British ports are in good health and making a significant contribution to the country’s economy, said UK Major Ports Group chairman Charles Hammond at the organisation’s annual reception. The industry generates 400,000 jobs, directly and...

Paragon Shipping has cancelled one of its two 4,800 teu containership newbuildings with a Chinese shipyard.

Andrew Callaghan, Seatrade’s managing director Asia and global sales director, died peacefully yesterday at home in Suffolk after a battle with cancer. He was 54.

STX Pan Ocean has prematurely terminated a contract of affreightment (COA) for woodpulp, amid the rehabilitation process of the debt-ridden company.

Scorpio Bulkers has revealed the terms of its initial public offering (IPO) of 15.5m common shares on the New York stock exchange, along with a $330m senior secured loan.

Scorpio Bulkers has announced five more Kamsarmax newbuilding contracts for $157m.

Greek shipowner Euroseas has entered into a contract with China-based Sinopacific Shipbuilding for the construction of two ultramax fuel efficient dry bulk carriers.

The IMO Assembly has adopted a resolution adjusting the implementation dates of the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC).

The offshore marine industry is still considered a relatively new business for China, according to Simon Liang, chairman and ceo of Sinopacific Shipbuilding, despite the recognition that the country is already the world's factory in producing...

Cosco Shipyard Group has secured a contract to construct two 64,000 dwt bulk carriers, for over $54m.