A few years back, when oil prices were tumbling down, there was a sense of optimism among ship owners active in the tanker market, as there was the expectation that lower prices would yield more demand. This time around, an opposite scenario, coupled w…
Crude Tanker Market Waiting for News on the Oil Price Front Read More »
It is a concept which could boost global seaborne trade by assisting economic progress in many countries. China’s 21st Century Maritime Silk Road has attracted great interest internationally, intensified by other possible impacts of the plan. During th…
New insights into China’s Maritime Silk Road Read More »
The shipping sector is poised to make progress toward financial recovery in 2018, but uncertainty over trade and security relationships will be compounded by a variety of other constraints. Rising fuel costs, the introduction of larger vessels and new …
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Acquisition of Gener8 Maritime announced in December will close tomorrow creating one of the largest tanker fleets.
Gener8 shareholders okay Euronav takeover Read More »
Major investor in Florida-based tanker and offshore vessel group cuts stake by about 50% to 1.2 million shares.
T. Rowe backs away from Seacor Holdings Read More »