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Russia releases Greek oil tanker from Baltic Sea detention, Estonian broadcaster says

Russia releases Greek oil tanker from Baltic Sea detention, Estonian broadcaster says

Russia has released a Greek-owned oil tanker which was detained in Russian waters on Sunday after leaving an Estonian port,...
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New data highlights lack of gender diversity in maritime

New data highlights lack of gender diversity in maritime

The second Women in Maritime survey, jointly published by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Women’s International Shipping &...
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Baltic Index Inches Lower On Weaker Capesize Rates

Baltic Index Inches Lower On Weaker Capesize Rates

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which measures shipping rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, inched lower...
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Port of Antwerp-Bruges launches the Volta 1: Europe’s first electric tugboat

Port of Antwerp-Bruges launches the Volta 1: Europe’s first electric tugboat

Yesterday, Port of Antwerp-Bruges is launching the Volta 1, Europe’s first fully electric tugboat. The launch marks an important step...
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Indonesia’s Pertamina seeks gasoline for July-December, excludes Singapore supply

Indonesia’s Pertamina seeks gasoline for July-December, excludes Singapore supply

Indonesia’s Pertamina has issued five tenders to buy nearly 3 million barrels of gasoline a month for delivery between July...
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China’s surplus crude oil surged in April as refinery runs dipped

China’s surplus crude oil surged in April as refinery runs dipped

The volume of surplus crude oil in China available for storage surged in April for a second straight month as...
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Smart Ship© Hub partners with Veracity by DNV to automate data quality management and class reporting for Norse Ship Management

Smart Ship© Hub partners with Veracity by DNV to automate data quality management and class reporting for Norse Ship Management

Norse Ship Management achieves error free reporting and 55% improved efficiency with Smart Ship© Hub’s automated data validation tool. Smart...
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First LNG ship bunkering hub in US Gulf Coast secures permits to start work

A joint venture project developing the first marine fuel facility for liquefied natural gas in the U.S. Gulf Coast has...
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Columbia Group urges early action by ship owners on FuelEU pooling to maximise opportunities and avoid penalties

Columbia Group urges early action by ship owners on FuelEU pooling to maximise opportunities and avoid penalties

With the EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime regulations now reshaping the commercial landscape, ship owners should prepare early to avoid...
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Deltamarin: FuelEU Maritime – turning complexity into competitive advantage

Deltamarin: FuelEU Maritime – turning complexity into competitive advantage

The introduction of FuelEU Maritime and the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) marks a turning point in how vessels...
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Asia Fuel Oil: Spot differentials for key grades soften

Asia Fuel Oil: Spot differentials for key grades soften

Spot differentials for key fuel oil grades softened on Monday, while crack spreads also retreated after recent gains. The spot...
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Shipping industry to seek USTR port fees rejig on size, ownership

Shipping industry to seek USTR port fees rejig on size, ownership

Shipping industry stakeholders plan to seek a raising of ship sizes to 85,000 dwt for exemptions from the US Trade...
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Baltic index down on lower capesize rates

Baltic index down on lower capesize rates

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which measures shipping rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, fell on...
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Estonia says Russia sent jet after attempt to stop sanction-breaking ship

Estonia says Russia sent jet after attempt to stop sanction-breaking ship

Estonia said that Moscow had briefly sent a military jet into Nato airspace over the Baltic Sea during an attempt...
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G7 business leaders urge removal of trade barriers

G7 business leaders urge removal of trade barriers

Business leaders from the Group of Seven advanced economies urged member countries to lift trade restrictions and invest in critical...
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NYK to Build and Operate Next-Generation Finished-Vehicle Logistics Terminal at Port of Barcelona

Incorporate a Fully Automated Multilevel Parking Facility to Ensure Environmentally Friendly and Highly Efficient Operations NYK was awarded a 27-year...
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DCSA completes standards-based interoperable eBL transaction, marking major industry milestone

DCSA completes standards-based interoperable eBL transaction, marking major industry milestone

Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) today announces a first successful standards-based, interoperable electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) transaction. This milestone...
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V. and International Seaways partner to launch female cadet programme

V. and International Seaways partner to launch female cadet programme

V.Group (V.), the global ship manager and marine services provider, and International Seaways (NYSE: INSW), one of the world’s largest...
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Discounts for Russia’s June Urals widen slightly at Indian ports, traders say

Discounts for Russia’s June Urals widen slightly at Indian ports, traders say

Discounts for Russian Urals oil cargoes loading in June widened slightly to dated Brent from the levels achieved for May-loading...
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France’s CMA CGM to redeploy fleet to avoid U.S. port fees on Chinese vessels

France’s CMA CGM to redeploy fleet to avoid U.S. port fees on Chinese vessels

French shipping group CMA CGM will reorganise its global fleet to avoid U.S. port fees on Chinese-built vessels that are...
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