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The world is watching shipping — now what?

From splash247.com

Dustin Eno, a crisis communications consultant, on what near-record public attention on our industry means for how companies need to communicate right now.

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UK and France Forming Multinational Effort for Strait of Hormuz

From maritime-executive.com

Additional details are coming out on the reported plan being led by the UK’s Royal Navy and France to develop a multinational effort to provide stability and reassurance to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran charges transit fees on vessels in Strait of Hormuz 

From www.hellenicshippingnews.com

Iran has begun imposing transit fees on commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, marking an expansion of Tehran's control over the critical maritime energy corridor. 

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Baltic Dry Index Falls Further to Near 2-Week Low 

From www.hellenicshippingnews.com

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index declined for a fourth session on Tuesday, dropping about 2.4% to its lowest since March 12 at 1,989 points.

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Strait of Hormuz Partial Reopening Signals Possible Turning Point in Crisis That Has Severed 70% of Tanker Traffic

From breakbulk.news

Iran signals conditional access for tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices and freight rates remain at crisis levels, with port congestion spreading across Africa, South Asia, and major #containershipping hubs. 

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Two Bulkers Collide on Mississippi Near New Orleans

From maritime-executive.com

Two vessels have collided and remain stuck together just up the Mississippi River from New Orleans, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

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Hutchison Expands Arbitration Claims Beyond $2B Against Panama

From maritime-executive.com

The ongoing battle between CK Hutchison’s Panama Ports Company and the government of Panama has reportedly been “escalated beyond $2 billion,” the company announced in its latest volley in the back-and-forth between the two sides. 

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West Australia LNG and iron ore ports closed as cyclone approaches

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

The ports of Dampier, Varanus Island, Ashburton, and Cape Preston West in Western Australia were closed on Thursday as tropical cyclone Narelle approaches the coast.

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APMT takes 49% stake in Hai Phong container terminal

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

APM Terminals (APMT) has taken a 49% minority stake in Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HHIT).

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Shipowners fear fuel shortages if Iran war continues

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all but a few ships is causing concern among shipowners that bunker fuel could be in short supply if the conflict continues.

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Chevron Plans to Buy Oil From Sable's Controversial Santa Ynez Unit

From maritime-executive.com

Houston-based Sable Offshore, owner of the Santa Ynez platform complex and pipeline in Santa Barbara County, has a buyer for its production. 

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Ocean Carriers Adapt to Hormuz Shutdown With Overland Routes

From maritime-executive.com

The Strait of Hormuz shutdown has focused the world's attention on the flow of commodities out of the Arabian Gulf, including 20 percent of the world's oil and 30 percent of its fertilizer. But just as importantly, cargo shipments are not getting in, and the region is dependent upon imports for most of its food. 

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Denmark Wins Approval from EU as it Seeks to Convert to CfD Wind Licenses

From maritime-executive.com

Denmark received a critical approval from the European Commission for its subsidy plan fr the next phase of the country’s development of offshore wind energy projects.  

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Police Intercept $110M Cocaine at London Gateway Port

From maritime-executive.com

Authorities in the United Kingdom are demonstrating resolve in the fight against drug trafficking after intercepting a large consignment of cocaine at the London Gateway port. 

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Gulf Energy Maritime in for MR tanker series at HD Hyundai

From splash247.com

Dubai-based Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) has placed an order for six product tankers in a deal worth about $300m, adding to a fresh round of contracting in the MR segment. 

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DOF lands subsea cable contract with Statnett

From splash247.com

Norwegian OSV player DOF Group has secured a subsea cable replacement contract from Norway’s grid operator Statnett, adding to its backlog in the offshore construction segment. 

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Rail merger ‘not good for our industry,’ says BNSF CEO 

From www.world-grain.com

Potential Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern combination hot topic at NGFA conference
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Brazil expects record soybean production, exports 

From www.world-grain.com

Planting growth rate drops, indicating a slowdown in expansion
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Sporadic rubble fires persist at Perdue feed mill 

From www.world-grain.com

Feb. 21 explosion killed one, injured three others in North Carolina
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US sorghum achieves No. 1 certification 

From www.world-grain.com

Seventh straight year for USGCB report designation
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CHS Inc.’s Schouvieller elected NGFA chairman

From www.world-grain.com

Association chooses its board leadership, directors
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Oil Companies Assure No Fuel Shortage Amid Panic Buying

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

State-run oil firms in India, including HPCL, IOCL, and BPCL, assure consumers of adequate fuel supply as panic buying ensues in major cities due to false rumors. Authorities urge calm and dispel misinformation about fuel shortages, urging normal consumption patterns.

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At least 40% of Russia's oil export capacity halted, Reuters calculations show

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

Major western ports and pipelines are affected. Russia is rerouting some oil to Asia. This situation is a major blow to Moscow's revenue streams.

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India buys 60 million barrels of Russian oil for April

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

The purchases follow a US waiver allowing India to import Russian crude. Refiners are also diversifying with Venezuelan oil. Russia is benefiting from increased demand and higher prices for its exports.

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China drives 5% increase in iron ore shipments despite weak demand 

From www.hellenicshippingnews.com

“Global iron ore shipments have risen 5% y/y during the first 12 weeks of 2026, supported by stronger Chinese import demand. However, this increase has not been matched by Chinese steel production which fell 4% y/y during the first two months of the year.

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