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ClassNK releases ‘Prime Shipmanagement Guidelines’ for leveraging successful case studies to enable flexible responses to various situations

ClassNK releases ‘Prime Shipmanagement Guidelines’ for leveraging successful case studies to enable flexible responses to various situations

ClassNK has released ‘Prime Shipmanagement Guidelines’ which aim to achieve sustainable ship management with safety as the highest priority. Evolving...
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Bureau Veritas Joins NavHyS Project to Advance Liquid Hydrogen Innovation in Shipping

Bureau Veritas Joins NavHyS Project to Advance Liquid Hydrogen Innovation in Shipping

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) is pleased to announce its participation in NavHyS, a new European research project dedicated...
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China’s reliance on soybean imports continues despite cutback plans

China’s reliance on soybean imports continues despite cutback plans

China wants to reduce reliance on foreign soybeans, but importers apparently didn’t get the memo. To curb imports and increase...
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The U.S. Shipbuilding Industry vs. China Implications for the Tanker Segment Amid New USTR Rules

The U.S. Shipbuilding Industry vs. China Implications for the Tanker Segment Amid New USTR Rules

As of mid-April 2025, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has finalized and refined its Section 301 maritime policy, significantly altering...
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U.S. imports of major transportation fuels decreased in 2024

U.S. imports of major transportation fuels decreased in 2024

U.S. imports of petroleum products decreased by 210,000 barrels per day (b/d) in 2024 to average 1.8 million b/d. Imports...
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Export employment to dive if trade war persists -US business group

Export employment to dive if trade war persists -US business group

All American exports to China worth $140.7 billion last year now face a retaliatory Chinese tariff of at least 125%,...
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Dalian iron ore nudges higher on resilient China demand

Dalian iron ore nudges higher on resilient China demand

Dalian iron ore futures edged higher on Tuesday, supported by near-term demand in top consumer China, although gains were limited...
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China’s Guangzhou port starts shipping route to Peru

China’s Guangzhou port starts shipping route to Peru

China’s Guangzhou Port, the largest shipping hub in the country’s south, opened a direct route to Chancay port in Peru...
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Fugro to adopt NAPA Logbook fleet-wide following trial

Fugro to adopt NAPA Logbook fleet-wide following trial

Fugro, the world’s leading geo-data specialist and international operator of specialized vessels, has strengthened its partnership with NAPA, the global...
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Strong Technological Co-Operation Offers Shipping Companies Economic And Climate Benefits

Strong Technological Co-Operation Offers Shipping Companies Economic And Climate Benefits

A number of players in the shipping industry are collaborating on a completely new way of collecting real-time data from...
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China-U.S. Container Volume Drops 45% Amid Tariff Tensions

China-U.S. Container Volume Drops 45% Amid Tariff Tensions

The U.S.-China trade war is inflicting severe damage on the real economy. The volume of China-originated containers bound for the...
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Post USTR Policy: The Newbuilding Ordering Enigma

Post USTR Policy: The Newbuilding Ordering Enigma

Newbuilding activity is expected to face a period of transition following the USTR policy decision. In its latest weekly report,...
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Capital Group Invests in KONGSBERG’s K-Sim Engine and -Cargo Simulators for New Training Center in Chios, Greece

Capital Group Invests in KONGSBERG’s K-Sim Engine and -Cargo Simulators for New Training Center in Chios, Greece

Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract with Capital Group, Greece, to deliver advanced K-Sim Engine Room and Cargo simulators for...
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Modernizing Mooring: A leap of faith or a strategic advantage?

Modernizing Mooring: A leap of faith or a strategic advantage?

As ports contend with rising trade volumes, stricter environmental regulations, and increasing expectations for operational efficiency, long-standing practices are coming...
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Artificial Intelligence Not Intelligent Enough To Diagnose Engine Problems – Yet!

Artificial Intelligence Not Intelligent Enough To Diagnose Engine Problems – Yet!

Condition Monitoring Technologies (CMT) has cautioned against placing sole reliance on artificial intelligence in ship condition monitoring, warning that human...
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Commercial Impracticability and Frustration of Shipping Agreements in Uncertain Times

Commercial Impracticability and Frustration of Shipping Agreements in Uncertain Times

Highlights Long-term and short-term vessel agreements and contracts alike are sometimes impacted by unforeseeable and economically burdensome actions taken by...
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India boosts buying of Russia’s ESPO oil in April as Chinese demand eases

India boosts buying of Russia’s ESPO oil in April as Chinese demand eases

India increased purchases of ESPO Blend oil from Russia in April to the highest level since August 2024 amid weaker...
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Prospect of Binding Global Rules on Biofouling Management

Prospect of Binding Global Rules on Biofouling Management

IMO approves new recom­men­da­tions for underwater management of biofouling on ship hulls and takes important steps towards binding international regulations....
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Vitol launches new FuelEU compliant co-processed VLSFO offering for marine customers

Vitol launches new FuelEU compliant co-processed VLSFO offering for marine customers

Vitol Bunkers is to offer customers FuelEU compliant co-processed bunkering fuel. The fuel is being produced by Vitol’s refinery in...
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Asia Fuel Oil Markets stable in thin trading momentum

Asia Fuel Oil Markets stable in thin trading momentum

Fuel oil markets were largely stable in Asia on Monday against a backdrop of thin trading momentum, while spot tender...
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