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Fuel Oil Cracks retreat while spot trade remains thin

Fuel Oil Cracks retreat while spot trade remains thin

Fuel oil cracks pared strength on Wednesday after a recent rally, while spot trade remained largely thin in the week....
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Silicone-based hull coatings to deliver significant emissions reduction

Silicone-based hull coatings to deliver significant emissions reduction

New MERC publication highlights the growing importance of advanced hull coating systems to help reduce GHG emissions. New analysis by...
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US sanctions strand Iran, Russia oil on tankers, driving up crude costs

US sanctions strand Iran, Russia oil on tankers, driving up crude costs

The amount of Russian and Iranian oil held on ships has hit multi-month highs as harsher U.S. sanctions reduced the...
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Carbon cost doubles for intra-EU bunker use with tighter regulation, bullish EUA

Carbon cost doubles for intra-EU bunker use with tighter regulation, bullish EUA

Also, EU Allowance contracts rose to Eur78/mtCO2e ($81/mtCO2e) on average in January from Eur68/mt in December, according to Platts data,...
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Baltic index declines for third day as capesize plunges to 2-year low

Baltic index declines for third day as capesize plunges to 2-year low

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which measures shipping rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, fell for...
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Russian energy official says US sanctions should not hinder oil trade with India

Russian energy official says US sanctions should not hinder oil trade with India

U.S. sanctions on Russia should not affect Moscow’s oil trade with India, Pavel Sorokin, Russia’s first deputy energy minister, said...
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India may raise US, Middle East crude purchases if sanctions affect Russian flows – FIPI chief

India may raise US, Middle East crude purchases if sanctions affect Russian flows – FIPI chief

India’s crude supplies from Russia could face some challenges due to higher shipping costs from a new set of sanctions...
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The Swedish Club launches Passage Plan+ guide to enhance safe navigation

The Swedish Club launches Passage Plan+ guide to enhance safe navigation

Marine insurance specialist, The Swedish Club, today announced the launch of its Passage Plan+ Guide, an essential resource designed to...
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Trump escalates Panama Canal tensions, raises concerns for South Korean shipping industry

Trump escalates Panama Canal tensions, raises concerns for South Korean shipping industry

U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating tensions over the Panama Canal, causing anxiety among shipping companies in our country. The...
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China’s Crude Oil Imports Decreased From A Record As Refinery Activity Slowed

China’s Crude Oil Imports Decreased From A Record As Refinery Activity Slowed

Slower oil demand growth in 2024 led to less crude oil processed by China’s refineries and fewer crude oil imports...
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Fuel Oil Markets retain strength in sentiment-driven rally

Fuel Oil Markets retain strength in sentiment-driven rally

Fuel oil markets maintained strength on Tuesday amid a rally primarily driven by sentiment, trade sources said. Backwardation spreads widened...
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Taylor Maritime Changes to Commercial Company Status

Taylor Maritime Changes to Commercial Company Status

The Board is pleased to confirm that the transfer of the Company’s ordinary shares listing from the closed-ended investment funds...
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U.S. approves HMM’s Premier Alliance, enhancing global shipping routes

U.S. approves HMM’s Premier Alliance, enhancing global shipping routes

The new shipping alliance “Premier Alliance,” which includes Korea’s largest shipping company HMM, will officially launch this month. HMM plans...
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India’s thermal coal imports seen falling for second straight year

India’s thermal coal imports seen falling for second straight year

India’s thermal coal imports are expected to fall for the second straight year in 2025 due to decreasing dependence on...
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Baltic index slips on lower capesize, panamax rates

Baltic index slips on lower capesize, panamax rates

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell for a...
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Initial Conclusions of Elogen’s Strategic Review and Changes in GTT’s Governance

Initial Conclusions of Elogen’s Strategic Review and Changes in GTT’s Governance

As announced in its press release on 9 January 2025, the GTT Group is conducting a strategic review of the...
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Hapag-Lloyd Nears $1.2 Bil. Deal with Hanwha Ocean for LNG Dual-fuel Container Ships

Hapag-Lloyd Nears $1.2 Bil. Deal with Hanwha Ocean for LNG Dual-fuel Container Ships

Hapag-Lloyd, the world’s fifth-largest shipping company, is reportedly in the final stages of reviewing an order for six LNG dual-fuel...
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HD Korea Shipbuilding Secures 538.3 Billion Won Contract for LNG Bunkering Vessels

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has secured a significant contract to construct four 18,000㎥ class LNG bunkering vessels for...
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International Registries Inc.: Looking Internally to Enhance Client Experiences in 2025

International Registries Inc.: Looking Internally to Enhance Client Experiences in 2025

IRI President Bill Gallagher explores the year ahead in this 2025 message to clients and colleagues: As 2025 opens, it...
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Höegh Autoliners ASA Says Seasonal Slowdown Impacts Trading in January

Höegh Autoliners ASA Says Seasonal Slowdown Impacts Trading in January

In January 2025, Höegh Autoliners transported 1.1 million cbm of cargo on prorated basis. Transported cargo in the last three...
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