Sea Asia 2017, the region’s anchor maritime exhibition and leading forum for analysis and debate on key issues facing the industry, is gearing up to host more than 16,000 people from over 80 countries this 25-27 April in Singapore.

GC Rieber Shipping has entered into a four month time charter agreement for the surf vessel Polar Onyx. 

Logistics giant Bahri has opened a new office in Mumbai to strengthen its presence in the fast-growing Indian maritime industry. 

Turkish-based Statu Shipping has chosen Ozsay Satellite Communications to migrate its 11-strong bulk container vessel fleet to Marlink’s VSAT-based satellite communication services. 

The container shipping line Hamburg Süd has opened a new Middle East office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 

The new joint venture between Sharaf Shipping Agency and Ben Line Agencies will allow both businesses to compete on a global level, according to its ceo, Terry Gidlow.

China’s state-owned entities China Cosco Shipping Corporation Limited (Cosco Shipping) and China Baowu Steel Group have inked a comprehensive strategic cooperation.

Middle East and Asian port agencies Sharaf Shipping Agency and Ben Line Agencies have launched a new global agency company for the wet and dry bulk shipping and commodity markets.  

DP World has announced a 2.2% increase in gross container volumes across its worldwide portfolio on a like-for-like basis in 2016. 

Global law firm Clyde & Co has expanded its shipping practice with the addition of Ian Chung, joining as partner in its Dubai office.