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Russia wheat crop seen staying high in 2024 at 90 mln tons- Agritel
Russian wheat production could reach 90 million tons in 2024 in a third straight bumper harvest following a favourable autumn...
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Dalian iron ore extends decline on ongoing government monitoring effects
Dalian iron ore futures on Wednesday extended declines for a fifth session, with market dynamics responding to continuous government intervention...
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Russia says bad weather still disrupting Black Sea oil exports
Russia’s transport ministry said on Wednesday that weather conditions in the Black Sea remained unfavourable for shipping and that restrictions...
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NorthStandard to provide first ever Strike & Delay cover for adverse weather
NorthStandard’s Strike & Delay class has introduced Weather Cover into its suite of risks, providing shipowners and charterers with the...
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WinGD debuts Variable Compression Ratio technology on NYK Line newbuilds
Swiss marine power company WinGD will realise the first commercial installments of its new variable compression ratio (VCR) technology on...
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Nordic American Tankers: The direction is up in a strong market
For decades, the experience is that uncertain times create demand for our ships. We see that there is a scarcity...
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LR to class first newbuild project for mid-size low pressure ammonia-ready LCO2 Carriers ordered by Capital Gas Ship Management at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
Capital Gas Ship Management (Capital), Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HD HMD), and Lloyd’s Register (LR) will work together for the construction...
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Asia Fuel Oil-VLSFO premium at two-month low; HSFO discount narrows
Asia’s cash premium for 0.5% very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) slipped to a two-month low on Wednesday, while high...
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Baltic index surges to 18-month high on robust vessel demand
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index gained for the fifth consecutive session to hit an 18-month peak on...
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Asia jet fuel prices hit highest in 5 years versus gasoil on strong demand
Jet fuel prices in Asia rose to their highest against gasoil in five years on Tuesday, buoyed by strong demand...
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Middle East Crude-Oman, Dubai extend losses in thin trades, OPEC+ meeting in focus
Middle Eastern benchmarks Oman and Murban extended losses on Tuesday as spot trades winded down towards the end of the...
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EU agreement on waste shipments puts compliance in sight for non-OECD recycling yards, says Sea Sentinels
A newly-minted EU agreement on waste shipments is set to remove a legal roadblock to make it possible for a...
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What OPEC+ oil output cuts are already in place and what could change
Saudi Arabia, Russia and other members of OPEC are scheduled to meet online on Thursday and could make further changes...
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Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Advances Fleet Renewal Strategy
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, has acquired...
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NEDO Demonstration Project: Demonstration Test Ship for Liquefied CO2 Transportation Delivered
The christening and handover ceremony for a liquefied CO2 transportation demonstration test ship was held today, November 28, 2023, at...
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Asia Fuel Oil-HSFO rebounds as market eyes China demand recovery
Asia’s high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) market firmed on Tuesday amid market expectations of China resuming more purchases, following the...
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Australia Pacific LNG deliveries disrupted due to tanker outage
Shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Australia Pacific LNG have come to a halt after a loaded tanker docked...
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Annual review from international maritime charity highlights challenges faced by seafarers in 2022-23
The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) reports that demand for its support remained high among seafarers and their...
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Baltic index extends rally on higher capesize rates
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index rose on Tuesday for the fourth consecutive session driven by a jump...
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Korean shipbuilders seek overseas yards for surging orders
South Korean shipbuilders are seeking overseas production bases through mergers and acquisitions to meet soaring demand across the world as...
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