Green Marine
Sailing the Seven Seas
By Willem-Jan Hamers Managing Director at Redwise Have you ever thought about the first journey of a ship, her maiden voyage from the shipyard to its owner? Ordering a new build vessel at a shipyard is one step, having the ship delivered at the place of destination is a whole different leap. The Dut
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The merger of Qatargas and RasGas, the world’s two biggest LNG producers, has been finalized.
Mexico Finds 285 Kg of Cocaine on Boxship
Mexican authorities seize cocaine from Cap Palliser containership, heading to Lazaro Cardenas port.
Wilson Buys Bremer Lloyd’s Bulker Duo
Wilson is to purchase two bulk carriers from German shipowner Bremer Lloyd.
Moody’s: SIPG’s Shanghai Xingwaitan Acquisition Is Credit Negative
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2018 a Year of Transformation for Port Operators
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Viking Line Carried Record Number of Passengers in 2017
Finnish shipping company Viking Line saw the record passenger numbers last year.
Report: Up to 500 Bulkers Stuck at Asian Major Coal Ports
Between 400 and 500 large dry bulk carriers are waiting to unload coal in Chinese waters.
BIMCO: Shipping Needs to Stay Cautious in 2018
BIMCO urges shipping to remain cautious in 2018 to maintain the progress achieved in 2017.
Moore Stephens: Optimism to Triumph Over Pessimism for Shipping in 2018
Moore Stephens expects the shipping industry to see optimism outweigh pessimism in 2018.
NYK Line Eyes Business Acquisitions
Japanese shipping company NYK Line will be looking into business acquisition opportunities in the year ahead.
Westports’ Full Year Volume Dwindles
Westports’ full year volumes drop by between seven and twelve percent in 2017.
India Working to Attract More Investors to Its Port Sector
India has made a step forward in enticing more investors to support the development of its port sector.
K Line: We Must Continue to Be Ready for Tough Times
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