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Trump Administration Selects Ceraolo as Next USMMA Superintendent

From maritime-executive.com

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has picked a longtime member of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy team to lead the college. Rear Adm. (sel) Tony Ceraolo, a Coast Guard veteran, has been promoted from chief of staff to the post of superintendent, formalizing an appointment he has held in an acting capacity since last year. 
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U.S. Withdraws From 66 UN Organizations, Including ReCAAP and UNCTAD

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The Trump administration has withdrawn the United States from another 66 UN organizations and entities, the latest in its pullback from multilateral commitments.

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2026 Shipping Rates Slide 25 Percent as Oversupply Collides With New Rules and Geopolitics

From breakbulk.news

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes The global shipping market is entering 2026 with falling freight rates but rising uncertainty, as capacity growth outpaces demand and geopolitical risks remain unresolved.

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Ahead of U.S. Ambassador arrival, Trump okays 500% tariff Bill on Russian oil; withdraws from India-led ISA

From www.thehindu.com

Trump approves a 500% tariff on Russian oil and withdraws from the ISA ahead of U.S. Ambassador Gor's arrival in India.
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Asian maritime security in Q4 – smuggling and ship boardings

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

During the fourth quarter in Asia, various law enforcement was a key driver behind noteworthy developments in the areas of drug smuggling and piracy, while geopolitical manoeuvres continued to raise concerns about regional stability.

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Heavylift legend passes away

From splash247.com

Svend Andersen, widely regarded as one of the most influential commercial figures in the modern heavylift and project cargo shipping sector, has passed away. Over several decades, he helped professionalise and consolidate a niche segment of shipping. Andersen was a recognised heavylift and multipurpose shipping veteran, having started in the industry as a trainee in …
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Shadow Fleet Tanker Diverts to Turkey After Reporting Drone Attack

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A Chinese-owned and managed crude oil tanker is reporting that it was attacked by a suspected drone while sailing in the Black Sea. 

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Moscow Demands U.S To Ensure ‘Humane’ Treatment Of Russian Crew Onboard Seized Tanker

From www.marineinsight.com

Moscow has asked the U.S to ensure that the human rights of Russian crew members onboard the seized shadow fleet tanker are upheld.

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Russia Labels U.S Seizure Of Russian Oil Tanker Marinera As ‘Piracy’

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Moscow criticised U.S action, labelling it as ‘piracy’ and a breach of the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea that guarantees freedom of navigation on the high seas.

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ING’s Stephen Fewster steps aside

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One of the best known names in ship finance is stepping aside.ING has confirmed that Stephen Fewster will leave the bank at the end of the second quarter of 2026 after more than four decades in banking and 23 years shaping ING’s maritime franchise.

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Greta Shipping buys first boxship

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Singapore-based Greta Shipping has taken its first step into vessel ownership, snapping up the 3,534 teu Rio Kobe in a deal reported at around $30m, according to Alphaliner.

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Declining US Container Imports Contribute to Smallest Trade Gap Since 2009

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New data shows that 2025 was completed with a small decline in total U.S. imports, which fluctuated during the year and closed with strong declines from China. 

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MSC Posts Guarantee to Release Vessel as India Pursues Compensation Claims

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Eight months after the loss of the MSC Elsa 3 off the coast of India, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has posted a bond with the Kerala High Court as the government continues to pursue its compensation claims.

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Frontline refreshes VLCC fleet in $2bn overhaul

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John Fredriksen’s tanker giant Frontline is rolling out a $2bn-plus VLCC fleet revamp, selling older tonnage while lining up a slate of latest-generation newbuildings.

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COSCO moves to acquire Hamburg stevedore

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China’s COSCO is strengthening its foothold in northern Europe, tabling a bid to take an 80% stake in German stevedore and logistics operator Zippel in Hamburg.

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Shipping technology and dry bulk in 2026

From splash247.com

Freight markets have always been driven by fragmented information. Rates, vessel supply, cargo demand and congestion rarely exist in one structured dataset, while some of the most valuable commercial intelligence still lives in emails and informal conversations across platforms such as WhatsApp or Teams.

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Equinor awards $10bn in contracts for facility maintenance

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Norwegian energy major Equinor has awarded framework agreements to seven supplier companies with a total value of nearly $10bn (NOK 100bn).

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Non-US grain-based foods companies turn in strong 2025 

From www.world-grain.com

Nearly 70% of companies post share gains
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POET to double capacity of Indiana ethanol facility 

From www.world-grain.com

Construction to start this spring
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CHS sees 6% increase in net income

From www.world-grain.com

Quarterly results achieved despite struggles in Grains segment 
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Alcivia names Balvitsch CEO, president 

From www.world-grain.com

Had been interim CEO since July for Wisconsin cooperative
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USW promotes, adds staff for overseas efforts 

From www.world-grain.com

Supports US wheat, technical assistance in Southeast Asia, Africa
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OPI releases 3-in-1 sensing cable for grain monitoring

From www.world-grain.com

Provides temperature, moisture and inventory level
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Oil rises as concerns about supply disruptions in Venezuela, Iran increase

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

Oil Prices: Major oil companies are vying for US government deals to export Venezuelan crude. Protests in Iran over economic hardship are also contributing to supply worries.
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Chinese refiners turn to Canadian oil, but at a cost

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

Venezuela Oil: Traders report increased interest in Canadian oil grades. 

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