International efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping took a step forward as the IMO’s Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 18) concluded its latest round of discussions. The IMOR…
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India’s coal imports edged downwards during 2024, having a negative impact on dry bulk shipping. In a recent weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in Jan-Dec 2024, global seaborne coal loadings increased by +2.4% yo-y to 1,371.8 mln t (ex…
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Following a week of intensive greenhouse gas (GHG) negotiations at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO), Guy Platten, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), emphasised the need for urgent progress ahead of the cri…
The decision in Bunge S.A. -v- Pan Ocean Co., Ltd (Sagar Ratan) [2025] EWHC 193 (Admty) is an important one which provides valuable feedback on the application of the BIMCO Infectious or Contagious Diseases Clause in time charterparties. In particular,…
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The impact of potential U.S. tariffs in a series of countries and regions could have be significant in the shipping markets. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff …
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