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Baltic Dry Index Falls to Near 1-Week Low
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, was down for…
18 May 2026
Ningbo Containerized Freight Index Report, 15 May 2026
In the week ending May-15, Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI) issued by Ningbo Shipping Exchange (NBSE) quotes 15…
18 May 2026
The Importance of Fast Turnaround Times for Bunker Fuel Analysis in Today’s Market
In today’s rapidly evolving marine fuel landscape, fast turnaround times for bunker fuel analysis have never been more c…
18 May 2026
Xclusiv Shipbrokers Weekly 18th May 2026
The crude tanker market in 2026 has undergone one of the most violent earnings transformations in recent memory Source: …
18 May 2026
China New Home Prices Fall the Most in 11 Months
China’s new home prices across 70 cities shrank 3.5% yoy in April 2026, following a 3.4% decline in the previous month. …
18 May 2026
Does timing matter when selling FuelEU surplus?
Selling FuelEU compliance surplus early offers lower risk. Waiting until the end of the pooling year could deliver highe…
18 May 2026
Oil prices climb as Donald Trump signals tougher action on Iran
Oil prices climbed on Monday and European markets opened lower as US President Donald Trump sent a new warning to Iran v…
18 May 2026
Indian subcontinent ship recycling market hits rare May supply squeeze
The Indian subcontinent (especially India and Pakistan) ship recycling market has entered a rare period of inactivity, w…
18 May 2026
China: Domestic demand improves, exports performing well
China’s economy got off to a strong start in the first quarter with major economic indicators for January-February excee…
18 May 2026
Copper falls on strong dollar and China data
Copper prices dropped to their lowest level in a week on Monday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar, disappointing Chin…
18 May 2026
Ship managers face rising litigation exposure as US$2.5 million claim highlights risk of inherited ship conditions
Ship managers are facing increasing litigation risks that are linked to inherited ship conditions, highlighted after a r…
18 May 2026
ZESTAs Launches Global Liquid Hydrogen Alliance to Accelerate Zero-Emission Shipping
The Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTAs) today launched the Global Liquid Hydrogen Alliance (Alliance), a…
18 May 2026
The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Is Cracking the Petrodollar System
The U.S. dollar-dominated global oil trading system is being tested by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hor…
18 May 2026
The Great Battleship Debate: gCaptain’s Konrad Takes On AEI’s Zack Cooper
The U.S. Navy has not commissioned a battleship since 1944. Donald Trump now wants as many as 25. The first, USS Defiant…
18 May 2026
Iran Launches Bitcoin-Based Insurance Scheme for Ships Crossing Hormuz
Iran has started a Bitcoin-backed insurance service for Iranian shipping companies that want to transit the Strait of Ho…
18 May 2026
Treasury Extends Russian Oil Sanctions Relief as Hormuz Crisis Tightens Global Supplies
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Monday that the Treasury Department is issuing a temporary 30-day genera…
18 May 2026
PPA S.A.: Visit of a Delegation from Georgia to the Port of Piraeus
On 13 May 2026, PPA S.A. welcomed a delegation from Georgia to the Port of Piraeus, headed by Ms. Tamar Ioseliani, Deput…
18 May 2026
Steven Grotsky appointed M&O Sales & Marketing Vice-President at Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore has recently appointed Steven Grotsky as Sales & Marketing Vice-President. In this role…
18 May 2026
BW Offshore: First quarter results 2026
On BW Opal, the replacement of the compressor dry-gas seals was completed in March. Gas production recommenced in early …
18 May 2026
J-ENG to exhibit at Posidonia 2026
Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) will exhibit at “Posidonia 2026”, an international maritime exhibition held in Athens, …
18 May 2026
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