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Indian worker killed in strike as Gulf conflict escalates
An Indian worker was killed after an Iranian strike hit a power facility in Kuwait, causing significant damage to infrastructure,...
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Chemical trade routes prioritize security over cost efficiency
Global trade routes are undergoing their most significant transformation since the first Gulf War as companies prioritize supply chain security...
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ARA fuel oil stocks down 20%
The ARA’s independently held fuel oil stocks have slumped 20% lower in March so far, according to Insights Global data....
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Heavy weather risks at anchor, waiting off and entering port
In this heavy weather series we have previously considered factors relevant to keeping ships and crew out of harm’s way...
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Entitlement, FuelEU Database access, and the real bottleneck under FuelEU Maritime
FuelEU Maritime is now transitioning from a phase of preparation into one of execution. Over the first compliance year, market...
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How to Build Confidence Through Market-Aligned Vessel Valuations
Vessel market values sit at the center of critical decisions across the shipping industry. A shipowner evaluating whether to divest...
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Hormuz disruptions strain East & South Africa’s oil supply
East and South Africa’s limited domestic refining capacity – just two active refineries, both located in South Africa, with one...
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Solid rebound in Hormuz tanker flows backs Trump’s claim
Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has picked up in recent days, lending some support to claims by U.S....
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US warns of potential threats in the Bab al Mandeb Strait
Since 2024, the Iran-backed Houthis have posed a severe threat to maritime security around the Bab al-Mandeb Strait in response...
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Houthi missile attack on Israel stokes Red Sea shipping fears
A missile attack on Israel by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Saturday raises concern that Tehran’s proxies may again...
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Tankers: VLCC Market Still Elevated
Clean LR2 The TC1 75kt MEG/Japan index went from WS383 to WS411 this week. A voyage west also saw the...
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K-SURE Provides 540 Billion Won in Special RG Support for 3 Mid-Sized Shipbuilders
The Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-SURE) said on March 27 that it has provided support for issuing refund guarantees (RG)...
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“You can’t reduce what you can’t measure” — A Sea Cargo Charter (SCC) article
It is a difficult moment for shipping decarbonisation. Geopolitical instability, shifting policy timelines, and delays to the International Maritime Organization...
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UCL and RAD publish definitive study on quiet electric marine technology
University College London (UCL) has published a landmark peer-reviewed study confirming that RAD’s electric propulsion system dramatically reduces underwater noise compared to equivalent...
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NORDEN Enters Ice-Class Segment With Long-Term Contract And Vessel Order
NORDEN has signed a Contract of Affreightment (COA) of up to 10 years with LKAB and ordered two ice-class multipurpose...
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Bessent: US insurance program for Hormuz shipping to start soon
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said this week that a US insurance program designed to boost shipping through the Strait...
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Brazil sets new records as global soybean leader amid US-China trade tensions
With the 2025-26 harvest entering its final stages, Brazil is poised to further cement its status as the leading player...
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Sagitta Marine: “We are moving beyond routine volatility; operational resilience is a competitive advantage”
The dry-bulk market is currently navigating a period of profound structural disruption, driven primarily by the escalating conflict in the...
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COSCO ships turn back from Hormuz Strait despite Iran assurances
Two Chinese container ships reversed course after attempting to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, according...
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Baltic Dry Index Up for 3rd Day, Still Posts Weekly Loss
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, was up for a...
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