South & Central Asia
Kuehne + Nagel bags Petronas logistics contract
Malaysian LNG giant Petronas has awarded a three-year logistics and supply chain contract to the German logistics specialist Kuehne + Nagel.
Asian Cruise Market Continues Blooming
2017 was another year of exceptional growth for Asian cruise market.
Colombo: TSHD Xin Hai Feng Rescues Drowning Fishermen
The trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Xin Hai Feng, owned by CHEC Dredging Co., Ltd., conducted a rescue mission in the Port City Colombo’s outer breakwater area last week. Two fishermen, aged 64 and 57, had gone deep sea fishing in a rented boat on the 14th of July and had run into trouble whe
Alcatel Submarine Networks Delivers ASC Link for Vocus
Vocus Group has informed that the cable laying phase of a new submarine cable system linking Australia to Singapore (ASC) is complete, with the final splice having been completed south-east of Singapore. The four-pair fibre network should deliver a minimum of 40Tbps of capacity and will offer an app
Terminals in Europe, Australia Boost DP World’s Performance in H1
DP World delivers encouraging results driven by performance of container terminals in Europe and Asia.
Transocean retires four floaters, lands new semi-sub deals
In the last three months since its previous fleet status report, offshore driller Transocean has landed new contracts and extensions but has also seen dayrates cut for several of its drillships while four floaters have been retired.
Report: Blast Kills Two at Chittagong Dockyard
Two workers have died following a gas cylinder blast on board a vessel at Chittagong Marine Dockyard.
Cochin Port Inks Work Order for New Cruise Terminal
India’s Cochin Port is to construct a new cruise terminal with a capacity to handle 5,000 visitors by February 2020.
Chinese June LNG imports rise YoY
Imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) into China during the month of June have risen compared to the corresponding period last year.
Capesizes to Deliver the Goods in H2
MSI: Capesize spot rates could rise above USD 25,000 per day in Q4
Keppel Shipyard Bags Fourth FSRU Conversion Gig
Keppel Offshore and Marine has won two contracts worth USD 51.3 million.
Samsung Heavy Nabs USD 366 Million Deal, Gets Approval for LNG Carrier Pair
Samsung Heavy Industries has won a deal for the construction of three special-purpose ships.