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Cargo thieves are attacking the U.S. supply chain at alarming rates

Cargo thieves are attacking the U.S. supply chain at alarming rates

America’s supply chain is under attack. From coast to coast, organized criminal groups are hitting trucks on the road, breaking...
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EU navy urges ‘maximum vigilance’ among shipowners despite US-Houthi truce

Shippers should remain vigilant when transiting the Bab al-Mandab strait, despite the recently announced truce in hostilities between the US...
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IMO Net Zero Framework: Clarity is Still Needed to Address Implementation Challenges

IMO Net Zero Framework: Clarity is Still Needed to Address Implementation Challenges

A lot of unknowns are yet to be determined over the next few months and years, in order to the...
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Managing the safe use of ammonia as a marine fuel

Managing the safe use of ammonia as a marine fuel

As ammonia gains traction as an alternative marine fuel, increasing attention is being given to the stringent handling requirements necessary...
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Seminar “Shipping Cases Round-Up: Hot Off The Press”: Hosted by WFW and organized with joined forces of WFW, HMC & QMUL

Seminar “Shipping Cases Round-Up: Hot Off The Press”: Hosted by WFW and organized with joined forces of WFW, HMC & QMUL

Watson, Farley & Williams, Hellenic Management Centre and Queen Mary University of London joined their forces and organized a Seminar...
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Global Container Terminals Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Global Container Terminals Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

GCT Global Container Terminals (GCT), a majority Canadian-owned container terminal operator serving the Port of Vancouver, has been named a...
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Valenciaport participates in the General Assembly and Conference of the European Sea Ports Community (ESPO)

Valenciaport participates in the General Assembly and Conference of the European Sea Ports Community (ESPO)

Mar Chao, president of the Port Authority of València, accompanied by Juan Manuel Díez and Manuel Rodriguez, are participating in...
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Blackouts at Kandla, Mundra ports amid India-Pakistan conflict; rice, chemicals trades unaffected

Blackouts at Kandla, Mundra ports amid India-Pakistan conflict; rice, chemicals trades unaffected

There were blackouts at key west coast Indian ports of Kandla and Mundra late-May 8, briefly halting operations, sources said....
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US considering new ship registry in US Virgin Islands, sources say

US considering new ship registry in US Virgin Islands, sources say

President Donald Trump’s administration is considering a proposal to create an international shipping registry in the U.S. Virgin Islands as...
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ABS and HD Hyundai Mipo Sign Agreement to Accelerate DM-Based Production Automation in Future Shipyards

ABS and HD Hyundai Mipo Sign Agreement to Accelerate DM-Based Production Automation in Future Shipyards

ABS and HD Hyundai Mipo (HMD) have signed a joint development project (JDP) for digital manufacturing-based automation equipment for shipyards....
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Nordic American Tankers Ltd. – The company is in an active phase of development

Nordic American Tankers Ltd. – The company is in an active phase of development

The first months of 2025 since the end of 2024 has been the most active period in Nordic American (NAT)...
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Seaborne Coal Exports Fall as China Puts a Lid on Imports

Seaborne Coal Exports Fall as China Puts a Lid on Imports

China’s coal imports retreated during the first quarter of the year, which in turn took a toll on the global...
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Shipbuilding’s role in a greener maritime future

Shipbuilding’s role in a greener maritime future

Over half of the global ship orderbook by gross tonnage comprises vessels capable of running on alternative fuels, but less...
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Red Lights Flashing for Car Carriers in 2026/27

Red Lights Flashing for Car Carriers in 2026/27

Potential USTR port fees of c.$1 mil per voyage for non-US built car carriers entering the US targeting c.95% of...
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Kongsberg Gruppen hits record high as profit soars on defence demand

Kongsberg Gruppen hits record high as profit soars on defence demand

Shares Kongsberg Gruppen are up about 4.5% after the Norwegian defence equipment maker’s Q1 earnings beat estimates, helped by European...
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Iron ore slides on expectations of steel output cut in China

Iron ore slides on expectations of steel output cut in China

Iron ore prices dropped on Thursday, as traders weighed prospects of weakening demand amid fresh expectations of crude steel output...
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Teekay Tankers Ltd.: Mid-Term Demand Outlook is Uncertain

Teekay Tankers Ltd. reported the Company’s results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. As a result of the Company’s...
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GCMD partners with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to advance maritime decarbonisation through sustainable finance

GCMD partners with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to advance maritime decarbonisation through sustainable finance

GCMD is proud to announce a knowledge partnership with ADB, signed during the launch of its Sustainable and Resilient Maritime...
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Asia Fuel Oil: Spot differentials post mild gains; inventories drop

Asia Fuel Oil: Spot differentials post mild gains; inventories drop

Spot fuel oil differentials edged marginally higher in Asia on Thursday, while onshore inventories in Singapore extended declines. High sulphur...
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Near-record US container import streak expected to snap in May due to tariffs

Near-record US container import streak expected to snap in May due to tariffs

U.S. container imports surged in April as companies raced to avoid President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which now include a 145%...
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