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Iron ore futures snap two-day slide on China policy signals, supply disruptions

Iron ore futures snap two-day slide on China policy signals, supply disruptions

Iron ore futures rebounded on Monday, breaking a two‑session losing streak, as policy support headlines from China and fresh supply...
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China’s ravenous appetite for iron ore remains as steel output slips

China’s ravenous appetite for iron ore remains as steel output slips

China’s imports of iron ore are on track for another robust month in October, following on from September’s record arrivals,...
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Are Greek ports becoming the first front in US-China new Cold War?

Are Greek ports becoming the first front in US-China new Cold War?

With Piraeus under China’s shipping giant and Thessaloniki linked to Russian-Greek business interests, Washington is now seeking a foothold in...
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Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Proposal to Acquire Remaining Shares of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Proposal to Acquire Remaining Shares of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited

Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) (“Diana” or the “Company”) announced that today it has submitted a letter to the Board...
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Can the shipping industry really get rid of shipping delays?

Can the shipping industry really get rid of shipping delays?

The Gemini Cooperation has made headlines with its plan to raise schedule reliability above 80%. But can the carriers really...
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China’s renewed appetite and shifting trade patterns lift volumes across key minor bulk commodities

China’s renewed appetite and shifting trade patterns lift volumes across key minor bulk commodities

Minor bulk, made up of all cargo types except iron ore, coal, and grains, started the first month of 2025...
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Tanker Market Reacting to More Geopolitical Developments

Tanker Market Reacting to More Geopolitical Developments

Arise in tanker rates of late, has been the result of ongoing market shifts, as a result of the persisting...
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Shipping giant CMA CGM resumes Russia trade with food cargo

Shipping giant CMA CGM resumes Russia trade with food cargo

French-based CMA CGM, the world’s third-largest container shipping line, has resumed limited services to Russia, notably to transport food, three...
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MISC Group Secures Long-Term Value and Strengthens Energy Transition Pathway with Dual-Fuel Investments and Extensive Fleet Renewal

MISC Group Secures Long-Term Value and Strengthens Energy Transition Pathway with Dual-Fuel Investments and Extensive Fleet Renewal

MISC Group has announced a significant step forward in its energy transition strategy through its Petroleum and Product Shipping arm,...
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ING proud to support the launch of innovative shipping decarbonization fund

ING proud to support the launch of innovative shipping decarbonization fund

ING is proud to collaborate with the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD) and our partners on the successful launch...
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On the front line of Europe’s standoff with Russia’s sanction-busting shadow fleet

On the front line of Europe’s standoff with Russia’s sanction-busting shadow fleet

Out on the western Baltic, a coastguard officer radios a nearby, sanctioned oil tanker. “Swedish Coastguard calling… Do you consent...
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VLCC Tanker Market Takes Another Step Higher

VLCC Tanker Market Takes Another Step Higher

Clean LR2 MEG LR2 freight continued it modest firming this week. The TC1 75kt MEG/Japan index added another 5 points...
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Contract signed for the expansion of Pier 6 – The largest upgrade project for the Port of Thessaloniki begins

Contract signed for the expansion of Pier 6 – The largest upgrade project for the Port of Thessaloniki begins

ThPA S.A. and “METKA S.A. – TEKAL S.A. (PIER 6) J/V” co-signed, the Construction Works Contract for the expansion of...
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Dynagas LNG Partners LP Says LNG Shipping Market’s Fundamentals Solid

Dynagas LNG Partners LP Says LNG Shipping Market’s Fundamentals Solid

Dynagas LNG Partners LP, an owner and operator of liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) carriers, announced its results for the three...
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Trusted data for decarbonization: Growing a maritime data ecosystem with Veracity

Trusted data for decarbonization: Growing a maritime data ecosystem with Veracity

Through its expanding partner ecosystem, Veracity by DNV is transforming how maritime manages and shares emissions data – turning verified...
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Dry Bulk Shipping: Capesizes End Week on Positive Note

Dry Bulk Shipping: Capesizes End Week on Positive Note

Capesize The week delivered a broadly positive performance for the Capesize market, with early strength in both basins before momentum...
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Crude Stock Buildup Could Offer Welcome Boost in the Tanker Market in 2026

Crude Stock Buildup Could Offer Welcome Boost in the Tanker Market in 2026

The tanker market could be set for a welcome boost in 2026, should the current scenarios of crude stock building...
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Notice of the Reorganization of Logistics Business in Thailand

Notice of the Reorganization of Logistics Business in Thailand

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (President and CEO: Takenori Igarashi, hereinafter “ “K” LINE ”) announces that it has decided to...
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Nauticworx opens its doors to charterers worldwide – at no cost

Nauticworx opens its doors to charterers worldwide – at no cost

Nauticworx, the pioneering digital platform for offshore workboat chartering, announces major updates. Incorporating feedback from the market since its inception...
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Dry Bulk Shipping: Brazil’s Soybean Exports on the Rise

Dry Bulk Shipping: Brazil’s Soybean Exports on the Rise

In a recent weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “soybeans are one of the most important dry bulk commodities,...
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