The Bank of Japan will likely find it easier to make its inflation target less binding if recent scandals throw Prime Minister Shinzo Abe from power, according to Takahide Kiuchi,...
Japan’s trade balance remained in surplus in March, but the increase in exports was less than expected, with sales to the U.S. and EU nearly flat. Highlights The value of...
Today, 28 of the 100 world's largest ports offer incentives for environmentally-friendly ships.
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Alphaliner: The proposed takeover of OOIL by COSCO could be hindered by worsening China-US trade ties.
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A nation-wide strike has been announced for today in Italian ports.
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Scorpio Bulkers signed a refinancing deal for one of its Ultramax vessels with an unaffiliated third party in Japan.
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Crowley Alaska Tankers has completed the purchase of three tankers from SeaRiver Maritime.
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Singapore-flagged LPG tanker Crystal Sunrise leaks butane after a collision with Greek tanker.
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The tide has turned in the newbuilding market this week, as the focus seems to be the dry bulk segment, as opposed to tankers, which “stole the day” last week....
The recent meeting of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) that was intended to discuss the issue of reducing the amount of CO2 that commercial ships emit into the World’s atmosphere...
“The incoming International Maritime Organization (IMO) sulphur cap on emissions from shipping could have a significant effect on the maritime industry, and it has the potential to be a game...
Trade and investment restrictions are proliferating around the world, driven by a combination of security concerns and protectionist pressures. In each instance, policymakers can usually cite a justification of why...