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Port News
Panama Canal congestion fears grow ahead of June lock maintenance
Congestion is building at the Panama Canal just as authorities prepare for maintenance works next month that are expected to…
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Port News
Complexity, two-tier fleets and bunker fears dominate scene-setting opening panel at Geneva Dry
The third edition of Geneva Dry opened in characteristically candid style, with the commodities shipping outlook panel setting the scene…
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Maritime News
Sugar Prices Rise Ahead of Iran War Fears
World sugar prices headed higher on Monday on fears the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, which is disrupting global energy supplies,…
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Marine World
Oil Contango Deepens for 2026 as Trade Tensions Stoke Glut Fears
Bearish signs are cropping up across the oil market after US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats fanned fears of…
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Global Goods Trade Gains as Tariff Fears Speed Imports, WTO Says
Global merchandise trade accelerated in the World Trade Organization’s latest assessment, with a surge in imports tied to tariff stockpiling…
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Maritime News
Transit Fears Rise Over Strait of Hormuz
As the war between Israel and Iran continues, speculation continues to mount over whether Iran will seek to close…
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Maritime News
Report: COSCO Seeks Share of Hutchison Deal Addressing China’s Fears
A new report is suggesting that China’s COSCO Shipping is negotiating for a role as an investor in the deal…
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Marine World
West Coast Ports Brace for Cargo Comeback, Sparking Congestion Fears
By Charlotte Goldstone (The Loadstar) – The demand spike on the transpacific has prompted concerns of congestion and cargo bottlenecks at…
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Marine World
Top Japanese Shipping Line Fears US Tariffs Will Slow Cargo Flows, President Says
Nippon Yusen NYK, Japan’s largest shipping line, is concerned that U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs could push up the cost of automobiles…
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Marine World
Iran’s Oil Minister Inspects Export Terminal Amid Fears Of Israeli Strike
DUBAI, Oct 6 (Reuters) – Iran’s oil minister landed on Kharg Island, home to the country’s main export terminal, and held talks with…
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