Lila Global buys Cosco VLCC after flipping another acquired last December
Anil Sharma’s shipowning arm adds crude carrier as other Middle East companies also chase tanker tonnage
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Essar pumping $3.6bn into hydrogen and ammonia fuel production
Investments will centre on the UK and India and also include biofuels
Sovcomflot-linked ship manager among firms hit by fresh EU sanctions on Russia
Dubai-based Sun Ship Management and ice-breaker specialist Atomflot included in 10th package of measures
Hedge fund boss Tor Svelland bullish on bulk carriers and tankers
Former Fredriksen group executive says shipping is not meeting demand in some sectors
Okeanis ready to go all-in on tanker spot market as term deals end
Aristidis Alafouzos says rate picture would have to really change before considering more period charters
Prospering Okeanis reveals the two VLCC deals that got away at more than $120,000
Delays meant eye-watering rates went begging for Greek owner in the fourth quarter
Russia product carrier fleet growing for new long-haul trades
Increased oil on the water signals longer voyages rather than difficulties in finding buyers
Crew of detained VLCC have only limited contact with families
Indian seafarers’ organisation say it is ‘disgraceful’ that the situation is yet to be resolved
TotalEnergies’ Cousin looks to grow dual-fuelled tanker fleet as major probes future fuels
Energy major regroups its shipping activities into one unit under leadership of former LNG carrier chief Jerome Cousin
French major’s ‘One Shipping’ steps up with Jerome Cousin at helm
TotalEnergies new departmental chief sees need to offer longer charters to support owners in switch to new technologies