Negotiations continue between the Suez Canal administration and the various parties which represent the owners of the giant containership Ever Given, the ship and her cargo continue to broil in the growing summer heat of the waterway.

Abu Dhabi Ports announced it has successfully issued $1bn of 10-year bonds, subject to settlement conditions.

With shipping profitable and faring better than many other industries there is money available to shipowners across a range of bank finance, Chinese leasing and other forms of alternative financing.

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.