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US appeals court rules global tariffs exceeded Trump’s authority Decision tees up battle at the US Supreme Court over extent of president’s emergency powers

The spot market for panamax and kamsarmax bulk carriers has risen each trading day for the past two weeks, fuelling interest in period deals for owners and operators. Photo: Anglo …

Adnoc Logistics and Services chief executive Abdulkareem Al Masabi at the naming ceremony of the LNG carrier l Shelila at Jiangnan Shipyard in November 2024. Photo: Adnoc L&S

China steel exports reaching a plateau as tariffs and anti-dumping measures bite Export volumes are ahead of those seen during the first eight months of last year, but shipments are …

Anbros Maritime currently has five bulkers listed in its fleet. Photo: Anbros Maritime

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Lars Barstad bemoans artificial VLCC rate ceiling as traders cash in short-term deals to ‘buy Swiss chalets’ Frontline boss explains how tanker market struggles to break through magic $50,000 per …

Anbros Maritime currently has five bulkers listed in its fleet. Photo: Anbros Maritime

Indonesia's refinery plans could have a big impact on tanker trades. Photo: Mr Tin DC/Creative Commons

Alphard Maritime's fleet includes several PSVs acquired from a Chinese shipbuilder via lease financing deals with Neptune Maritime Leasing. Photo: Jonathan Boonzaier

Hanwha Engine produces first X-DF engine with kit designed to slash methane slip by 50% Manufacturer and designer WinGD claiming world first with variable compression ratio technology

The Italian navy deters a piracy attack in the Gulf of Guinea. Photo: Italian navy

Torvald Klaveness seeks first CFO after losing vice president Solveig Sundby Norwegian shipping group on the hunt for new senior leader

Suezmax tanker loads naphtha following Ukrainian attack on Russian Baltic port AMPTC’s Star Energy takes on cargo at Novatek terminal following damage to fuel-producing complex last week

Astro Offshore moves into platform supply sector with two-ship buy from Alphard Acquisitions will also spearhead Dubai-based operator's move into the West African offshore market

Evercore's Jonathan Chappell has been a frequent critic of Nordic American Tankers. Photo: David Butler II/Marine Money

Frontline to bank $6m profit from sale of oldest suezmax Price of $36.4m for the Front Brage is below broker estimates

Contships hires banks to raise more money in Oslo bond market return Arctic and Fearnleys will arrange investor meetings from Monday

The Italian navy deters a piracy attack in the Gulf of Guinea. Photo: Italian navy

Indonesia's refinery plans could have a big impact on tanker trades. Photo: Mr Tin DC/Creative Commons

Frontline shares dropped after the company released its second-quarter report. A weak result and soft bookings for the third quarter disappointed investors. Read more Frontline to bank $6m profit from …

Bjorn Larsen’s ADS Maritime spreads its wings with aircraft sale and leaseback deal Norwegian shipping investor reaches beyond core markets with new related-party transaction

Houston Ship Channel collision blamed on steering gear failure NTSB report indicates invisible cracks in joystick rubber boot seal probably led to German MPP hitting Greek bulker

Singapore-listed coal miner buys two Indonesian shipping companies for $127.5m Geo Energy will pay for the firms primarily through issuing 275m new shares

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy was one of three signatories to the letter triggering the UN’s snapback provision. Photo: Scanpix

Shipbrokers celebrate Singapore’s brightest rising stars Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers annual awards party brings the city-state’s shipping community together

Shipowner Idan Ofer has splashed out almost $2bn to order feeder and mid-size container ship newbuildings. Photo: Eastern Pacific Shipping

John Wobensmith pulls up a chair in Genco Shipping’s boardroom James Dolphin retires from top board job while Kathleen Haines elevated to new lead role

QSL and Compass Minerals trade blows after unpaid fees claim turns into cargo contamination spat US minerals player says salt cargo’s contamination with iron pellets took place at Quebec terminal

‘Golden share’: Zim a takeover target for a narrow field of investors with a high-risk appetite ‘Not that many people are going to take the risk,’ says CEO and president

Chinese shipping giant Cosco Holding banks $2.8bn profit in first six months of 2025 Higher freight rates and volumes pushed up profit for China’s leading container carrier

CoolCo: ‘Working hard’ for its money by keeping spot fixtures flowing in LNG shipowner will need to be ‘patient’ in fixing out its second two-stroke vessel for long-term business

‘We will go for it’: Saverys ready to expand after Golden Ocean merger boosts scale Belgium’s CMB.Tech not ruling out moving beyond its favoured tankers, bulkers and boxships

‘Arms race’: Why banks are lending to shipping again This week’s Streetwise looks at how top public owners have come to speak softly but carry a big ‘revolver’

‘Oil and gas will be here for longer’: BW Offshore review finds outfit in good position to meet FPSO demand Sohmen-Pao company hopes to find new project in the next …

Hansson insists Nordic American Tankers still on the up-and-up despite loss Dry-dockings dragged down revenue and profit in the second quarter

The sun sets over the Mediterranean Sea in Latakia, Syria. Photo: Arian Zwegers/Creative Commons 2.0

EU and UK sanctions as effective as US measures, says Hafnia commercial boss Soren Winther says it would be a brave charterer who dabbled in non-compliant trades in the current …

Stainless Tankers said it will still sell all its ships and wind down the company at some point. Photo: Oscar May

Shipping slams 'abhorrent' Polymarket wager on probability of fresh Houthi attacks Prediction marketplace allows users to bet on deadly attacks

'Oil and gas will be here for longer': BW Offshore review finds outfit in good position to meet FPSO demand Sohmen-Pao company hopes to find new project in the next …

Fire-hit Wan Hai ship heads for Middle East after Sri Lanka snub Explosion and fire on containership led to clear up of plastic pellets from Indian beaches

Strong rates to limit prompt tanker sales as owners milk cash cows one last time Analysts and brokers say market still active, but healthy spot rates on offer could change …