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India invests 13 trillion won in tanker fleet, boosting Korean shipbuilding prospects
India is planning to invest $10 billion (approximately 13.67 trillion won) to establish its own fleet of tankers for crude...
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Geopolitical tensions lead to increasing risks for shipping sector globally
The fast-changing geopolitical landscape is creating new risks and challenges for a shipping industry already juggling the energy transition and...
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IMO policy measures: What’s next for shipping’s fuel transition?
Based on total cost of ownership (TCO) modelling by UMAS and UCL and more than 30 stakeholder interviews by the...
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Singapore leads low-carbon steel adoption in SE Asia amid construction demand
Singapore is leading the way in low-carbon steel adoption in Southeast Asia, driven by early policy action, including the region’s...
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Climate Litigation: Key Risks and Liabilities Surrounding Ports and Terminals
The decision in Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland (“Decision”) has set a precedent requiring states who are party...
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CMA CGM Strengthens Strategic Presence in Vietnam with New Terminal Project in Partnership with Saigon Newport in Hai Phong
CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, announces the signing of a partnership agreement...
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WiseTech Global announces strategic acquisition of e2open
WiseTech Global, developer of leading logistics execution software CargoWise, today announced it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire...
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Pacific Carriers Limited and Singapore Maritime Foundation Renew Commitment to Build Maritime-ready Talent Pool
Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL) and the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to renew both organizations’...
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ESPO welcomes the outcome of the EU–UK Summit
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes the outcome of the first EU–UK Summit, held in London on 19 May...
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Soft China dampens Asia LNG demand while Europe’s imports ease
Asia’s imports of liquefied natural gas stagnated in May while Europe’s continued to ease as demand in both of the...
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S. Korea regains top spot in global shipbuilding orders in March
South Korea secured the most global shipbuilding orders in March, surpassing China to take the top spot. According to U.K.-based...
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Shifting Routes and Tariff Strategies: What the Latest Freight Trends Mean for Your Supply Chain
A lot has happened over the past week. We’ve seen a US-Houthi ceasefire deal re-spark the debate around safe access...
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Tankers: China Crude Oil Imports Lower So Far in 2025
Crude oil imports from China have been lower during the first four months of the year. In its latest weekly...
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US drillers cut oil, gas rigs to lowest since November 2021 -Baker Hughes
U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for a fourth week in...
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Hong Kong Government proposes amendments to update regulations on merchant shipping for compliance with international standards
The Government gazetted Friday (May 23) nine amendment regulations to amend relevant regulations under the Merchant Shipping (Safety) Ordinance (Cap....
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Survitec Encourages Industry To Prepare For New Fire Safety Requirement For Roro And Ropax Ships
Survitec, a global leader in critical Survival Technology solutions, is calling on shipowners, ship managers, and shipyards to prepare for...
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Newly-upgraded IAPH World Ports Tracker identifies major sustainability and market trends
The survey results of IAPH’s most-engaged ports from around the world have been analysed in the latest, upgraded version of...
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Decarbonisation discussions hit choppy waters at the IMO
The 83rd session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) in April this year marked a pivotal moment in...
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Global maritime regulations and future of the Korean shipbuilding industry
The Korean shipbuilding industry is bracing for a hit from the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) new greenhouse gas regulations and...
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US port fees on foreign ships to shake up trade flows, freight markets
The US Trade Representative has announced additional port fees(opens in a new tab) on foreign vessels and marine equipment that...
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