Xi-Trump Summit Extends Shipping Trade Truce, Suspends Port Fees
The Xi-Trump summit in Washington has given the global shipping industry, maritime trade and international supply chains temporary relief.
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Panama-Flagged Container Ship Launches Direct China–Vietnam Shipping Route
A Panama-flagged container ship has completed the inaugural voyage of a new direct China-Vietnam shipping route, linking southwest China with Vietnam’s Mekong Delta through a river-sea service.
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Global Shipping Industry Urges U.S. to Delay Port Fees on Chinese-Built Vessels
More than 200 business, trade and maritime shipping organizations are urging the U.S. administration to extend the suspension of Section 301 tariffs and port fees on Chinese-built vessels.
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World Maritime Day 2026: IMO Pushes Safer, Resilient Shipping
World Maritime Day 2026 is highlighting the critical importance of maritime safety, shipping regulations, maritime security and regulatory compliance as the global shipping industry faces growing geopolitical risks and disruption to international trade.
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IMO R&D Forum Advances Global Marine Pollution Preparedness for Alternative Fuels
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Research and Development (R&D) Forum has concluded in Singapore.
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Ghana-Panama Expand Maritime Trade, Cocoa, and Mining Cooperation in New MoU
Ghana and Panama have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formally begin bilateral political consultations and expand cooperation in maritime affairs, cocoa production, international trade and the extractive sector.
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PortMiami Surpasses 10 Million Cruise Passengers, Setting New Cruise Industry Record
PortMiami has surpassed 10 million cruise passengers in a single fiscal year for the first time, setting a new annual record as cruise tourism, port infrastructure, and maritime activity continue to expand at the South Florida port.
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Supertanker Shortage Pushes Oil Shipping Rates to Record Levels
Oil shipping rates have surged to record levels as a shortage of supertankers grips global energy markets amid disruptions linked to the Iran war.
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EU Proposes EMFAF Reform to Boost Fisheries Funding and Accelerate Fleet Energy Transition
The European Commission has proposed targeted changes to the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF).
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Oil Trade Disruption Drives $20 Billion VLCC Buying Spree as Tanker Demand Surges
Oil trade disruption around the Middle East has triggered a sharp increase in VLCC orders, with shipowners ordering more than twice as many Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) in 2026 as in the whole of 2025.
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Maersk Orders 26 Large Container Ships as Fleet Renewal Accelerates
Maersk has ordered 26 large container ships as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy, with the new vessels scheduled for delivery in 2029 and 2030.
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US Investigates Alleged Cyberattacks on Tankers in Strait of Gibraltar
The United States is investigating alleged cyberattacks on tankers that were reportedly carried out while two US-bound vessels were transiting the Strait of Gibraltar in August, raising new concerns about maritime cybersecurity, vessel systems and shipping security.
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Columbia Shipmanagement Orders Four 50,000 DWT MR Tankers from CSSC Shipyard
Columbia Shipmanagement has ordered four 50,000 DWT MR product tankers from China’s CSSC Chengxi Shipyard in a newbuilding deal valued at approximately $171 million.
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Fishing Boat Accident Under Golden Gate Bridge Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Hospitalized
A fishing boat accident under the Golden Gate Bridge left one man dead and two others hospitalized Thursday, Sept. 17, after the vessel reportedly struck rocks near the Lime Point Historic Lighthouse and capsized in San Francisco Bay.
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Maple Group Expands Project Logistics Capacity with Fladderak Acquisition in Rotterdam
Maple Group has expanded its project logistics and industrial cargo handling capacity through the acquisition of Fladderak Industriële Verpakkingen, strengthening its ability to manage machinery, production lines and other specialised project cargo for international markets.
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