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Middle East Conflict: Straits of Hormuz Transits Remain 95% Down
Clarksons Research, the data and analytics arm of the Clarksons Group have been closely monitoring shipping activity and markets impacted...
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PPG introduces PPG InsightsNav analytics tool for marine seastock coatings data
PPG announced the launch of PPG InsightsNav, an analytics platform designed to help shipowners and operators analyze and optimize seastock...
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US air lubrication innovator Minke Marine reports 7% fuel saving following pilot installation
USA based Air Lubrication System (ALS) innovator Minke Marine says its new patented ALS can disrupt the marine energy-saving equipment...
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TGA Temporarily Exempts Saudi, Foreign Vessels from Document Validity Requirement
The Transport General Authority (TGA) announced the suspension of the requirement for the validity of certificates and documents needed for...
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Gulf tensions highlight structural challenges in shipping’s energy transition, says Fuelre4m
Rising geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are underscoring a critical reality for the global maritime industry. Despite accelerating...
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US has few good options on Strait of Hormuz, former defense secretary says
The US has few clear or favorable strategic options in its conflict with Iran, former US Secretary of Defense James...
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Port Conditions Diverged Sharply Across Regions and Seasons in 2025
VesselBot has released a new report, “Port Performance in 2025: Shifting Trends Across Vessel Sizes and Regions,” showing that global...
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Jones Act Waiver to have a Limited Impact on Demand
The US government’s 60-day waiver could improve regional supply logistics, but the incremental demand for international tankers is expected to...
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Middle East Conflict Will Start To Challenge Wider Fleet Safety And Maintenance Schedules
The escalating conflict in the Middle East and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz is set to become a...
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Iran charges transit fees on vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has begun imposing transit fees on commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, marking an expansion of Tehran’s...
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Australian wheat prices hit multi-month highs amid diesel, fertilizer supply squeeze
Australian wheat prices hit multi-month highs on March 20, driven by rising internal logistics costs and subdued grower sales amid...
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Rail growth in northern Sweden drives record volumes at the Port of Gothenburg
Rail freight traffic between northern Sweden and the Port of Gothenburg continues to grow. Two rail terminals in the far...
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Indian refiners will look to tap Iranian oil following waiver, but hurdles remain
Indian refiners will be looking to purchase a few cargoes of Iranian oil on water following the recent sanctions waiver...
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KR Publishes Guidance to Support Industry Ahead of 2028 IGC Code Amendments
Korean Register (KR) has completed an impact assessment of the upcoming amendments to the International Code of the Construction and...
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China expands shipbuilding, challenges South Korea’s lead as orders surge
As the replacement cycle driven by aging ships worldwide arrives, a forecast said 46,000 newbuild vessels will be ordered over...
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Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers set to cross Strait of Hormuz
Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers have started their journey from the Persian Gulf and are expected to cross the war-hit...
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Fuelsure Transparency Index 2026: The True Cost Of Bunkering Is Larger Than The Industry Thinks
Marine fuel is typically bought and sold on a price per ton basis. But price alone does not reflect what...
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Crucial updates to the Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention released by ICS
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released the fifth edition of its Guidelines on the Application of the ILO...
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Baltic Dry Index at Near 1-Week Low
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, was down for a second session...
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Iran War at Sea: How the Conflict Is Disrupting Global Trade and Energy
Operation Epic Fury began on February 28 and has since pushed the global maritime system into a new phase of...
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