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Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries Caused Fire Destroying Tanker’s Bridge

Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries Caused Fire Destroying Tanker’s Bridge

While there has been a lot of attention to the dangers of transporting battery-powered vehicles and lithium-ion batteries and devices...
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Panama Canal Auction Sets Record $4M for Slot as Congestion Grows

Panama Canal Auction Sets Record $4M for Slot as Congestion Grows

Major shipping lines are scrambling and looking for ways to deal with the growing backlogs at the Panama Canal. The...
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U.S. “Friend-Shoring” Framework Isn’t Shifting Trade Away From China

U.S. “Friend-Shoring” Framework Isn’t Shifting Trade Away From China

US efforts to encourage Indo-Pacific nations to diversify their trade away from China confront a well-established trend towards deeper regional...
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Japan Provides Aid to Philippines for Five New Coast Guard Patrol Boats

Japan Provides Aid to Philippines for Five New Coast Guard Patrol Boats

The Philippines announced today with the support of the Japanese government they will be undertaking several projects including adding more...
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Shell Sues Greenpeace for $2.1M and Seeks Injunction After At-Sea Boarding

Shell Sues Greenpeace for $2.1M and Seeks Injunction After At-Sea Boarding

Shell filed suit against Greenpeace in the UK’s High Court seeking $2.1 million in damages related to a demonstration by...
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Hapag Reports Below Forecast Results Warning of Prolonged Challenges

Hapag Reports Below Forecast Results Warning of Prolonged Challenges

Hapag-Lloyd became the latest of the large carriers to report a significantly lower financial performance in the quarter posting what...
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Seaspan Cargo Ships Install Autodocking System from Wärtsilä

Seaspan Cargo Ships Install Autodocking System from Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä working with Canada’s Seaspan has completed the first of two planned installations of an autodocking system being deployed for...
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Mental Health in Casualties to Feature at Seatrade Maritime Salvage & Wreck

Mental Health in Casualties to Feature at Seatrade Maritime Salvage & Wreck

Seatrade Maritime Salvage & Wreck, the leading conference for the salvage industry, will bring together industry stakeholders for an insightful discussion...
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Container Imports Volumes Defy Projections, But Retailers See Q4 Declines

Container Imports Volumes Defy Projections, But Retailers See Q4 Declines

Container import volumes at U.S. ports accelerated into the fall this year defying most expectations and historical peak season declines...
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Russian Missile Hits Bulker Arriving Odesa Killing Pilot and Injuring Crew

Russian Missile Hits Bulker Arriving Odesa Killing Pilot and Injuring Crew

Ukrainian officials are reporting that an unidentified cargo ship arriving in Odesa was struck by a Russian missile in the...
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China makes largest US soy purchases in months -traders

China makes largest US soy purchases in months -traders

China booked its largest single-day U.S. soybean purchases in at least three months traders said, offering a glimmer of hope...
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Greek and Chinese companies own 34% of the global fleet’s cargo capacity

Greek and Chinese companies own 34% of the global fleet’s cargo capacity

The global fleet of cargo carrying ships consists of around 61,000 ships with a deadweight capacity of about 2,200 million...
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StormGeo Launches EU ETS Solution, Enabling Shipping Companies To Manage Their EU ETS Exposure Efficiently

StormGeo Launches EU ETS Solution, Enabling Shipping Companies To Manage Their EU ETS Exposure Efficiently

StormGeo, a global leader in weather intelligence and vessel optimization and part of Alfa Laval, announced today the launch of...
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New One Sea Member Mahi Adds Expertise In Maritime Autonomy

New One Sea Member Mahi Adds Expertise In Maritime Autonomy

MAHI has become the latest company to join One Sea, bringing further expertise to the growing association whose mission is...
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ENGINE: Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook

ENGINE: Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook

Northwest Europe HSFO has become more widely available for bunkering in Rotterdam and the rest of the ARA hub, a...
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Asia Fuel Oil-VLSFO strength holds after Kuwait term tender

Asia Fuel Oil-VLSFO strength holds after Kuwait term tender

Asia’s very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) market firmed on Wednesday following a term tender that closed on Tuesday, with...
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Ocean Safety enhances technical team with new appointments

Ocean Safety enhances technical team with new appointments

Ocean Safety has made three crucial appointments to enhance its current technical team, reinforcing its leadership position in the design,...
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Seaber appoints Willem Dijkhuis as special advisor

Seaber appoints Willem Dijkhuis as special advisor

Seaber, the Finnish maritime technology company, is proud to announce the appointment of a new special advisor, Willem Dijkhuis. Willem...
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Nor-Shipping 2025 is already 70% sold out as industry looks to build on success of 2023

Nor-Shipping 2025 is already 70% sold out as industry looks to build on success of 2023

It may be over a year and a half away, but exhibition space at Nor-Shipping 2025 is already in short...
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Weaker capesize rates push Baltic index lower

Weaker capesize rates push Baltic index lower

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index .BADI, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell and snapped a...
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