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Maritime LogisticsElena Marsh
Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide reports a divergence in VLCC sailing speeds and regional vessel supply, with ballast ships accelerating while laden vessels slow down, impacting overall voyage turnaround.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
Europe anticipates rising fuel costs and supply challenges this winter, driven by low gas reserves and ongoing geopolitical disruptions impacting global energy markets.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin suggest that treated Permian Basin wastewater could help meet the substantial water demands of AI data centres, addressing a growing sustainability challenge.
Maritime LogisticsElena Marsh
According to Xeneta, scheduled weekly container capacity through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has doubled in six weeks, indicating a notable shift in carrier strategy.
Maritime LogisticsElena Marsh
The global tanker fleet has experienced significant supply growth over the past two years due to a surge in newbuilding deliveries, with overall capacity increasing by 9.0% since late 2023.
Maritime LogisticsElena Marsh
Maritime piracy and armed robbery incidents globally have fallen to their lowest levels since 1992, although a recent uptick in Somali piracy activity prompts renewed calls for vigilance.
Commodity TradingSofia Lindqvist
The 24th Singapore International Bunkering Conference and Exhibition runs 13–15 October at Resorts World Sentosa, with more than 2,000 maritime professionals from over 60 countries and a programme built around a resilient multi-fuel future.
Commodity TradingSofia Lindqvist
MPA and Enterprise Singapore launched a new Singapore Standard and two Technical References covering ammonia bunkering, bunker fuel sampling and polymer testing in residual-based marine fuels.
Commodity TradingSofia Lindqvist
Singapore will capture bunkering data at source and automate its flow with end-to-end security to traders, financiers and regulators, alongside its first ethanol bunkering trial and a biomethane MoU.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
US commercial crude oil inventories saw a substantial decrease in the first week of October, according to American Petroleum Institute estimates, while Brent and WTI crude prices increased.
Commodity TradingSofia Lindqvist
Alkagesta chose Singapore for its Asia-Pacific hub because geography, regulation and timing lined up at once. The company announced the move in September 2025, and the office, Alkagesta Asia Pte Ltd, joined a network already spanning Malta, London, Geneva and Dubai.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
Record-high tanker rates are causing a significant oversupply of heavy crude in the Americas, leading to price drops for key regional grades, OilPrice.com reports.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
Economists predict a moderation in key US inflation metrics for September, potentially offering the Federal Reserve scope to slow interest rate hikes, even with elevated crude prices.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
China's passenger vehicle retail sales experienced a significant annual decline in September, with manufacturers increasingly relying on overseas markets to offset weak domestic demand.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
The Trump administration has modified a key federal rural energy programme, requiring farmers to complete projects before seeking funding, which analysts suggest could limit access for many.
TankersElena Marsh
The ClarkSea Index, a comprehensive measure of global shipping earnings, has surged to an unprecedented high, driven by strong performance across various sectors, particularly crude tankers.
TankersElena Marsh
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have urged an EU-wide prohibition on Russian grain transit, aiming to prevent Moscow from redirecting agricultural exports via European transport networks.
Shipping & LogisticsElena Marsh
Shell Plc has gained US approval to use platform-based drones on offshore facilities in the Gulf of Mexico, aiming to accelerate production restarts following hurricanes and reduce financial losses.
Shipping & LogisticsElena Marsh
The United Arab Emirates National Guard successfully rescued 22 Asian crew members following a fire aboard an oil tanker in Gulf waters on Saturday.
PortsElena Marsh
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have proposed a European Union-wide prohibition on Russian grain exports transiting through the bloc, citing concerns over economic compensation for Russia.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
The chief executive of Vitol Group has indicated that oil prices could reach $200 per barrel if ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman are disrupted, underscoring their importance to the market.
PortsElena Marsh
TOTE Services, LLC has secured a contract with the U.S. Department of Transportation - Maritime Administration (MARAD) to serve as the vessel construction manager for the Missile Range Instrumentation Vessel (MRIV) programme.
PortsElena Marsh
Turkey has initiated the delivery of defensive and technical support to Saudi Arabia, aiding its efforts against the Iran-aligned Houthi forces in Yemen.
PortsElena Marsh
Sumitomo Corporation Global Metals (SCGM) and TFI Marine Limited have partnered to advance mooring solutions for floating offshore wind and energy projects globally, aiming to reduce costs and enhance energy security.
PortsElena Marsh
A recent review critically examines a report on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) for shipping, questioning the prominence given to public perception and insurance as primary concerns.
Commodity TradingDaniel Okafor
Investigations published this year describe a network of defamatory websites that take money to publish negative stories about businesspeople. Some also charge to remove them.
Energy MarketsElena Marsh
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that petroleum markets saw rising crude oil prices and refinery margins throughout the third quarter of 2026.
Shipping & LogisticsElena Marsh
Strong freight markets kept aging vessels operational through the third quarter, diminishing incentives for owners to send ships for recycling, despite rising scrap prices and recycler demand.
Shipping & LogisticsElena Marsh
The US Coast Guard is conducting a search operation near Nantucket for a medical transfer aircraft carrying six people, which went missing during a flight from Bermuda to Boston.
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