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Freeport LNG delays Texas export plant restart to second half January
Freeport LNG said on Friday it was again delaying the restart of its long-shut liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant...
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Sanctions could cut Russia’s Baltic oil exports by 20%
Exports of Russia’s flagship Urals crude blend from Baltic Sea ports may fall by up to a fifth in December,...
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Saudi maritime industry chiefs ink deal to open 1st integrated logistics park at King Abdulaziz Port
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and Medlog, the logistics arm of the Mediterranean Shipping Co., have signed an agreement to...
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Major fire hits Chilean port, Codelco operations unaffected
A major fire broke out at Chile’s Ventanas port near a refinery and smelter belonging to state-run miner Codelco, but...
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Suez Canal welcomes foreign investment, sovereignty protected
Egypt’s Suez Canal welcomes foreign investment but foreigners would have no control over the waterway or over a proposed fund...
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Fujairah attracts investment in maritime sector
The maritime sector of the emirate of Fujairah has witnessed progress, as it is one of the main drivers of...
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Containers values continue to soften
Container values have continued to fall across all sub sectors and age categories in Q4 of 2022. Sale and purchase...
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Charterers, shipowners expect tight petrochemical vessel market in H1
The global liquid petrochemical freight market is facing price hikes in 2023 as charterers continue challenging negotiations with shipowners over...
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Chinese traders see smooth port operations optimized COVID response
Chinese traders said they have seen improved efficiency of customs clearance and smoother logistics, as Chinese customs authorities vowed to...
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Singapore fuel oil stocks climb as weekly net imports rise
Residual fuel oil stocks at key trading hub Singapore climbed by 7% week-on-week to hit a six-week high amid a...
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Shell-backed consortium confirms EU grant deal for hydrogen-fueled tanker project
A consortium comprising Shell, TECO 2030 and some others has finalized a grant agreement with the EU to retrofit a...
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Baltic index posts worst day in five weeks on lower vessel demand
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index fell on Thursday, marking its biggest one-day percentage loss in five weeks,...
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MCA: New rules to update maritime training
New regulations signed this month will reinforce the Government’s commitment to supporting UK seafarers. The new rules, which come into...
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India’s Coal demand likely to peak between 2030-2035
The demand for coal is continuing and likely to peak between 2030-2035 being an affordable source of energy with substantial...
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Newbuilding Activity Declines as Holiday Season Approaches
The newbuilding ordering activity has been lower over the course of the past week, as is the case, traditionally, during...
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Indian buyers warm up to Mozambique thermal coal on competitive pricing
Indian buyers are increasingly making space for thermal coal sourced from non-traditional destination Mozambique, as prices have been largely competitive...
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Recession, rate hikes seen jamming brakes on global 2023 earnings growth
Corporate earnings growth is expected to slow in the year ahead in many countries as higher inflation and rising interest...
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Mixed signals from the US economy for 2023
The economic, financial, and political chaos of 2022 has exposed the limits of forecasting. Recall the outlook from mid-2021, when...
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Egypt parliament speaker defends Suez Canal authority bid for $4m private fund
Egypt’s parliament speaker on Tuesday defended a draft law submitted by the government seeking to allow the Suez Canal’s authority...
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Turkish Mediterranean Ports’ Expansion May Bring Overcapacity
Fitch Ratings-London-20 December 2022: Some ports in the East Mediterranean region of Turkiye will increase capacity in the coming years,...
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