Hoegh expects to surpass 2019 FSRU target
Company is sitting on a string of options to building floating regasification and storage units (FSRUs) at two competing shipyards Source: http://www.tradewindsnews.com
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Period charters return as shipowners see signs of recovery
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Is surge in new alliances set to run out of steam?
Does this week’s launch of THE Alliance and the Ocean Alliance mark the beginning or the end of the charter market rally? Source: http://www.tradewindsnews.com
Shipping is wary of 2020 sulphur cap but it could have an upside for tankers
Shipowners are used to regulations moving markets — particularly in the tanker sector — but the new emission rules may have unexpected consequences, writes Tim Smith, senior analyst at MSI Source: http://www.tradewindsnews.com
US-to-Europe ethane trade has proved viable — Ineos shipping boss Thompson
Competitors set to use Ineos’ seaborne supply chain after boss’ vision bears fruit Source: http://www.tradewindsnews.com
Japan’s Iyo Bank targets foreign shipowners
Traditional ship finance lending in Ehime prefecture is contracting, forcing Iyo to become the first regional Japanese bank to go abroad in search of foreign owners Source: http://www.tradewindsnews.com
Dayang’s ‘shadow’ supramax orderbook comes to light
Vessel orders that were cancelled or abandoned may yet hit the water as prices improve Source: http://www.tradewindsnews.com