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US seizes three sanctions-violating vessels; tanker Bertha intercepted in Indian Ocean
The US military has captured three vessels accused of violating sanctions, including the tanker Bertha, which was intercepted in the...
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Baltic Dry Index Edges Down on Wednesday
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index decreased 0.4% to 2121 on Wednesday, from a more than three-week high in...
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Compliance with Emissions Reduction in keeping with new regulations
With maritime transport now operating under the 100% phase-in of the EU Emissions Trading System, shipowners are placing greater emphasis...
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Engine Optimisation Can Reduce Emissions Costs As EU ETS Reaches Full Phase-In
With maritime transport now operating under the 100% phase-in of the EU Emissions Trading System, shipowners are placing greater emphasis...
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Record Capesize loadings in January defied seasonal weakness
According to Drewry AIS data, Capesize cargo loadings in January 2026 were the highest ever recorded for January, setting the...
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Newbuildings regain their appeal
Adding new cargo-carrying capacity has become more popular again. Over the past five years an upwards trend in the world...
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How geopolitical trends are shaping Asia’s next phase of growth
In late 2025, the 21 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation gathered in Gyeongju, South Korea, for their annual summit,...
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HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering becomes the World’s First to Receive Underwater Radiated Noise Certification for Large Containerships
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering is leading the eco-friendly vessel market, backed by its proven low-noise shipbuilding capabilities. HD...
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Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Ships First Units of Systems for Marine Ammonia-Fueled Engines– Contributing to Maritime Decarbonization with Ammonia Fuel Supply and Gas Abatement Systems
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has shipped an ammonia fuel supply system (AFSS)...
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Panama seizes 2 key canal ports from Hong Kong operator following Supreme Court ruling
The Panamanian government seized two ports at the entrances of the Panama Canal on Monday according to a Hong Kong-based...
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RFOcean Secures First Long-Term e-Methanol Supply from ETFuels, Driven by FuelEU
RFOcean, a fully integrated European shipping company, has signed a binding long-term off-take agreement with ETFuels to purchase e-methanol at...
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When Blank Sailings Surge, Predictability Becomes a Strategic Asset
Blank sailings have long been part of the shipping cycle. Recent data suggests the scale and frequency of disruption are...
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Engine Optimisation Can Reduce Emissions Costs As EU ETS Reaches Full Phase-In
With maritime transport now operating under the 100% phase-in of the EU Emissions Trading System, shipowners are placing greater emphasis...
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AYK Energy delivers world’s largest battery retrofit to Wasaline Ferry
Marine battery maker AYK Energy completed the largest retrofit ever on the hybrid-electric Ro-Pax ferry Aurora Botnia, operated by Finnish...
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Imabari delivers 52K DWT UM MINAMI product & chemical tanker
Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. has delivered UM MINAMI, a 52,000 deadweight ton (DWT) product and chemical tanker, built at Minaminippon...
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FESCO launches container-shipping service between Cambodia and Russia
MOSCOW. Feb 19 (Interfax) - FESCO Transport Group, a subsidiary of Rosatom state nuclear energy corporation, has launched container shipping...
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Gothenburg region leads Nordic logistics list on port-led growth
The Gothenburg region has been named the Nordic region’s best logistics location in the latest ranking by Swedish industry publication...
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TOP Ships lines up nine eco MR newbuildings with seven-year cover
TOP Ships Inc. has agreed to take over nine eco medium range product/chemical tanker newbuildings, securing long-term charter employment and...
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Red Sea Operation ASPIDES extended by EU Council with €15m common funding
The European Council has approved a one-year extension of the European Union’s maritime security operation ASPIDES in the Red Sea,...
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Are Port Tariffs Back on the Menu?
Port tariffs targeting Chinese owned operated or built ships could be back on the menu, after the recent US Maritime...
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