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Laskaridis linked to $312m newcastlemax order in China
Greek shipowner Panos Laskaridis is making a return to the newcastlemax newbuilding market, with his Lavinia Bulkers linked to an order for …
Splash Wrap: Sanctions, spreadsheets and shipyards
The Trump administration has begun authorising the sale of sanctioned oil tankers to approved investors who must then refurbish the vessels …
Fraser Shipyards changes hands in $350m expansion drive
US investment firm Wildcat Equity Partners has struck an agreement to acquire Fraser Industries, the Wisconsin-based shipbuilding and repair…
Lila Global doubles up on vintage LNG carriers
Lila Global is expanding its presence in the ageing LNG carrier market, adding a second steam-powered vessel to its fleet as the global LNG …
Sierra Leone launches Chinese-backed national shipping company
Sierra Leone has launched a new national shipping company backed by China's Zhejiang Xiehai Group, with ambitions to develop a fleet of 50 v…
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to build new US shipyard
South Korea's HD Hyundai has agreed to establish a joint venture with US engineering and construction giant Kiewit to build a new American s…
Why Port Cargo Clearance Gets Delayed By Paperwork, Not Cranes & How to Fix It
EDI, or Electronic Data Interchange, is the exchange of business information between stakeholders in port operations. Know more in this arti…
ClassNK introduces new notation to tackle GPS spoofing
Japanese classification society ClassNK has introduced a new class notation for vessels equipped with technology capable of detecting satell…