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How BSM uses DNV’s Emissions Connect to master GHG compliance

How BSM uses DNV’s Emissions Connect to master GHG compliance

Strict emissions regulations are reshaping the maritime industry. Accurate data is crucial for compliance, avoiding penalties, and maintaining reputation. Bernhard...
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Asia LNG imports set to drop to 22-month low as Europe surge drives prices

Asia’s imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are poised to drop to the lowest in nearly two years in February,...
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China’s swift workarounds stabilise sanctioned oil flows

China’s swift workarounds stabilise sanctioned oil flows

In the weeks immediately following Shandong’s shipping ban and the new OFAC sanctions on tankers involved in Russian and Iranian...
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Baltic Index Extends Gains To Over One-Month High On Strong Vessel Rates

Baltic Index Extends Gains To Over One-Month High On Strong Vessel Rates

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which measures shipping rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, rose for...
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Navigating Tariff Changes: Steel and aluminum imports into the United States

Navigating Tariff Changes: Steel and aluminum imports into the United States

Recent announcements regarding tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States may impact your supply chain. As your...
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Trump seeks to reshape Asia’s energy supplies with US gas

Trump seeks to reshape Asia’s energy supplies with US gas

When President Donald Trump sat down to lunch with his Japanese counterpart this month, talk turned quickly to how Tokyo...
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Heidmar and MGO Global Successfully Complete Business Combination

Heidmar and MGO Global Successfully Complete Business Combination

MGO Global Inc. (Nasdaq: MGOL), a digitally-native, lifestyle brand portfolio company, (“MGO,” “MGO Global” or the “Company”), and Heidmar, Inc.,...
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Current Hypocrisies in Shipping and the Urgent Need for International Action

Current Hypocrisies in Shipping and the Urgent Need for International Action

The third panel discussion of the 8th Slide2Open Shipping Finance 2025 Conference was moderated by Mrs Despina Travlou, IEEE Standards...
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U.S. targets Chinese ships with entry fees to curb market dominance

U.S. targets Chinese ships with entry fees to curb market dominance

The U.S. government has begun to accelerate its efforts to curb China’s influence in the global shipbuilding and shipping market....
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Making Little Progress on Slashing Shipping Emissions, IMO Must Aim Higher To Remain Relevant In Tackling Climate Crisis

Making Little Progress on Slashing Shipping Emissions, IMO Must Aim Higher To Remain Relevant In Tackling Climate Crisis

As a crucial International Maritime Organization (IMO) meeting on reducing the shipping sector’s climate heating emissions closes with little progress...
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Asia-US container rates plunge; liquid chem tanker rates stable to softer

Asia-US container rates plunge; liquid chem tanker rates stable to softer

Rates for shipping containers from Asia to the US fell significantly this week on increased capacity, while spot rates for...
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Hill Dickinson forms alliance in Greece with leading Marshall Islands law firm Reeder Simpson & Magee

Hill Dickinson forms alliance in Greece with leading Marshall Islands law firm Reeder Simpson & Magee

International maritime law firm Hill Dickinson has announced an alliance with Marshall Islands attorneys, Reeder Simpson & Magee (RSM). It...
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Tankers: VLCC Market On Correction Mode After Peaking Mid-Week

Tankers: VLCC Market On Correction Mode After Peaking Mid-Week

Clean LR2 Following on from the notable improvements MEG LR2’s stagnated this week. The TC1 75Kt MEG/Japan index subsequently floated...
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Support grows for the GHG levy, as more countries see it as a viable measure to meet climate and equity goals of the IMO

Support grows for the GHG levy, as more countries see it as a viable measure to meet climate and equity goals of the IMO

The 18th Intersessional Working Group on GHGs has concluded with the GHG levy in combination with a Global Fuel Standard...
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GARD: Good renewal with upgraded customer portal

GARD: Good renewal with upgraded customer portal

 This year’s renewal was further facilitated by digital enhancements to Gard’s customer portal, ensuring a more seamless, transparent and efficient...
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Dry Bulk Shipping: India’s Coal Imports Slowed Down in 2024

Dry Bulk Shipping: India’s Coal Imports Slowed Down in 2024

India’s coal imports edged downwards during 2024, having a negative impact on dry bulk shipping. In a recent report, shipbroker...
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International Chamber of Shipping Statement following the conclusion of ISWG-GHG 18: Urgent Work Remains to be Done Ahead of MEPC 83 in April

International Chamber of Shipping Statement following the conclusion of ISWG-GHG 18: Urgent Work Remains to be Done Ahead of MEPC 83 in April

Following a week of intensive greenhouse gas (GHG) negotiations at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO), Guy Platten, Secretary General...
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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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Noatum Maritime Forms JV with ASRY for the Provision of Marine Services in Bahrain

Noatum Maritime Forms JV with ASRY for the Provision of Marine Services in Bahrain

Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, offering a diversified portfolio of maritime solutions has formed...
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Panama exasperated over persistence of US allegations of Chinese control of canal

Panama exasperated over persistence of US allegations of Chinese control of canal

Panama’s president said that he had instructed the country’s foreign minister to not discuss the U.S. government’s allegations of Chinese...
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