New rules coming into force from 2020 to curb pollution produced by the world's ships are worrying everyone from OPEC oil producers to bunker fuel sellers and shipping companies.

In Q1 2018, A.P. Moller - Maersk had a revenue growth of 30% to USD 9.3bn, 10% excluding Hamburg Süd, with growth in all business segments and a strategic transformation well underway. A.P. Moller – Maersk reiterates its expectations for

Four Asia-Europe sailings may well be cancelled to keep slot demand in line with supply as the peak season gathers steam this year, according SeaIntel's Sunday Spotlight analysis.

Star Bulk Carrier announced on 14th May 2018 that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Songa Bulk ASA (“Songa”) pursuant to which the Company will acquire 15 operating vessels (the “Vessels”) for an aggregate of 13.725 mi

US President Donald Trump's decision to pull the US out of the Iran nuclear deal has rattled the global crude oil market. If Iran cuts oil production, who will fill in the net oil import gap of China?

BIMCO has established itself as a leading authority on many maritime security issues, highlighting the threats and urging the industry to adopt a risk-based approach. It is a rapidly evolving area where BIMCO intends to remain a leader.

“Time is fast running out” for implementation by IMO Member States of the 0.5% global sulphur in fuel cap by 1 January 2020, says Esben Poulsson, chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping.

Brazilian mining conglomerate Vale SA says its second-generation Valemaxes, used to transport iron ore from Brazil to China, are the most efficient vessels ever built in terms of greenhouse gas emission reductions.

SeaIntel Maritime Analysis in its latest Sunday Spotlight warns of an impending shortage of feeder vessels adding that the dearth could be in the region of between 400 and 1,200 feeder vessels by the end of 2020.

Two days of inconclusive US-China talks ended last Friday in Beijing amid signs that the Trump administration is demanding dramatic concessions that challenge core elements of China's economic system and its ambitions for future development.

BIMCO’s Documentary Committee approved a new set of standard bunker terms, developed by a cross-industry group, in New York on 2 May. The BIMCO Bunker Terms 2018 improve on the previous edition with a maximum limit of the parties’ liabil

Neither US nor China has imposed their proposed tariffs yet, but commodity trades are already being affected by growing tensions between the two countries. In a recent interview, the chief executive of Bunge said that he saw the US “making

Thordon Bearings, of Burlington, Ontario, Canada, has received an order to supply four comprehensive shipsets of stern gear for a new class of towboat.

Wintermar Offshore Marine (WINS.JK) has announced 1Q2018 results. Driven by an improvement in vessel utilization, Owned Vessel revenue jumped 48% to US$14 million, compared with a loss of US$0.3 million in 1Q2017. This comprised 84%

With less than two years before the sulphur cap comes into force, LNG is looking more plausible as the marine fuel of the 21st Century, a report by the shipping consultancy Drewry notes.