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As the shadow fleet expands, loss of visibility poses a growing threat to maritime safety

As the shadow fleet expands, loss of visibility poses a growing threat to maritime safety

The shipping industry has always been good at navigating uncertainty; however the rapid expansion of the shadow fleet represents a...
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Economies face $14 billion in annual losses from maritime chokepoint disruptions

Economies face $14 billion in annual losses from maritime chokepoint disruptions

Global trade routes are increasingly vulnerable as the world’s narrow shipping passages, known as maritime chokepoints, face mounting threats from...
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Iron Ore Edges Up On China Demand Lift, Rising Global Supply Caps Gains

Iron Ore Edges Up On China Demand Lift, Rising Global Supply Caps Gains

Iron ore futures prices edged higher on Wednesday, with support from a modest pickup in China demand outweighing pressure from...
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UK P&I Club and TT Club announce merger discussions

The UK P&I Club and the TT Club have announced that they are currently engaged in discussions regarding a potential...
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NYK and BHP Renew Strategic Partnership to Advance Decarbonization and Safety in the Dry Bulk Industry

NYK and BHP Renew Strategic Partnership to Advance Decarbonization and Safety in the Dry Bulk Industry

On November 25, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) signed an agreement with BHP Group Ltd (BHP), a leading global...
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The Suez Canal Authority and Maersk Group sign a strategic partnership agreement

The Suez Canal Authority and Maersk Group sign a strategic partnership agreement

Maersk-affiliated vessels will return to transiting through the Suez Canal early next December as a precursor to the full-capacity return...
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Asia Fuel Oil: Ample supply keeps markets steadily in discounts

Asia Fuel Oil: Ample supply keeps markets steadily in discounts

Asia’s spot fuel oil differentials held steadily in discounts on Wednesday, with trade sources eyeing ample supply for both high...
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New global report ranks top container ports worldwide

New global report ranks top container ports worldwide

Singapore is named the world’s leading container port in the first edition of the Leading Container Ports of the World...
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How geopolitical tension and economic flux are reshaping the ‘global shipping container market’

How geopolitical tension and economic flux are reshaping the ‘global shipping container market’

Container prices have eased slightly, but UK demand is rising. Orders for new one-trip containers have tripled since Q1, as...
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Rising rates across vessel segments push Baltic index to near two-year high

Rising rates across vessel segments push Baltic index to near two-year high

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which monitors rates for vessels moving dry bulk commodities, rose for a...
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Bahamas Maritime Authority partners with IDsure to introduce Digital Seafarer Record Books and Competency Certificates

Bahamas Maritime Authority partners with IDsure to introduce Digital Seafarer Record Books and Competency Certificates

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA), one of the world’s leading flag states, has entered into a strategic partnership with IDsure,...
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Dan-Bunkering US appoints growth expert as Managing Director

Dan-Bunkering US appoints growth expert as Managing Director

Dan-Bunkering is pleased to announce the appointment of Christian Vandvig Finnerup as Managing Director for Dan-Bunkering USA, effective 1 November...
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VLSFO back in discounts following short-lived premiums

VLSFO back in discounts following short-lived premiums

Asia’s spot differential for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) slipped into a discount on Tuesday after recovering to premiums...
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Russia’s oil supply strains continue to build after Nov 21

Russia’s oil supply strains continue to build after Nov 21

Russia’s seaborne crude exports surged in October, reaching the highest export level since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine at nearly...
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Containership Emissions and Traffic on the Rise as Industry Navigates Regulatory Crossroads

Containership Emissions and Traffic on the Rise as Industry Navigates Regulatory Crossroads

In its latest quarterly analysis titled “Decoding Maritime Emissions, Q3 2025: Containership Emissions and Traffic on the Rise,” VesselBot delivers...
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New Honorary President for UK Maritime Pilots’ Association

New Honorary President for UK Maritime Pilots’ Association

The United Kingdom Maritime Pilots’ Association (UKMPA) has appointed Lord John Hendy KC as its new Honorary President. The appointment...
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PPA S.A.: Participation in the Anniversary Event for the 30 Years of the Hellenic-Chinese Chamber

PPA S.A.: Participation in the Anniversary Event for the 30 Years of the Hellenic-Chinese Chamber

PPA S.A. actively participated in the anniversary event of the Hellenic-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Tourism & Shipping, marking 30...
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Coal shipments to advanced economies expected to fall 2% to 23-year low

Coal shipments to advanced economies expected to fall 2% to 23-year low

“We estimate that coal shipments to advanced economies will fall 2% y/y in 2025, reaching a 23-year low. This will be...
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Greece at the Heart of Shipping: Reflections on 45 Years

Greece at the Heart of Shipping: Reflections on 45 Years

For anyone who has worked in shipping, the importance of Greece is beyond question. It is a market that has...
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Dry Bulkers Still in High Demand

Dry Bulkers Still in High Demand

Demand for dry bulk carriers, both new buildings and second hand, has remained elevated over the past week. In its...
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