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LNG retrofits surge as maritime industry seeks short-term carbon reduction solutions

LNG retrofits surge as maritime industry seeks short-term carbon reduction solutions

New LR report highlights both progress and persistent challenges in equipping existing vessels to meet ambitious emissions reduction targets. Lloyd’s...
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Shipping firms pull back from Hong Kong to skirt US-China risks

Shipping firms pull back from Hong Kong to skirt US-China risks

Some shipping companies are discreetly moving operations out of Hong Kong and taking vessels off its flag registry. Others are...
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MSC gets set to rocket to the top of the global terminal operator league table

MSC gets set to rocket to the top of the global terminal operator league table

The announcement on 4 March 2025 that CK Hutchison would be selling its 80% stake in Hutchison Ports Holding to...
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Record-breaking year in safety: no lost time injuries

Record-breaking year in safety: no lost time injuries

AtoB@C Shipping achieved remarkable success in safety during the past year, notably reporting zero lost-time injuries throughout its entire operations....
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Canada increases crude tanker exports 59% year-on-year

Canada increases crude tanker exports 59% year-on-year

“Year-to-date, Canadian crude tanker exports have reached 618 thousand barrels per day (kbpd) up from 388 kbpd during the same...
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AMP Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order on Shipbuilding

AMP Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order on Shipbuilding

The American Maritime Partnership issued the following statement on March 4, 2025, commending President Donald Trump’s Executive Order on Shipbuilding...
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Lloyd’s Register to use generative AI to advance the application of nuclear technology in maritime in collaboration with Microsoft

Lloyd’s Register to use generative AI to advance the application of nuclear technology in maritime in collaboration with Microsoft

Lloyd’s Register will become one of the first maritime organisations to use generative AI for permitting capabilities built upon Microsoft...
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Veson Nautical and Cargill expand long-standing partnership with Strategic Technology Agreement

Veson Nautical and Cargill expand long-standing partnership with Strategic Technology Agreement

Veson Nautical (Veson), a global leader in maritime data and freight management solutions, and Cargill have expanded their longstanding partnership...
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Possible penalties on China-built ships… US tariffs hit more countries… What next?

Possible penalties on China-built ships… US tariffs hit more countries… What next?

More uncertainty ahead for shipping, everybody! If anybody expected ocean shipping and international supply chains would become more stable after...
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Bulker shipping faces tough year as China’s manufacturing sector weakens

Bulker shipping faces tough year as China’s manufacturing sector weakens

The dry bulk sector, which handles a diverse mix of commodities, has recently lost momentum. In February 2025, the Baltic...
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Stolt-Nielsen Announces Launch of compulsory acquisition of remaining issued and outstanding shares of Avenir LNG Limited

Stolt-Nielsen Announces Launch of compulsory acquisition of remaining issued and outstanding shares of Avenir LNG Limited

Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement of January 27, 2025, stating that Stolt-Nielsen Limited (Oslo Børs: SNI), through...
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BlackRock gets bargain berth in Panama trade storm

BlackRock gets bargain berth in Panama trade storm

The trade war is already sending merger troops to the front line. BlackRock BLK shook hands on a deal to...
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Fuel Oil Spot differentials steady but structure pares for all grades

Fuel Oil Spot differentials steady but structure pares for all grades

Spot differentials for fuel oil were little changed from the previous day, though the market structure showed signs of paring...
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Tankers: Are FPSOs Truly Back?

Tankers: Are FPSOs Truly Back?

For many years, a business venture in the FPSO market could be seen as highly speculative and risky. However, things...
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Rights on infection and contagion

Rights on infection and contagion

The decision in Bunge S.A. -v- Pan Ocean Co., Ltd (Sagar Ratan) EWHC 193 (Admty) is an important one which...
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Transforming Marine Claims Handling: How Can Predictive Analysis Revolutionalize Management in Cargo Disputes

Transforming Marine Claims Handling: How Can Predictive Analysis Revolutionalize Management in Cargo Disputes

Imagine you’re about to board a plane tomorrow. Behind the scenes, airlines have already leveraged predictive analytics to ensure a...
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HFW Strengthens Global Shipping Practice With London Master Mariner Hire

HFW Strengthens Global Shipping Practice With London Master Mariner Hire

Global, sector-focused law firm has strengthened its market-leading shipping practice with the hire of Master Mariner Mike Bunton. Mike has...
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IMO progresses talks on greenhouse gas reduction from shipping

IMO progresses talks on greenhouse gas reduction from shipping

International efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping took a step forward as the IMO’s Intersessional Working Group...
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Navigating Trade Wars: Perspectives from Clyde & Co’s Singapore Office

Navigating Trade Wars: Perspectives from Clyde & Co’s Singapore Office

This is the first insight in Clyde & Co’s commodities series covering developments arising from new tariffs imposed by and...
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The Systems Approach to Ship Management: A Smarter Strategy for Small & Medium-Sized Owners

The Systems Approach to Ship Management: A Smarter Strategy for Small & Medium-Sized Owners

For small and medium-sized shipowners operating fleets of 4 to 12 vessels, running a successful shipping business today requires more...
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