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Ship Recycling Market Entering a New Era
With the Hong Kong Convention entering into force, the global ship recycling industry is officially entering a new era. In...
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US grain shipments jump 9% despite Chinese tariffs
“During the first half of 2025, US seaborne grain shipments increased 9% y/y, driven by stronger maize exports. While an...
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Inmarsat Nexuswave Exceeds 1,000 Vessel Orders Amid Growing Demand For High-Speed Connectivity
Inmarsat Maritime’s fully managed service has found ready audience among shipping companies seeking power of multiple networks with convenience of...
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ECB policymakers set pain threshold for euro rise in weak economy
Two European Central Bank policymakers warned about the hit from a further appreciation of the euro on a weak euro...
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LNG Vessel Refuels Ro-Ro Ship in Long Beach
Seaspan Energy, the first and only company to provide ship-to-ship liquified natural gas (LNG) refueling service at the Port of...
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NORDEN sells two additional vessels
We are pleased to announce that we have sold two additional vessels, one Supramax bulk carrier and one MR tanker....
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MOL Establishes ‘MOL Bay Links’ Group-wide Holding Company for Tugboat Services
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced the establishment of MOL Bay Links Co., Ltd., a holding company aimed at strengthening the...
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“K” LINE starts use of Bio-LNG fuel for Car Carrier
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is pleased to announce its first use of bio-LNG fuel supplied by Shell Western...
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Europe drives LNG import growth as Asia stumbles on higher price
Global imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) ticked higher in the first half of 2025 as stronger European demand pulled...
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Ocean Network Express Launches New Office In Greece
Ocean Network Express (ONE) announces the establishment of a new ONE branch in Greece – Ocean Network Express (Europe) Limited,...
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Shadow Fleet Exposed by Sanctions and Sensors
Russia’s shadow tanker fleet has at least tripled since the 2022 invasion. US-EU sanctions are steadily blacklisting hundreds of ships,...
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Alternative fuels orderbook shows resilience amid overall decline in newbuild market
Ordering of alternative-fuelled vessels is continuing to grow in 2025, despite a slowdown in the overall newbuild market. According to...
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Lloyd’s Register signs strategic collaboration with DAI Infrastruktur for green ammonia Project Ra
LR will deliver comprehensive advisory services for the landmark green ammonia production facility in Egypt. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has entered...
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Approval in Principle (AiP) for World’s First LCO2 / Methanol Carrier
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, have acquired Approval in Principle (AiP)(Note1) from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) for their jointly developed...
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Low water levels hamper shipping in Germany’s Rhine River as heat wave continues
A heat wave in western Europe has lowered water levels on Germany’s Rhine River, hampering shipping and raising freight costs...
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International Pilots Welcome Step Change In SOLAS Requirements For Pilot Transfer Arrangements
Maritime pilots around the world make a critical contribution to the safety of navigation, the prevention of waterborne pollution and...
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HSFO, VLSFO cash differentials down
Asia’s spot differentials for high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) softened on Monday amid weakness in crude oil benchmarks and the...
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GCMD successfully demonstrates world’s first end-to-end value chain for onboard captured CO2
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation has successfully completed the world’s first maritime pilot demonstrating the full value chain of...
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World Shipping Council Releases Container Lost at Sea Report – 2025 Update
The World Shipping Council (WSC) today released its annual report on containers lost at sea, showing a significant decrease to...
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Tanker markets face summer weakness after rollercoaster ride amid conflicts
Oil shipping rates are facing downward pressure from seasonal demand weakness after experiencing their largest volatility in recent years, with...
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