Shipping
Volare Shipping commences trading on Euronext Growth Oslo
Volare Shipping, a Trafigura Group entity, has begun trading on Euronext Growth Oslo following a USD 500 million private placement to support its modern VLCC fleet operations.
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Shipping
Petronas LNG Ltd. takes delivery of newbuild LNG carrier Puteri Kelantan
Petronas LNG Ltd. has expanded its fleet with the delivery of the newbuild LNG carrier Puteri Kelantan, constructed at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding to support global energy demand.
Container Shipping
Offen Group eyes containership newbuilding return at GSI
Hamburg-based tonnage provider Offen Group is in discussions for up to four 7,000 TEU containerships at China’s Guangzhou Shipyard International, potentially marking its first newbuilding order in over a decade.
Shipping
Exmar secures ten-year FSRU contract in Côte d’Ivoire
Belgian shipowner Exmar has signed a ten-year agreement to provide and operate an FSRU at the Port of Abidjan, with imports scheduled to commence in the third quarter of 2027.
Markets
Alkagesta Asia scales Singapore bunkering operations to 200,000 tonnes
Alkagesta Asia has reached a monthly volume of 200,000 metric tonnes in Singapore, supported by new storage infrastructure and a USD 1.2 billion global trade finance platform.
Shipping
Alkagesta expands commodity finance role in Malta
Commodity trader Alkagesta is leveraging global banking partnerships and expanded storage capacity to position Malta as a central hub for international trade finance and logistics.
Shipping
Alkagesta secures $15 million credit facility with FIMBank Plc
Malta-based commodity trader Alkagesta has finalised a $15 million revolving inventory credit facility with FIMBank Plc, bringing its total credit capacity to over $1 billion.
Bulk Carriers
CSSC Shipping expands dry bulk fleet with 10 newbuild order
The ship leasing arm of China State Shipbuilding Corporation has ordered ten 80,000 dwt bulk carriers for $481m, marking a significant expansion of its dry bulk portfolio with deliveries set through 2030.
Tankers
SK Oceanplant secures order for up to eight aframax tankers
South Korean shipbuilder SK Oceanplant has signed a contract for six 115,000 dwt aframax tankers with a Greek owner, including options for two additional vessels.
Shipowners & Fleet
Asian owner secures LNG carrier newbuilding slots for 2029 delivery
The two 174,000 cbm vessels are earmarked for long-term charter to a gas exporter, according to the owner.
Shipowners & Fleet
European bank closes green loan facility to refinance dual-fuel product tanker fleet
The sustainability-linked facility carries margin adjustments tied to fleet carbon intensity performance.