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Gothenburg region leads Nordic logistics list on port-led growth
The Gothenburg region has been named the Nordic region’s best logistics location in the latest ranking by Swedish industry publication...
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TOP Ships lines up nine eco MR newbuildings with seven-year cover
TOP Ships Inc. has agreed to take over nine eco medium range product/chemical tanker newbuildings, securing long-term charter employment and...
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Red Sea Operation ASPIDES extended by EU Council with €15m common funding
The European Council has approved a one-year extension of the European Union’s maritime security operation ASPIDES in the Red Sea,...
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Are Port Tariffs Back on the Menu?
Port tariffs targeting Chinese owned operated or built ships could be back on the menu, after the recent US Maritime...
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The Biggest Supply Chain Risks of 2026 (and how to navigate them)
2026 has kicked off with a familiar tension: markets are volatile, capacity is tight, and decisions made today can lock...
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IMO takes a step closer to a standalone legal instrument on biofouling management
At its 13th session, the IMO’s Pollution Prevention and Response Sub-Committee agreed to recommend to the Marine Environment Protection Committee...
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Dry Bulk Market: Chinese Holidays Disrupting Freight Rates
Capesize The week was defined by holiday-disrupted liquidity and gradually softening sentiment across both basins. Lunar New Year celebrations in...
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Marine life recorded 3,800 metres deep on Titanic in the North Atlantic
More than a century after it sank, the RMS Titanic continues to evolve — not only structurally, but biologically. A...
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US marine terminals: The past, present and future
As global commerce continues to evolve, the efficiency and capacity of US marine terminals are increasingly vital to supporting international...
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Maritime Action Plan Highlights Washington’s Misplaced Shipbuilding Obsession
On the eve of President’s Day weekend, the Trump administration released its long-awaited Maritime Action Plan (MAP), billed as a...
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Barbados explores green shipping corridor
Barbados is setting a pathway to exploring green shipping corridors to reduce emissions from shipping. The first step will be...
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MISC’s LNG profit to rebound on newbuilds despite weak spot rates
MISC Bhd’s liquified natural gas (LNG) pre-tax profit is likely to recover from this year onwards due to progressive newbuilding...
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US, Korea, Greece forge shipbuilding pact to curb China influence
The United States is reportedly set to sign a “trilateral shipbuilding agreement” with Korea and Greece. There is growing expectation...
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Russian sanctions – due diligence requirements when carrying petroleum products to the EU
Following the entry into force of Article 3ma of Council Regulation (EU) No. 833/2014 on 21 January 2026, shipowners and...
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The Week in Alt Fuels: Methanol bunkering gathers steam
The number of methanol-capable vessels in operation has risen to 112, up from 106 at the end of 2025, according...
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Venezuelan crude exports rebound as sanctions push trade to compliant fleet: Teekay Tankers
Venezuelan crude exports are expected to return to a typical run rate of 800,000 b/d, as the country shifts away...
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Cameroon Pledges Crackdown on Ship Registry Flagging 13% of Dark Fleet Tankers
Cameroon’s government has pledged to deregister all shadow fleet tankers following representations from Brussels and amid a surge in registrations...
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Mediterranean shows opportunities for transport fuels
Over the past two years, transport fuel flows have experienced increasing regionalisation, particularly in the Pacific Basin where 1mbd of...
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West delivers stable renewal with strong retention and selective growth
West P&I has reported a stable and disciplined renewal at 20 February, achieving high levels of Member retention while continuing...
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Steamship Mutual Enters 2026 in a Position of Strength and Stability
Steamship Mutual enters 2026 in a position of strength, following a renewal that demonstrated both the resilience of the mutual...
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