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Commodity Report: Scramble to Import Copper Creates Market Imbalance

Jun 13, 2025

The collective scramble to move as much physical copper as possible to the U.S. before the imposition of import tariffs is creating shortages in the rest of the world.London Metal Exchange (LME) stocks have fallen to nearly two-year lows with…

Charge It: ‘Electrification’ Momentum Mounts in Maritime

Jun 13, 2025

Siemens Energy has had its hands on a number of groundbreaking ship design and construction projects globally, projects that highlight the possibilities and the challenges inherent in being a technology pioneer. Ed Schwarz, Head of Marine Solutions Sales for Siemens Energy in the US and Canada…

Nibulon to Export 1 Million Tons of Grain Via Black Sea Port of Chornomorsk

Jun 13, 2025

Nibulon, one of Ukraine's biggest grain companies, said on Friday it has signed a deal with the operator of the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Chornomorsk to export up to one million metric tons of grain in the July 2025-June 2026 season.Nibulon's…

Xeneta: Israel-Iran Conflict Threatens Safety and Stability of Ocean Supply Chains

Jun 13, 2025

Peter Sand, Xeneta Chief Analyst, shared insights following the escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict.“Geo-politics is once again threatening the safety and stability of global supply chains so we must hope for de-escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran…

Bombs Fly, Oil Soars: Trump Urges Iran to Make a Deal

Jun 13, 2025

Israel launched large-scale strikes against Iran on Friday, saying it had attacked nuclear facilities and missile factories and killed a swathe of military commanders in what could be a prolonged operation to prevent Tehran building an atomic weapon…

Methanol-Ready RoRo South Enabler Delivered to Wallenius Sol

Jun 12, 2025

Wallenius Sol took delivery of the RoRo vessel South Enabler from the Visentini Shipyard.In February 2025, a new chapter began in European shipping as Wallenius Sol announced the acquisition of Mann Lines, significantly expanding the Swedish shipping line’s customer base and presence in key markets…

OPEC Crude Tanker Vessel Loadings Soar

Jun 12, 2025

“In a possible sign that the unwinding of OPEC+ production cuts could increase seaborne volumes, the combined crude tanker loadings of OPEC countries has jumped 24% week-on-week to 2.281 million barrels per day (mbpd) in week 23, the bloc’s highest weekly loadings since April 2023…

Biofuel Blending: Whitchampion Bunker Tanker Earns Unique Certification

Jun 12, 2025

UK-based bunker operator John H. Whitaker (Tankers) Limited secured chemical certification from Lloyd’s Register (LR) on behalf of the Isle of Man Flag Administration for its tanker Whitchampion to load, carry and blend Fatty Acid Methyl Esters…

Port of Milford Haven Reports 2024 Growth

Jun 11, 2025

The UK Port of Milford Haven has announced a year of further growth in its 2024 annual report, reporting an operating profit of £6.8 million ($9.2 million) after a 2023 profit of £4.1 million ($5.6 million).The Port continued its investment in support of pilotage operations…

ADNOC L&S, Borouge Sign $531M Partnership to Boost UAE Petrochemical Exports

Jun 11, 2025

ADNOC Logistics & Services Plc (ADNOC L&S) has signed a 15-year strategic partnership agreement with Borouge, worth $531 million, to manage shipping and port logistics for the company’s expanding petrochemical exports.The agreement positions…

Cautious Optimism on US, China Tariff Truce

Jun 11, 2025

U.S. and Chinese officials said on Tuesday they had agreed on a framework to get their trade truce back on track and remove China's export restrictions on rare earths while offering little sign of a durable resolution to longstanding trade tensions…

ORLEN Group Opens Poland’s First Offshore Wind Installation Terminal

Jun 11, 2025

ORLEN Group has opened Poland’s first installation terminal dedicated to offshore wind farms, located in Świnoujście, with the facility securing its first long-term lease agreement with global offshore wind player Ocean Winds.The Świnoujście…

Cavotec Signs 1.77m Shore Power Order for Port of Antwerp-Bruges Cruise Terminal

Jun 10, 2025

Cavotec has signed a shore power order from Equans for the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium with a total value of approximately USD$1.77 million (EUR 1.55 million). The system will contribute to reduced emissions and supports compliance with international environmental regulations…

Number of Vessels Passing Through Panama Canal Fell in May Amidst Lock Maintenance

Jun 10, 2025

The number of vessels that passed through the Panama Canal fell to an average of 31.4 per day in May from 34 per day the previous month, as the waterway undertook planned maintenance at one of its locks, its authority said in a bulletin on Tuesday…

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