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Gulf shipping costs drop as Israel-Iran ceasefire holds
Shipping costs for the Gulf have fallen in the past two days after a ceasefire was reached between Israel and...
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China Iron Ore Imports on the Weaker Side This Year
China’s iron ore imports have been dropping so far in 2025, based on the latest data. In its latest weekly...
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Critical minerals drive a boon for ship operators
The oceans have long been central to global trade, but a recent directive from Washington is poised to transform them...
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Energy access improving, but international financial support still needed to boost progress and address disparities
New report urges scaled-up tailored financial support for decentralized renewable energy to reach 666 million people in rural and vulnerable...
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Maersk launches “Maersk Trade & Tariff Studio” helping global supply chains navigate tariff volatility and complexity
A.P. Moller – Maersk announces the launch of “Maersk Trade & Tariff Studio”, a new digital solution designed to help...
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US allows ethane to be loaded and shipped to China, but not unloaded, letter says
The U.S. sent letters to Enterprise Products and Energy Transfer (NYSE:) on Wednesday informing the companies they could load ethane...
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The Bahamas Maritime Authority Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence
This year marks a significant milestone for The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) as it proudly celebrates 30 years of maritime...
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EU prosecutors uncover criminal scheme involving Chinese imports via Greece
European prosecutors have uncovered a criminal scheme involving false documentation of Chinese imports to Europe through the Greek port of...
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Iran: Is the cost of closing the Strait of Hormuz too high?
For a few days, the world held its breath. It seems the conflict between Israel, the US and Iran is...
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ICS and European Shipowners | ECSA welcome the Hong Kong Convention entering into force globally
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and European Shipowners | ECSA welcome the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe...
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Ship recycling could double to 16,000 ships over the next 10 years
As the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (Hong Kong Convention) enters into...
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Flettner rotors, green fuels and pools: The path forward for FuelEU Maritime compliance
Since the 1st of January 2025, shipowners have faced new, strict restrictions on greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity levels when calling...
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Greek Owners More Active in the Newbuilding Market
The newbuilding market has kept on showing added momentum as more Greek owners were reportedly active last week. In its...
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First Russian-built ice-class LNG tanker to launch this year, Ifx reports
The first Russian-built ice-class tanker for liquefied natural gas is expected to go into operation in the second half of...
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Hormuz tanker transits dip again, but contraction still limited as freight rates soar
The number of oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz dipped further June 23 after edging down 5% in the...
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Container Shipping: BIMCO forecasts stable demand outlook despite US trade policies
We forecast a stable demand outlook for the container shipping sector in line with our previous report despite the uncertainties...
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California ports see new wave of freight containers as ships try to beat China tariff hike
A new wave of ocean freight from China is beginning to arrive at the Port of Los Angeles and Long...
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Solstad renews partnership with Marlink for its next stage of digital transformation
Marlink, a leader in managed services for business-critical IT solutions, has concluded an agreement to provide long-standing customer Solstad with...
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Increase in female crews reporting sexual harassment is positive shift, says MHSS as industry makes stand against bullying to mark Day of the Seafarer
As the industry comes together this week to celebrate Day of the Seafarer and promote the theme ‘My Harassment-Free Ship,...
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Day of The Seafarer: Belgian Initiatives That Foster A Safe, Respectful And Inclusive Working Environment For All Seafarers
On the Day of the Seafarer, the Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association (KBRV) joins the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in supporting...
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