Global trade proved more resilient than expected in the first half of 2026 despite the disruption caused by the Middle East conflict, as supply chains adapted and strong investment in artificial intelligence provided a powerful boost to goods trade. However, the...

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Swiss marine power company WinGD has secured a long-term engine service agreement covering three newbuilds operated by Athens-based ship management company TMS Cardiff Gas Ltd. The three LNG carriers, built by HD Hyundai Samho in South Korea, are each equipped with...

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Tamba Shipping Co., Ltd., and Fairfield Maritime Japan Ltd. (FMJ) have announced the formation of a 50/50 joint venture through which the two long-standing, family-owned shipping companies will work together as a tonnage provider, offering customized solutions to...

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El Niño is firmly established, with Oceanic Niño Index (ONI) levels above 2, and Kpler expects it to last at least until February. The weather pattern typically brings less rain to eastern Australia, India and northern Brazil, and better rainfall to southern Brazil,...

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The maritime industry’s decarbonization transition has reached another historic milestone, with the global fleet of battery-powered commercial vessels officially surpassing the 2,000-ship mark. Data collected on the Maritime Battery Forum (MBF) Ship Registry confirms...

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