A new report from the ITF Seafarers’ Trust (ITFST) and the World Maritime University (WMU) highlights the continuing absence of shore leave for the world’s seafarers. Analysing the data from 5879 seafarers who responded to the ITFST’s Shore Leave Surve…
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Global seaborne oil trade has worsened since the start of the year, with EU crude oil imports also on the retreat. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “after a positive 2023, when global crude oil loadings increased by +4.6…
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The global maritime industry is holding its breath as the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) races against time to finalise its crucial mid-term greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction measures. With the critical Marine Environment Protection Committee m…
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The container freight market is undergoing significant changes that could have major implications for global trade flows. The latest UNCTAD report estimated that global trade saw a record expansion to $33 trillion in 2024, an increase of 3.7% from 2023…
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Newbuilding ordering activity has been on the rise over the past week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “the shipbuilding market witnessed increased activity this week, with five orders placed in tanker, containership, gas, …
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