Singapore Approves Japan Shipping JV
The Competition Commission of Singapore (CCS) has given the nod to a proposed joint venture between three Japanese shipping lines. Japan’s big three shipping groups…
Korean Shipyards Cut Costs to Boost Profit
South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) said that they will strive to boost their profitability via increased orders and continued cost-cutting measures…
Songa Bulk Buys Kamsarmax Pair
Songa Bulk has sealed two more bulker acquisitions as its fleet. According to a report in Reuters, the company entered into an agreement to acquire two kamsarmax…
Greece Gets 3 Bids for Thessaloniki Port
Three foreign investors have bid for the majority stake in Greece's Thessaloniki Port, reports Reuters. Phillipines-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTS)…
BW LPG Refinances Six Ex-Aurora Ships
BW LPG Limited has signed a Debt Facility Agreement of USD290 million for the re-financing of six 2016 built ex-Aurora ships. The re-financing has been raised from…
Fast-Track to Operational Service
Less than six months out of basic training, Seaman Maritime Logistics - Personnel Operations Jasmine Lortan is already on the front line of a multi-national operation…