The fourth week of February brought a downward correction in the sharp rise of VLCC AG-China rates, which had surged following the announcement of U.S. sanctions on Russian crude oil destined for China and other Asian markets. The geopolitical shock on…
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In 2025, the twin pressures of environmental regulations and evolving geopolitical landscapes will shape the shipping industry’s trajectory, according to legal experts. Two key EU legislative developments will significantly impact the industry in…
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The FuelEU Maritime regulation provides shipping operators with various compliance options to meet the required GHG intensity of ships over 5,000 GT transporting cargo or passengers in the EU or EEA. A new DNV white paper comprehensively analyses a set…
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Further improving maritime gender diversity will take action as well as attitude, writes WISTA International President Elpi Petraki, in a final call for submissions to the Women in Maritime survey. Our industry is making steady progress on gender diver…
Final call for IMO-WISTA International survey to count on gender diversity progress Read More »
As January draws to a close, the Capesize Brazil–North China freight market maintains a relatively stable sentiment. Although highs have yet to be achieved, the market remains steady. In contrast, the Panamax Continent–Far East route shows weaker senti…
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