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Innovation at sea: presentation of the autonomous vessel ‘Mahificent’

Innovation at sea: presentation of the autonomous vessel ‘Mahificent’

At Port of Antwerp-Bruges, we continually seek innovative ways to operate more efficiently and sustainably. In this context, Port Authority...
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Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention – Adopted to Strengthen Seafarer Welfare and Protections

Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention – Adopted to Strengthen Seafarer Welfare and Protections

At the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (2–13 June 2025), the International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted the fifth...
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All hands-on deck: the challenge of decarbonising international shipping by 2050

All hands-on deck: the challenge of decarbonising international shipping by 2050

With global maritime trade set to grow by around 50% by mid-century, we have analysed the outlook for global marine...
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European ethanol industry faces potential aflatoxin-hit crops

European ethanol industry faces potential aflatoxin-hit crops

Ethanol market participants in Eastern and Central Europe raised concerns that the new corn crop may be contaminated with aflatoxin,...
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Safeguarding whales: BIMCO launches global ship strike mitigation resource

Safeguarding whales: BIMCO launches global ship strike mitigation resource

Ship strikes are a major threat to whale conservation. BIMCO’s new global ship strike mitigation resource helps the industry reduce...
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Japan’s US crude imports surge 19-fold as diversification push gains pace

Japan’s US crude imports surge 19-fold as diversification push gains pace

Japan’s crude oil imports from the US surged more than 19-fold in July as the country’s refiners accelerate efforts to...
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The impact of container shipping costs on import and consumer prices

The impact of container shipping costs on import and consumer prices

Abstract Container shipping prices have experienced remarkable volatility, having risen substantially following Red Sea shipping disruptions, fallen with rising global...
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Deutsche Bank chief faces scrutiny about role in risky trades over a decade ago

Deutsche Bank chief faces scrutiny about role in risky trades over a decade ago

In 2013, Deutsche Bank handed Christian Sewing, a rising star, the sensitive assignment of investigating derivatives trades under scrutiny in...
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MOL, TradeWaltz and Suzuki Sign MOU for Cooperation on the Collaboration in Automobile Trade between India and Africa – MOU announced at the TICAD 9

MOL, TradeWaltz and Suzuki Sign MOU for Cooperation on the Collaboration in Automobile Trade between India and Africa – MOU announced at the TICAD 9

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto; hereinafter “MOL”), TradeWaltz Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku,...
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Safeguarding whales: BIMCO launches global ship strike mitigation resource

Safeguarding whales: BIMCO launches global ship strike mitigation resource

Ship strikes are a major threat to whale conservation. BIMCO’s new global ship strike mitigation resource helps the industry reduce...
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Bimco: Brazilian iron ore shipments rise 4%, supporting capsizes

Bimco: Brazilian iron ore shipments rise 4%, supporting capsizes

Between January and August 2025, Brazilian iron ore shipments are expected to rise 4% y/y, supported by stronger mining activity....
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Asian leasing models are reshaping maritime funding – opportunities for Germany

Asian leasing models are reshaping maritime funding – opportunities for Germany

With the development of the global ship finance industry in recent years, leasing models from the Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) region, notably...
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The shipshape struggle in shipboard maintenance

The shipshape struggle in shipboard maintenance

performing shipboard maintenance: Insufficient manning, time constraint and operational demand Vessels often operate with minimal crew and are expected to...
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ENOC Group earns five prestigious awards in sustainability, retail and digital transformation

ENOC Group earns five prestigious awards in sustainability, retail and digital transformation

ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, today announced that it has been honored with five prestigious industry awards,...
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US to hold more than 30 offshore oil and gas auctions through 2040

US to hold more than 30 offshore oil and gas auctions through 2040

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday unveiled a comprehensive schedule to hold more than 30 offshore oil and gas...
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Russia restores oil flows to Hungary after Druzhba pipeline damage

Russia restores oil flows to Hungary after Druzhba pipeline damage

Russia has restored crude oil flows to Hungary after repairing drone damage to its Druzhba pipeline connection, Hungary’s foreign minister...
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Japan’s exports log biggest drop in 4 years as US tariff impacts intensify

Japan’s exports log biggest drop in 4 years as US tariff impacts intensify

Japan’s exports posted the biggest monthly drop in about four years in July, government data showed on Wednesday, as the...
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Kenya strengthens port security with audit training

Kenya strengthens port security with audit training

Kenyan officials have gained key skills in conducting security audits of the nation’s port facilities, in line with established IMO...
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CMA CGM Group accelerates launching the second phase of Latakia Port Expansion Project in Syria

CMA CGM Group accelerates launching the second phase of Latakia Port Expansion Project in Syria

Following the meeting in Damascus between the Syrian President and CMA CGM Group’s Chairman and CEO, Rodolphe Saade, it has...
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Anglo-Eastern selects Inmarsat’s NexusWave for Hadley shipping group

Anglo-Eastern selects Inmarsat’s NexusWave for Hadley shipping group

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has announced that Anglo-Eastern will upgrade Hadley Shipping Group’s fleet to Inmarsat’s fully managed bonded...
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