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Record Capesize loadings in January defied seasonal weakness
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Date: Feb 25, 2026
According to Drewry AIS data, Capesize cargo loadings in January 2026 were the highest ever recorded...
Newbuildings regain their appeal
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Date: Feb 25, 2026
Adding new cargo-carrying capacity has become more popular again. Over the past five years an upward...
How geopolitical trends are shaping Asia’s next phase of growth
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Date: Feb 25, 2026
In late 2025, the 21 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation gathered in Gyeongju, South Ko...
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering becomes the World’s First to Receive Underwater Radiated Noise Certification for Large Containerships
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Date: Feb 25, 2026
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering is leading the eco-friendly vessel market, backed b...
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Ships First Units of Systems for Marine Ammonia-Fueled Engines– Contributing to Maritime Decarbonization with Ammonia Fuel Supply and Gas Abatement Systems
Categories: News Flash
Date: Feb 25, 2026
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has shipped an...
Panama seizes 2 key canal ports from Hong Kong operator following Supreme Court ruling
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Date: Feb 25, 2026
The Panamanian government seized two ports at the entrances of the Panama Canal on Monday according ...
RFOcean Secures First Long-Term e-Methanol Supply from ETFuels, Driven by FuelEU
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Date: Feb 25, 2026
RFOcean, a fully integrated European shipping company, has signed a binding long-term off-take agree...
When Blank Sailings Surge, Predictability Becomes a Strategic Asset
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Date: Feb 25, 2026
Blank sailings have long been part of the shipping cycle. Recent data suggests the scale and frequen...
Engine Optimisation Can Reduce Emissions Costs As EU ETS Reaches Full Phase-In
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Date: Feb 25, 2026
With maritime transport now operating under the 100% phase-in of the EU Emissions Trading System, sh...
AYK Energy delivers world’s largest battery retrofit to Wasaline Ferry
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Date: Feb 24, 2026
Marine battery maker AYK Energy completed the largest retrofit ever on the hybrid-electric Ro-Pax fe...
Imabari delivers 52K DWT UM MINAMI product & chemical tanker
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Date: Feb 24, 2026
Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. has delivered UM MINAMI, a 52,000 deadweight ton (DWT) product and ch...
FESCO launches container-shipping service between Cambodia and Russia
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Date: Feb 24, 2026
MOSCOW. Feb 19 (Interfax) - FESCO Transport Group, a subsidiary of Rosatom state nuclear energy corp...
Gothenburg region leads Nordic logistics list on port-led growth
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Date: Feb 24, 2026
The Gothenburg region has been named the Nordic region’s best logistics location in the latest ran...
TOP Ships lines up nine eco MR newbuildings with seven-year cover
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Date: Feb 24, 2026
TOP Ships Inc. has agreed to take over nine eco medium range product/chemical tanker newbuildings, s...
Red Sea Operation ASPIDES extended by EU Council with €15m common funding
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Date: Feb 24, 2026
The European Council has approved a one-year extension of the European Union’s maritime security o...
Are Port Tariffs Back on the Menu?
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Date: Feb 24, 2026
Port tariffs targeting Chinese owned operated or built ships could be back on the menu, after the re...
The Biggest Supply Chain Risks of 2026 (and how to navigate them)
Categories: News Flash
Date: Feb 24, 2026
2026 has kicked off with a familiar tension: markets are volatile, capacity is tight, and decisions ...
IMO takes a step closer to a standalone legal instrument on biofouling management
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Date: Feb 24, 2026
At its 13th session, the IMO’s Pollution Prevention and Response Sub-Committee agreed to recommend...
Dry Bulk Market: Chinese Holidays Disrupting Freight Rates
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Date: Feb 24, 2026
Capesize The week was defined by holiday-disrupted liquidity and gradually softening sentiment ac...
Marine life recorded 3,800 metres deep on Titanic in the North Atlantic
Categories: News Flash
Date: Feb 23, 2026
More than a century after it sank, the RMS Titanic continues to evolve — not only structurally, bu...
US marine terminals: The past, present and future
Categories: News Flash
Date: Feb 23, 2026
As global commerce continues to evolve, the efficiency and capacity of US marine terminals are incre...
Maritime Action Plan Highlights Washington’s Misplaced Shipbuilding Obsession
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Date: Feb 23, 2026
On the eve of President’s Day weekend, the Trump administration released its long-awaited Maritime...
Barbados explores green shipping corridor
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Date: Feb 23, 2026
Barbados is setting a pathway to exploring green shipping corridors to reduce emissions from shippin...
MISC’s LNG profit to rebound on newbuilds despite weak spot rates
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Date: Feb 23, 2026
MISC Bhd’s liquified natural gas (LNG) pre-tax profit is likely to recover from this year onwards ...
US, Korea, Greece forge shipbuilding pact to curb China influence
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Date: Feb 23, 2026
The United States is reportedly set to sign a “trilateral shipbuilding agreement” with Korea and...
Russian sanctions – due diligence requirements when carrying petroleum products to the EU
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Date: Feb 23, 2026
Following the entry into force of Article 3ma of Council Regulation (EU) No. 833/2014 on 21 January ...
The Week in Alt Fuels: Methanol bunkering gathers steam
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Date: Feb 23, 2026
The number of methanol-capable vessels in operation has risen to 112, up from 106 at the end of 2025...
Venezuelan crude exports rebound as sanctions push trade to compliant fleet: Teekay Tankers
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Date: Feb 23, 2026
Venezuelan crude exports are expected to return to a typical run rate of 800,000 b/d, as the country...
Cameroon Pledges Crackdown on Ship Registry Flagging 13% of Dark Fleet Tankers
Categories: News Flash
Date: Feb 23, 2026
Cameroon’s government has pledged to deregister all shadow fleet tankers following representations...
Mediterranean shows opportunities for transport fuels
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Date: Feb 23, 2026
Over the past two years, transport fuel flows have experienced increasing regionalisation, particula...
West delivers stable renewal with strong retention and selective growth
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Date: Feb 21, 2026
West P&I has reported a stable and disciplined renewal at 20 February, achieving high levels of ...
Steamship Mutual Enters 2026 in a Position of Strength and Stability
Categories: News Flash
Date: Feb 21, 2026
Steamship Mutual enters 2026 in a position of strength, following a renewal that demonstrated both t...