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Japanese owners cash in as aframax prices hit record highs
Nissen Kaiun is capitalising on surging tanker asset values, offloading modern eco aframaxes at levels rarely seen before. The most…
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Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers moves deeper into North Sea CO2 shipping push
Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers (KNCC) is moving further into the centre of Europe’s emerging carbon transport network after joining Aker…
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Ammonia gains momentum across East Asia
The race to solidify ammonia as the maritime industry’s premier zero-carbon fuel has shifted into high gear this week, with…
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Odfjell lines up four newbuilds in Japan
Norwegian chemical tanker owner Odfjell is pressing ahead with its fleet renewal drive, securing four 40,000 dwt fully stainless-steel newbuildings…
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Japan shipbuilding slots vanish amid order surge
With the large Sea Japan exhibition due to get underway in Tokyo next week, the world’s third-largest shipbuilding nation has…
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Global orderbook hits 17-year high
By the end of the first quarter of 2026, the global shipping orderbook hit a 17-year high, reaching 191m compensated…
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Japan Demonstrates Hydrogen-Fueled Engine for Large Commercial Vessels
Japan reports a breakthrough with the demonstration of a large hydrogen-fueled engine being developed by Japan Engine Corporation, working with…
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ONE buys into Hutchison’s Laem Chabang terminal
Japan’s Ocean Network Express (ONE) is spending some of its profits built up in recent years on developing its ports…
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Japan hits milestone with hydrogen ship engine test
Japan has taken a step closer to hydrogen-powered shipping, with a full-scale main engine for a commercial vessel successfully running…
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MOL and Hitachi to convert used ships into floating data centres
Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hitachi and Hitachi Systems to develop,…
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