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ECB policymakers set pain threshold for euro rise in weak economy

ECB policymakers set pain threshold for euro rise in weak economy

Two European Central Bank policymakers warned about the hit from a further appreciation of the euro on a weak euro...
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LNG Vessel Refuels Ro-Ro Ship in Long Beach

LNG Vessel Refuels Ro-Ro Ship in Long Beach

Seaspan Energy, the first and only company to provide ship-to-ship liquified natural gas (LNG) refueling service at the Port of...
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NORDEN sells two additional vessels

NORDEN sells two additional vessels

We are pleased to announce that we have sold two additional vessels, one Supramax bulk carrier and one MR tanker....
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MOL Establishes ‘MOL Bay Links’ Group-wide Holding Company for Tugboat Services

MOL Establishes ‘MOL Bay Links’ Group-wide Holding Company for Tugboat Services

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced the establishment of MOL Bay Links Co., Ltd., a holding company aimed at strengthening the...
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“K” LINE starts use of Bio-LNG fuel for Car Carrier

“K” LINE starts use of Bio-LNG fuel for Car Carrier

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is pleased to announce its first use of bio-LNG fuel supplied by Shell Western...
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Europe drives LNG import growth as Asia stumbles on higher price

Global imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) ticked higher in the first half of 2025 as stronger European demand pulled...
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Ocean Network Express Launches New Office In Greece

Ocean Network Express Launches New Office In Greece

Ocean Network Express (ONE) announces the establishment of a new ONE branch in Greece – Ocean Network Express (Europe) Limited,...
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Shadow Fleet Exposed by Sanctions and Sensors

Shadow Fleet Exposed by Sanctions and Sensors

Russia’s shadow tanker fleet has at least tripled since the 2022 invasion. US-EU sanctions are steadily blacklisting hundreds of ships,...
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Alternative fuels orderbook shows resilience amid overall decline in newbuild market

Alternative fuels orderbook shows resilience amid overall decline in newbuild market

Ordering of alternative-fuelled vessels is continuing to grow in 2025, despite a slowdown in the overall newbuild market. According to...
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Lloyd’s Register signs strategic collaboration with DAI Infrastruktur for green ammonia Project Ra

Lloyd’s Register signs strategic collaboration with DAI Infrastruktur for green ammonia Project Ra

LR will deliver comprehensive advisory services for the landmark green ammonia production facility in Egypt. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has entered...
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Approval in Principle (AiP) for World’s First LCO2 / Methanol Carrier

Approval in Principle (AiP) for World’s First LCO2 / Methanol Carrier

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, have acquired Approval in Principle (AiP)(Note1) from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) for their jointly developed...
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Low water levels hamper shipping in Germany’s Rhine River as heat wave continues

Low water levels hamper shipping in Germany’s Rhine River as heat wave continues

A heat wave in western Europe has lowered water levels on Germany’s Rhine River, hampering shipping and raising freight costs...
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International Pilots Welcome Step Change In SOLAS Requirements For Pilot Transfer Arrangements

International Pilots Welcome Step Change In SOLAS Requirements For Pilot Transfer Arrangements

Maritime pilots around the world make a critical contribution to the safety of navigation, the prevention of waterborne pollution and...
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HSFO, VLSFO cash differentials down

HSFO, VLSFO cash differentials down

Asia’s spot differentials for high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) softened on Monday amid weakness in crude oil benchmarks and the...
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GCMD successfully demonstrates world’s first end-to-end value chain for onboard captured CO2

GCMD successfully demonstrates world’s first end-to-end value chain for onboard captured CO2

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation has successfully completed the world’s first maritime pilot demonstrating the full value chain of...
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World Shipping Council Releases Container Lost at Sea Report – 2025 Update

World Shipping Council Releases Container Lost at Sea Report – 2025 Update

The World Shipping Council (WSC) today released its annual report on containers lost at sea, showing a significant decrease to...
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Tanker markets face summer weakness after rollercoaster ride amid conflicts

Tanker markets face summer weakness after rollercoaster ride amid conflicts

Oil shipping rates are facing downward pressure from seasonal demand weakness after experiencing their largest volatility in recent years, with...
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Baltic Index Falls To Near 3-Week Low On Weaker Capesize Rates

Baltic Index Falls To Near 3-Week Low On Weaker Capesize Rates

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index slipped to an almost three-week low on Monday, pressured by softer capesize rates,...
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DG Shipping, decisive action ends a major humanitarian crisis at sea — laying the groundwork for resolving similar abandonment cases worldwide

DG Shipping, decisive action ends a major humanitarian crisis at sea — laying the groundwork for resolving similar abandonment cases worldwide

A long-standing case of crew abandonment due to a legal deadlock has finally been resolved, thanks to the proactive intervention...
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9 Indonesian Seafarers are going back home after one year of arrest and detention onboard Senser 1 at Mumbai anchorage due to a legal court order

9 Indonesian Seafarers are going back home after one year of arrest and detention onboard Senser 1 at Mumbai anchorage due to a legal court order

This happened because DG Shipping, Govt. of India took bold initiative with support from Industry, NUSI, ITF & Indonesian Embassy....
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