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From disruption to possibility: how ocean shippers can provide agility and long-term resilience
Global trade is in an era defined more by uncertainty than stability. Tariffs, evolving regulations, geopolitical unrest…
17 May 2026
China will buy more U.S. oil because it is a natural trade partner, says Energy Secretary Wright
China will ramp its crude oil imports from the United States because the world’s two largest economies are natural trade…
17 May 2026
Platts Iron Ore Index: Anchoring pricing clarity in a changing market
Introduction Over nearly two decades, the Platts Iron Ore Index (IODEX) has developed, supported by the industry, into a…
17 May 2026
Sitting, waiting, wishing… for energy flows to resume
Falling Chinese imports and rising US exports offer relief to oil markets It has been another volatile month in energy m…
17 May 2026
Star Asia Shipbroking Weekly Market Report – WEEK 20
The week saw a diplomatic breakthrough as U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping Source: Star Asia…
17 May 2026
Liquids supply developments in non-DoC countries
In 2025, liquids supply from non-Declaration of Cooperation (non-DoC) countries is estimated to have increased by around…
17 May 2026
Oil and LNG turbulence to spur nuclear revival, new uranium squeeze
Despite historical phaseout efforts, nuclear’s role in energy security is strengthening, particularly as gas and oil mar…
17 May 2026
Diana’s hostile push hits fresh wall at Genco
The battle for control of the bulker owner Genco Shipping & Trading took another turn after the company’s board firmly r…
17 May 2026
Precious Shipping tanker venture takes d’Amico’s oldest MR
Thai dry bulk owner Precious Shipping has expanded its move into the tanker market through its Malaysian joint venture, …
17 May 2026
Shippers Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM Suspend Cuba Bookings After US Executive Order
By Gus Trompiz, Christoph Steitz and Dave Sherwood PARIS/FRANKFURT/HAVANA, May 17 (Reuters) – Shipping giants CMA CGM an…
17 May 2026
Diana Shipping lifts earnings with fresh Oldendorff fixture
New York-listed Diana Shipping has secured a higher-paying charter extension with Oldendorff Carriers for one of its pos…
17 May 2026
Prosafe seals North Sea flotel deal with Ithaca Energy
Oslo-listed accommodation rig owner Prosafe has firmed up a previously announced letter of intent with Ithaca Energy for…
17 May 2026
Velesto lands Hibiscus drilling deal in first asset-light rig move
Malaysia’s Velesto Energy has moved into an asset-light operating model for the first time after securing a drilling con…
17 May 2026
Vietnam-Bound Supertanker Halted By US Navy Resumes Journey
By Weilun Soon May 16 (Bloomberg) –A Vietnam-bound supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude, which was halt…
17 May 2026
Iran seizes vessel owned by Chinese security firm near Strait of Hormuz
Iran has seized a support vessel owned by a Chinese maritime security firm near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Wal…
17 May 2026
China’s UN envoy criticizes US-Bahrain Strait of Hormuz resolution
China’s United Nations ambassador on Friday opposed a proposed resolution by the United States and Bahrain regarding the…
17 May 2026
Panama Canal maintains full operations despite El Niño forecast
The Panama Canal will not impose vessel passage restrictions for the rest of 2026, even if the anticipated El Niño weath…
17 May 2026
Busan Port targets LNG and methanol bunkering by 2032
Busan Port Authority is planning to develop LNG and methanol bunkering infrastructure at the port by 2032. The project i…
17 May 2026
Two anniversaries, one uncomfortable mirror
May 2026 comes with two anniversaries, and neither looks particularly flattering in the rear-view mirror. One year ago, …
17 May 2026
Global Disruptions Are Testing How the World Moves Goods and People
The war in the Middle East has severely disrupted maritime and air traffic, damaging infrastructure and interrupting tra…
17 May 2026
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