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


Monday, December 16, 2024
Stock photo of an oil tanker moored at sea
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Insurance Checkpoint Ahead: European Countries Step Up Scrutiny of Tankers Moving Russian Oil

Twelve European countries are set to clamp down on tankers that move millions of barrels of Russian petroleum around the world — by asking to see how

December 16, 2024
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Christophe de margerie
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EU Imposes First-Ever Sanctions On Yamal Gas Project Targeting ‘Christophe de Margerie’ LNG Carrier

The EU’s 15th sanctions package against Russia for the first time targets Yamal LNG by including a carrier in service of the project.  The ice-capable

December 16, 2024
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An aerial view shows an SCF tanker at the crude oil terminal Kozmino on the shore of Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia August 12, 2022
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EU Expands Maritime Sanctions: 52 New Vessels Added to Russia’s Shadow Fleet Blacklist

The European Union has unveiled its 15th package of restrictive measures, specifically targeting Putin’s shadow fleet and maritime circumvention efforts.

December 16, 2024
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Saturday, December 14, 2024
The oil tanker Minerva Virgo, docked at the oil terminal, is seen after leaving a Russian port around the time that nation invaded Ukraine in late February. REUTERS/Bjoern Kils/File Photo
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Yellen Won’t Rule Out Sanctions On Chinese Banks, Curbs On ‘Dark Fleet’ Oil Tankers

By David Lawder, Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Dec 13 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Reuters on Friday that the U.S. is looking at

December 14, 2024
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Commercial vessels including vessels which are part of Black Sea grain deal wait to pass the Bosphorus strait off the shores of Yenikapi during a misty morning in Istanbul, Turkey, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo
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Ukraine Plans Grain Exports To Syria Post-Assad

KYIV, Dec 15 (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he had instructed his government to set up supply mechanisms

December 14, 2024
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Friday, December 13, 2024
Russian Oil Tankers. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel/File Photo
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Russia’s First Ammonia Terminal Ramps Up Exports Despite Sanctions

Russia launched the country's first ammonia sea terminal at the port of Ust-Luga on Friday, aiming to increase export capacity amid Western

December 13, 2024
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Iranian Oil Prices to China Hit New Multi-year Highs as Sanctions Hit Shipping
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Iranian Oil Prices to China Hit New Multi-year Highs as Sanctions Hit Shipping

The price of Iranian crude oil sold to China has risen to the highest in years as fresh U.S. sanctions have tightened shipping capacity and driven up

December 13, 2024
Total Views: 1784

A Wallenius Wilhelmsen vessel in port
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen Secures Contracts Worth $375M as Market Shows Signs of Cooling

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has secured two major multi-year contracts with leading automotive manufacturers, both featuring biofuel components. The deals, valued at

December 13, 2024
Total Views: 1187

Thursday, December 12, 2024
El Coquí arrives in Puerto Rico
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EU Delegation’s Campaign to Dismantle Jones Act Exposed in Government Filing

A newly uncovered government disclosure has revealed a coordinated European Union effort to weaken one of America's foundational maritime laws, including

December 12, 2024
Total Views: 3832

The Tim S. Dool pictured aground on the U.S. side of the St. Lawrence River
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Grounded Bulk Carrier in St. Lawrence Seaway Begins Critical Refloating Operation

Cargo lightering and refloating operations are commencing today for the Canadian-flagged bulk carrier, M/V Tim S. Dool, marking a crucial phase in the recovery

December 12, 2024
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A 2019 view of vessels in the Singapore Strait April 3, 2019. Picture taken on April 3, 2019. REUTERS/Henning Gloystein/File Photo
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Singapore Port Authority Seeks Proposals to Help Scale LNG Bunkering

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has launched an expression of interest (EOI) to gather proposals for scaling up liquefied natural gas

December 12, 2024
Total Views: 395

EU Backs Sanctions Package, Includes 45 Additional Russian Oil Tankers
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EU Backs Sanctions Package, Includes 45 Additional Russian Oil Tankers

The European Union gave preliminary backing to a 15th package of sanctions against Russia that includes an extension of an exemption for Slovakia to trade

December 12, 2024
Total Views: 715

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The busy container port and natural scenery in Shanghai, China
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Nuance in Ocean Freight Rates Could Be Another Front-Loading Tea Leaf

Ocean freight rates have jumped up  for the December 15-31 bookings signaling a tightness of space due to demand.  Logistics managers tell gCaptain the

December 11, 2024
Total Views: 1573

AI image of an Iranian drone carrier at sea
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Drones Over the Jersey Shore? Congressman Claims Iran Mothership is Lurking Off U.S. Coast

Congressman Jeff VanDrew of New Jersey claims Iran has positioned a drone mothership off the U.S. East Coast, allegedly responsible for recent mysterious drone

December 11, 2024
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Supertanker Ceres I detained in Malaysia
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Yellen: Soft Oil Market Opens Door to Squeeze Russia Further

The United States is continuing to look for creative ways to reduce Russia's oil revenue and lower global demand for oil creates an opportunity for more

December 11, 2024
Total Views: 869

Kawasaki Heavy Suspends Plan to Use Hydrogen From Aussie Coal
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Kawasaki Heavy Suspends Plan to Use Hydrogen From Aussie Coal

Kawasaki Heavy Industries has revised its Japan-Australia hydrogen supply chain demonstration project, suspending plans to use hydrogen derived from

December 11, 2024
Total Views: 1085

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures during a campaign event at Dorton Arena, in Raleigh, North Carolina
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Trump Trade War to Hurt US Farmers More as China Turns to Brazil

Donald Trump’s first trade war hurt American soybean farmers to the tune of $11 billion. A sequel is set to be even

December 11, 2024
Total Views: 1776

A containership being loaded at the Port of New York and New Jersey at night.
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U.S. Port Efficiency Rankings Spark Heated Debate as ILA-USMX Labor Negotiations Intensify

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) leadership is challenging recent media narratives about U.S. port efficiency, as tensions escalate

December 11, 2024
Total Views: 1751

Rex Tillerson LNG carrier christening.
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QatarEnergy Seals Historic LNG Fleet Expansion

QatarEnergy has reached a significant milestone by awarding its final batch of vessel contracts to a Japanese-Chinese partnership between Mitsui O.S.K Lines

December 11, 2024
Total Views: 1097

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Stock photo of an lng carrier at sunset
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LNG Export Terminals Await Environmental Reviews as Trump Plans Energy Push

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it is not able to complete reviews of two planned liquefied natural gas export terminals in Louisiana until an

December 10, 2024
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