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Top maritime news stories for week ended 27 March

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

More ships transit the Strait of Hormuz, shipowner fuel fears, and intra-Asia container best performer. Taking a look at the top stories on Seatrade Maritime News over the last week.

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Cosco Shipping turns to multimodal solutions for Asia – Middle East

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

Cosco Shipping Lines announced the resumption of new bookings for general cargo containers on Far East–Middle East trade via multi-modal transport solutions.

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Britain now 'ready' to seize Russian shadow fleet ships, Healey says

From www.bbc.co.uk

Forces can now board sanctioned vessels if required, after ministers identified a legal basis in January.

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The evolution of Marine Services with DP World's Ganesh Raj

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

In this episode, we sit down with Ganesh Raj, Global Chief Operating Officer of Marine Services at DP World, to discuss the evolution of the marine services sector and the company's strategic growth through acquisitions. 

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Hapag Issues Difficult Outlook Saying War is Creating Unsustainable Burden

From maritime-executive.com

Hapag-Lloyd became the first of the major carriers to offer a glimpse into the impact the industry faces as the war with Iran continues. 

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USCG Requests Proposals to Replace Outdated Light Icebreakers

From maritime-executive.com

The U.S. Coast Guard is looking to urgently move forward with its planned replacement program for its badly outdated Light Icebreaker class that dates to the 1960s. 

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MARAD Offers $488M in Revamped Port Grant Program

From maritime-executive.com

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced that it will be providing $488.6 million in funding grants designed to restore American maritime dominance and revitalize American ports, shipyards, and maritime capabilities.

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FMC is “Closely Monitoring” China’s Detention of Panama-Flagged Vessels

From maritime-executive.com

The recently designated Chairman and a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission, Laura DiBella, issued a statement regarding China’s current retaliation policies against Panama after the cancellation of CK Hutchison’s concession to operate the port terminals at the Panama Canal.

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Trump Delays Attack on Iranian Energy Citing “Gift” of Tankers and Progress

From maritime-executive.com

During a freewheeling cabinet meeting, Donald Trump revealed that the “present” the Iranians had given as a sign of legitimacy in the negotiations was to release oil tankers from the Strait of Hormuz.

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River Cruise Ship Hits Amsterdam Bridge After Failing to Lower Wheelhouse

From maritime-executive.com

The officer piloting a large river cruise ship from Amsterdam and into the Rhine River canal sustained minor injuries as the vessel struck a well-known road bridge spanning the canal. The Dutch authorities were reporting that the ship sustained significant damage and would be unable to continue to sail.

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Sea Glory enters the cape segment with newcastlemax buy

From splash247.com

A fresh pattern has emerged in the opening months of 2026, with several Chinese owners branching into the capesize arena through first-time newcastlemax acquisitions—big-ticket bulker buys likely to trade only for a few years before heading to the breakers.  

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UK earmarks shipyards as critical for national security

From splash247.com

Shipbuilding, steel, AI and energy infrastructure will be recognised as critical for UK national security, with new guidance prioritising contracts for British business where necessary to protect national security, according to new guidelines from the Keir Starmer-led government. 

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GlobalMET appoints Jillian Carson-Jackson as managing director

From splash247.com

GlobalMET, the international association of maritime education and training providers, has announced the appointment of Jillian Carson-Jackson as its new managing director. 

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EU vessel sanctions and the politics of administrative overreach

From splash247.com

Dr Hendrik Müller-Lankow, a German lawyer representing Russian and foreign ship operators in litigation before the General Court of the European Union, writes for Splash today.

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Maran Gas doubles down with fresh LNG carrier order

From splash247.com

Greece’s Maran Gas Maritime has returned to South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean with an order for two new LNG carriers. 

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BW and Scorpio back Cadeler’s fresh capital raise for fleet growth

From splash247.com

Offshore wind vessel heavyweight Cadeler has raised around $203m in fresh equity as it lines up its next round of fleet expansion. 

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US wheat export strength fading into new crop 

From www.world-grain.com

Large cushion of global supplies in case of a weather problem
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Finding opportunities in next wave of biofuels growth 

From www.world-grain.com

Analyst says spectrum of potential exists despite challenges
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Japan’s rice production forecast to dip

From www.world-grain.com

FAS: Farmers expected to resume shift to other crops as high prices ease
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Symaga continues digitalization process 

From www.world-grain.com

Recent plan to improve operational efficiency, decision making
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Oil surges to $106, stocks fall amid West Asia war doubts and rate hike fears

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

This led to selling in global debt markets. European stocks and government bond prices dropped. Germany's central bank head indicated a potential ECB rate hike next month.

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Ukraine Drone Attacks Disrupt 40% of Russia's Oil Exports

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

Russia Oil Exports: Recent drone attacks by Ukraine have halted 40% of Russia's oil export capacity, impacting major ports and pipelines, amidst soaring oil prices due to ongoing conflicts.

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Oil prices climb as investors reassess Middle East ceasefire prospects

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

Iran is reviewing a US proposal to end the conflict. This war has impacted energy supplies. Brent and WTI crude futures rose. Optimism for a ceasefire has diminished.

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No Fuel Shortage in India: 60 Days of Stock Available, Says Ministry

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas reassures citizens of India's strong fuel supply, confirming 60 days of stock amid misinformation about fuel shortages.

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