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US coal employment on upswing, but production remains relatively flat
Total quarterly coal production across the United States has held relatively flat since late 2021, but average employment in the...
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Biodiesel import flood could drown European market, producers body says
A flood of potentially “dubious” biodiesel imports into Europe from China needs to be subject to closer EU vetting or...
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Level playing field between EU ports and within the maritime logistics chain must remain high on the agenda of policy makers
The importance of harmonized implementation of “Fit for 55” proposals and more particularly AFIR, as a means to guarantee a...
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Bangladesh: Lack of Specialised Financing Key Barrier To Ship Exports: Study
A lack of specialised financial systems, such as specialised banks or loan schemes, is the key barrier to ship exports...
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HMM tasked with preventing sale of Hyundai LNG to foreign firm
HMM, Korea’s leading shipping company that is under the control of the state-run Korea Development Bank (KDB), decided to compete...
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Black Sea Watch: Market strength wanes as Ukrainian grain flows halve in May
Black Sea grain market weakened in May in both freight prices and volumes amid uncertainty regarding the prospects of the...
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Europe’s share of US LNG cargoes narrowed in May; France, UK top destinations
France and the UK were the top destinations for US LNG cargoes delivered in May, with Europe maintaining an outsized...
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US West Coast port workers shut some terminals in showdown over pay
The employers of more than 22,000 dock workers at U.S. West Coast seaports on Friday said the union representing those...
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US employers boost hiring in May; unemployment rate jumps to 3.7%
U.S. job growth accelerated in May, but a jump in the unemployment rate to a seven-month high of 3.7% suggested...
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Americas Fuel Availability Outlook
North America Bunker demand in Houston is said to have slowed this week after growing steadily in the recent weeks....
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KONGSBERG successfully demonstrates autonomous vessel operations on Belgium’s inland waterway network
Kongsberg Maritime successfully completed a live trial of autonomous shipping technology in Bornem, Belgium, demonstrating the progress the company has...
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Telenor Maritime connects the future to the ship owners of today
Norway’s Telenor Maritime is at the forefront when it comes to global maritime communications, and has successfully pioneered a new...
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U.S. LNG exports fall in May on lower output and changing demand trends
U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) fell in May to 7.66 million tonnes from a record 8.01 million tonnes...
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Baltic dry bulk index sees worst week in nearly five months
The Baltic exchange’s main sea freight index extended losses for the 16th straight session on Friday and were on track...
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Inmarsat Maritime Launches Fleet Reach, Bringing Seamless Connectivity To Ships From Sea To Port
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat business, has announced its new Fleet Reach coastal LTE service for maritime connectivity, which brings uninterrupted...
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Singapore detains record number of oil tankers as ‘dark fleet’ grows
Singapore’s detentions of oil and chemicals tankers have surged since early 2022, highlighting growing concerns over the environmental and safety...
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Don’t regulate shipping in isolation warns INTERCARGO as members meet in Dubai
Shipping is so global, that only a truly global regulator such as the International Maritime Organization can provide the level...
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Panama Canal Delays Bigger Vessels Amid Fluctuating Rates on N. Europe-South America West Coast Route
A lack of seasonal rainfall in the Panama Canal region between February and April could leave carriers high and dry,...
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MOL Group is the First Overseas Partner of Hong Kong Government-backed-e-Smart Port Platform Prototype Project
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that MOL, along with its logistics group companies...
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Europe & Africa Fuel Availability Outlook
Northwest Europe VLSFO supply is said to be tight for prompt dates in the ARA ports. Lead times of at...
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