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Iranian oil discounts to China widen on sanctions, quota shortage

The discounts on Iranian oil offered to China have hit their widest in more than a year, as tightening sanctions on Russia and Iran squeeze buying from independent refiners already constrained by a shortage of crude import quotas, trade sources said on Wednesday. The...

Clarification on Exemptions from USTR

USTR Action on Chinese vessels & operators – Clarification on the implementation of the proposed charges. On 10 October 2025 the United States Trade Representative (USTR), issued a Notice of Modification and Proposed Modification of Section 301 Action: China’s...

HFSO Spot differentials extend slide while market structure softens

Spot differentials for both high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) and very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) extended declines on Wednesday, while prompt market structure showed further signs of softening. Timespreads for both 180-cst HSFO and 380-cst HSFO traded into a deeper...

Seafarers happiness declines as the Mission to Seafarers warns of deepening strain across the workforce

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) from The Mission to Seafarers reveal a significant downturn in seafarer wellbeing, raising concerns about worsening working and living conditions at sea after a period of encouraging improvement earlier this year. The average...

Finland’s Wartsila believes in shipping decarbonisation despite IMO setback

Wartsila still believes the decarbonisation of marine traffic will continue despite a delay to establishing a global carbon price for shipping, its CEO said on Tuesday, as it reported third-quarter order intake below market expectations. The Finnish engineering group,...

STIP must accelerate zero carbon ship and plane technologies, urge industry leaders

Yesterday, a collective of ten leading companies and industry groups wrote to European Commissioners and the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU, urging them to provide policy support to the zero-carbon emission shipping and aviation sectors in the Sustainable...

Iranian oil discounts to China widen on sanctions, quota shortage

Clarification on Exemptions from USTR

HFSO Spot differentials extend slide while market structure softens

Seafarers happiness declines as the Mission to Seafarers warns of deepening strain across the workforce

Finland’s Wartsila believes in shipping decarbonisation despite IMO setback

STIP must accelerate zero carbon ship and plane technologies, urge industry leaders

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