News 2018 June 18

Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company takes part in TransCaspian/Translogistica 2018

Legislative amendment promotes automatisation tests in maritime transport with regard to manning and watchkeeping

First major forum on the new Silk Road organised by the Port of Marseille Fos

Aker Solutions teams up with SAP for next steps in digitalizing its business

HMM signs Letter of Intent for its mega containership orders

Victor Olersky handed in his resignation notice

European Council extends sanctions on Crimea and Sevastopol for another year

DryShips announces agreements to sell two older Panamaxes

Tuapse Commercial Seaport elected seven BoD members

Poland holds World Maritime Day Parallel Event

IMO member states must progress on key sulphur cap issues at critical meeting in July

Average wholesale prices for М-100 HFO down to RUB 17,923 in RF spot market

Navios Maritime Containers announces acquisition of five containerships and options to acquire four additional containerships

Maersk launches a new line to the Middle East from Fos

Aker Arctic demonstrates autonomous vessel in model tests

ABB to improve Edda Fides floating hotel safety with leading digital technology

Freeport of Riga Authority and Port of Rotterdam Authority sign cooperation agreement

Port of Tallinn signs MoU with the City of Tallinn for development of the Old City Harbour area

Dorian LPG Board declines BW LPG'S unsolicited proposal

Brent Crude futures price down 0.76% to $72.88, Light Sweet Crude – down 1.73% to $63.73

Capital Product Partners L.P. announces new period charters for four of its product tankers

Port of Silloth invests £250,000 in new solar farm on Marshall Dock

Fishers fatalities give impetus to fishing vessel safety work

Baltic Dry Index up to 1,445 points