As of mid-April 2025, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has finalized and refined its Section 301 maritime policy, significantly altering the landscape for vessels linked to China. The updated regulations, set to take effect on October 14, 2025, no…
As ports contend with rising trade volumes, stricter environmental regulations, and increasing expectations for operational efficiency, long-standing practices are coming under scrutiny. Among these, mooring remains one of the most hazardous and ineffi…
Modernizing Mooring: A leap of faith or a strategic advantage? Read More »
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently hosted the 83rd meeting with the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC 83), resulting in a new fuel intensity target, which is set to come into force no later than March 2027. This new re…
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Despite persistent international sanctions, Iran managed to sustain significant crude oil exports between January 2023 and March 2025, totaling approximately 268.5 million barrels. This continued export activity—entirely sourced from Iranian production…
Intertwined with the complexities of market volatility, oil and freight dynamics, unprecedented geopolitical events, rising sanctioned trades, and environmental and regulatory changes, the rapidly ageing VLCC fleet stands out as one of the consequentia…
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