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EU Wheat Prices Drop 6% as Ukraine Discusses Shipping Protections

Jul 24, 2026

Euronext wheat futures fell more than 6% on reports that Ukraine was discussing possible mechanisms to keep vessels moving through its Big Odesa ports, raising hopes that Black Sea exports may avoid a major disruption.Front-month September milling wheat on Paris-based Euronext was down 6% by 1320 GMT at €228.75 ($260.02) a metric ton, after falling as low as €226.25 a ton in earlier trade.The most traded wheat contract in Chicago was down 4% by the same time…

Aramco Offers Additional Crude Cargoes Amidst Houthi Threats

Jul 23, 2026

Saudi Aramco has offered additional crude cargoes for loading from Egypt's Mediterranean port of Sidi Kerir, according to five trading sources, as Houthi threats to Saudi shipping raise risks for southbound Red Sea exports through the Bab el-Mandeb strait…

Ukraine to Protect Ports, Exports After Recent Russian Attacks

Jul 15, 2026

Ukraine will do everything possible to protect its seaports and guarantee grain exports at no less than last season's level,its deputy economy minister, Taras Vysotskiy, told Reuters on Wednesday.Russia has sharply stepped up attacks in recent…

EU Wheat Prices Drop After Ukranian Attacks in Azov Sea

Jul 13, 2026

EU wheat fell on Monday as dealers assessed the possible impact of disruption to Russian grain exports after Ukrainian attacks on shipping in the Sea of Azov restricted vessel movement in the region, a key route for Russian wheat shipments.“Perhaps…

Tanker Vessel Contracting Hits Record High

Jul 09, 2026

“So far this year, crude tanker newbuilding contracting has reached 60m deadweight tonnes (DWT) across 234 ships, driven by a surge in orders for Very Large Crude Tankers (VLCCs). This already makes 2026 the year with the highest crude tanker contracting on record…

Concordia Damen to Build Two River Cruise Vessels for TUI River Cruise

Jul 09, 2026

Dutch shipyard Concordia Damen announced it has received a contract from TUI River Cruise for two CDS River Cruise 135 vessels. These cruisers are of in-house design and have been tailored to TUl's needs.TUI River Cruises' fleet is currently expanding from six to 10 ships…

Fincantieri to Build Third Hospitality Vessel for Marc-Henry Cruise

Jul 07, 2026

Fincantieri announced that it has signed a contract with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, Joint Owner/Operator of Four Seasons Yachts, for the construction of a third hospitality vessel. The value of this agreement, subject to financing and other typical terms and conditions…

Energy-Efficiency Measures First says DNV Maritime CEO

Jul 06, 2026

In an age of regulatory shift, geopolitical uncertainty and commercial pressure it can be difficult to keep decarbonisation efforts on track. How can you plan for tomorrow when today’s realities are so demanding? With the theme of Nor-Shipping 2027 front of mind…

Boskalis, Van Oord to Expand Swedish Port with $570M Dredging Job

Jul 02, 2026

Boskalis and Van Oord have been awarded a dredging contract worth approximately $570 million (€500 million) for the expansion of the Port of Luleå in Sweden.The contract was awarded by the Swedish Maritime Administration and the Port of Luleå…

Giovanni Corbetta Appointed as New Chief Executive Officer at Unique Group

Jul 01, 2026

Unique Group, global leaders in subsea technologies and engineering, has announced the appointment of Giovanni Corbetta as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 1, 2026.Giovanni brings more than three decades of leadership experience across the offshore energy…

Nord Gas to Supply LNG Regasification System for Exmar FSRU Conversion

Jul 01, 2026

Nord Gas Solutions has secured a contract to supply an LNG regasification system for Belgium-based Exmar as part of the conversion of a floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) that will support the expansion of the EemsEnergyTerminal in Eemshaven…

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EU Wheat Prices Drop 6% as Ukraine Discusses Shipping Protections

EU Wheat Prices Drop 6% as Ukraine Discusses Shipping Protections

US Begins Importing Iraqi Oil Through Syria

US Begins Importing Iraqi Oil Through Syria

Aramco Offers Additional Crude Cargoes Amidst Houthi Threats

Aramco Offers Additional Crude Cargoes Amidst Houthi Threats

Shipowners Pause Vessel Deliveries to Ukraine's Black Sea Ports

Shipowners Pause Vessel Deliveries to Ukraine's Black Sea Ports

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