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China Moves to Penalize Panama for Court Ruling Against Hutchison's Ports

From maritime-executive.com

The Chinese government has reportedly forced a pause on infrastructure deals in Panama in retaliation for a Panamanian court's decision to suspend CK Hutchison's seaport operations contracts, according to Bloomberg.

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Baltic Dry Index Falls for 2nd Day 

From www.hellenicshippingnews.com

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, was down for a second day on Tuesday, slipping about 4.5% to 2028 points, pressure by the larger vessel segments

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Captain of Solong Gets Six Years as Court Cites “Complacency and Arrogance"

From maritime-executive.com

A judge at the UK’s “Old Bailey” court in London sentenced the former master of the Solong containership to six years in jail for causing the death of a seafarer in the fiery 2025 allision with the tanker Stena Immaculate.

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Kongsberg wins four-ship deal for new Transpetro tankers

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract to design and equip four handy-size tankers to be built in Brazil and operated by Transpetro, Petrobras’ transport subsidiary. 

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Estonia Releases Ship Saying Smuggling Allegations Were Not Confirmed

From maritime-executive.com

Estonia’s Tax and Customs Board completed its investigation of the refrigerated containership Baltic Spirit and permitted the vessel to continue its trip to Russia, saying that the reports of “contraband was not confirmed.” 

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Are index-based shipping contracts a trap for BCOs?

From splash247.com

Dr Raymon Krishnan, president of Singapore’s Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society, ponders the risks of index-based freight contracts. 

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Government reshuffle aims to turn PT PAL into Indonesia’s shipbuilding engine

From splash247.com

Indonesia is revamping its state-owned shipbuilding sector, bringing it all under one roof, while tapping state-run lines to order domestically.  

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Google secures clean power from EnBW's offshore wind farm

From splash247.com

German energy utility giant EnBW and US technology giant Google have entered into a long-term power purchase agreement for the supply of 100MW of clean electricity from the He Dreiht offshore wind farm over a period of 15 years. 

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China Warns Panama of ‘Heavy Prices’ After Canal Ports Ruling

From gcaptain.com

China warned Panama on Tuesday there would be “heavy prices” to pay after a court ruling there annulled Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison’s  contract to operate two ports at the Panama Canal.

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U.S.-Russia Military Communication Restored

From gcaptain.com

Gen. Grynkewich now has a direct line to Russia's top general after UAE-brokered talks. 

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Keyfield orders anchor handler from Chinese shipbuilder

From splash247.com

Malaysian offshore vessel owner Keyfield International has ordered a new anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel from China’s Jiangsu Shunhong Marine Technology. 

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Worley secures dual wins across offshore hydrogen and US LNG

From splash247.com

Australian offshore engineering company Worley has secured two energy transition contracts, spanning Europe’s offshore hydrogen ambitions and US LNG expansion. 

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Maersk & Hapag-Lloyd Reroute IMX Service Through Red Sea With Naval Protection

From www.marineinsight.com

The change affects the IMX service, which connects India and the Middle East with the Mediterranean.
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As Pentagon Lauds Drug-Boat Strikes, USCG Marks Drug-Bust Milestone

From maritime-executive.com

After two more large-scale busts at sea, the U.S. Coast Guard has raised the tally of cocaine seized under its new enhanced patrol campaign to 200,000 pounds - equivalent to 75 million lethal doses.

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NGO Shipbreaking Platform Reports on 2025 and Calls for More Regulation

From maritime-executive.com

The NGO Shipbreaking Platform compiled a report on the ships sold for dismantling in 2025 while calling for continued efforts to improve the industry’s adherence to safety and environmental regulations.

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Ag research funding cuts misguided 

From www.world-grain.com

Spreading geopolitical conflicts taking toll on grain production, trade
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CHS sells stake in Crestline Crop Nutrients 

From www.world-grain.com

 Sunrise Cooperative assumes full ownership of the fertilizer blending facility
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Ocrim adds heat treatment furnace to Cremona facility 

From www.world-grain.com

Provides thermal processing of welded steel structures
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Oil prices fall as Middle East supply disruption fears ease ahead of US-Iran talks

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

As concerns regarding Middle East oil supply disruptions ease, oil prices are experiencing a decline. Market observers are closely following the U.S.-Iran nuclear discussions in Oman. 

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Commercial viability key to diversified energy sourcing

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

India is exploring oil purchase options from Venezuela and other countries. The government prioritizes energy security for its citizens. 

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Russian oil imports down 12% in Jan/Dec amid US-India trade talks

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

India Russian Oil Imports: This shift follows trade discussions with the United States. 

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Offshore Ship Advisor opens shipboard insight to owners

From thedigitalship.com

Built by a working seafarer, a new digital platform is giving shipowners and managers clearer visibility into life onboard. Offshore Ship Advisor aims to turn lived experience into practical feedback that supports recruitment, retention and vessel standards.

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PortSkill 4.0 puts skills at heart of ports 

From thedigitalship.com

German terminal operators are closing a four year programme that links digital investment with workforce readiness. 

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