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Oil prices forecast to ease in 2026 under pressure from ample supply
The global oil market is likely to be under pressure in 2026 as growing supply and weak demand curb prices,...
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Better watch your ‘back-to-back’: Understanding Back-to-Back Charterparties: Key Risks and Considerations for Members
In today’s complex chartering landscape, it is common for vessels to be fixed under a chain of charterparties, often with...
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VLSFO flips into premium; regional tenders close
Spot differential for Asia very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) flipped to a premium on Monday, with markets showing some...
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Dry freight bull run may continue on expected trade growth
Global dry bulk shipping rates experienced a strong run in the final quarter of 2025, defying the historical trend of...
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Baltic index at lowest in over five months on lower capesize, supramax rates
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, edged down on...
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VOC Port Authority explores Green Hydrogen opportunities with GH2 India
TUTICORIN : A productive discussion was held between Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, Chairperson, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOC Port), and Shri...
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Grande Svezia sets record for project cargo discharge at Mumbai port
The vessel Grande Svezia, owned and operated by global Ro-Ro leader Grimaldi Group, successfully berthed at the OCT-2 berth, ICTPL...
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CMA CGM’s ‘She Sails’ initiative drives sharp rise in women seafarers
CMA CGM has recorded a major leap in gender diversity at sea, with the number of women serving aboard its...
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Ghana Takes Lead in Modernizing Short Sea Shipping in West Africa
To boost coastal shipping in West Africa, Ghana has confirmed plans to establish a ferry service along the Lagos-Abidjan corridor....
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New Atlantis Tankers: entering 2026 with a stronger fleet portfolio
Istanbul-based chemical and oil tanker owner and operator Atlantis Tankers starts its 2026 journey with the integration of three second-hand...
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches three-month compliance drive for UK ports
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency on 1 January launched a three-month compliance exercise inviting ports and marine facilities to demonstrate...
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Armed groups attack Chinese fishing vessel Liao Dong Yu 578 off Puntland
Armed groups carried out an attack on a fishing vessel operating off the coast of Puntland, Somalia, the Maritime Security...
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DHT Holdings receives VLCC DHT Antelope from Hanwha Ocean
DHT Holdings, Inc. has taken delivery of a very large crude carrier newbuilding from Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd., with the...
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Andaman and Nicobar maritime infrastructure expanded with $41.3m in projects
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹373...
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GRSE lays keel for second MPV ordered by Carsten Rehder Schiffsmakler and Reederei
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd said it laid the keel for the second vessel under its Multi-Purpose Vessel...
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Ningbo Zhoushan Port welcomes first ultra-large container vessel of 2026
A Singapore-flagged container vessel, CMA CGM San Diego, berthed at berth No. 4 of the Yongzhou Container Terminal at Ningbo...
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U.S. Navy Supply Ship Starts 2026 by Rescuing Adrift Filipino Fishermen
The crew of a U.S. Navy supply ship started 2026 on a high note as they rescued three Filipino fishermen...
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Capital Clean Energy Carriers orders three new LNG carriers
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) has announced a further expansion of its fleet with an order for three latest-generation LNG...
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Maersk revises import demurrage and detention free time in Madagascar
A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced a revision to its import demurrage and detention (D&D) free-time offering in Madagascar, aimed at...
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New BAF surcharges effective February 1, 2026
Shipping lines will introduce updated Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) surcharges from February 1, 2026. These will cover Pacific regional trades...
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