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[Podcast] Oil and Shipping Industries Brace for USTR Shift

The proposed 2025 Section 301 actions by the US Trade Representative (USTR) against China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors could reshape merchant shipping trade....

Trump Plans to Double Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to 50%

President Trump announced plans to raise U.S. tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, effective June 4, 2025. Shares of...

U.S. Ethane Exports to China Face New Licensing Roadblock

New U.S. Commerce Department rules require export licenses for ethane shipments to China, revoking previous approvals. China imported a record 492,000 barrels per...

NCFI: Freight Rates Dip Across Key Routes as Market Softens

The Ningbo Containerised Freight Index (NCFI) for the week ending May 30, 2025, reported the following trends: Route Highlights Ningbo to Europe: The index declined...

SAAM Towage Advances with Electric Tugs, Cutting Emissions and Costs

SAAM Towage deployed electric tugs in Vancouver and plans another in Chile. The company reduced carbon intensity by 72%, targeting a 90% cut. ...

Cerberus Expresses Interest in Darwin Port While Australia Pursues Local Control

Cerberus Capital Management has expressed interest in acquiring the lease for Darwin Port. The Australian government is actively pursuing local buyers, managing the...

Technip Energies Appointed to Restart Vasilikos LNG Terminal Construction

Technip Energies begins on-site management at the dormant Vasilikos LNG terminal, focusing first on assessing the current project status and starting contractor tenders. ...

Drewry: Intra-Asia Container Index Remain Stable

The Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) held nearly flat at $655 per 40ft container as of May 30, 2025. Year-over-year, the index is up...

EU Ships Emit More Arctic Soot Than Expected, Study Reveals

Black carbon, typically produced by incomplete combustion in marine engines, contributes to global warming and is linked to health impacts. It is considered...

Veson Nautical Launches AI-Powered Claims Management

AI-driven automation transforms maritime claims workflows Reduces manual document review and increases accuracy Fully integrated with the IMOS Platform for end-to-end efficiency Veson Nautical...