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gCaptain’s full coverage of the maritime shipping industry, including containerships, tankers, dry bulk, LNG, breakbulk and more.


Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Photo showing the seizure of more than 750 tons of munitions and hardware to include hundreds of advanced cruise, anti-ship, and anti-aircraft missiles, warheads and seekers, components as well as hundreds of drone engines, air defense equipment, radar systems, and communications equipment.
Shipping

Yemeni Forces Seize Record Iranian Arms Shipment Bound for Houthis

The Yemeni National Resistance Forces (NRF), led by General Tareq Saleh, have conducted what U.S. Central Command describes as “the largest seizure of

5 minutes ago
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containership
Shipping

Japan’s Kawasaki Kisen Prepared to Reroute More Ships Away From US Over Tariffs, CEO Says

Japanese shipper Kawasaki Kisen (K-Line) 9107.T is adjusting its U.S. services and is prepared to reroute more ships away to other regions as it braces for

3 hours ago
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A OOCL containership docks at the Port of Long Beach
Ports

Tariff Pause Fails to Lift Long Beach Cargo Volumes as Los Angeles Surges to Record June

Cargo volume at the Port of Long Beach decreased significantly in June, with dockworkers processing 704,403 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), representing a

3 hours ago
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WinGD has become the first engine designer to bring an ammonia-fuelled two-stroke marine engine to market
Environment

WinGD Makes History with First Commercial Ammonia-Fueled Marine Engine

Swiss marine power company WinGD has achieved a significant milestone in maritime decarbonization with the successful delivery and installation of the

7 hours ago
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Tuesday, July 15, 2025
bulk ship
Shipping

Genco Shipping Secures $600 Million Credit Facility to Fuel Growth

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK), the largest U.S.-headquartered drybulk shipowner, has closed a $600 million revolving credit facility that

July 15, 2025
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Tanker EVENTIN adrift in the Baltic Sea
Shipping

EU Fails to Approve New Russia Sanctions

The European Union did not approve the 18th Russia sanctions package on Tuesday, the EU's foreign chief Kaja Kallas said after a meeting with EU foreign

July 15, 2025
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Suspected shadow fleetl tanker Eagle S anchored near the Kilpilahti port in Porvoo
Shipping

Russia’s Crude Shipments Rebound Ahead of Trump Sanctions Threat

Russia’s crude exports hit a one-month high, driven by a surge in weekly flows that coincided with a sharp drop in refinery runs. The increase came before

July 15, 2025
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AI rendering of the world's first newbuild ammonia bunkering vessel based on ITOCHU illustration
Shipping

World’s First Newbuild Ammonia Bunkering Vessel Due in 2027

Japan-based ITOCHU Corporation has signed a shipbuilding contract for a 5,000 m3 ammonia bunkering vessel with Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., marking a

July 15, 2025
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A digitally enhanced image of ships
Shipping

Read or Not… How Autonomous Tech is Already Quietly Disrupting Shipping

The maritime industry has long viewed autonomous ships as a distant future technology, but this perspective is dangerously outdated, according to Orca AI CEO

July 15, 2025
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Ships waiting to be loaded with iron ore are seen at the Fortescue loading dock located at Port Hedland.REUTERS/David Gray
Shipping

Australia Opens Investigation Months After Giant Ore Carrier’s Engine Failure at Port Hedland

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has initiated an investigation into a propulsion failure incident involving the bulk carrier FMG Nicola that

July 15, 2025
Total Views: 1537

Monday, July 14, 2025
Trump Threatens New Sanctions on Russian Exports After Grace Period
News

Trump Threatens New Sanctions on Russian Exports After Grace Period

Trump outlines a tougher stance on Russia, conditioning peace talks on halting attacks and threatening sanctions on countries buying Russian oil. By Anastasiia

July 14, 2025
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European Commission Proposes Russian Oil Price Cap 15% Below Global Price
Shipping

European Commission Proposes Russian Oil Price Cap 15% Below Global Price

BRUSSELS, July 11 (Reuters) – The European Commission proposed on Friday a floating price cap on Russian oil of 15% below the average market price

July 14, 2025
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vigor industrial
Defense

Saronic and Vigor Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Autonomous Maritime Capabilities

Saronic Technologies and Vigor Marine Group announced today a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the delivery of autonomous maritime capabilities

July 14, 2025
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M/T Stena Sunrise
Shipping

Stena Bulk to Bring First Suezmax Tanker Under Swedish Flag

Tanker operator Stena Bulk is set to make history as it prepares to reflag its first Suezmax tanker, Stena Sunrise, under the Swedish flag at the end of July

July 14, 2025
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Eternity sinks below the waves stern-first
Shipping

Search for Eternity C Survivors Called Off as Death Toll Rises in Latest Houthi Attack

The search operation for survivors of the Eternity C has been called off, a spokesperson for the ship manager confirmed to gCaptain.com. Ten seafarers

July 14, 2025
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Sunday, July 13, 2025
LNG carrier in dense fog
Shipping

LNG Cargo Shifts From EU To Singapore As Heat Boosts Asia Demand

By Elena Mazneva and Anna Shiryaevskaya Jul 11, 2025 (Bloomberg) –An LNG cargo tanker from Qatar has been redirected from Europe to Asia, where

July 13, 2025
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Friday, July 11, 2025
an overhead view of port of los angeles docks
Shipping

U.S. Customs Revenue Tops $100 Billion for First Time Amid Tariff Surge

US revenue from customs duties this fiscal year surpassed $100 billion for the first time, reflecting higher tariffs imposed by the Trump

July 11, 2025
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Eternity sinks below the waves stern-first
Shipping

‘All Crew Muslim’: Ships Look to Dodge Red Sea Attacks With Messages

Commercial ships still sailing through the Red Sea are broadcasting messages about their nationality and even religion on their public tracking systems to

July 11, 2025
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port of Hamburg
Shipping

Asian-Europe Container Freight Rally Pauses as Spot Rates Soften

It seems the recent container freight spot rate rally on the Asia-North Europe trade might have come to an end, at least

July 11, 2025
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Crowley's Avance-class LNG-powered containership Tiscapa
Shipping

Crowley Launches LNG-Powered ‘Tiscapa’ to Strengthen U.S.-Caribbean Trade Routes

Crowley has expanded its fleet with the launch of the LNG-powered containership Tiscapa, marking a significant advancement in the company’s service

July 11, 2025
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