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“K” LINE to Support Relief Efforts Following Earthquake off the Coast of Mindanao, the Philippines

The earthquake that struck off the coast of Mindanao, the Philippines, on June 8 caused severe damage in a number of regions. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) has decided to donate USD 20,000 through The Rayomar Outreach Foundation, Inc. (ROFI*), a charitable...

Long-haul clean tanker demand rises on Russian diesel exports woes

Russia’s fuel export bans and ongoing attacks on its oil infrastructure by Ukraine are forcing a structural shift in clean tanker markets, broadly favoring long-haul routes while pressuring short-haul regional trade. In June 2026, Russia’s exports of refined products...

India issues guidelines for seafarers to ‘avoid’ voyages to Strait of Hormuz

The Directorate General of Maritime Administration of India has issued precautionary measures to ensure the safety of Indian Seafarers amid the escalation of the war in the Middle East, according to a notice published on X, formerly Twitter, July 15. This comes amid...

Baltic Dry Index at 2-Week Low

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, retreated for the third session on Friday, slipping about 3.1% to its lowest since July 3 at 2,752 points. The capesize index, which typically transports...

Piraeus Port Authority S.A. and the National Technical University of Athens Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA S.A.) and the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), launching a strategic collaboration in the fields of research, technological advancement, and sustainable port development. The...

New BIMCO survey explores challenges and best practices in operational crewing and rest hour compliance

As fatigue management, crewing and seafarers rest feature increasingly on the international regulatory agenda, BIMCO is asking the industry to share practical experience on challenges and best practices related to operational crewing and compliance with work and rest...

“K” LINE to Support Relief Efforts Following Earthquake off the Coast of Mindanao, the Philippines

Long-haul clean tanker demand rises on Russian diesel exports woes

India issues guidelines for seafarers to ‘avoid’ voyages to Strait of Hormuz

Baltic Dry Index at 2-Week Low

Piraeus Port Authority S.A. and the National Technical University of Athens Sign Memorandum of Understanding

New BIMCO survey explores challenges and best practices in operational crewing and rest hour compliance

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