The environmental, social and governance (ESG) revolution in financing creates a unique opportunity for Singapore to demonstrate its leadership in the maritime sector, according to a ship finance expert.
Andreas Sohmen-Pao’s BW Group has been extremely active in consolidation of shipping companies in both the public and private markets over the last 12 months.
Damen Shipyards Group and Purus Marine, an environmentally focused maritime vessel and infrastructure company established by EnTrust Global, will team up to finance green shipping projects.
The Panama Canal has announced it is postponing the implementation of the modifications in the Transit Reservation System fees from 15 April to 1 June 2021.
Navigator Holdings has inked a letter of intent with Chilean Dag von Appen's Naviera Ultranav Limitada to merge the fleet and business activities of Ultragas ApS with Navigator.
The Chinese liner service provider, Zhonggu Logistics, announced the plan to issue A-shares to raise up to CNY3bn ($461m) for its containership newbuildings project and container shipping related business.
Seatrade Awards, taking place this year for the first time in association with Lloyd’s List, has returned for 2021 with thirteen categories now officially open for entry.
There is fear among the families of 25 Indian crew on the container vessel Ever Given that their breadwinners may be stuck in Egypt for some time, as wrangling continues over a $1bn compensation demand by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA).
Two major casualties in the last year – the Ever Given and the Wakashio - have once again brought shipping to the world’s attention for the wrong reasons.
Maritime Lawyer Christopher B. Kende examines the insurance considerations of the Ever Given blocking the Suez Canal at the end of March.