Rising temperatures and humidity are increasingly compromising cargo integrity during transit, making prevention essential for operational resilience.Climate change is no longer a distant concern for shipping. Across Southeast Asia, rising temperatures…
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Welcome to our first edition of the American Steel newsletter, a weekly exploration of topics in the US maritime industry. This week, we’re starting with a visit to America’s capital, where the Trump administration has proposed a budget that would emba…
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Damen Shipyards Group has launched the NRP D. João II a Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) 10720 for the Portuguese Navy. The vessel entered the water at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania on April 7. The launch event took place in the presence of Vice Admiral …
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The Marine Installations chapter of the Plastics Pipe Institute’s Handbook of Polyethylene Pipe has been updated to include more technical information and guidance for the use of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe. “This revision significantly…
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Oil prices climbed on Tuesday and U.S. crude was on track for its highest close since 2022 ahead of a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on power plants and other infrastructure.Brent futur…
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