Three Shanghai-based shipbuilding yards under China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), Jiangnan Shipyard, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding and Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding have bagged 63 newbuilding orders in the first half of this year.

ADNOC Logistics and Services took delivery of a newbuild VLCC named Hafeet last month.

The number of Greek shipowners joining the ‘tonne millionaires’ club – controlling a fleet of 1 million dwt has reached a record 78.

Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation plans to further enlarge its LNG carrier fleet through the construction of two new large-size LNG carriers.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) has entered into a lease agreement covering three LNG carriers under construction in China.

Panos Mitrou, Lloyd’s Register’s top gas expert, believes that limits on capacity to build new LNG carriers could actually prove a constraint on the world’s energy transition.

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) released an updated version of the fixed rebate scheme last week.

The Panama Canal will postpone further draught restrictions in the Neo-panamax locks since recent rainfall has alleviated the level of lakes feeding the waterway.

Ridgebury Tankers took aim at the performance of share offerings underwritten by Maxim Group in a feisty panel session at Marine Money in New York last week.

Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding (HVS), has recently received orders for two product carriers (PC vessels) from an African shipping company.