The shipping industry knows EU rules on emissions are coming. Soon enough, those parts of the industry that think the EU is acting a misguidedly draconian fashion by failing to secure global co-operation will be forced to turn their focus on what those rules will look like

With his extensive network and business relationships in Norway and internationally, he was instrumental in developing the Wilhelmsen group over the past nearly 60 years

The company outperforms as it fixed a number of its vessels of longer time-charters in December when rates were healthy

Chief executive Bing Chen says Seaspan’s business model, which focuses on long-term charters, should insulate the company from any short-term market volatilities

Angeliki Frangou says bulker earnings have the capacity to rise sharply later this year as Navios confirms the acquisition of two Japanese capesizes

Tomini Shipping has its sights set on fleet expansion as it gains listing

Increasing void sailings will also affect backhaul trade with limited capacity for outbound services from Europe and the US

Following last week’s UK government reshuffle, the new ministerial briefs have been assigned. Kelly Tolhurst will also have to pick up the aviation brief in addition to her maritime responsibilities, which notably include the introduction of up to 10 new freeports