The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed a slight increase in reported incidents of maritime piracy and armed robbery in the first nine months of 2025, with the highest recorded number since 1991 in the Singapore Straits. Despite the rise, IMB and its...

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Asia’s market structure for high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) softened into contango on Monday as ample prompt supply outpaced a lukewarm demand recovery from feedstock and bunker buyers, traders said The cash differential for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) stayed at a...

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Chinese-built ships will be exempt from China’s special port fees on US-linked vessels, the Ministry of Transport said Oct. 14, addressing industry concerns that shipping costs would spike without such an exemption. The ministry on Oct. 10 had announced extra fees...

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ERMA TECH GROUP, a future-forward leader in sustainable maritime technologies, is proud to announce the acquisition of Ultrasonic Antifouling Technology and associated Intellectual Property developed by HASYTEC. This strategic acquisition further strengthens ERMA TECH...

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The maritime industry faces a pivotal moment as it adapts to regulation, including the new IMO Net-Zero Framework (pending adoption), aimed at reducing ship greenhouse gas emissions. DNV’s latest Maritime Forecast to 2050 offers practical insights and analysis to help...

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China’s suspension of US soybean imports amid trade tensions has disrupted seasonal shipping flows, with no cargoes arriving so far this season. Typically, 12 million tonnes move from the US to China between October and November, generating around 120 billion...

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