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Qingdao Port launches automated mooring as nuclear, rail and canal projects advance
China marked multiple infrastructure milestones on January 1, including the start of commercial operations at Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Unit 2...
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Does your annual ocean bid process sufficiently factor in risk?
Everybody is talking about risks in ocean transport operations and procurement. In this Logistics Executive Briefing, senior consultants within our...
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The future of shipping: Hydrogen powers a zero-emission maritime industry
On May 25, 2023, the first hydrogen-powered inland container ship, H2 Barge 1, set sail in the Rotterdam waters, Netherlands....
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UAE Fujairah November marine fuel sales stand at lowest in five months
Marine fuel sales at the UAE’s Fujairah port fell to their lowest level in five months in November, data from...
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From big data to lifecycle optimisation – 4 trends that will affect shipping in 2026
“In 2025 the maritime industry once again shone brightly, showing its fierce resilience and relentless ingenuity. The industry has continued...
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VLSFO and HSFO markets end 2025 on a bearish note
Asia fuel oil markets concluded the year with a bearish tone as spot differentials for Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil...
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HD Hyundai Samho Secures $769 Million LNG Vessel Contract
HD Hyundai Samho, the largest company in South Jeolla Province, has achieved order intake performance reaching 12 trillion won this...
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Indian Oil buys first Colombian oil under Ecopetrol contract, sources say
Indian Oil Corp IOC purchased its first Colombian oil under an optional supply deal with state oil company Ecopetrol, two...
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China rolls out naphtha import quotas for 2026, sources say
China has started allocating naphtha import quotas to key importers in the first batch of allowances for 2026 and the...
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Samsung Heavy workers threaten delivery delays over frozen bonuses despite record profits
As Samsung Heavy Industries achieved its best performance in 11 years this year, a labor-management conflict over the size and...
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HD Hyundai chief calls for ‘unrivaled tech’ amid rising competition
HD Hyundai Chair Chung Ki-sun highlighted record growth in 2025 and urged the group to accelerate innovation and execution amid...
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Venezuela resorts to floating storage as onshore storage tanks fill up
Venezuela’s state-run oil company PDVSA has started filling tankers with crude and fuel oil and keeping them in Venezuelan waters,...
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Safe Carriage of Project & Breakbulk Cargo
Introduction Project cargoes come in many shapes and forms and can be complex, high value cargo consignments (including large and...
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China begins issuing second batch of 2026 crude import quotas to refiners, sources say
At least one major Chinese independent refiner has received its second batch of 2026 government quotas for crude oil imports,...
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US LNG, MASGA projects set to fuel Korea’s shipbuilding growth in 2026
The shipbuilding industry is expected to remain one of the biggest contributors to Korea’s economy in 2026, supported by rising...
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VLSFO and HSFO markets end 2025 on a bearish note
Asia fuel oil markets concluded the year with a bearish tone as spot differentials for Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil...
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Indonesia plans to import 3 million tons of sugar for industrial use in 2026, official says
Indonesia is planning to import around 3.1 million metric tons of sugar for industrial use in 2026, Tatang Yuliono, a...
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Hamad Port cements role as regional transhipment hub amid rising volumes
Hamad Port is rapidly solidifying its status as a major regional transhipment hub, playing an increasingly pivotal role in Qatar’s...
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Kind Leadership workshop sets practical course to improve safety culture, reduce risk and strengthen retention
Following growing recognition that Kind Leadership is essential to maritime excellence, leaders from across the sector gathered in London earlier...
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Russian crude shipments to India slide to three-year low in December
India’s intake of Russian crude is set to mark its weakest month in three years, reflecting how tighter US sanctions...
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