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Japan’s Saudi Arabia crude oil imports increased in November 2023

Japan’s imports of Saudi Arabia’s crude oil increased in November 2023, reaching 33.27 million barrels, or 42.7% of total imports,...
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Impact of Red Sea unrest on Rotterdam throughput is expected to be slight

The recent disruptions at the Red Sea entrance are anticipated to exert additional strain on the container terminals in January...
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Year-end hedge fund short-covering failed to lift oil prices

Portfolio investors boosted their petroleum positions in the final two weeks of last year, as some short positions in crude...
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Seafarers encounter growing mental health struggles as drone attacks and pirate threats escalate in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

Seafarers once again find themselves on the frontline of one of the world’s conflicts as they pass through the Red...
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Landmark IMO Strategy for cutting global shipping emissions welcomed at COP28

The 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships has been applauded by international stakeholders at the recent...
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Ocean cargo rates climb after new Red Sea ship attacks

Ocean freight rates are surging after a missile attack and attempted hijacking of a Maersk ship this weekend prompted carriers...
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The Red Sea crisis boosts shipping costs, delays – and inflation worries

Attacks on ships in the Red Sea continue to push ocean freight rates higher, triggering warnings of inflation and delayed...
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Baltic index ticks down as smaller vessel rates dip

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index declined on Thursday, as lower rates for Panamax and supramax vessels outweighed...
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Dalian iron ore climbs nearly 3% on expectations of more China stimulus

The most-traded May iron ore on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange rose 2.8% to 1,017.5 yuan ($142.50) per metric ton at...
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P&I Insurance Renewals: Navigating the 20th February 2024 Changes”: Understanding P&I Insurance in 2024

Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurance is a cornerstone of maritime commerce, safeguarding shipowners and operators against third-party liabilities. As we...
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Ship Sales Fall in 2023

Activity in the S&P market was below 2022 levels, during the past year. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv...
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The US was the top LNG exporter in 2023 as hit record levels

U.S. liquefied natural gas exports hit monthly and annual record highs in December, tanker tracking data showed, with analysts saying...
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Bunker One and Color Line collaborate on a successful fuel switch to biofuel

Color Line’s two passenger ferries connecting Denmark and Norway have been running on B100 biofuel for one month, with Bunker...
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Korean Shipbuilding Industry Increasingly Anticipating Tanker Orders

In 2024, Korean shipbuilders are likely to benefit from an increase in tanker orders because of increased distances for crude...
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Asia Fuel Oil-HSFO firms; market eyes China demand, Red Sea tensions

Asia’s high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) market extended gains for a second consecutive session on Wednesday, while the market eyed...
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FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks rise after 16% annual drop

Stockpiles of oil products at the UAE’s Port of Fujairah climbed 10% in the week ended Jan. 1, led by...
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Baltic index edges down as demand for smaller vessels slips

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index eased on Wednesday, as falling rates for panamax and supramax vessels overshadowed...
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Maersk’s Red Sea shipping pause highlights challenges for U.S.-led efforts to protect trade.

The threat to global trade in the Red Sea remains high, even with efforts to protect commercial vessels from attacks...
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EU ETS adoption: opaque methodologies leave container markets to navigate murky waters

After a year of positional uncertainty, the container industry is now shedding light on the impact of the EU Emissions...
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Maersk pauses sailings through Red Sea again after new attack

A.P. Moller-Maersk said Dec. 31 it has suspended its vessels transiting the Red Sea for 48 hours after one of...
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