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Monday, October 20, 2025
A tanker ship is seen in the English Channel at sunrise, near Dover, Britain, August 4, 2021. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo
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IMO Net-Zero Framework Negotiations Continue Despite Adoption Delay as Biofuel Debate Takes Center Stage

The International Maritime Organization is meeting this week to continue negotiations on key policy details in the Net-Zero Framework, despite the decision

October 20, 2025
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LPG tanker Falcon on fire in Gulf of Aden
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Mystery Tanker Explosion Near Yemen Sparks Renewed Security Concerns for Red Sea Shipping

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported an incident this weekend involving the LPG tanker FALCON approximately 116 nautical miles east of Aden,

October 20, 2025
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LNG Carrier 'Perle' and "CCH Gas' conducting a STS transfer off the coast of Malaysia
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China Joins Russia’s Shadow Fleet with First-Ever Dark LNG Ship-to-Ship Transfer

Russia has carried out its first ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) using so-called “shadow fleet” vessels, teaming up with a

October 20, 2025
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Sunday, October 19, 2025
Aerial view of the vessel Boracay, off the coast of Saint-Nazaire
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EU Seeks Maritime Declaration To Inspect Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’

BRUSSELS, Oct 19 (Reuters) – The European Union‘s diplomatic arm, the EEAS, is urging member states to back a maritime declaration that would

October 19, 2025
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Saturday, October 18, 2025
Fire and Explosion Onboard LPG Tanker in Gulf of Aden Leaves Two Missing
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Fire and Explosion Onboard LPG Tanker in Gulf of Aden Leaves Two Missing

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported a vessel attack approximately 116 nautical miles east of Aden, Yemen, in which an unknown

October 18, 2025
Total Views: 3000

Friday, October 17, 2025
FILE PHOTO: An American flag flutters over a ship and shipping containers at the Port of Los Angeles, in San Pedro California
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Tariff Pressures Push September Cargo Down at Los Angeles-Long Beach Port Complex

The nation’s busiest port complex saw cargo volumes decline in September as shifting trade policies and rising tariffs dampened consumer demand and

October 17, 2025
Total Views: 705

China port
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US-China Reciprocal Port Fees Signal New Era in Trade Tensions

In a bold escalation of the ongoing U.S.-China trade war, Beijing has implemented retaliatory ‘special port fees’ on American-linked vessels, mirroring

October 17, 2025
Total Views: 938

Aerial top view of a containership underway
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Container Rates Rise for First Time in Months as Carriers Push November Increases

Container spot freight rates on the main east-west trades reversed months of consecutive declines this week with a series of general rate increases (GRIs) and

October 17, 2025
Total Views: 567

smoke pollution coming from a container ship
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Industry Voices Disappointment and Concern as IMO Postpones Global Shipping Carbon Tax Vote

Governments at the International Maritime Organization decided to postpone for one year the adoption of what would have been the world’s first global

October 17, 2025
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IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez during closing remarks of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 2nd extraordinary session, October 17, 2025.
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IMO Delays Vote on Global Shipping Carbon Tax by One Year After U.S. Pressure Campaign

Governments at the International Maritime Organization decided to postpone for one year the adoption of the world’s first global carbon pricing system on

October 17, 2025
Total Views: 4877

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Aerial view of a large cargo container ship navigating through the ocean, showcasing vibrant red, blue, and yellow shipping containers on deck with white waves trailing behind
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Lloyd’s Register Unveils First Comprehensive Roadmap for Nuclear-Powered Commercial Shipping

Lloyd’s Register has published new guidance providing the maritime industry’s first detailed framework for integrating nuclear technology into

October 16, 2025
Total Views: 1102

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington
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‘Outraged’ Trump Tells Nations to ‘Vote No’ on Shipping’s Carbon Tax at IMO

President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to nations supporting a global carbon tax on shipping, threatening economic retaliation as the International

October 16, 2025
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An aerial view shows the Vladimir Arsenyev tanker at the crude oil terminal Kozmino on the shore of Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia August 12, 2022. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel/File Photo
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US, UK Ramp Up Pressure on India and China to Cut Russian Oil Imports

Western powers have ramped up pressure on Russia's oil sales amid its war with Ukraine as U.S. President Donald Trump said India would stop buying and Britain

October 16, 2025
Total Views: 289

imo headquarters
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Washington Moves to Weaken IMO Climate Plan with Last-Minute Rule Change

The US made a proposal at talks held by the global shipping regulator to introduce another step in adopting a charge on vessel emissions if countries vote for

October 16, 2025
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A drone view of three berths able to load vessels with oil is seen after their construction at Westridge Marine Terminal, the terminus of the Canadian government-owned Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, April 26, 2024. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo
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Baltic Exchange Launches New Canadian Crude Tanker Routes as Geopolitics Reshape Energy Trade

The Baltic Exchange has launched two new Aframax tanker benchmarks tracking Canadian crude exports to Asia, marking a direct response to shifting global trade

October 16, 2025
Total Views: 518

Aerial front view of a loaded container cargo vessel traveling over calm ocean
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Top Shipping Nation Greece Shies Away From Maritime Carbon Tax

Greece, home to the world’s second-largest merchant fleet, is walking back from supporting a global maritime carbon tax that has drawn backlash from

October 16, 2025
Total Views: 589

Stock photo of a tanker at sea
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Service Boat Capsizes Near Scorpio-Managed Tanker Off Mozambique, Seven Missing

A service boat carrying crew members capsized alongside the Scorpio-managed oil/chemical tanker Sea Quest at the outer anchorage of Beira, Mozambique on

October 16, 2025
Total Views: 1203

Aerial view of a container terminal
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Container Rates Snap 17-Week Losing Streak as Carriers Push Rate Increases

The Drewry World Container Index increased 2% to $1,687 per 40ft container this week, marking the first increase following 17 consecutive weeks of decline.

October 16, 2025
Total Views: 421

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
oil tanker
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China Port Fees Jack-Up Oil Tanker Costs and Cause Market Chaos

China’s retaliatory port levies are exposing oil shipping companies to hefty fees, making them scramble for relevant paperwork, and contributing to delays,

October 15, 2025
Total Views: 1202

Iran’s Tanker Fleet Mysteriously Resumes Transparent AIS Transmissions After Seven-Year Blackout
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Iran’s Tanker Fleet Mysteriously Resumes Transparent AIS Transmissions After Seven-Year Blackout

Most Iranian-flagged tankers have begun transmitting properly over the Automatic Identification System (AIS) without spoofing for the first time in seven and a

October 15, 2025
Total Views: 1565