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Marcura acquires Shipdem, strengthening chemical tanker claims capability
Marcura has acquired Shipdem, a UK-based specialist in chemical tanker laytime and demurrage, from its parent company, Casper Shipping. The...
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Administration’s Maritime Action Plan misses defining an opportunity to strengthen US shipping competitiveness and capture emerging clean maritime markets
The Trump administration released the Maritime Action Plan (MAP) on February 13, 2026, a long-anticipated federal blueprint to revive the...
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CMA CGM concludes strategic vessel order and launches a dedicated R&D hub in India, further Strengthening the country’s Maritime and Logistics Ecosystem
In the presence of Shri Shantanu Thakur – Minister of State at the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and...
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Maritime Defense Weekly: Offshore Enforcement and Baltic Exposure
Sanctions Enforcement Moves Further Offshore The United States intercepted and boarded Aquila II (IMO 9281152) in the Indian Ocean, nearly...
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Costamare Inc. Reports 2025 Net Income of $370 million
Costamare Inc. yesterday reported unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. Discontinued operations as...
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Baltic Dry Index Falls to Over 1-Week Low
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, eased for the second session on...
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Adani Ports & SEZ and Port of Marseille Fos Sign Strategic IMEC Partnership to Strengthen India–Europe Trade Connectivity
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), the world’s fastest growing integrated transport utility, and the Port of Marseille...
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Mawani, Qatar Ports ink cooperation deal to boost regional maritime trade
The Saudi Ports Authority, or Mawani, and Qatar Ports Management Co. signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at boosting maritime...
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Hassett criticizes NY Fed paper on tariff costs, calls for disciplinary action
Kevin Hassett, a top economic adviser to President Donald Trump, harshly criticized a New York Federal Reserve research paper on...
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HD Hyundai selects Siemens Xcelerator for integrated digital shipbuilding platform
Siemens announced today that it has been selected by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (“HD KSOE”), the intermediary holding...
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Ultranav Expands Collaboration with ShipIn Systems to Strengthen AI-Enabled Safety and Navigation Risk Management
Ultranav, a Chile-based maritime group managing more than 400 vessels, is expanding its collaboration with ShipIn Systems to scale AI-enabled...
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LNG discounts to LSMGO widen in major ports
Rotterdam B100’s discounts to pure HSFO, VLSFO and LSMGO have narrowed by $18-36/mt over the past week. It’s discounts to...
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Geopolitics Tops Executive Training Agenda in Shipping
Geopolitics has become the leading focus of executive maritime education, reflecting a decisive shift in how senior leaders assess risk,...
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EMSTEEL, Oldendorff Carriers sign five-year raw material freight agreement
EMSTEEL Group and Oldendorff Carriers have signed a new long-term freight agreement covering the import of EMSTEEL’s key raw materials...
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LR approval clears path for cubic LNG tank design for LNG-fuelled vessels
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for GTT’s CUBIQ™ LNG fuel containment system. This cubic tank...
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EIA: Maritime exports of petroleum products increased in January 2026
U.S. exports of refined petroleum products carried on clean product tankers have increased steadily over the last year, with exports...
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United Maritime Executes Value-Accretive Transactions, Generating Significant Liquidity and Investment in Capesize Sector
United Maritime Corporation (the “Company” or “United”) USEA announced today a series of coordinated transactions that materially upgrade its earnings...
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US plans new port fees on foreign ships, prompting shipping industry worries
The US has announced a new proposal to impose port fees on foreign ships as part of its shipbuilding revival...
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Baltic Dry Index Edges Down
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, fell about 0.2% to 2,095 points...
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Heavy Rains in Brazil Increases Liquefaction Risk for Iron Ore Cargoes
NorthStandard correspondent Brazil P&I issued a circular stating that Brazil is experiencing unusually heavy and persistent summer rainfall this year,...
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