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Asia Fuel Oil: Spot benchmarks little changed in quiet trade

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Date: Sep 02, 2025

Spot benchmarks for fuel oil were steady amid thin trading on Monday, with bids and offers fluctuati...

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Shadow tanker operators swing between sanctioned countries to support oil flows

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Date: Sep 02, 2025

Russia, Iran and Venezuela — all under various US and EU sanctions targeting their energy exports ...

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Baltic Index Steady As Gains In Capesize Offset Lower Rates For Panamax

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Date: Sep 02, 2025

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commo...

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US low-value package tariff exemption ends, raising costs for shippers, consumers

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Date: Sep 01, 2025

The U.S. tariff exemption for package shipments valued under $800 ended on Friday, raising costs and...

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How CEOs are responding to geopolitical uncertainty

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Date: Sep 01, 2025

When the rules of global trade could change any day, how do you make decisions? McKinsey experts rep...

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India committed to improving ties with China, Modi tells Xi

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Date: Sep 01, 2025

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said New Delhi was committed to improving ties with Beijing in a...

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South African bunker group highlights concerns about new STS rules

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Date: Sep 01, 2025

The Bunker Industry Association of South Africa on Aug. 29 voiced concerns about new environmental r...

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Tanker freight rates for Russian crude oil rise in August amid EU sanctions, higher exports

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Date: Sep 01, 2025

Freight rates for Russian crude shipments from Baltic ports to India have risen in August, driven by...

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The Energy-Efficient Route to Maritime Decarbonization

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Date: Sep 01, 2025

Pressure is mounting on the global shipping industry to improve its ships’ energy efficiency in th...

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Furetank achieves fossil-free vessel operations with renewable fuels

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Date: Sep 01, 2025

Furetank is now taking a crucial step towards fossil freedom, operating its EU-based fleet on biogas...

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Shipping: Environmental Regulations Adding to Costs

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Date: Sep 01, 2025

A flurry of new regulations has entered into force since the beginning of the decade for shipping, l...

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Hapag-Lloyd tackles huge fleet upgrade programme with DNV support

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Date: Sep 01, 2025

Adapting flexibly to new regulatory and market conditions has always been key to the success of Hapa...

Dry Bulk Market: Capesizes Have a Mixed Week

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Date: Sep 01, 2025

Capesize The Capesize market delivered a mixed yet broadly steady performance this week, with under...

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Baosteel expects China’s steel exports to stay above 100 million tons in 2025

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Date: Aug 30, 2025

China’s biggest listed steelmaker Baoshan Iron & Steel Co 600019 expects the country’s total...

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Tanker with sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG 2 cargo berths in China, tracking data shows

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Date: Aug 30, 2025

A tanker carrying liquefied natural gas from Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 plant has moored at ...

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How regs and tech are reshaping bulk carrier operations

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Date: Aug 30, 2025

The bulk carrier sector is being reshaped by a combination of stringent new regulations and digital ...

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Atlantic Shrike Achieves 11% Fuel Reduction With Seaq Energy Storage System

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Date: Aug 30, 2025

Atlantic Towing Limited has achieved a major milestone in its decarbonization journey with the succe...

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Georgia Ports economic impact jumps 7% in 2024

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Date: Aug 30, 2025

Port activity in Georgia now supports 650,965 full- and part-time jobs across the Peach State, accor...

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HD Hyundai to merge shipbuilding units, eyeing defense expansion

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Date: Aug 30, 2025

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., the world’s largest shipyard by order volume, will merge with HD ...

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Hanwha announces $5 billion Philly Shipyard investment as part of South Korea’s commitment to US shipbuilding growth

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Date: Aug 30, 2025

Hanwha Group announced a $5 billion infrastructure plan for Hanwha Philly Shipyard as part of South ...

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Platts to launch delivered Rotterdam Subsidised Bio-LNG bunker fuel assessment and update carbon intensity value

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Date: Aug 30, 2025

Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, will launch a daily Rotterdam subsidised bio-LNG ...

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Furetank launches company for trading emission reductions in shipping

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Date: Aug 30, 2025

The FuelEU Maritime regulation opens new pathways for the shipping industry to dramatically cut gree...

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Baltic Index Climbs On Higher Capesize And Supramax Rates

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Date: Aug 30, 2025

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which measures rates for ships carrying dry bulk com...

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Importing crude oil from Canada remains unfeasible for India as of now: Govt source

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Date: Aug 29, 2025

Importing crude oil from Canada is currently not feasible for India due to the high cost required to...

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Europe gas markets escape hectic LNG summer storage race

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Date: Aug 29, 2025

European gas traders have faced a stressful race against the clock in recent summers as they have sc...

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China is capping coal production to support prices, top miner and analysts say

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Date: Aug 29, 2025

China has placed curbs on coal production following an unexpected supply increase in the first half ...

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Russia’s Ust-Luga port to operate at half capacity in September after pipeline damage, sources say

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Date: Aug 29, 2025

Russia’s Ust-Luga oil export terminal will operate at around 350,000 barrels per day in September,...

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VLSFO pares after recent rebound; Singapore inventories climb

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Date: Aug 29, 2025

Asia’s spot differential for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) pared slightly on Thursday, snappin...

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Tanker with crude cargo from Sudan idles off UAE as bilateral ties sour

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Date: Aug 29, 2025

For the last 10 days, a tanker loaded with Sudan’s Nile Blend Crude has been idling off the UAE po...

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2025 Ship Sales Experience Slowdown

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Date: Aug 29, 2025

Sales of secondhand bulkers and tankers have been on a downtrend since the start of 2025, compared t...

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Monthly Major Bulk Radar: Slower Chinese growth forecast in 2025 Q3 and Q4

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Date: Aug 29, 2025

Exports volumes of major bulk, made up of iron ore, coal, or grains, remained flat m/m in July but e...

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BIMCO Tanker Market Report: OPEC+ ramps up oil supply while demand growth slows

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Date: Aug 29, 2025

“We forecast a balanced development in the crude tanker market in 2025 and 2026 while we expect th...