The expanded Panama Canal on Monday celebrated its first year of operations “which exceeded by 25%…
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Trump to call for U.S. oil dominance
Donald Trump will tout surging U.S. exports of oil and natural gas during a week of events…
BIMCO: Ordering ramping up in H1 is not what industry needs
The newbuild activity for the first half of 2017 has surpassed the same period last year…
Singapore arrests tanker Ocean Mare
The 2006-built crude oil tanker Ocean Mare has been arrested in Singapore, most likely due to…
Petroleum Industry Governance Bill ‘seriously flawed’, fails local communities – Group
A civil society organization, Social Development Integrated Centre, Social Action, has described the Petroleum Industry Governance…
Japan’s big three lines to engage South African authorities over container merger rejection
The big three Japanese lines will engage with the Competition Commission of South Africa to review…
Abu Dhabi Ports inks deal to run Fujairah Port
Abu Dhabi Ports (ADP) has signed a 35-year concession agreement to develop, manage and operate Fujairah…
VLCC rates may edge up on floating storage, August charters
Freight rates for very large crude carriers (VLCCs) could creep higher as more ships are chartered…
Pollution problem in the Niger Delta
In the heady days of fiery quest for independence from the colonial masters spearheaded by the…
What is your take on Customs plan to reduce the time it takes for import and export procedures?
It is a welcome development but my fear is that the political will to carry it…
Keeping seafarers sane
By Michael Grey “Seafarers required – preference will be given to stolid, pragmatic anti-social candidates who…
Brazil starts inspection of old vessels
Brazil has introduced a new inspection requirement in its ports, following a number of recent…