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Emboldened Somali pirates spark fear in the Indian Ocean
The threat of Somali piracy is re-emerging in the Indian Ocean, with recent incidents highlighting the increasing sophistication and reach…
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Rising US deportations of Filipino crew spark diplomatic intervention
The Philippines has demanded an explanation from Washington after a rising number of Filipino seafarers were reportedly denied entry to…
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US airstrikes on Iran spark memories of previous tanker wars
Shipping stock prices surged in Asia today on the back of the fast-escalating geopolitical crisis in the Middle East, with…
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Marine World
Trump’s China-Built Ship Fees Spark Chaos in Global Carrier Alliances
The USTR fees for China-built shipping threaten a “complete destabilisation” of the ocean alliances, as the carriers with box ships…
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North Korean iron ore shipments spark sanctions
The government of South Korea has imposed sanctions on a non-flagged vessel the country seized for illegally transporting iron ore…
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Marine World
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Spark Global Shipping Industry Concerns
President Trump’s newly announced tariff increases are expected to significantly impact global shipping patterns and container rates, with industry leaders…
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Broker platform wars spark debate
The creation by five major broking houses this month of Ocean Recap has got the industry talking about how the…
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Marine World
U.S. Port Efficiency Rankings Spark Heated Debate as ILA-USMX Labor Negotiations Intensify
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) leadership is challenging recent media narratives about U.S. port efficiency, as tensions escalate over port…
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Port Strike Threat and Trump Tariffs Spark Import Surge at U.S. Container Ports
A potential East Coast and Gulf Coast port strike looming in January, coupled with President-elect Trump’s planned tariff increases, is…
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Potential Trump Tariffs Spark Supply Chain Upheaval
With the specter of renewed Trump-era tariffs looming large over global supply chains, industries are already strategizing how to shield…
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