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India imported 8.3 MT steel in FY24, becomes net importer of the metal
From being an exporter of steel, India became a net importer of the metal in FY24, with an overall trade...
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India’s LNG surge supports Asia’s imports in June
Asia’s imports of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) are expected to dip slightly in June from May, with strength in India...
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TMC to supply ALS compressors to NYK’s LNG carriers
TMC Compressors (TMC) has been awarded a contract by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) to deliver marine Air Lubrication System (ALS)...
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The top 4 benefits of good ship engine maintenance practices
Ship engine maintenance might seem like a costly and time-consuming task that simply cannot be avoided. But when it’s well...
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China’s LNG imports set to slow
China appears to have taken advantage of low prices in the spot market so far in 2024 to boost the...
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NIBC reaches agreement on the sale of its shipping portfolio to Hamburg Commercial Bank
NIBC announces that it has reached agreement to sell its shipping portfolio to Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB). This divestment enables...
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Asia Fuel Oil-HSFO premium eases; VLSFO steady in quiet trade
Spot premiums for 380-cst High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO) retreated in Asia on Monday, while Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil...
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Baltic index falls as larger vessel rates dip
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, fell on Monday, weighed...
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Celebrating seafarers worldwide on 25 June: International Day of the Seafarer
On the International Day of the Seafarer, IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez pays tribute to the 2 million seafarers who...
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Red Sea gives shipping an Uber-style price surge
Anyone who has tried to secure an Uber at a busy time of day will have experienced the ride-hailing app’s...
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Asia Fuel Oil-VLSFO dips; bunker demand cautious after oil spill
Spot premiums for Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) softened in Asia on Friday, while the market eyed cautious demand...
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Trafigura charters supertanker to load gasoil from Mideast
Global commodities trader Trafigura loaded diesel onto a supertanker in the Middle East this week, taking advantage of lower freight...
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Baltic index logs weekly gain on strong capesize demand
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, rose on Friday to...
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ARA fuel stocks fall on the week, Insights Global data shows
Refined oil products stocks held in independent storage in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) refining and storage hub fell by nearly 4%...
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China, US push for green international shipping corridor
China and the United States are pushing for the green, low-carbon, and sustainable development of the international shipping industry. The...
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Hong Kong: Government proposes amendments to update regulations on merchant shipping safety to comply with international standards
The Government gazetted a proposal comprising the introduction of a new Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel) Regulation under...
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India’s May oil imports: Russia at record high, Saudi lowest in 10-mth
India’s oil imports from Russia rose to a record of about 2.1 million barrels per day (bpd) in May as...
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Rare LNG vessel sails through Red Sea amid Houthi attacks, data shows
The first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tanker since January is sailing through the Red Sea, just days after Yemen-based Houthi...
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Wintermar Offshore Investing More in the OSV Market
PT Wintermar Offshore Marine Tbk (WINS:JK) has invested US $13.9 million out of total planned capex of US $35 million...
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Finally, carriers add more loops, cancel fewer sailings
Are carrier services getting more predictable? In a volatile, under-supplied market, it is a nice feeling when you perceive that...
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