Maybulk remains cautious for 2017 amid volatile dry bulk market

Despite improving conditions in the industry, Malaysian Bulk Carriers Bhd (Maybulk) remains cautious on its outlook for the year as the index for the dry bulk remains very volatile.

London Remains Top Financial Center in Survey Despite Brexit

London has retained the mantle as the world’s top financial center, though uncertainty about the implications of Britain’s vote to leave the European Union saw its lead over Asian rivals narrow, according to a study.

Encouraging growth recorded by Maritime Cook Islands for 2016

Maritime Cook Islands (“MCI”), the leading ship registry, registered a 6% growth in its fleet in 2016 with 132 new vessels. The MCI fleet grew from 525 vessels in 2015 to 558 vessels at the end of December 2016.

Irish Consumption Remains Strong While Bulk Traffic Contracts – Q4 2017 Port & Shipping Volumes

The latest iShip Index* published by the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) shows that shipping and port activity in the Republic of Ireland fell by 2% in the fourth quarter of 2016 when compared to the corresponding period of 2015**.

Star Bulk remains firmly in the red in Q1

The US’ largest public-listed dry bulk shipowner Star Bulk stayed firmly in the red in the first quarter of the year.

Shipping confidence inches up but remains low: Moore Stephens

The overall confidence levels in the global shipping industry have risen slightly in the three months to May...

NOL remains in the red with a $105m Q1 loss

CMA CGM acquisition target Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) remained in the red in the first...