Trump’s Tariffs Unlikely to Dent U.S. Gasoline and Diesel Imports
Carve-outs for energy are expected to be maintained.
Specific data regarding goods under the tariff remains unclear.
Possible retaliatory impacts on USGC-Brazil ULSD flows.
US President Donald Trump has announced a slew of new...
Dryad: Maritime Risk Intensifies Amid Red Sea and Black Sea Flashpoints
As maritime operators continue to navigate volatile global conditions, the latest intelligence from Dryad Global reveals a critical escalation in threat levels across two strategic regions: the Red Sea and the Black Sea.
Both theatres...
Asian Imports Surge to U.S. Despite China Slowdown
U.S. containerized imports from 10 major Asian economies totaled 9.85 million TEUs in the first half of 2025, up 3.9% year‑on‑year, according to the Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA), citing data from Descartes Datamyne and...
EU Eyes Fresh Russia Sanctions: Price Caps and Blacklists on the Table
Member states struggle to pass the 18th sanctions package.
Floating price cap might not necessarily pressure Urals.
Uncertainty over whether the US plans to move in tandem.
EU diplomats are meeting on July 14-15...
Iran Poised to Close Strait of Hormuz, Warns Ex-IRGC Commander
Iran parliament member says Hormuz closure militarily prepared.
Hormuz closure could imperil at least a fifth of the world's oil supplies.
Iran has completed military preparations to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world's...
Red Sea Crisis Triggers 45% Surge in Container Shipping Emissions
EU Container Shipping CO₂ Output Soars Amid Route Disruptions.
Rerouting Around Africa Adds 18 Million Tons of CO₂ in 2024.
Container Shipping Hit Hardest as Sector Emissions Rise 10%.
According to the latest data...
Five Armed Robbery Incidents Reported in Asia from 8–14 July
Singapore Strait Sees Continued Spike in Ship Robberies.
Belawan Anchorage Incident Involves Tied-Up Watchmen.
94 Incidents Reported in SOMS Since January 2025.
Between July 8 and 14, 2025, the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC)...
WSC Seeks to Align EU ETS with IMO Net Zero Goals
WSC urges EU ETS alignment with IMO Net Zero Framework.
Avoiding dual regulation can strengthen competitiveness, coherence, and global decarbonization.
Strategic opportunity to reinforce multilateralism and unlock renewable fuel adoption in Europe.
The World...
Greek Tankers Surge in Russian Oil Trade Despite Sanctions
Greek Tankers Dominate Russia Oil Trade Despite Sanctions.
Sanctioned Vessels Still Active in Russian Oil Shipments.
Falling Oil Prices Fuel Greek Expansion in Russian Market.
A recent analysis has uncovered that vessels owned by...
EU Ports Delay Shore Power, Fueling Ship Emissions
Only 20% of the Required Port Electrification is completed.
Ships Still Burning Fossil Fuels While Docked.
Cruise Ships Emit Six Times More Than Containers at Berth.
A recent study commissioned by Transport & Environment...