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Listed liner operators sail longer, faster and further – and have higher emissions

Listed liner operators sail longer, faster and further – and have higher emissions

The 10 largest stock-listed container lines have higher emissions, sail longer, faster and further than the comparable 10 non-listed carriers,...
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Container ship owners swamped as US-China trade detente revives demand

Container ship owners swamped as US-China trade detente revives demand

Container ship bookings for China-to-U.S. cargo have surged since the countries declared a 90-day truce on punitive tit-for-tat tariffs last...
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Tankers Are Aging: The Challenges Ahead

Tankers Are Aging: The Challenges Ahead

The growing average age of the tanker fleet is expected to pose challenges moving forwards, as owners are searching for...
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Prompt cargoes weigh on North Sea differentials, but traders see recovery ahead

Prompt cargoes weigh on North Sea differentials, but traders see recovery ahead

While an ongoing excess of prompt cargoes has kept North Sea crude differentials moving sideways around multi-month lows, traders have...
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HSFO cracks jump but spot benchmarks capped

HSFO cracks jump but spot benchmarks capped

Cracks for high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) hit fresh highs in Asia on Friday, though spot benchmarks remained capped. The...
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CMA CGM: A solid Group continuing its transformation in an unstable market environment

CMA CGM: A solid Group continuing its transformation in an unstable market environment

The Board of Directors of the CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, met...
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EIA forecasts world oil consumption growth to slow amid less economic activity

EIA forecasts world oil consumption growth to slow amid less economic activity

We forecast consumption growth of crude oil and other liquid fuels will slow over the next two years, driven by...
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ClassNK Academy starts offering the 2025 edition of e-learning courses- covering industry basics, ship design, structural strength, and cybersecurity

ClassNK Academy starts offering the 2025 edition of e-learning courses- covering industry basics, ship design, structural strength, and cybersecurity

ClassNK has started offering the 2025 edition of ClassNK Academy’s e-learning content. These courses help new employees understand the maritime...
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Russia may use military force to protect shadow fleet, Estonia warns

Russia may use military force to protect shadow fleet, Estonia warns

Moscow is using ageing vessels in an effort to dodge international sanctions on its oil exports. Estonia has warned that...
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ZeroNorth and Veracity by DNV launch end-to-end emissions reporting and verification service for the maritime industry, with Teekay as first customer

ZeroNorth and Veracity by DNV launch end-to-end emissions reporting and verification service for the maritime industry, with Teekay as first customer

As regulatory requirements tighten, maritime operators face growing demands for emissions transparency and reporting integrity. At the same time, poor...
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Szczecin Declaration: Competitiveness of European shipping at the centre of EU maritime industrial strategy

Szczecin Declaration: Competitiveness of European shipping at the centre of EU maritime industrial strategy

EU ministers signed this week the Szczecin Declaration on the EU maritime industrial strategy during the 11th International Maritime Congress...
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Geopolitical realignment of the world’s copper trade

Geopolitical realignment of the world’s copper trade

The global copper supply chain has experienced an intense transformation over the last twenty years, marked by a significant geopolitical...
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New Lloyd’s Register report simplifies complex regulatory landscape

New Lloyd’s Register report simplifies complex regulatory landscape

A new Lloyd’s Register report outlines the upcoming changes to mandatory statutory regulations and instruments. A comprehensive suite of new...
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Marko Tulokas appointed President and CEO of Konecranes

Marko Tulokas appointed President and CEO of Konecranes

Konecranes has appointed Marko Tulokas (b. 1972) as its new President and CEO as of June 1, 2025. He succeeds...
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Valencia port strengthens ties with the Moroccan market

Valencia port strengthens ties with the Moroccan market

To strengthen the North African market and establish new trade relations to consolidate Valencia port as a bridge between Africa...
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Qingdao Port opens general cargo route to Mumbai

Qingdao Port opens general cargo route to Mumbai

A general cargo ship carrying construction machinery, equipment and steel products recently departed from Qingdao Port in Shandong province for...
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Korean shipbuilders, USTR to discuss cooperation during APEC trade ministers meeting

Korean shipbuilders, USTR to discuss cooperation during APEC trade ministers meeting

The heads of Korea’s leading shipbuilding companies — HD Hyundai and Hanwha Ocean — will hold one-on-one meetings with United...
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Swedish-produced biomethane bunkered at the Port of Gothenburg

Swedish-produced biomethane bunkered at the Port of Gothenburg

For the first time, St1 and St1 Biokraft have delivered their own Swedish-produced liquefied biomethane to the maritime sector —...
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Creating the World’s First Ammonia-fueled Vessel Augmenting Safety Measures with Input from Marine Engineers

Creating the World’s First Ammonia-fueled Vessel Augmenting Safety Measures with Input from Marine Engineers

In August 2024, the world’s first ammonia-fueled vessel for commercial-use entered service in Tokyo Bay. This tugboat was developed by...
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FuelEU Maritime: Smarter compliance could unlock a €250m upside for shipping

FuelEU Maritime: Smarter compliance could unlock a €250m upside for shipping

As the FuelEU Maritime regulation enters into force, the shipping industry may be looking at a surprising upside. Instead of...
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