While some companies are scratching their heads over looming risks, others are gearing up to seize a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make a windfall

Get ready to rock with Donald Trump, but shipping remains largely the sensible business of moving cargoes from port A to port B

CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering Co attributes the profit surge to increased orderbook value and improved productivity in its shipbuilding business. Higher returns from joint ventures and associate companies also contributed

The 45th and now 47th US president said he wants to impose tariffs of up to 60% on China on the campaign trail. If his wish comes to fruition, it could completely reorient global shipping

Newbuilding ordering activity has been relatively quiet since the beginning of the year with 55 new ships being reported, compared with 92 in the same period last year

The segments of the shipping industry that were either forced to reroute or freely chose to are not relying on naval escorts or diplomatic negotiations to decide on whether they will return, but are waiting for a signal from the Houthis themselves

Middle East Gulf-China forward freight agreements for VLCCs declined by 6% on Thursday, and tanker stock investors are becoming less confident in future upside from US sanctions

UK shipowner James Fisher and Sons has ordered four ‘state-of-the-art’ dual-fuel tankers for an undisclosed price at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard

The Baltic Exchange BLPG Index is down 12.1% this week, in line with seasonal patterns amid frosty temperatures along the US Gulf and much of the nation. However, the index did gain back a bit of territory as markets closed on Friday, with mixed rate movements across the three main routes

Report warns green regulations could still turn conventional ships into stranded assets, since their severity will increase over time 

HD KOSE, Hanwha Ocean and Samsung Heavy are expected to report full-year operating profits collectively for the first time in 13 years, driven by a strong newbuild market

Amid reports that Chinese buyers are hesitant of running afoul of US sanctions, a VLGC likely carrying Iran-origin LPG to China made an unusual U-turn after spending two weeks at anchor in December

Leasing mechanisms are little different to mortgages at the end of the day, but owners must clear the psychological hurdle of not having their name on the deeds

New tonnage was recently ordered from South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries for long-term charter to SCG Chemicals, a subsidiary of Thailand’s Siam Cement Group

In LNG shipping, there’s nothing unusual about peak spot rates over $100,000 per day. LNG vessels are more expensive than other ship types and command high rates. Now, spot rates for some LNG carriers are down to a mere four figures per day. Spot rates have never been lower

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