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Latest News
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Regulation fuels reality check

Clarkson analyst says Indonesia’s efforts to curb mineral exports will hurt but may buoy bulker market in the long-term.

20:01 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Evergreen inks alliance

Four 3,000 TEU containerships dedicated to new West Africa rotation on the heels of freshly minted partnership.

18:32 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Sanko stuck in limbo

Seized bulker still in custody after Cobelfret helps troubled Japanese operator clear first hurdle in race to lift arrest.

17:48 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Business as usual?

Dockwise’s takeover target keeps its cool despite unwelcomed advances as it locks in juicy deal with John Fredriksen's Seadrill.

16:18 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Wilson Sons curbed by costs

Higher expenses carve into Brazilian diversified owner’s bottom line.

15:54 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Pacific-Gulf in the hot seat

Lebanese shipper races to seize US-flagged heavylift vessel following damage to gas turbine destined for Iraq.

15:20 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Jebsen ship refloated

Malta Cement cleared to proceed after suffering small crack to hull in grounding off Sweden.

14:51 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Novoship trial finally begins

Russian tanker owner’s $135m corruption case against former UK boss Vladimir Mikhaylyuk opens without main defendant, who is ill.

14:06 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Nam Cheong looking hot

Investors should be making eyes at Malaysian shipbuilder following “stellar” start, analyst says.

13:12 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Ultrapetrol hit by drought

Soybeans drain away South American owner’s profit as river levels fall but offshore shows promise.

11:16 GMT, 16 May 2012
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Hyundai Mipo slumps

Korean shipbuilder falls short of market expectations in the first quarter.

10:08 GMT, 16 May 2012
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FreeSeas deal to free cash

Agreement with fund manager will allow Ion Varouxakis-led owner to raise funds via share sales.

09:02 GMT, 16 May 2012
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