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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
A view of the turbines at Orsted's offshore wind farm near Nysted, Denmark, September 4, 2023.
Offshore

Denmark’s Auction Flop Reveals Cracks in Europe’s Offshore Wind Industry

Europe is starting to find the limit of a decades-long boom in offshore wind. It can be seen most acutely in the places that have been quickest to build

December 10, 2024
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Monday, December 9, 2024
Maersk ship entering the Port of Rotterdam. Photo: Shutterstock
Shipping

Maersk: Lunar New Year, Labor Disputes, and Port Congestion Challenge European Shipping Market in 2025

The early months of 2025 will present unique challenges and opportunities for the shipping industry. The Lunar New Year, beginning January 29, 2025, is

December 9, 2024
Total Views: 938

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
port of rotterdam storage
Shipping

Europe’s Ailing Diesel Demand to See Boost From New Rule on Shipping Pollution

(Bloomberg) — A new rule aimed at cutting pollution from shipping in the Mediterranean is set to help prop up Europe’s ailing diesel demand. The

October 30, 2024
Total Views: 615

Friday, May 24, 2024
Yangshan Port south of Shanghai, China.
Shipping

A New Trade War Offers No Easy Way Back for Old Global Order

The world’s three dominant economies are entering a new, combative phase as the US increasingly uses trade weapons borrowed from China’s playbook. That’s

May 24, 2024
Total Views: 1387

Monday, April 22, 2024
As Shale Oil Gains Slow, Deepwater Port Struggles For Customers
Shipping

As Shale Oil Gains Slow, Deepwater Port Struggles For Customers

HOUSTON, April 22 (Reuters) – As U.S. shale oil boomed last decade, an oil pipeline company pitched an ambitious multi-billion-dollar

April 22, 2024
Total Views: 1649

Sunday, February 18, 2024
Aerial view of Paris. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
Shipping

France Reaches Deal For Ample Grain Flow On Seine During Olympics

By Nayla Razzouk (Bloomberg) –A million tons of grains shipped along the Seine River are set to reach their destination this summer — despite a

February 18, 2024
Total Views: 2268

Montevideo is pleading for the DEA to return as cocaine exports to Europe surge.
Ports

Surging Cocaine Violence Has Uruguay Clamoring For DEA Help

By Gabriel Stargardter and Lucinda Elliott MONTEVIDEO, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Uruguay’s main port received two cargo scanners

February 18, 2024
Total Views: 2312

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, meets with Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, during a reception at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 13, 2024. Mohamed Al Hammadi/UAE Presidential Court/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

India, UAE Sign Pact on Trans-Continental Trade Corridor

DUBAI/NEW DELHI, Feb 13 (Reuters) – India and the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday signed an agreement on a trade corridor that aims to connect Europe

February 13, 2024
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Monday, February 12, 2024
Aerial view of tanker ship at sea. Stock Photo: Shutterstock/bob63
Shipping

Diesel Market Flashes Supply Tightness in Europe

By Jack Wittels (Bloomberg) — The diesel market in Europe is flashing signs of tightness as refinery halts and Red Sea disruption squeeze supplies of a

February 12, 2024
Total Views: 972

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
A view of the turbines at Orsted's offshore wind farm near Nysted, Denmark, September 4, 2023.
Offshore

Europe’s Offshore Wind Ambitions Face Huge Supply Chain Challenge

By John Ainger (Bloomberg) — Europe’s offshore wind sector faces a herculean effort to build the infrastructure needed to meet the continent’s

January 23, 2024
Total Views: 2159

Satellite View of Saudi Arabia and north eastern Africa. Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, The Gulf of Suez, the Dead Sea, Gulf of Aden, Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. Elements of this image furnished by NASA.
Shipping

‘World’s Most Ambitious’ Trade Route Stalls in Middle East Turmoil

(Bloomberg) — A far-reaching plan to channel Europe–Asia trade through the Middle East is at risk of stalling before it even gets started. The

January 23, 2024
Total Views: 2540

container ship
Shipping

What Does Red Sea Disruption Mean for Europe’s Economy?

Jan 23 (Reuters) – Weeks of attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi militants on vessels in the Red Sea have disrupted

January 23, 2024
Total Views: 2184

Friday, January 19, 2024
A tanker transits the Suez Canal. Shutterstock/Anatoly Menzhiliy
Shipping

Europe, Africa Crude Market Tightens on Red Sea Disruptions, China Demand

LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) – The Brent crude market structure and some physical markets in Europe and Africa are reflecting tighter supply

January 19, 2024
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Monday, September 18, 2023
Shipping

Big Emissions Bills Are Coming for Ships in Europe

(Bloomberg) — Ships carrying everything from consumer goods to food and fuel in and out of the European Union will soon face hefty emissions bills. The

September 18, 2023
Total Views: 4342

Saturday, September 2, 2023
Ports

Ports In Europe Lure Investors Into Clean Energy Gateway Plan

By Sofia Gerace Sep 2, 2023 (Bloomberg) –Ports in Europe are racing to win a key role in the bloc’s ambitious climate strategy as they try to

September 2, 2023
Total Views: 1598

Wednesday, August 23, 2023
A wildfire burns in Canakkale, Turkey August 22, 2023. REUTERS/Levent Cetin
Shipping

Scorched Europe Battles Deadly Fires, Turkey Shuts Shipping Lane

ATHENS/ISTANBUL, Aug 23 (Reuters) – More searing temperatures fueled wildfires and prompted health warnings across Europe on Wednesday, as a

August 23, 2023
Total Views: 1353

Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Energy

European Gas Surges on Australia LNG Talks and Norway Outages

(Bloomberg) — European natural gas extended gains as heavy maintenance in Norway adds to volatility in a market already spooked by the threat of strikes

August 22, 2023
Total Views: 1227

Saturday, July 29, 2023
port of antwerp
Ports

Europe Faces ‘Difficult Decade’ Against US, China, Port CEO Says

By Jorge Valero Jul 29, 2023 (Bloomberg) — Europe’s car and chemical makers are at risk of losing competitiveness to China and the US as both

July 29, 2023
Total Views: 2203

Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Shipping

Europe Gas Rises With Supply Risks as LNG Cargoes Idle at Sea

(Bloomberg) — Liquefied natural gas stored on ships jumped to its highest level since May in a sign that weak demand and high inventories in Europe are

July 25, 2023
Total Views: 1371

Friday, June 16, 2023
Shipping

Rates Woes Continue for Carriers Amid Claims of Transatlantic Price-Dumping

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Asia-North European carriers are being obliged to discount rates at the time of year – the build-up to the peak

June 16, 2023
Total Views: 2028
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