Global Economy is in Sync

With the first-quarter earnings season coming to a close, the verdict is in on the synchronized global expansion: It’s alive and well. A picture of...

Baltic Exchange Outlines its Growth Plans

The London-based Baltic Exchange has bold growth plans in the wake of its acquisition by the Singapore Exchange (SGX) last year. Among other things, the...

DNV GL Certification for Energy and Safety Management

Columbia Shipmanagement receives DNV GL certification for energy and safety management DNV GL has confirmed that Columbia Shipmanagement complies with the highest standards in energy...

MOL to Launch Sales of Redesigned, Refined PBCF

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Junichiro Ikeda) announced that its group company MOL Techno-Trade, Ltd. (President: Shugo Aoto; Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo)...

[Watch] US Welcomes Largest Cargo Ship to Ever Visit Ports

The largest cargo ship ever to visit ports on the US East Coast arrived earlier this month at the Port of Savanna. The COSCO Development...

LNG Bunkering Set to Fuel a Favourable Future in Asia

The liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering market in Asia is gearing up for growth in the next two to three years. This is largely...

Wilhelmsen Drone Delivery Takes Wings

Marking a seismic shift in just how ships agents can support their customers, Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) will soon be delivering its agency essentials...

First ‘Hybrid’ Subsea Crane for CBO Vessel

As part of its conversion from a platform supply vessel to a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) support vessel, Brazilian ship owner CBO’s ‘Manoella’ is...

Goodbye High Seas, Hello Cubicle. Is Sailor the Next Desk Job?

Some sailors of tomorrow will never have to get their sea legs. These sailors will be seated in office buildings on land, hundreds of...

Does World Trade Bode Well for Marine Shipping? Think Again

A fully loaded cargo ship heads into New York Harbor in August of 2016 in New York City. The global economic slowdown, especially the...