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WinGD shows payback on retrofit pathways to net-zero in latest Fuel Economics Report
Retrofitting for alternative fuels could help ship operators reach net-zero emissions cost-effectively, but further policy support is needed to strengthen...
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Fuel Switch Snapshot: B100, LBM lose edge as prices climb
All bunker prices described in the text below have been adjusted for calorific content to make them VLSFO-equivalent. They have...
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Trump seeks to refill US oil reserve with Venezuela deal but faces long delay
U.S. President Donald Trump said on the 30th (local time) that he would refill the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which...
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Samsung Heavy Industries Lands Two-Ship Order
Samsung Heavy Industries disclosed on Aug. 31 that it has won an order for two container ships from an African...
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The Switch Sees Fuel Efficiency Drive Strongest-Ever Order Run for Electric Machines
Buoyant newbuilding activity combined with a growing focus on energy efficiency and optimisation in newbuild specifications has helped drive one...
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SMM 2026: Strong Order Flow, Shifting Agenda
Clarksons Research, the data and analytics arm of the Clarksons, will be attending the bi-annual shipbuilding and marine equipment trade...
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Europe’s diesel options narrow
Half of Europe’s seaborne diesel imports from other regions now come from the US, up from a quarter a year...
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Surge in container volumes on direct services between the Port of Gothenburg and Asia
The first half of 2026 was characterised by strong cargo flows through the Port of Gothenburg. Container handling remained at...
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ARA fuel oil stocks climb 15% in August
The ARA’s independently held fuel oil stocks have averaged 15% higher in August thus far, compared to July’s monthly average,...
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India’s merchant fleet to get 100 ships, but ageing fleet remains a hurdle
India plans to add 100 vessels to its merchant fleet over the next five years. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping...
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China’s massive oil reserves give Beijing leverage during Iran war
China’s vast oil stockpiles have allowed Beijing to slash crude imports during the Iran war, helping contain global oil prices...
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US strikes deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s oil reserves, Trump says
Trump has long been candid about his desire for the US to secure Venezuelan oil and has urged oil companies...
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Chinese Industry Close-up: What fuels China’s shipbuilding boom as order bookings stretch well into 2030?
The outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) calls for building a modern industrial system, consolidating the foundation of the...
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South Korea Sets Rules For Green Shipping Fuel Transition
The South Korean government is developing rules to prepare its ports for green shipping corridors while planning to expand its...
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Biofuel Bunker Snapshot: Costly feedstock supports Rotterdam bio-bunker prices
Rotterdam’s B30-VLSFO (POMEME) price has increased $27/mt over the past week, despite a $21/mt decrease in the Dutch port’s conventional...
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Asia-US container rates edge higher, remain elevated on congestion at east Asian ports
Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US edged higher this week and remain at the...
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Middle East tanker spree stokes VLCC glut fears as 2028–2029 deliveries loom
As the boom in the very large crude carrier (VLCC) market has continued this year on the back of the...
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CMA CGM Group and China Communications Construction Company sign a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their global cooperation
The CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, and China Communications Construction Company Limited...
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Dry Bulk Market: Australian Iron Ore Exports on the Rise
In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “2025 was another positive year for global seaborne iron ore...
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Port of Klaipėda Develops Green Methanol Bunkering Vessel Concept
As the shipping industry moves towards cleaner solutions, the Port of Klaipėda is preparing for changing market needs. Stricter environmental...
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