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Key IMO Amendments Entering into Force in 2026: What Shipowners and Operators Need to Know

12-January-2026

A wide-ranging package of amendments to core International Maritime Organization (IMO) conventions, codes, and regulations officially entered into force on 1 January 2026, marking one

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EU Regulations to Accelerate Alternative Marine Fuel Demand in 2026

29-December-2025

EU member states’ adoption of the recast Renewable Energy Directive (RED III), combined with higher penalties on fossil marine fuels, is expected to significantly increase

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U.S. Container Imports Signal a Structural Shift in Global Shipping Demand

15-December-2025

U.S. container imports declined 7.8% year-over-year in November 2025, with imports from China falling nearly 20%. While the headline numbers may appear modest at first

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How FuelEU Maritime is Changing Commercial Negotiations

01-December-2025

The FuelEU Maritime (FEUM) regulation introduces new complexity to emissions management by shifting reporting responsibility from shipowners to ship managers holding the Document of Compliance

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With Global Emissions Rules Held Off, What’s Next for the Shipping Industry?

17-November-2025

Last month, the United States joined Saudi Arabia and other nations in delaying new global shipping emissions rules, citing cost concerns. Despite this setback, momentum

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IMO 2020 and How Bunker Fuel Markets Continue to Evolve

04-November-2025

When the IMO 2020 sulfur cap took effect in January 2020, vessel operators rapidly shifted toward low-sulfur fuel oil (LSFO) to comply with the new

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Current State of the Market: Decarbonization Uncertainty Clouds Outlook for Global Shipping

20-October-2025

The global maritime industry faces renewed uncertainty this week following the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) decision to delay adoption of the Net Zero Framework (NZF)

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Geopolitics and Regulation Add New Pressure to Global Shipping

07-October-2025

The global shipping industry is facing renewed uncertainty as both regulatory delays and escalating trade tensions reshape the operating environment. The International Maritime Organization (IMO)

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Shipping Sector Still Off Track to Meet 2030 Zero-Emission Fuel Target

23-September-2025

The shipping industry is not on pace to meet its climate goal of sourcing at least 5–10% of its fuel from scalable zero-emission sources (SZEF)

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Container Shipping Profits Plunge as U.S. Trade Measures Bite

08-September-2025

Global container shipping profits took a sharp downturn in the second quarter of 2025, with carriers reporting a combined net income of $4.4 billion —

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The Outlook for Global Marine Fuels in the IMO 2050 Era

25-August-2025

With global maritime trade projected to expand by nearly 50% by mid-century, the marine fuels industry is preparing for significant shifts. The International Maritime Organization

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U.S. Coast Guard Updates LNG and Alternative Fuel Bunkering Guidelines

29-July-2025

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued Policy Letter CG-OES 01-25, effective July 24, 2025, to guide the bunkering of vessels using LNG and other alternative