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DNV: Maritime Safety Trends 2014-2024
In a fast-evolving maritime industry, safety must remain a priority, says Knut-Ørbeck Nilssen, CEO, DNV Maritime. These are exciting and...
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Asia Fuel Oil: Premiums edge higher, trading momentum retains pace
Cash premiums for fuel oil climbed in Asia on Tuesday as trading momentum retained its robust pace in recent sessions....
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ADNOC L&S sees ‘integral’ role for Integr8 in alternative bunker supplies
ADNOC Logistics and Services will aim to ramp up supplies of alternative marine fuels in the UAE and beyond via...
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US ocean container imports tumble in May as China tariffs take hold
U.S. seaborne imports of goods from China dropped 28.5% year-over-year in May, the sharpest decline since the pandemic, as President...
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China May iron ore imports fall on expectations of seasonally slow demand
China’s iron ore imports in May missed expectations, dropping 4.9% from April, as mills exercised caution in buying seaborne cargoes...
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INTERCARGO Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2025: Safety gains continue but security threats emerge
INTERCARGO, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners, reports encouraging progress in bulk carrier safety, with vessel losses and fatalities...
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Baltic Index Slips From Seven-Month Peak On Lower Capesize Rates
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, dipped on Tuesday due...
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Statutory alert – Requirements of Hong Kong Ship Recycling Convention (HKSRC) 2009 come into effect
Ships flying the flag of a party to the Convention, and ship recycling facilities in countries that are parties to...
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Asia-US container rates jump on tight capacity, high demand amid tariff pause
Rates for shipping containers from Asia to the US spiked again this week – and have almost doubled over the...
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World Shipping Council Statement on World Ocean Day 2025
On this World Ocean Day, we celebrate the immense value of the Ocean – a source of life, food, energy,...
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Saving the ocean is a test of multilateralism: IMO Secretary-General
Ahead of World Oceans Day (8 June), Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez says the momentum for collective international action must grow stronger,...
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Regulation sparks muted optimism for marine decarbonization
Fresh regulation has given a limited boost to maritime decarbonization as shipping grapples with high renewable fuel prices, and as...
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New data resource tracks global LNG liquefaction capacity additions as markets gear up for record wave of new projects
After a period of crisis, tight supply conditions and heightened price volatility, the global natural gas market is expected to...
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Spain’s imports of Venezuelan oil dry up ahead of US sanctions deadline
Spain didn’t import crude oil from Venezuela in April, ahead of a key sanctions deadline set by U.S. President Donald...
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Russian oil shipments hit seven-month high in May as Urals stays below cap
Russia’s seaborne oil exports rose to a seven-month high in May as OPEC+ producers boosted output and falling prices for...
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LR, HD Hyundai Mipo and PanOcean collaborate on new Ultramax Bulk Carrier design
Lloyd’s Register (LR), HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co., Ltd (HMD) and PanOcean have signed a Joint Development Project (JDP) agreement...
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ABS Approves Ammonia Cracking Technology for Ships from Pherousa
ABS issued approval in principle (AIP) to Pherousa Shipping for its ammonia cracking technology onboard ships, featuring proton exchange membrane...
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Ethanol Makes Its Case In Maritime Decarbonisation
In October, the International Maritime Organization is set to adopt a legally binding framework to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...
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Ship Recycling Activity Under the Hong Kong Convention Influence
The impending enforcement of the Hong Kong Convention is bringing some turbulence in the ship recycling market, as compliance is...
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Newbuilding orders plunge amid regulatory and geopolitical uncertainty
New orders declined sharply in the first few months of 2025, reaching historically low levels, as shipowners avoid long-term investment...
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