China’s port cargo throughput rose by 5% yoy in 2Q25, accelerating from 3% in 1Q25, driven by stronger demand from the EU and emerging markets (EMs), which supported higher volumes at both coastal and river ports, says Fitch Ratings. However, the risk of trade...

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Achilles, a global leader in supply chain risk management solutions, has signed an agreement to bring Swire Shipping, a leading shipping company in Asia -Pacific, into the Achilles Maritime Network. This latest addition to the collaborative industry initiative brings...

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Norwegian investment company SMV Invest AS has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Norway-based welding specialist Weldteam. The plan is to merge Weldteam with offshore and marine technology supplier Hydroniq Coolers. “Weldteam is one of...

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The shipping industry must accept that geopolitical instability is now a permanent part of the operating environment, according to Thomas Nordberg, Managing Director of The Swedish Club. With global tensions affecting shipping routes, contract structures and...

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Kenya has advanced plans to establish and operationalize a National Maritime Information Sharing Centre (NMISC) to enhance its maritime security capabilities. A Roadmap Formulation Workshop in Mombasa (28-31 July 2025) marked another step forward in strengthening...

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MGCs have long played a pivotal role in seaborne LPG and ammonia trades even though they comprise just 9% of the global LPG fleet. Apart from serving key LPG routes originating from the US and the Middle East (prominently meeting India’s LPG demand), they also...

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