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Empty shelves and layoffs loom with U.S.-China Trade collapsing
WASHINGTON D.C. : US and China tariff tensions continue to dominate the focus, with signs of deescalation mounting even as President Trump sent mixed signals on the state of relations. On Monday, it was
April 29, 2025
CK Hutch Ports sale can be good for Beijing too
HONG KONG : Li Ka-shing’s Ports deal is shrewd in all respects except for the timing. Beijing has warned the Hong Kong tycoon’s CK Hutchison opens new tab against bypassing its antitrust probe on the $23
April 29, 2025
New S&P Global Report: Liner Shipping supports $1.1 Trillion in U.S. GDP and 6.4 Million American Jobs
WASINGTON D.C. : New analysis from S&P Global, released Monday by the World Shipping Council, highlights the critical role of the liner shipping industry in the U.S. economy. The report independently quantifies the annual
April 29, 2025
Baltic Index rises to three-week high as larger vessel rates firm
LONDON : The Baltic Exchange’s Dry Bulk Sea Freight Index rose to scale an over-three-week high on Monday due to an increase in larger vessel rates. The main index, which monitors rates for capesize,
April 29, 2025
OceanOpt and BetterSea Partner to Integrate FuelEU Pooling for Shipping Clients
DUBAI : OceanOpt, a provider of specialized emissions management services, and BetterSea, a provider of a FuelEU compliance platform and marketplace, on Monday announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration integrates BetterSea’s FuelEU Pooling Marketplace
April 29, 2025
AI not ready for engine monitoring and diagnostics ship condition
HAMBURG : Condition Monitoring Technologies (CMT) has cautioned against placing sole reliance on artificial intelligence in ship condition monitoring, warning that human expertise remains essential to ensure safety and accuracy in maritime operations. As
April 28, 2025
DPA Kandla crosses 10 Million Tons Milestone
GANDHIDHAM : Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla has achieved a major milestone by crossing the 10 Million Metric Tons (MMT) cargo handling mark as of April 25, 2025 — two days ahead of last year’s
April 28, 2025
GMB to delibrate and formulate India’s First Policy on Cruise Tourism
GANDHINAGAR : Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) witnessed history unfolding, with a record cargo handling of 488 MTPA in 2024-25. With multiple facets of the maritime industry being aced by the Board, the time is
April 28, 2025