Restart of Kurdish Crude Exports Boosts Mediterranean Tanker Activity
Kurdish crude exports restart after a 2.5-year suspension, with initial flows of 150–160 kbd.
The resumption follows a new agreement between Iraq’s federal...
US Issues Rules for China-Linked Vessel Fees
CBP Says Vessel Operators Responsible for Determining Fee Liability.
New Charges Up to $50 Per Net Ton for Chinese-Owned or Built Ships.
Payments...
Crew Negligence Blamed for Massive Mauritius Oil Spill
Investigation finds crew distraction, alcohol use, and navigational errors as main causes of the 2020 oil spill.
Authorities faulted for delayed response and...
UNCTAD: The Top Registries and Ship Owning Nations of the World
Liberia, Panama, and the Marshall Islands remain the top three flag States, collectively holding 46.5% of global capacity.
Greece, China, and Japan continue...
Qatar Suspends Vessel Navigation After GPS Disruption
The Transport Ministry issues an immediate suspension to ensure maritime safety.
No timeline has been announced for the restoration as authorities assess the...
Ship Recycling Markets Slip into a Spooky October
Inflation rises in Turkey and Pakistan, currencies back on scary charts.
Oil slips to $60 per barrel, nearly 20% lower than last year.
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IRPT and EFIP Sign MOU to Expand Opportunities in Inland Waterway Trade
IRPT and EFIP have formed a transatlantic partnership through an MOU to modernize inland waterway infrastructure and strengthen global trade connectivity.
The agreement...
BioLNG Powers Baleària Ferries Toward Net-Zero Emissions
Baleària is powering the Margarita Salas, Abel Matutes, and Rusadir ferries exclusively with bioLNG, achieving zero-emission operations on key Mediterranean routes.
The company...
LNG and LPG Freight Markets Remain Subdued in Week 40
LNG market remained largely flat, with minimal gains in the Atlantic and slight declines across most Pacific routes.
Larger LNG vessels (174k cbm)...
New Report Ranks US Ports on Emission Cuts and Transparency
Around 31 million Americans living near ports face severe health risks from diesel pollution emitted by ships, trucks, and cargo equipment.
The Clean...
























