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Black Sea Watch: Market strength wanes as Ukrainian grain flows halve in May
Black Sea grain market weakened in May in both freight prices and volumes amid uncertainty regarding the prospects of the...
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Europe’s share of US LNG cargoes narrowed in May; France, UK top destinations
France and the UK were the top destinations for US LNG cargoes delivered in May, with Europe maintaining an outsized...
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US West Coast port workers shut some terminals in showdown over pay
The employers of more than 22,000 dock workers at U.S. West Coast seaports on Friday said the union representing those...
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US employers boost hiring in May; unemployment rate jumps to 3.7%
U.S. job growth accelerated in May, but a jump in the unemployment rate to a seven-month high of 3.7% suggested...
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Americas Fuel Availability Outlook
North America Bunker demand in Houston is said to have slowed this week after growing steadily in the recent weeks....
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KONGSBERG successfully demonstrates autonomous vessel operations on Belgium’s inland waterway network
Kongsberg Maritime successfully completed a live trial of autonomous shipping technology in Bornem, Belgium, demonstrating the progress the company has...
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Telenor Maritime connects the future to the ship owners of today
Norway’s Telenor Maritime is at the forefront when it comes to global maritime communications, and has successfully pioneered a new...
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U.S. LNG exports fall in May on lower output and changing demand trends
U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) fell in May to 7.66 million tonnes from a record 8.01 million tonnes...
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Baltic dry bulk index sees worst week in nearly five months
The Baltic exchange’s main sea freight index extended losses for the 16th straight session on Friday and were on track...
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Inmarsat Maritime Launches Fleet Reach, Bringing Seamless Connectivity To Ships From Sea To Port
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat business, has announced its new Fleet Reach coastal LTE service for maritime connectivity, which brings uninterrupted...
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Singapore detains record number of oil tankers as ‘dark fleet’ grows
Singapore’s detentions of oil and chemicals tankers have surged since early 2022, highlighting growing concerns over the environmental and safety...
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Don’t regulate shipping in isolation warns INTERCARGO as members meet in Dubai
Shipping is so global, that only a truly global regulator such as the International Maritime Organization can provide the level...
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Panama Canal Delays Bigger Vessels Amid Fluctuating Rates on N. Europe-South America West Coast Route
A lack of seasonal rainfall in the Panama Canal region between February and April could leave carriers high and dry,...
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MOL Group is the First Overseas Partner of Hong Kong Government-backed-e-Smart Port Platform Prototype Project
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that MOL, along with its logistics group companies...
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Europe & Africa Fuel Availability Outlook
Northwest Europe VLSFO supply is said to be tight for prompt dates in the ARA ports. Lead times of at...
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Drewry: Port Equity Index Remains Muted
After posting a robust increase of 19.8% in 4Q22, the Drewry Port Equity Index’s performance remained muted YTD (ending 30...
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Sener completes the design of a new sustainable biofuel tanker capable of capturing CO2 from other vessels
The aim of this new type of vessel is not only to provide a solution for supplying biofuels, but also...
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Turning down the volume: how artificial intelligence could cut ship noise
As people continue to gather in expanding cities, noise pollution has been described as the next public health crisis. In...
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Hellas: Major Danish shipping company strives for a brighter future for endangered sperm whales
One of the largest shipping companies in Europe, DFDS, will alter their routes and slow down to reduce the risk...
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MABUX: Bunker Prices To Decline Moderately Next Week
The global MABUX bunker indices displayed a consistent downward trajectory by the end of the 22nd week. The 380 HSFO...
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