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Clean tanker markets size up impact of potential US diesel export curbs
HIGHLIGHTS Trump floats diesel export ban amid soaring prices MR tanker demand could fall by 1.35 million b/d Russian diesel exports fall 79% year over year US restrictions on diesel exports would upend Atlantic Basin clean tanker demand at a moment when the global middle-distillate market is reeling from simultaneous supply shocks in Russia and the Middle East, BRS…
Engine choices will shape shipping’s fuel pathways through 2050, while fuel economics determine what vessels will actually consume
More than half of the vessels operating in 2050 are expected to come from orders placed before 2035, making the coming decade a critical window for shipowners’ engine choices. Dual-fuel engines…
Port of Long Beach Eyes Future of Trade Growth
As more companies move to diversify where they source and manufacture their products overseas, major rail infrastructure will play an even more significant role in keeping ports like Long Beach…
DNV awards HD HHI AiP for 271K CBM LNG carrier
DNV has awarded HD Hyundai Heavy Industries an Approval in Principle certificate for their new 271,000 CBM LNG carrier design. The AiP was presented to Mr. Hong Ryeul Ryu, Senior Executive Vice…
Study identifies Viable Development Pathways for Port of Newcastle’s Clean Energy Precinct
HPC Hamburg Port Consulting has delivered the final business case for Port of Newcastle's proposed Clean Energy Precinct . The study examined alternative ownership, governance and commercial…
Asia’s first ICAO-approved SAF certification scheme “ClassNK SCS” enters full operation
First Certification Issued, Delivering Certification Services Tailored to Regional Regulations and Business Environments The first certification has been issued under "ClassNK SCS", the sustainable…
On ever thinner ice reducing black carbon demands urgent action
International Maritime Organization deliberations are underway on an Arctic polar fuel requirement to help stop the Arctic meltdown and cut black carbon emissions A new report released demonstrates…
DP World Gulfcap Africa advance Mombasa Industrial Park Investment with shareholders agreement
More than 60 local and international companies have expressed interest in the Special Economic Zone, which is expected to support more than 20,000 direct and indirect jobs when complete DP World and…
Global student competition launched as pilot transfer non-compliance remains at 13%
The Nautical Institute has launched a global competition asking maritime students and cadets to demonstrate their understanding of pilot transfer safety. The competition has the support of the…
Drewry World Container Index – 23 Jul
For many years, World Container Index (WCI) has been the go-to, independent, global reference for index-linked contracts. If your organisation requires regional visibility/coverage beyond the eight…
Port of Rotterdam remains resilient in an uncertain world
Total throughput at the port of Rotterdam rose by 0.4% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year. This brought total throughput to 212.0 million tonnes. The dry bulk segment…
Houthi threat to Saudi port traffic adds fresh Red Sea shipping risk: analysts
The Houthis’ latest threat to strike tankers calling at Saudi Arabian ports has opened a second major chokepoint on an already strained global energy supply chain, maritime and naval analysts said…
Strait of Hormuz shipping risk: Why commercial operators remain cautious
Commercial shipping risk in the Strait of Hormuz remains elevated compared with the brief recovery period that followed the mid-June de-escalation. Visible AIS traffic remains significantly below…
Trump threatens to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for shipping damage
US President Donald Trump threatened to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for damage to ships and cargo in and around the Gulf. “Please let this statement serve to represent, until further notice,…
Panama Canal to temporarily suspend Period 3 daily auctions; dry bulk markets weigh impact
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) will temporarily suspend Daily Auctions for Period 3 booking slots for Regular and Super vessel segments from July 25, reducing booking availability through the…
Amerigo Vespucci World Tour – North America Campaign 2026: The Journey of Italian Navy’s Training Ship Amerigo Vespucci continues in Canada in Québec City and Montreal
The journey of the Amerigo Vespucci World Tour – North America Campaign 2026 continues in Canada. The Italian Navy's Training Ship has just arrived in the province of Québec. It will stay in Québec…
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