the…

King Abdullah Port receives new cranes 

Saudi Arabia’s largest container terminal at the King Abdullah Port is getting a boost in capacity…

IMF downgrades world growth, warns of ‘precarious’ 2020

Global trade tensions, continued uncertainty and rising prospects for a no-deal Brexit are sapping the strength…

Pirates kill two Army officers in Bayelsa

Suspected sea pirates have attacked and killed two soldiers at an oil flow station located at…

France, others back Britain’s call for Strait of Hormuz naval mission

France, Italy and Denmark gave initial support for a British plan for a European-led naval mission…

UAE seeks second term in IMO Council

The UAE is ready to present its candidacy for a second term for Category B membership…

DP World’s Dubai shipping container volumes fall for fifth consecutive quarter

DP World’s (DPW.DI) Dubai shipping container volumes fell by 6.3% in the second quarter, the port…

Pirates attack ship near Singapore Strait

A South Korean bulk carrier was boarded by seven armed pirates while underway 100 metres from…