UK detains three foreign ships for failing Port State Control 

Three more foreign-flagged vessels were detained in UK ports during July 2016 after failing Port State Control…

‘Chinese port operators under pressure’  

Slower economic growth, deteriorating export competitiveness and weak liner profitability are narrowing the headroom within the…

Kenya Ports Authority boss sees increased port cargo traffic 

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) says it is modernising Kenyan seaports to grow cargo volumes as…

Royal Caribbean beats Q2 forecast

New York-listed cruise line company Royal Caribbean Cruises reported its adjusted net income for the second…

Houston ship channel closed due to debris removal ops  

The Houston Ship Channel is temporarily closed due to debris removal operations being conducted in the area, the Vessel Transit…

Oil rebounds from losses but oversupply concerns remain  

Oil rebounded on Tuesday after falling by up to 10 percent in one week, but investors…

Clouds gather over Greek port and shipyard cluster revival

The future was looking so bright for Greece’s Piraeus cluster at the beginning of July. Xu…

Singapore Exchange preparing formal offer to buy Baltic Exchange

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX) is readying a formal offer to buy London’s Baltic Exchange following months…

Dangote refinery will solve fuel supply challenge in West Africa – Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said the Dangote Refinery being developed at the Lekki…

Merchant fleet remain on Red Sea alert despite piracy false alarm 

Ships transiting the Red Sea have been cautioned to remain vigilant despite a reported piracy attack…

Japan warns China over ‘territorial aggression’  

China risks triggering unintended conflict with Asian rivals through its aggressive stance in maritime disputes, Japan…

Outrage as Customs increases import duty for second time in one month 

As reported exclusively by SHIPS & PORTS DAILY on Thursday; the Nigeria Customs Service has formally adjusted the…