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US suspends Iranian oil sanctions for a month to help ward off energy crunch
Iran says US move will have no practical effect and is merely meant to manipulate markets
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Tankers: 40% of the Global Seaborne Crude Oil Exports Affected by the War in the Middle East
The turmoil in the global tanker and energy markets from the current crisis in the Middle East could soon lead to a global issue, with 40% of total seaborne crude oil exports affected. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “i…
Rising costs: The surge in bunker prices is reshaping dry bulk freight dynamics
Surging bunker prices are reshaping freight dynamics, with fuel costs now accounting for a significantly larger share of freight than usual. While all vessels are exposed to high prices, scrubber-fitted ships remain relatively better positioned. This c…
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The Email Divide at Sea: What Greece, Cyprus, the Gulf, Turkey, and Africa Reveal About Maritime Cyber Risk
Email is still the spine of maritime operations. Chartering instructions, spares orders, crew changes, port documentation, vendor payments to name a few. Most of it moves through inboxes, even as ships add new digital tools. But the way shipping market…
Trump’s Jones Act waiver raises complaints — but will it be challenged?
Some see the federal government’s move as vulnerable to litigation. Others question whether anyone will stand up to sue
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