Norwegian ambition

The Norwegian government has announced plans for a new growth plan. Read more about the expectations of the Norwegian shipowners her:

This is how Norway will win conquer the oceans

The battle for gas

There have been widespread speculation about where the next consolidation in the gas market would be. Avance Gas’ CEO told ShippingWatch that the company can manage without acquisition target Dorian LPG:

Avance: We can manage without Dorian 

Stolt-Nielsen: Recovery is beginning to fade 

Evergas result dips to USD 11.5m deficit 

DFDS on a buying spree

DFDS is strengthening its various businesses:

DFDS in new UK acquisition and positive adjustment 

DFDS wants to buy Turkish Ro-Ro carrier 

Also this week:

USTC group doubles profit in 2013/2014

Maersk withdraws from Desmi Ocean Guard

Maersk Line improves reliability significantly

Oldendorff acquires Abu Dhabi based ESHIPS

Supreme: We will retain and develop the entire EMS