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Panama Canal ports will keep operating after court finds concession unconstitutional, president says

From www.hellenicshippingnews.com

Panama’s president moved to assure the public on Friday that critical ports at both ends of the Panama Canal will continue to operate without interruption.

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Number of Dual-Fuel Ships Nearly Doubled in 2025, and Strong Orderbook

From maritime-executive.com

The amount of liner shipping using dual-fuel vessels able to take advantage of the emerging alternative lower emissions fuels nearly doubled in 2025, according to new data from the World Shipping Council.

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US-India trade deal sparks tanker reroute

From splash247.com

A trade pact between the US and India that cuts American tariffs and ties New Delhi to a halt in Russian oil purchases has sent immediate tremours through tanker markets, with charterers and owners scrambling to rework routes, stems and bunker plans even as the deal’s legal mechanics remain vague. 

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Winter Storms Cause Hull Buckling and Cracking on MSC Baltic III

From maritime-executive.com

Severe North Atlantic weather has caused additional damage to the wreck of the container ship MSC Baltic III, which grounded on the rocks near Lark Harbor, Newfoundland in February 2025. 

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Strait of Hormuz crisis averted for now

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

Oil prices eased back on Monday morning as live-fire exercises orchestrated by Iran in the waters of the world’s most important energy lifeline have been called off.

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Costamare Bulkers finds buyer for its oldest ship

From splash247.com

Costamare Bulkers, the New York-listed outfit operating out of Monaco, is picking up the pace on its fire sale as the owner looks to cash in ahead of Chinese New Year.  

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SITC extends 2,700 teu orderbook

From splash247.com

Chinese intra-Asia container player SITC International Holdings is pressing ahead with its fleet renewal and growth plans, returning to Huanghai Shipbuilding for two additional 2,700 teu newbuildings. 

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Tankers Sail Off After Malaysia Finds Them "Cojoined" and Stops Illegal STS

From maritime-executive.com

The Maritime Enforcement Agency of Malaysia proudly celebrated its crackdown last week on an illegal ship-to-ship oil transfer but then quietly over the weekend released the two vessels without explanation.

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Search Called Off for Four Missing Crewmembers From Lost Bulker

From maritime-executive.com

Japanese shipowner K Line has confirmed that the search for the missing crew of the bulker Devon Bay has been called off, ending an 10-day hunt for survivors. 

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Record grain production forecast for China

From www.world-grain.com

FAS: Imports projected to rise for 2025-26 to meet demand
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GrainCorp anticipates lower earnings in FY26

From www.world-grain.com

Australian agribusiness cites global grain oversupply, tighter margins
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CN sees rise in revenue and profits 

From www.world-grain.com

 Better freight volumes, operational efficiency boost 4Q earnings
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Guatemala trade agreement to boost US ethanol 

From www.world-grain.com

Eliminates non-tariff barriers, commits nation to E10 blend mandate
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Imas sees numerous achievements in 2025 

From www.world-grain.com

Named a top exporter in Turkey, completed 20 projects
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Oil settles down over 4% on US-Iran de-escalation, easing supply worries

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

A stronger dollar and milder weather forecasts also contributed to the decline, shifting focus back to anticipated global oil inventory build-ups.

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Disney Adventure Becomes Largest Cruise Ship to Transit Panama Canal

From maritime-executive.com

Disney Cruise Line’s ultra-large cruise ship Disney Adventure today, February 2, set a record as the largest cruise ship to transit the Panama Canal as she resumed her repositioning cruise to Asia.

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Besiktas Shipping injects USD 99 million into fleet with three modern MR tankers as European product trades surge

From breakbulk.news

A USD 99 million fleet upgrade sees #BesiktasShipping snap up three modern #MRtankers, betting big on surging #producttrades and tighter #emissions rules. 

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Cydome brings remote cyber protection to managed offshore assets 

From thedigitalship.com

As shipowners and technical managers take on wider responsibility for offshore energy assets, cybersecurity is becoming a board-level concern. 

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Columbia Group deepens digital compliance drive with Prevention at Sea 

From thedigitalship.com

As regulatory pressure grows, shipowners are rethinking how compliance is managed across complex fleets. 

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OEG Energy Group turns to AST Reygar for asset visibility 

From thedigitalship.com

Managing offshore assets across multiple regions is pushing operators to demand clearer, real time oversight of critical equipment. OEG Energy Group has expanded its use of AST Reygar’s IRAMS technology to strengthen control of temporary power assets deployed far from shore.

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Sonangol books LNG carrier newbuild in South Korea

From splash247.com

Angola’s state-controlled energy company Sonangol is moving to grow its gas shipping exposure, placing an order for a new LNG carrier in South Korea. 

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19th-Century Schooner Runs Up on the Rocks Near Cuxhaven

From maritime-executive.com

A historic schooner grounded off the port of Cuxhaven, Germany over the weekend, forcing an urgent evacuation of the vessel. 

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India sets aside $1.2bn to ramp container production

From splash247.com

India has moved from talking about ships and ports to attacking the metal boxes that keep trade flowing. 

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Panama Court Cancels CK Hutchison Port Contracts For Violating Constitution & Public Interest

From www.marineinsight.com

APM Terminals, part of Denmark’s Maersk Group, would act as a temporary administrator of the Balboa and Cristobal ports.

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