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


Wednesday, October 8, 2025
A CMA CGM containerships transits the Panama Canal
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Panama Canal Posts $5.7 bn in FY2025 Revenue, Transits Jump 19%

The Panama Canal said revenues rose around 14.4% in its fiscal year 2025 to $5.7 billion, based on preliminary and unaudited figures, authorities said in a

October 8, 2025
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Tankers are lining up at Lake Maracaibo
Shipping

Shell Nears U.S. License to Export Venezuelan Gas to Trinidad

Shell Plc is preparing to resume preliminary work on a Venezuelan offshore gas field to supply neighboring Trinidad and Tobago, as its confidence grows that

October 8, 2025
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Demonstration vessel REIMEI
Shipping

Breakthrough in Methane Slip Reduction Bolsters LNG’s Maritime Decarbonization Pathway

As the maritime industry approaches a critical regulatory crossroads, significant technological advancements are strengthening LNG’s position as a viable

October 8, 2025
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The Maran Gas Syros conducts and LNG ship-to-ship transfer with the Woodside Jirrubakura
News

Hanwha Ocean Achieves First Ship-to-Ship LNG Transfer During Sea Trials

Hanwha Ocean has successfully completed the world’s first ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of liquefied natural gas between vessels undergoing sea trials. The

October 8, 2025
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Aerial of Liquified Natural Gas LNG carrier moored to a small gas terminal
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New Fortress’ Puerto Rico Gas Cargoes at Risk Amid Dispute

By Jim Wyss and Ruth Liao (Bloomberg) — New Fortress Energy has reached a tentative deal that may allow it to deliver liquefied natural gas to its

October 8, 2025
Total Views: 735

cosco development
Shipping

BIMCO Sees Minimal Rate Impact as New USTR Tariffs Target 35% of Global Fleet by Capacity

When the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) fees targeting Chinese maritime dominance come into effect on October 14, approximately 35% of

October 8, 2025
Total Views: 554

port of los angeles and long beach
Ports

U.S. Container Imports Set to Fall Below 2 Million TEU as Tariff Effects Intensify

Monthly import cargo volume at major U.S. container ports is projected to drop below the 2 million TEU threshold for the remainder of 2025, according to the

October 8, 2025
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Tuesday, October 7, 2025
A map with red and white pins representing the reporting vessels
Shipping

Major GPS Disruption Reported in Gulf Region

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported a significant increase in GNSS interference from vessels operating in the Gulf region between October

October 7, 2025
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Ukraine’s Drone Strikes Push Russia to Export More Crude
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Ukraine’s Drone Strikes Push Russia to Export More Crude

A surge in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia’s oil refineries has cut processing crude at home and led to a surge in Moscow’s crude

October 7, 2025
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An aerial view shows the oil tanker named Boracay (also called Pushpa)
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Denmark Tightens Oversight of Shadow Fleet Tankers in Strategic Baltic Gateway

The Danish government has announced strengthened environmental oversight of tankers at Skagen Anchorage, a critical hub for Baltic Sea shipping traffic that

October 7, 2025
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Aerial view of a container ship
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WTO: AI-Driven Trade, Frontloading Boosts Maritime Shipping in 2025 as New Tariffs Cloud 2026 Outlook

Global merchandise trade has exceeded expectations in the first half of 2025, with the World Trade Organization raising its growth forecast to 2.4% for the

October 7, 2025
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Monday, October 6, 2025
Photo shows damage to the M/V Minervagracht following a Houthi missile attack in the Gulf of Aden
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Crew Member Dies Following Houthi Attack on Dutch Cargo Ship ‘Minervagracht’

Netherlands-based Spliethoff confirmed today that a crew member of the MV Minervagracht has died from critical injuries sustained during an attack in the Gulf

October 6, 2025
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COSCO Ship at port of long beach
News

CBP Shifts Compliance Burden to Operators as USTR Port Fees on Chinese Ships Loom

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has provided long-awaited details related to payments for the new vessel fees targeting Chinese maritime interests that take

October 6, 2025
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Neoliner Origin departs the RMK Shipyard in Turkey for sea trials
Environment

NEOLINE’s Sail-Powered Cargo Ship Completes First Commercial Loading

NEOLINE’s innovative sail-powered cargo ship Neoliner Origin has successfully completed its first commercial loading operation, marking a significant

October 6, 2025
Total Views: 2968

A crude oil tanker lies at anchor near the terminal Kozmino in Nakhodka Bay. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel
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Russia’s Spare Oil Export Capacity Running Out as Drones Hit Refineries

By Julian Lee (Bloomberg) — Russia’s ability to divert its crude to the global market is diminishing fast as the nation’s oil refineries come under

October 6, 2025
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A OOCL containership docks at the Port of Long Beach
News

Project44: Transpacific Blank Sailings Surge to Unprecedented Levels Amid Trump’s Tariff Shock

Blank sailings between the U.S. and China are set to reach unprecedented levels in October 2025, according to a new analysis from project44, with 67 blank

October 6, 2025
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Friday, October 3, 2025
Aerial view of a container terminal
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Container Spot Rates Extend Decline Across Main East-West Trades

Due to China’s Golden Week holiday, underway since Wednesday, there was no Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI) this week – however, Drewry’s

October 3, 2025
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The Maersk containership Venta Maersk transits the Northern Sea Route on a one-off trial run of the Arctic route
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China Turns to Arctic Shortcut While Major Carriers Steer Clear

China’s latest foray into the Northern Sea Route — using the channel between Russia and the North Pole to ship goods — has led some of the world’s

October 3, 2025
Total Views: 1755

Thursday, October 2, 2025
FILE PHOTO: Container vessel Maersk Hangzhou sails in the Wielingen channel, Westerschelde, Netherlands, July 15, 2018. Rene van Quekelberghe/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
Environment

Maersk Launches Massive Retrofit Program to Cut Emissions from Chartered Fleet

Maersk has embarked on an ambitious program to retrofit approximately 200 vessels in its time-chartered fleet, collaborating with 50 different shipowners to

October 2, 2025
Total Views: 1673

Port of Singapore
Shipping

Container Shipping Rates Hit 20-Month Low as 16-Week Decline Continues

The Drewry World Container Index has fallen 5% to $1,669 per 40ft container, marking the 16th consecutive weekly decline and reaching its lowest level since

October 2, 2025
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