BlackRock gets bargain berth in Panama trade storm

The trade war is already sending merger troops to the front line. BlackRock BLK shook hands on a deal to buy ports along the Panama Canal and beyond from CK Hutchison 1 for $23 billion. It helps boss Larry Fink shore up his infrastructure strategy and provides the...
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Tankers: Are FPSOs Truly Back?

For many years, a business venture in the FPSO market could be seen as highly speculative and risky. However, things could be starting to reverse, which in turn can offer a boost in the tanker market. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “floating...
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Rights on infection and contagion

Rights on infection and contagion
The decision in Bunge S.A. -v- Pan Ocean Co., Ltd (Sagar Ratan) [2025] EWHC 193 (Admty) is an important one which provides valuable feedback on the application of the BIMCO Infectious or Contagious Diseases Clause in time charterparties. In particular, it clearly...
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