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


Saturday, December 7, 2024
A containership arrives at the Port of Rotterdam
Shipping

EU Reaches Long-Sought Mercosur Trade Deal Over French Objections

The European Union and the South American Mercosur bloc clinched a long-sought trade deal over the vehement objections of France, which has pledged to lead a

December 7, 2024
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Friday, December 6, 2024
Shipping

OPEC+ Extends Cuts: Why the Oil Giants Are Delaying Output Rises to Q2 2025

DUBAI, Dec 6 (Reuters) – Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said on Friday the OPEC+ decision to push back

December 6, 2024
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Piracy

Somali Piracy Resurges After Monsoon Lull

With the Indian Ocean monsoon season ending, Somali piracy activity is expected to rise. After a four-year absence, Somali piracy has resurged dramatically in

December 6, 2024
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Shipping

Abandoned Cargo Ship Listing in Red Sea After Engine Room Flooding

The Panama-flagged cargo vessel MV ISA STAR has been abandoned in the Red Sea after experiencing flooding in its engine room, with all 20 crew members

December 6, 2024
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Environment

Revolutionary Wind-Powered Car Carrier Enters Critical Testing Phase

Wallenius Marine is conducting groundbreaking wind tunnel tests in Gothenburg for what aims to be the world’s first wind-powered Pure Car and Truck

December 6, 2024
Total Views: 2697

Shipping

Spot Rate Rollercoaster: Carriers Bank on GRIs Ahead of Lunar New Year

Asia-Europe carriers saw their early December general rate increases (GRIs) stick this week, with spot rates into both North Europe and Mediterranean ports

December 6, 2024
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Thursday, December 5, 2024
Shipping

Shell and Equinor Join Forces to Create UK North Sea’s Largest Independent Oil Producer

Units of Equinor and Shell have announced plans to merge their UK offshore oil and gas operations, creating the largest independent producer in the UK North

December 5, 2024
Total Views: 1051

Shipping

LNG’s Adolescence: Maturing Fast in the Race to Decarbonize Shipping, But Infrastructure Gap Looms

LNG-fueled vessels are rapidly emerging as the frontrunner in alternative marine fuels, despite representing just a fraction of the global fleet. A recent

December 5, 2024
Total Views: 758

Shipping

UNCTAD: Global Trade On Track to Hit Record $33 Trillion in 2024

Global trade in both goods and services is poised to achieve an unprecedented $33 trillion in 2024, marking a substantial $1 trillion increase and 3.3% annual

December 5, 2024
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Defense

FMC Investigating Spain’s Alleged Port Access Denial of U.S.-Flagged Vessels

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has launched a formal investigation into Spain’s apparent controversial port access restrictions targeting vessels

December 5, 2024
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Shipping

M/V ARC Endeavor Joins Maritime Security Program Fleet

American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group Inc. (ARC) has integrated the recently reflagged M/V ARC Endeavor into the Maritime Security Program (MSP) fleet as of

December 4, 2024
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Shipping

Trump’s Trade Hawk Peter Navarro Tapped for White House Return

Former White House adviser Peter Navarro has been named to return as senior counselor for trade and manufacturing in President-Elect Trump’s second

December 4, 2024
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Shipping

Maersk Sell Ratings Stack Up as Oversupply Concerns Mount

Sell recommendations on A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S shares are piling up as worries return about oversupply in the shipping

December 4, 2024
Total Views: 1766

Shipping

MAN Energy Solutions Achieves Full-Scale Ammonia Engine Testing Milestone

MAN Energy Solutions has commenced testing of the world’s first full-scale, two-stroke marine engine running on ammonia at its Research Centre Copenhagen

December 4, 2024
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Shipping

Maritime Heroes Honored: IMO Recognizes Exceptional Bravery at Sea

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) presented the 2024 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea to the the Captain and crew of the oil tanker Marlin

December 3, 2024
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Featured

Blacklisted Tanker Avoids English Channel as UK Expands Sanctions Enforcement

A tanker hauling Russian crude from the Baltic Sea to India is taking an unusually long route around the UK, just as Britain expands sanctions against

December 3, 2024
Total Views: 6715

Ports

ILA-USMX Port Automation Dispute Intensifies as January Deadline Looms

The clock is ticking toward a potential labor showdown that threatens to trigger another strike at East and Gulf Coast ports next month. The International

December 3, 2024
Total Views: 2651

Shipping

U.S. Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Shadow Fleet Moving Iranian Oil

The United States has imposed sanctions on 35 entities and vessels involved in transporting Iranian oil to international markets, as part of a major crackdown

December 3, 2024
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The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) sails alongside the Chemical/Oil Tanker Overseas Mykonos during a fueling-at-sea. U.S. Navy Photo
Defense

U.S. Navy Increasingly Turning to Commercial Tankers for At-Sea Refueling Operations

The U.S. Navy is increasingly relying on consolidated cargo operations (CONSOL) with commercial tankers to support its global fleet, marking a strategic shift

December 3, 2024
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Shipping

China Bans Export of Key Minerals to U.S. as Trade Frictions Escalate

China has banned exports to the United States of items related to the minerals gallium, germanium and antimony that have potential military applications, it

December 3, 2024
Total Views: 1486