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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…

HD Hyundai to Supply Four Port Cranes to Tacoma

Jul 27, 2026

HD Hyundai has signed a contract with Washington United Terminals Inc. (WUT) to supply four port cranes to the Port of Tacoma.The contract was signed as part of a terminal modernization project to replace aging cranes at WUT, the U.S. subsidiary of HMM…

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…

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Cimolai Technology Unmoors 800-Ton Goliath Crane, Destined For Fincantieri Monfalcone

Cimolai Technology Unmoors 800-Ton Goliath Crane, Destined For Fincantieri Monfalcone

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Ukraine Explores Alternative Grain Routes

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Carnival Cruise Line Implement Jotun Hull Cleaning Solution

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