El Niño shifts the balance for South American crops El Niño is firmly established, with Oceanic Niño Index (ONI) levels above 2, and Kpler expects it to last at least until February. The weather pattern typically brings less rain to eastern Australia, …
Demand for seaborne LNG demand is expected to grow significantly, mainly as a result of the EU’s future needs. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “the European gas market is heading into the winter heating season against a cha…
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As we enter a new quarter, shipping markets remain gripped by an escalating geopolitical crisis. The US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) lapsed in mid-August without renewal, and by early September the two sides had intensified a series of strike…
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Introduction An enclosed space is any space which may contain a hazardous atmosphere or oxygen deficiency and which has limited access, inadequate ventilation or is not designed for continuous occupancy and includes, but is not limited to, cargo holds,…
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As shipping navigates an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, the challenge is no longer simply adopting new rules, but ensuring that they work in practice. Decarbonisation, alternative fuels, digitalisation, safety and evolving seafarer requirem…
From Regulation to Implementation: Why the Flag State Matters Read More »