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COVID’s ‘Razor Throat’ Symptom Is Raising Alarms

A severe sore throat, nicknamed “razor blade throat,” is being reported in COVID cases, especially in China, but it’s not a new or...

Container Shortages Hit Indian Rice Exports Amid Global Capacity Shift

Indian rice exporters are facing container shortages and rising freight costs as carriers prioritize Asia-US trade ahead of the August tariff deadline. Capacity...

DNV Warns of Counterfeit Certificates in Pilot Ladders and Mooring Ropes

DNV has detected recent cases of counterfeit certificates for pilot ladders and mooring ropes, posing safety and compliance risks. Shipowners and managers are...

IRS Achieves Milestone with Launch of First Korean-Classed Passenger Ferry

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) celebrates the launch of its first classed vessel for a Korean owner—an inter-island passenger ferry. Miraero Shipbuilding is...

Newbuilding Price Correction Expected to Worsen

Newbuilding prices began to soften in early 2025 and are expected to decline further due to reduced ordering and uncertainty around IMO regulations. ...

Bridging the Biofuel Gap: Whitaker Tanker’s Certification Paves Way for Wider...

In what is indeed being hailed as an industry first, UK-based bunker operator John H. Whitaker (Tankers) Limited has achieved a significant milestone by...

Port of Toulon Embraces ABB Shore Connection for Full Dock Shore...

The Port of Toulon has indeed made a significant commitment to ABB Shore Connection technology as a cornerstone of its ambitious sustainability drive. This...

US Export License Requirements Force Ethane Tanker Diversion from China to...

An ethane tanker, identified as having loaded in the United States, was observed by ship tracking data to be heading towards India on Wednesday...

Soybean Surge to China Drives Global Grain Volumes, While Other Agribulk...

The South Atlantic grain market has indeed seen a robust surge in freight rates in the recent trading week, driven by a combination of...

Scrubber Spread Remains Below Breakeven, VLSFO More Cost-Effective for Shipping

At the close of Week 24, the global bunker indices published by MABUX demonstrated a moderate upward trend across all major fuel grades. This...