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3 unexpected AI-powered strategies for improving your vessel efficiency
When it comes to using AI in shipping, the question isn’t “When?” but “How?” That’s because AI-powered solutions for maritime...
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Trump orders homeless out of Washington DC after spotting encampments en route to golf course
WASHINGTON — On Sunday, August 10, 2025, President Donald Trump ordered homeless people in Washington DC to “move out immediately”...
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Shore Leave: Rare, Brief and in Danger of Extinction
A new report from the ITF Seafarers’ Trust (ITFST) and the World Maritime University (WMU) highlights the continuing absence of...
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BofA on why European defense spending is unlikely to be so quick and easy
European defense spending looks set to move out of a years-long slumber as rising geopolitical pressures force the bloc to...
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How does the EU-U.S. trade deal impact the U.K.?
The recent trade agreement between the United States and the European Union is set to weigh on the United Kingdom’s...
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Euronext wheat rises on short-covering and Chicago rebound
Euronext wheat rose, boosted by short-covering in front-month futures and spillover from an export-fuelled rebound in Chicago. September wheat (BL2U5)...
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US LNG exports surge but will buyers in China turn up?
The US’s export of LNG has surged with new projects come online, but it remains unclear whether China which was...
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Global Ports and RusTrans Group Expand Container Service from Shanghai to Russia’s Far East
RusTrans Group marine container line has deployed a second vessel on the route connecting ports in China with the Global...
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New city landmark to honour Sunderland’s maritime heritage
Thousands of residents took part in a public vote to name the city’s newest landmark, with the moniker paying homage...
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UKMPA Launches Interactive Poster to Support New SOLAS V/23 Pilot Transfer Compliance Regulation
In a significant step forward for pilot transfer safety, the United Kingdom Maritime Pilots’ Association (UKMPA) has launched a new...
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Ammonia as marine fuel? Benefits, challenges, and smart adoption
Ammonia has emerged as a promising alternative as the shipping industry looks for more sustainable fuel options. This article explores...
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Will plummeting ocean container freight rates drop to pre-Red Sea crisis levels?
Escalation of the Red Sea crisis in December 2023 is an important waypoint for ocean container shipping because it caused...
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Baltic index gains on higher capesize, supramax rates
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, rose for a third...
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APAC Steel Producers Navigate Rising Global Protectionism
Steel producers in Asia are set to face greater challenges in exporting their product as authorities around the world step...
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BetterSea Launches the World’s First FuelEU Index, Signaling a New Era of Transparency and Trading Confidence
BetterSea, the digital maritime compliance platform, proudly announces the launch of the world’s first FuelEU Index, a powerful new market...
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Port of Rotterdam Authority becomes member of Responsible Commodities Sourcing Initiative (RECOSI)
In the spring of 2025, the Port of Rotterdam Authority joined the Responsible Commodities Sourcing Initiative (RECOSI). RECOSI develops sector-specific...
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SITC signed the “Sustainable Fuels Alliance Initiative”, joining hands to promote the green transition of the shipping industry
On Aug 6, 2025, the “2025 Science-Based Targets Development Forum” was successfully held in Nanshan, Shenzhen, hosted by the World-Wide...
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Carbon emissions recovery in ocean container shipping after record-breaking 2024 due to Red Sea conflict – latest data and analysis
Carbon emissions performance in ocean container shipping is showing signs of recovery following a record-breaking 12 months due to conflict...
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IMO launches new Regional Presence Office to boost maritime cooperation in the Pacific
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) inaugurated a new Regional Presence Office (RPO) in Suva, Fiji, marking a milestone for regional...
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Special Focus of the Week: Iraq Crude Exports & Dirty Oil Flows
In late July 2025, the United States announced a 25 percent tariff on Indian exports, explicitly citing India’s continued purchases...
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