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Biden administration earmarks $653m for port development across the US

From splash247.com

The US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced over $653m to fund 41 port improvement projects across the nation under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP).  These investments are part of the largest dedicated funding for ports and waterways in American history – nearly $17bn through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. It comes after …
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Maritime in Minutes - year end wrap up

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A round-up of the top maritime and shipping stories in December on the Seatrade Maritime Podcast.

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Foreign vessel fined for using Starlink in Chinese waters 

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Foreign vessel fined for using Starlink in Chinese waters 🇨🇳! China has fined a foreign vessel for illegally using Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet service, in its territorial waters. This is the first such case in history! 

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by: Marin Naqellari

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Sweden Boards and Detains Russian Gun-Running Vessel

From maritime-executive.com

Sweden's customs agency has completed an investigation aboard the Russian cargo ship Adler, which broke down in the Kattegat and was inspected by Swedish forces on Sunday night. 

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TT-Line signs firm contract with Jinling Shipyard for next-generation RoPax vessel

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TT-Line signs firm contract with Jinling Shipyard for next-generation RoPax vessel
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CMA CGM ANTIGONE: China's First Methanol-Powered Ship Delivered | Yang Chen（陈洋） posted on the topic

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On 11 December 2025, CMA CGM officially took delivery of CMA CGM ANTIGONE at Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai — the Group’s first methanol-powered container ship built in China, marking a significant milestone in its global decarbonisation journey.

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Russian Retaliatory Strike Hits Ukrainian Sunflower Oil Terminal

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On Saturday, Russian forces attacked a sunflower seed oil terminal in the Odesa region of Ukraine, causing extensive damage.

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US pursuing third tanker near Venezuela

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The US is pursuing the 2002-built VLCC Bella 1 headed to Venezuela as the Trump administration continues its blockade of the Latin American countries oil exports.

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Morocco’s Marsa Maroc Enters European Market

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Morocco’s leading port operator Marsa Maroc has announced entry into the Spanish market, marking yet another major milestone for the company’s expansion strategy.

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MSC Strikes Deal for Construction of Bagamoyo Port in Tanzania

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After a decade of negotiating uncertainty, Bagamoyo Port project is finally moving ahead. Last week, Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) revealed Africa Global Logistics (AGL), a subsidiary of the ocean carrier MSC, as the construction partner for the port.

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Old Shipping Containers Find New Life as Russian Tank Protectors

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After their life in oceangoing service, shipping containers get repurposed for all sorts of inventive uses - storage sheds, shop spaces, mobile offices, housing, even indoor aquaculture ponds. 

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Denmark Builds Up Coastal Defenses in the Oresund and Kattegat

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Following a series of drone overflights directed against Danish targets in September, the Danish Ministry of Defense has concluded an order with Kongsberg for coastal defense missiles.

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Barriers to entry, barriers to exit and disintermediation

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Pierre Aury writes for Splash that in shipping, low barriers to entry are being offset by digital barriers to exit quietly built by IT vendors. 

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Fredriksen’s SFL cashes in on oldest suezmaxes

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John Fredriksen-backed SFL Corporation has agreed to sell two of its older suezmax tankers, continuing a selective reshuffle of its tanker portfolio. 

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Diana Shipping adds another period fixture to bulker slate

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Diana Shipping has lined up forward employment for one of its kamsarmax bulkers, adding to a steady run of period fixtures by the Greek owner. 

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Integrated Wind Solutions adds to backlog with CSOV contract extensions

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Integrated Wind Solutions has strengthened its forward orderbook after agreeing a two-year extension to a strategic contract with an existing client, tightening utilisation for its walk-to-work fleet into the next decade. 

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Equinor awards EPCI work on Norwegian Sea field to Ocean Installer

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Marine construction contractor Ocean Installer, a Moreld subsidiary, has been awarded a contract for work on a life extension project on Equinor’s Mikkel field. 

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TechnipFMC bags subsea work on Eni’s second Mozambique FLNG

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Offshore contracting giant TechnipFMC has been awarded an EPCI contract by Italian major Eni on the Coral North development offshore Mozambique. 

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Callahan confirmed as chief US ag negotiator 

From www.world-grain.com

US agriculture groups applaud elevation of experienced USTR leader
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Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern file for merger

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US Surface Transportation Board to review railroads’ application
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RFA applauds USTR investigation of China

From www.world-grain.com

Cooper: China ‘reneged on its commitment’ to buy US ethanol
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India at the Heart of Oil's Resurgence Amid Global Energy Transition

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

Oil Demand 2025: Explore how India's rising energy demand is driving the global oil and gas market's recovery by 2025, as geopolitical tensions and shifting import patterns shape the landscape.

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Oil price gains after US interception of Venezuelan oil tanker over weekend

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

This action, potentially the third such operation in two weeks, has influenced market sentiment. 

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Volatile tanker markets fuelled by ageing fleet and geopolitics

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

Tanker owners are sailing into perilous waters in the early months of 2026 as drone attacks hit more ships over a wider area, the shadow fleet grows, and war in Ukraine grinds on.

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Amnesty International Urges Nations To Block German Ship Carrying Military Components To Israel

From www.marineinsight.com

Amnesty International called on nations to prevent a cargo ship with military components destined for Israel from docking at their ports.

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Cargo Ship ‘Cellus’ Runs Aground While Entering The Port of Sunderland

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Cellus, a cargo ship, carrying paper products ran aground while entering the Port of Sunderland.

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