Shanghai Shipping Exchange’s launch of the world’s first electronic trading platform for box derivatives shows China once again leading the way in defining the future of shipping

As sales for 2010 fall 6% to €11.1bn, rising orders prompt hopes of moderate growth ahead

Latest monthly Global Tracker report shows continuing weakness for its key six ports

‘New class of investors’ tapped as markets remain skeptical of fresh shipping issues

Carrier to swap slots with Emirates Shipping as it moves to expand presence on Asia routes

Owner opts for short period deal instead as rates are set to soar next year

Growing fleet absorbed by rising exports of iron ore and coal

Aframaxes have had an exceedingly dull week, with little movement in northern Europe and a fall in the Mediterranean and even worse is that brokers do not expect that picture to alter dramatically in the short term, although some optimists see limited upside potential

Proximity to oil company headquarters boosts broker’s business

Prices nearing $12,000 per day