China will deliver the world’s first sail-assisted Aframax tanker to a company from the UK. This marks a key breakthrough for China’s shipping industry in providing green and low-carbon solutions. Wu Bin has more. “Brands Hatch”, a once-thriving Formula 1 track, has...

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The Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities on Friday 13th June, followed by Iran’s retaliatory actions, have heightened fears of a broader regional conflict and potential disruption to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz (SoH). This...

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Tanker owners are, once again, on edge, because of a renewal of tension between Israel and Iran. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “tensions between Israel and Iran are nothing new, but they came to a head overnight. The situation remains fluid...

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China’s annual imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are forecast to decline for the first time in three years on weak industrial demand and strong domestic and piped gas supply, according to revised forecasts from five research firms. A decline in imports at the...

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The escalating tension between Israel and Iran has sparked concerns over potential disruptions to LNG supplies through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage for exports from Qatar and the UAE to China, according to market sources. Israeli forces...

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