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Boluda buying spree continues with Boskalis’ Australia and PNG towage

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

Spanish towage specialist Boluda continues its acquisition spree by buying Royal Boskalis’ harbour towage and salvage business in Australia and Papua New Guinea for $640 million.

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Denmark Increases Inspections of Shadow Fleet’s “Old and Worthless” Ships

From maritime-executive.com

Denmark announced that it will be taking further steps to reduce the dangers from “old and worthless” ships navigating through its busy sea lanes by targeting environmental inspections at one of the key anchorages in the region.

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Blank Sailings Hit New Record in Response to Tariff Pressure

From maritime-executive.com

The latest data from consultancy Project44 shows that blank sailings have surged to new heights as demand on U.S.-China routes has fallen. 

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China may supply gasoline to Russia if import duties drop, tightening regional supply

From www.hellenicshippingnews.com

China is more likely than other Asian producers to supply gasoline to Russia if Moscow cancels specific import duties on the product, a move that could tighten regional supply, according to analysts and Asian traders on Oct. 3.

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Capital Offshore and United Offshore Support combine OSV fleets under new JV

From splash247.com

Greek OSV owner Capital Offshore has acquired 50% of shares in German OSV management specialist United Offshore Support (UOS) from Hayfin Capital Management. 

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ICTSI locks in Subic Bay terminals extension with $130m upgrade plan

From splash247.com

Manila-headquartered International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has secured a 25-year extension for its concession agreements to operate Subic Bay’s two container terminals, NCT-1 and NCT-2.

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US unveils payment rules for new China vessel fees

From splash247.com

US Customs provided over the weekend more details about the upcoming hiked port fees for Chinese-linked tonnage, due to come into effect next week. 

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Qatar orders all ships to stop due to GPS ‘technical fault’

From splash247.com

Doha has pulled the plug on navigation with the Qatari Ministry of Transport on Saturday, ordering all vessels to halt navigation in its waters, citing a “technical fault in the GPS” that’s disrupted routes. 

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Chinese seek out vintage capesizes

From splash247.com

Two Chinese outfits have emerged as the buyers behind a pair of vintage capes recently sold by Stamatis Tsantanis-controlled Seanergy Maritime and United Maritime, both of which have now been delivered.

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Effort This Week Will Attempt to Refloat Ship Stranded in Canadian Arctic

From maritime-executive.com

With the arrival of additional equipment and lightening of the vessel Thamesborg completed, Royal Wagenborg and the Canadian Coast Guard report a refloating operation is scheduled for this week.

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Fisherman Killed in Capsizing at Harbor Entrance in Hanstholm

From maritime-executive.com

A fisherman lost his life in a tragic grounding at the small Danish port of Hanstholm last night, according to local media accounts. 

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"Hijacker" in Mysterious Arctic Sea Case Has Been Captured After 16 Years

From maritime-executive.com

A suspect who has been wanted by Russia for 16 years in connection with an alleged hijacking off Sweden has been arrested at last, according to authorities in Cyprus. 

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GrainCorp urges Australian ag supply chain reforms 

From www.world-grain.com

Submits comments to federal government’s food security initiative
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Cargill Amsterdam deploys safety robot 

From www.world-grain.com

AI-powered Spot patrols multi-seed crush plant to ID operational issues
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Targeting China's high-end specialty flour market 

From www.world-grain.com

Baiyan Grain & Oil doubles milling capacity at Shunde plant
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Vietnam importing more soybeans 

From www.world-grain.com

FAS: Domestic crush capacity grows with feed demand in 2025-26
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Oil prices rise after OPEC+ output hike

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

Oil prices increased by 1.5% following a lower-than-expected OPEC+ output increase. Refinery maintenance season may impact global demand.

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OPEC+ to Increase Production in November Amid Price Concerns

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

OPEC+ is close to an agreement for a modest supply increase in November. Saudi Arabia and Russia are overcoming differences to address price concerns. 

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India's Oil Demand to Outpace All Other Countries Through 2050

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

India Oil Demand: India's oil demand is projected to grow significantly by 2050, surpassing all other nations. Find out more about the trends and projections in this article!

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Cameron Livingstone: What an autonomous drone boat attack on an oil tanker looks like.

From www.linkedin.com

This is what an autonomous #drone boat attack on an #oil tanker looks like.

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AD Ports Group Signs AED 2.47 Billion Land Sale Agreement with Mira Developments

From breakbulk.news

In a major move for Abu Dhabi’s urban landscape, AD Ports Group has signed an AED 2.47 billion land sale agreement with Mira Developments LLC, marking one of the largest property transactions ever recorded in the Emirate.

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China responds in kind as US-imposed port fees get closer

From www.projectcargojournal.com

Revisions to China’s international maritime transport rules now give Beijing the authority to impose countermeasures on countries or regions that discriminate against Chinese vessels, operators, or crew.

 
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Port of Antwerp-Bruges braces for code rouge protests

From go.pardot.porttechnology.org

Code Rouge plans coordinated protest actions across several European countries from 10 to 12 October, with potential disruption expected at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.
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From Offline to Always-On: Breaking Maritime’s Digital Dark Age

From thedigitalship.com

Helen Mohan, an Information Technology expert with decades of experience across both aviation and maritime, is no stranger to digital transformation and has made significant strides in propelling her organisation into the 21st century and her organisation’s mission to secure a reliable internet connection onboard vessels. Today, Helen shares her experience.

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