Shipping

When examining the fallout from the invasion of Iran clearly those on the ground and in surrounding countries are facing the worse consequences of the invasion but a close second must be the seafarers aboard […]

Increasing specialization in shipping is tempting new and established owners to use managers so they can focus on core interests, says Wallem Managing Director of Ship Management Ioannis Stefanou. Opportunities for third-party managers are expanding […]

The difference between life and death can be four minutes, write Dr Surbhi Chawla and Captain Pradeep Chawla, CEO at Marine Pals A critical gap at sea Despite the overwhelming evidence supporting early defibrillation, there […]

The Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA) has been prompt in expressing its appreciation of the marine-related initiatives introduced by the government during yesterday’s budget address, delivered by Financial Secretary Paul Chan. “We are pleased to […]

Capesize The week was defined by holiday-disrupted liquidity and gradually softening sentiment across both basins. Lunar New Year celebrations in China and across much of Asia curtailed participation early on, limiting activity and constraining momentum. […]

Following several share purchases in Pacific Basin Shipping during 2025, the Caravel Group has amassed a more than 20% stake in the minor bulk specialist, and a deal of influence that has now been augmented […]

Diplomacy was the keynote in the response of the International Chamber of Shipping’s (ICS) “acknowledgement” of the US Government’s Maritime Action Plan, earlier this week. It would have been churlish of the international trade organization […]

GSX Energy, a joint venture comprising Hong Kong’s SeaKapital Holdings, Hong Kong-listed Seacon Shipping and Greek owner Golden Union, have confirmed their option for a further two LNG bunker vessels from China’s Nantong CIMC Sinopacific […]

Hong Kong’s Fleet Management today (6 February) announced the promotion of five executives.  “These promotions reflect the performance, commitment and leadership our colleagues have demonstrated over many years,” said Dr Harry Banga, Founder and Executive […]

Hong Kong-based The Caravel Group today (19 January) announced the appointment of Angad Banga, previously COO, as Group CEO, with immediate effect. The appointment follows a carefully planned succession process developed over many years, reflecting […]