IBIA is aware of recent reports highlighting operational issues observed in connection with certain residual marine fuels containing components which may indicate the presence of shale oil. IBIA’s Technical Working Group has reviewed the information currently...

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Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by ships on EU-linked voyages increased in 2025, according to EU MRV data, largely due to new ship categories entering the reporting scope. Total GHG emissions rose by 2.1% on the year to 156 million mt of carbon dioxide-equivalent...

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Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels that is the largest shareholder of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, responded to Genco’s false and misleading July 23 news release, which...

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High bunker prices are driving decarbonization efforts during the Hormuz shipping crisis this year, according to Sea Cargo Charter Chair James Lewis, as shipping companies seek to improve energy efficiency to reduce costs. Iran has seized control of the Strait of...

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The Baltic Dry Index declined 1.7% to 2,696 on Monday, ending a three-session winning streak. The Capesize Index, which tracks vessels typically carrying around 150,000 tonnes of bulk commodities such as iron ore and coal, fell 2% to 4,200, its lowest reading since...

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