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Maritime war risk premium could rise if Israel-Iran conflict escalates
Maritime war risk premium in the Middle East could increase if the Israel-Iran conflict escalates following the latest Israeli...
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Baltic index logs weekly gain on rising rates across vessel segments
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, rose on Friday to...
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Japanese shipowners increasingly embracing technology to stay competitive, says Columbia Group
The Japanese shipping market is seeing a shift with more owners recognising the role of technology in driving efficiency and...
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NatPower Marine and Athenian Sea Carriers Sign MoU for Shore Power and Electric I-Fuel Charging
NatPower Marine, a leading developer of clean energy infrastructure for the maritime sector, is pleased to announce the signing of...
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Whitaker’s Whitchampion becomes first bunker tanker certified to load, carry and blend FAME B100 onboard
The biofuel blending approval offers scalable solution for lower-carbon fuel supply. In what is believed to be an industry first,...
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Containership orders hit $8.3 bn for S. Korea’s top shipyards
South Korea’s three major shipbuilders—HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI), Hanwha Ocean, and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI)—have secured containership orders...
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Maritime agency warns shipping industry over rising Middle East tensions
Increased tensions in the Middle East may lead to an escalation in military activity that could impact shipping in critical...
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HSFO premium eases; inventories extend climb
Asia’s spot premium for high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) softened on Thursday as trade slowed in recent sessions, while onshore...
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US ocean imports plunged in May on 145% tariffs on China
Imports at several of the busiest U.S. seaports dropped sharply in May, after President Donald Trump’s short-lived 145% tariffs on...
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Comprehensive Guide to Sampling Procedures: Best Practices and Insights
Given that cargo contamination claims are the most frequent and costly claim that tankers experience, the following bulletin highlights the...
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ECSA FREIGHT WATCH: Anticipated June demand drives market recovery amid a Capesize boost
The South Atlantic grain market experienced a significant boost in the recent trading week, with freight rates surging due to...
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Baltic Index Extends Gains To More Than Eight-Month High
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, extended gains to scale...
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Climeon Receives Repeat Order from NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Climeon’s ORC-based waste heat recovery system to boost energy efficiency on world’s largest methanol-fueled cement carrier Repeat Order Underscores Successful...
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Iron ore rebounds as traders cheer Sino-US trade progress
Iron ore futures prices rebounded on Wednesday, as signs of progress in trade talks between the world’s two largest economies...
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US EIA slashes ethane export outlook for 2025, 2026 amid curbs on exports to China
U.S. ethane exports will fall by 24% in 2025, while production of the shale gas will decline by 4%, the...
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Nippon Paint Marine joins RightShip Zero Harm Innovation Partners program to improve marine safety and sustainability
Ongoing collaboration between Nippon Paint Marine and RightShip as part of the program will help to drive maritime decarbonisation through...
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China coal imports could drop by up to 100 million tons in 2025, industry group says
China’s coal imports could drop by up to 100 million metric tons in 2025, an official at a major industry...
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May container ship arrivals fall at US ports of LA, LB, but on the uptick in June
Arrivals of container ships fell in May at the US West Coast ports of Los Angeles (LA) and Long Beach...
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HSFO trading momentum cools; backwardation narrows
Trading momentum in the Asia high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) market took a breather on Wednesday, slowing from the previous...
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Considered approach to protecting marine biodiversity offers competitive advantage
Proactive measures supporting marine biodiversity create operational efficiencies and attract commercial incentives, according to a new Lloyd’s Register (LR) report,...
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