US-listed Dynagas Partners, GasLog and Golar LNG have created an innovative pooling arrangement amid a depressed spot-rate environment. The arrangement, called The Cool Pool, will debut next month ...
LNG carriers form spot pool
Teesport receives container-handling boost
UK port operator PD Ports announced on 18 August that it has invested in three new rubber tyre gantry (RTG) cranes to support Teesport's growing container throughput. This investment has been ...
Port of Nagoya’s cargo traffic falls in May
The Port of Nagoya in central Japan saw its cargo traffic decline in May due to sharp falls in both foreign trade and domestic trade, according to preliminary figures released by the Nagoya Port ...
SSA aims to improve maritime financing in Singapore
The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) plans to improve maritime financing in line with the strategy of enhancing the country's status as a maritime hub. "Being a financial hub of the region, ...
Thoresen Thai Agencies back to profit in Q2
Thoresen Thai Agencies has moved back into profit in the second quarter of the year after recording a loss during the first quarter, the company said in a statement released on 17 August. However, the ...
Adani signs Vizhinjam concession
Indian private port major Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) signed a concession agreement with the Kerala government on 17 August to develop and operate the proposed Vizhinjam Port. To be ...
Adani agrees Vizhinjam port concession with Kerala state
Indian private port major Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) signed a concession agreement with the Kerala government on 17 August to develop and operate the proposed Vizhinjam Port. To be ...
VLGC rates dip as trades quieten
Rates to ship liquefied petroleum gas on very large gas carriers dipped on 17 August following a slight recovery from 10-14 August. Brokers told IHS Maritime that this was due to a number of ships ...
Japan ship export orders rocket 158% in July
Orders at Japanese shipyards rose 158% in July as shipowners rushed to build ships that will comply with the International Maritime Organization's new standards, which will take effect from 1 July ...
Van Oord wins EUR130 million Taiwan dredging contract
Van Oord has been awarded the dredging contract for Phase II of the Intercontinental Container Center at the Taiwanese port of Kaohsiung. Awarded by Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC), the ...


