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Trade truce won’t resurrect China’s imports of US energy

Trade truce won’t resurrect China’s imports of US energy

The move by the United States and China to reduce import tariffs on each other and negotiate has been broadly...
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Container shippers win China-US tariff reprieve, await volume rebound

Container shippers win China-US tariff reprieve, await volume rebound

The container shipping industry on Monday welcomed an agreement between the United States and China to temporarily slash punishing tariffs,...
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Vale stays fuel, technology agnostic amid sustainable shipping push

Vale stays fuel, technology agnostic amid sustainable shipping push

Vale is fuel and technology agnostic in its commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions from the value chain and support...
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Baltic index hits three-week low on weaker capesize, panamax rates

Baltic index hits three-week low on weaker capesize, panamax rates

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which measures shipping rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, fell to...
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USTR proposal will make Chinese shipping companies redundant for US cargo

USTR proposal will make Chinese shipping companies redundant for US cargo

The proposed fee under the USTR framework could render China-owned and China-operated vessels redundant for US trade. This likely triggers...
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ClassNK releases ‘What is the IMO’s Mid-term measures and how it works’- explaining key points of mid-term measures for easy understanding

ClassNK releases ‘What is the IMO’s Mid-term measures and how it works’- explaining key points of mid-term measures for easy understanding

ClassNK has released ‘What is the IMO’s Mid-term measures and how it works’ to promote understanding of the IMO’s mid-term...
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Tankers: OPEC’s Price Policy Could Boost Rates Down the Line

Tankers: OPEC’s Price Policy Could Boost Rates Down the Line

The latest OPEC+ surprise decision to boost production could boost supply and lead to stronger tanker rates. In its latest...
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Port Authority of NSW announces John McKenna as CEO

Port Authority of NSW announces John McKenna as CEO

Port Authority of New South Wales has welcomed the NSW Government’s appointment of John McKenna as Chief Executive Officer of...
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Shipping containers entering a new marketplace with the power of Agentic AI Net Feasa unveils Agentic Control Tower novel AI Platform

Shipping containers entering a new marketplace with the power of Agentic AI Net Feasa unveils Agentic Control Tower novel AI Platform

Net Feasa, a leader in supply chain digitalization, today announced the launch of Agentic Control Tower™, an end-to-end visualization and...
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JPMorgan lifts China growth forecasts after ‘surprisingly positive’ US deal

JPMorgan lifts China growth forecasts after ‘surprisingly positive’ US deal

Investment bank JPMorgan lifted its forecasts for China’s economic growth on Monday following what it called a “surprisingly positive” deal...
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Pilbara Ports: New Ship WiFi Support Program set to boost seafarer wellbeing

Pilbara Ports: New Ship WiFi Support Program set to boost seafarer wellbeing

Pilbara Ports has today launched a new initiative aimed at enhancing seafarer welfare by improving onboard WiFi connectivity in the...
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Pakistan ports face export backlog as India’s transit ban forces shipping lines to reroute

Pakistan ports face export backlog as India’s transit ban forces shipping lines to reroute

Pakistan is facing a “big backlog” of export containers at its ports after international shipping lines began bypassing the country,...
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US Virgin Islands involved in US international ship registry proposal, governor says

US Virgin Islands involved in US international ship registry proposal, governor says

The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) is involved in a proposal that aims to create a US international ship registry domiciled...
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Korean Shipbuilders Approach Peak Boom with 200 Trillion Won Order Backlog

Korean Shipbuilders Approach Peak Boom with 200 Trillion Won Order Backlog

The order backlog of major Korean shipbuilders has exceeded 190 trillion won in the first quarter of this year, approaching...
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First Chinese freight ship goods hit with Trump’s 145%-plus tariffs arriving at U.S. ports

First Chinese freight ship goods hit with Trump’s 145%-plus tariffs arriving at U.S. ports

The first shipping containers carrying Chinese products that are subject to President Donald Trump’s 145% tariffs have begun arriving in...
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The role of e-fuels in Maritime decarbonisation: insights from the New Energies Coalition study

The role of e-fuels in Maritime decarbonisation: insights from the New Energies Coalition study

The maritime sector is at a critical juncture in its journey towards decarbonisation. As global regulations tighten and pressure mounts...
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MOL to Join Offshore Wind Power Project off Taiwan- Advancing toward Clean Energy Production through Participation from Construction Phase

MOL to Join Offshore Wind Power Project off Taiwan- Advancing toward Clean Energy Production through Participation from Construction Phase

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. has agreed to acquire a 10% stake in CI Fengmiao Ltd from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partner P/S...
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Port of Seattle: International Maritime Organization Takes Big Step to Support Global Net-Zero Goals

Port of Seattle: International Maritime Organization Takes Big Step to Support Global Net-Zero Goals

The climate crisis demands action across all sectors. It’s the shipping industry’s turn given it is estimated to contribute 3%...
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Call for New Arctic Council Chair to Take Lead on Controlling Super Pollutants From Shipping

Call for New Arctic Council Chair to Take Lead on Controlling Super Pollutants From Shipping

Ahead of the Kingdom of Denmark taking over the Arctic Council Chairship from Norway next week, the Clean Arctic Alliance...
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India and Pakistan tensions to spike shipping, insurance costs, delay commodity trade

India and Pakistan tensions to spike shipping, insurance costs, delay commodity trade

Military hostilities between India and Pakistan could push up freight costs for several commodities due to delays in berthing at...
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