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Spanish Police Seize 10 Tons of Cocaine in Salt Cargo

Jan 12, 2026

Spanish police have made their largest-ever cocaine seizure on the high seas, intercepting a vessel carrying almost 10 metric tons of the drug concealed in a shipment of salt en route from Brazil to Europe, police said on Monday.The operation led to the arrest of 13 people on board. The vessel, which ended up running out of fuel, had to be towed to port by coastguards in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands…

Russian Oil Cargo Discharge at Indian Port Delayed Due to Insurance Scrutiny

Nov 26, 2025

A Western-sanctioned vessel with Russian oil destined for Indian Oil Corp has had discharge of the cargo delayed at a port in eastern India due to a hold-up in online verification of insurance cover provided by a Russian insurer, three industry sources with direct knowledge of the matter said…

London P&I Club Warns of Incorrect Loading of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers

Jul 30, 2025

The London P&I Club has renewed calls on ship owners, operators and charterers to address potential risks when loading Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) containing dry chemicals. The warning follows a number of incidents reported…

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CK Hutchison Banks 7% Profit Rise

CK Hutchison Banks 7% Profit Rise

Echo Marine Group to Deliver Western Australia’s First Electric Ferry Fleet

Echo Marine Group to Deliver Western Australia’s First Electric Ferry Fleet

Green Ammonia Shines When Regulation is Considered, says study

Green Ammonia Shines When Regulation is Considered, says study

Northwest Seaport Alliance Full Exports Up 2.2% YTD

Northwest Seaport Alliance Full Exports Up 2.2% YTD

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