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Trump Ally Urges Duties on Goods Shipped Via China’s Peru Port
By Eric Martin Nov 16, 2024 (Bloomberg) –A veteran adviser to Donald Trump is proposing that the 60% tariffs that the President-elect has vowed to impose on Chinese goods also apply...
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India Studying $2 Billion Incentive Plan for Greener Boats
By Shruti Srivastava Oct 15, 2024 (Bloomberg) —India is finalizing plans to offer almost $2 billion in incentives to replace fossil-fuel powered passenger vessels on inland waterways, like barges and ferries,...
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China’s $1.3 Billion Gamble on Peru Port Faces Snags From Andes to Amazon
China has made a $1.3 billion bet that a new port in Peru will boost access to South America’s agricultural bounty. Cashing in on the investment may be harder than expected. China’s President Xi Jinping and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte officially inaugurated Chancay port during a ceremony at Peru’s presidential palace in Lima on Thursday. The move epitomizes Beijing’s ambitions to strengthen commerce with South America as the world braces for more restrictive trade measures under US President-elect Donald Trump.
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Western Sanctions Hit Earnings of Russia’s Tanker Giant Sovcomflot
Nov 15 (Reuters) – Russia’s leading tanker group Sovcomflot said on Friday that Western sanctions on Russian oil tankers were limiting its financial performance, as it reported falling revenues and core earnings. The United...
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U.S. Maritime Industry Leader Proposes Innovative Funding Plan for Expanded Domestic Tanker Fleet
In a thought-provoking LinkedIn post, Sam Norton, CEO of Overseas Shipholding Group, has outlined a compelling proposal to bolster the U.S. maritime industry, specifically focusing on expanding the nation’s tanker...
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ONE and Seaspan Launch New Technical Ship Management Company, OneSea Solutions
Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Seaspan Corporation (SEASPAN) have announced the establishment of OneSea Solutions (ONESEA), a joint venture set to transform technical ship management and maritime talent development. Headquartered...
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EU Readies More Sanctions on Russia’s Shadow Fleet by Year’s End
By Andrea Palasciano, Jorge Valero and Alberto Nardelli Nov 14, 2024 (Bloomberg) – The European Union is working on a new package of sanctions aimed at targeting the shadow fleet...
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Treasury Slaps Additional Sanctions on Iran’s Oil Smuggling Machine
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on 26 entities, individuals, and vessels linked to the Al-Qatirji Company, a Syrian conglomerate at...
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Germany Rejects Arrival of Russian LNG Shipment at Brunsbuttel Terminal
LONDON/BERLIN Nov 14 (Reuters) – Germany has refused to allow a Russian liquefied natural gas shipment at the Brunsbuttel terminal in northern Germany in line with Berlin’s policy not to import LNG from Russia, industry...
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Hapag-Lloyd CEO Expects Shipping Strength to Continue
Hapag-Lloyd's CEO said on Thursday he expects continued strength in container shipping volumes, which are driven by global demand for transporting goods and seen as a proxy for trade and a health barometer for the world economy.
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Kpler Acquires Spire Maritime, Aiming to Dominate Vessel Tracking
Brussels-based Kpler has announced its acquisition of Spire Maritime, a leading provider of satellite-powered vessel tracking data. This strategic acquisition aims to bolster Kpler’s position in the global trade intelligence...
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CMA CGM Bends to Customer Pressure, Re-Routes INDAMEX Service Back Around Cape
Pressure from customers has apparently caused French mainline operator CMA CGM to u-turn on plans to operate its INDAMEX (Indian Subcontinent-US East Coast) service through the Suez Canal, just weeks after announcing it.