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Maritime News
US Container Imports Are Expected to Decline Monthly After an Early Peak
U.S. container import levels remain high, but according to the National Retail Federation, they have peaked early and are starting…
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Maritime News
Port of Antwerp-Bruges Sees Decline in Goods in H1 2026
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges, against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts, and operational disruptions, context handled 133.9 million tons…
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Maritime News
Dark Transits of Hormuz and Spoofing Increase as Ships Avoid Omani Route
Transits through the Strait of Hormuz have not stopped this week after the renewed attacks, but have slowed dramatically, and…
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Maritime News
Bulker Casualties Decline While Liquefaction and Flooding Remain Key Risks
The industry trade group INTERCARGO released a new report on vessel casualties and lives lost in the bulker community, highlighting…
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Maritime News
Brent Oil Remains On Track for 8% Weekly Decline as Israel, Hezbollah Agree to Ceasefire
Brent crude ticked slightly higher on Friday but was still on track for a more than 8% weekly decline after…
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Maritime News
Piracy Falls to Lowest Levels in 35 Years During First Quarter of 2026
Global maritime piracy and armed robbery incidents fell to levels not seen since 1991, reports the International Maritime Bureau in…
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Maritime News
Port of Los Angeles Expects Continued Weakness After January Decline
The Port of Los Angeles foresees continued weakness in container volumes for the first quarter of 2026 after a 12…
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Marine World
Moody’s: U.S. Ports Face Decline as Tariffs and Policy Uncertainty Cloud 2026 Outlook
The US ports sector is bracing for a challenging year ahead as tariffs, policy unpredictability, and weakening consumer demand threaten…
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Maritime News
Seafarers’ Access to Shore Leave Has Consistently Declined Since Pandemic
A new study among the providers of shore services for seafarers confirmed the concerns over the decline in access to…
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Port News
Study warns seafarers’ shore leave still in steep decline since pandemic
Seafarers are finding it increasingly difficult to step ashore, with new research showing access to shore leave has dropped sharply…
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