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The latest energy, maritime and bunker industry news worldwide.
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The latest energy, maritime and bunker industry news worldwide.
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China Increasing Coal Imports as Power Needs Surge
As geopolitical instability disrupts key global shipping routes, Stamatis Tsantanis, Chairman & CEO of global shipping companies Seanergy Maritime (NASDAQ: SHIP) and United Maritime (NASDAQ: USEA), warns that although the
Newbuilding Market Activity Going Strong
The newbuilding market has remained strong throughout the past week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “the NB market remains healthy, with decent number of orders
US–Iran deal: Progress… but not quite lasting peace
After nearly 100 days of conflict, the US and Iran agreed on an interim deal. The framework includes removing the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz (by Iran and the
Wind-assisted propulsion: Managing safety while regulation takes shape
As wind-assisted propulsion scales across the global fleet, operations are advancing faster than regulation. With IMO guidance still under development, safety today rests on strong operational practice, class approval, and
Dry Bulk Market: China’s Energy Transition Could Spell Lower Demand
Demand for dry bulk cargoes could be set for a new reality, as a result of China’s ongoing energy transition towards cleaner fuels. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal
VLCC Orders Drive Tanker Newbuilding Surge
Tanker newbuild ordering has gathered significant momentum through 2026, increasing c.358% year-on-year with 444 vessels placed year to date (including on order and options) across all major segments. Activity peaked
FSRUs gaining strategic importance in a changing LNG landscape
Once deployed primarily in response to short-term supply disruptions, FSRUs are increasingly being repositioned as long-term infrastructure. As LNG markets expand and energy systems evolve, their role is being reshaped
Tankers Newbuilding Ordering Spree, a 2026 Dominant Trend
Newbuilding orders in the tanker market, particularly for larger tonnage, has been a notable trend of 2026 so far. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “the Strait
Flexibility wins: Orders shifting from Aframax to ‘coated Aframax
The tanker market’s growing uncertainty is changing the ordering patterns in the 80–120,000 dwt segment, known as the Aframax in crude and LR2 in product tankers. Traditionally, shipowners looking to