Chinese newbuild orders becoming more diversified and greener, says Clarksons
Chinese owners were the biggest investors in newbuild tonnage in 2022 and now hold the largest combined national fleet and orderbook globally
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Al Seer Marine hails ‘astounding’ profit after shipping breakthrough
Abu Dhabi-listed group has been busy building up a fleet in the tanker, gas and bulk arenas
Bullish Fearnleys’ analysts tip lucrative multi-sector upcycle
The natural cycle of shipping investment starts in Oslo, believes Fearnley Securities boss Peter Wessel
Wartsila slumps to loss in ‘challenging’ year despite strong orders
Volatile energy markets and Russia’s war on Ukraine hit business but sentiment improved in marine sector during 2022
MISC kicks off ExxonMobil charters with delivery of ‘smart’ LNG carriers
Pair were ordered against 15-year time charters to US energy giant’s wholly-owned shipping subsidiary
BP sees rising near-term LNG trade but an uncertain outlook after 2030
The US and Middle East are set to account for more than half of LNG exports by end of the current decade
Dorian LPG tipped for more cash handouts as VLGCs see substantial gains
Analysts bullish on volatile sector that has a limited vessel supply for now
Titan beefs up with buy of Seapeak small-scale LNG carrier duo
Dutch bunkering company’s acquisitions will allow it to deliver fuel to a wider range of LNG-fuelled vessels, including all container ships
Kumiai Navigation doubles up on dual-fuel VLGCs at Kawasaki Heavy
Company has lined up employment contracts for 86,700-cbm pair
New Fortress moves on Alpha Gas newbuilding
Another 2024-delivering newbuilding disappears from the menu