France has denied reports that it is ready to go ahead with the controversial delivery of…
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Suez Canal boss explains expansion plan, defends pricing
Admiral Mohab Mameesh, chairman and managing director of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), proved a star…
Costs to consumer from shipping likely to rise despite weakening oil price
UASC cautions that while lower crude oil prices could drive consumer demand, environmental regulations could take…
One more body recovered from wrecked Sewol
Divers have recovered another body from the ill-fated ferry Sewol on Tuesday six months after the…
Piracy threat to product tankers on the rise as attacks climb
Hijackings of small oil tankers by armed gangs are increasing in Southeast Asia, home to the…
Royal Caribbean takes delivery of ‘Quantum of the Seas’
Royal Caribbean International took delivery of the newest and most anticipated addition to the cruise line’s…
Liberian Registry backs IMO Ebola guidance
The Liberian Registry, whose host nation is one of those most affected by the Ebola epidemic,…
UAE maritime industry set to boost economic contribution
The UAE government expects its maritime cluster to significantly increase its contribution to the nation’s economy…
APM Terminals Bahrain highlights port’s role in connecting economies
Over 80 Bahrain British Business Forum (BBBF) members and guests attended the monthly networking luncheon with…
U.S. merchant shipping stocks predicted to soar
U.S. marine shipping stocks are poised to see their shares climb 59 percent in the next…
DP World posts 9% growth in first nine months
DP World handled 44.8m teu in the first nine months of 2014, a 9% increase over…
Ship operating costs to rise by 3% in two years
Shipowners and managers expect that vessel operating costs, lead by crewing and repairs, will increase 2.9%…