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New city landmark to honour Sunderland’s maritime heritage
Thousands of residents took part in a public vote to name the city’s newest landmark, with the moniker paying homage...
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UKMPA Launches Interactive Poster to Support New SOLAS V/23 Pilot Transfer Compliance Regulation
In a significant step forward for pilot transfer safety, the United Kingdom Maritime Pilots’ Association (UKMPA) has launched a new...
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Ammonia as marine fuel? Benefits, challenges, and smart adoption
Ammonia has emerged as a promising alternative as the shipping industry looks for more sustainable fuel options. This article explores...
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Will plummeting ocean container freight rates drop to pre-Red Sea crisis levels?
Escalation of the Red Sea crisis in December 2023 is an important waypoint for ocean container shipping because it caused...
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Baltic index gains on higher capesize, supramax rates
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, rose for a third...
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APAC Steel Producers Navigate Rising Global Protectionism
Steel producers in Asia are set to face greater challenges in exporting their product as authorities around the world step...
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BetterSea Launches the World’s First FuelEU Index, Signaling a New Era of Transparency and Trading Confidence
BetterSea, the digital maritime compliance platform, proudly announces the launch of the world’s first FuelEU Index, a powerful new market...
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Port of Rotterdam Authority becomes member of Responsible Commodities Sourcing Initiative (RECOSI)
In the spring of 2025, the Port of Rotterdam Authority joined the Responsible Commodities Sourcing Initiative (RECOSI). RECOSI develops sector-specific...
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SITC signed the “Sustainable Fuels Alliance Initiative”, joining hands to promote the green transition of the shipping industry
On Aug 6, 2025, the “2025 Science-Based Targets Development Forum” was successfully held in Nanshan, Shenzhen, hosted by the World-Wide...
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Carbon emissions recovery in ocean container shipping after record-breaking 2024 due to Red Sea conflict – latest data and analysis
Carbon emissions performance in ocean container shipping is showing signs of recovery following a record-breaking 12 months due to conflict...
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IMO launches new Regional Presence Office to boost maritime cooperation in the Pacific
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) inaugurated a new Regional Presence Office (RPO) in Suva, Fiji, marking a milestone for regional...
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Special Focus of the Week: Iraq Crude Exports & Dirty Oil Flows
In late July 2025, the United States announced a 25 percent tariff on Indian exports, explicitly citing India’s continued purchases...
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18/2025: New IMO Requirements for reporting loss of containers at sea
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted mandatory amendments to SOLAS Chapter V (Regulations 31 and 32) and Article V...
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‘Commercial certainty’ takes precedent over fairness
The Commercial Court decision in Fastfreight Pte Ltd v Bulk Trident Shipping Ltd (Anna Dorothea) is a timely and significant...
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Russian oil exports will rise after drone strikes shut refineries
Russia plans to increase exports from its western ports to nearly 2 MMbpd in August, about 200,000 bpd more than...
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Maersk raises full-year guidance amid volatile external environment
A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S (Maersk) achieved strong results in the second quarter with revenue growth of 2.8% and EBIT...
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DNV Korea’s Decarbonization Network drives low-GHG fuel initiatives
At the end of 2023, Ulsan Port Authority, a major energy distribution hub and a pioneer of the energy transition...
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Harbors of Power: How China’s African Ports Are Shaping India’s Ocean Strategy
A new maritime chessboard is emerging across the Indian Ocean. Over the past decade, China has transformed several African ports...
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CBH collaborates with NORDEN for biofuel pilot project
Australia’s largest co-operative and exporter of grain is reducing its maritime supply chain emissions as part of an Australian-first biofuels...
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HHX.blue Releases Comprehensive Guide to Navigate IMO MERC 83 and EU ETS Regulations
Maritime financial advisory firm HHX.blue has unveiled a new white paper that offers a strategic roadmap to help shipping companies address the...
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