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Baltic Index Logs Second Straight Weekly Gain On Higher Capesize Demand
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels carrying dry bulk commodities, gained on Friday and registered its second consecutive weekly gain, driven by strong capesize rates. The main index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, was up 70 points to 1,229 points, its highest…
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China’s maritime dominance in US crosshairs
The US government is intensifying its focus on China’s economic practices, with a new investigation targeting China’s dominance in maritime logistics and shipbuilding. The move, which could result in significant fines and unprecedented restrictions on the shipping industry, has sent ripples of concern throughout global trade circles. Writing in an article this week, ING economists…
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Significant increase in biofuel usage to meet GHG reduction targets
The latest FOBAS Fuel Insight Report highlights rising biofuel uptake, ongoing issues with off-specification fuels and the impact of new regulatory measures. The latest analysis from Lloyd’s Register’s Fuel Oil Bunkering Analysis and Advisory Service (FOBAS) highlights a significant increase in biofuel usage, primarily driven by EU and IMO regulations, including the Mediterranean SOx (Sulphur…
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CMA CGM Group: Higher Tariffs Announced In The United States Could Have An Impact On Trade
Commenting on the results for the year, Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the CMA CGM Group, said: “Our Group has delivered strong results this year, driven by our shipping activities. Our logistics business has also performed well, supported by the strategic investments made in recent years. In 2025, in a context of…
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VLSFO cash premiums rebound; spot window liquidity stays thin
Asia’s very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) cash premiums rebounded after the past few sessions of losses, tracking a slight recovery in prompt paper markets despite persistently limited window activity. VLSFO premiums closed at around 40 cents per metric ton on Friday, recovering 15 cents from the previous trading session though levels were still lower…
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La evolución de los buques y puertos hacia una eficiencia más sostenible (y II)
Cristina PUCHADES RAMOS Licenciada en Administración y Dirección de Empresas (UV) Máster Internacional en Administración Marítima y Portuaria (IMBS) ESPAÑA …/… 6. CAMBIO CLIMÁTICO Y NECESIDAD DE TOMAR MEDIDAS La contaminación producida por los buques y puertos ayuda a generar un cambio climático desfavorable para la Tierra. El cambio climático se refiere a la alteración…
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Curso “online” Nomenclatura del buque y Construcción Naval (NBCN)
¡ Matrícula abierta hasta el 15 de Marzo ! Curso “online” Nomenclatura del buque y Construcción Naval (NBCN) Los buques poseen una rica, extensa y particular terminología, no siempre bien conocida y/o adecuadamente utilizada. El conocimiento de la nomenclatura de los elementos que conforman el buque y su estructura resulta esencial para garantizar una operación…
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España acogerá la próxima reunión de la Comisión Internacional para la Conservación del Atún Atlántico
En ella se abordarán temas de gran importancia para el sector pesquero español como la fijación de nuevas cuotas de captura del atún rojo para el trienio 2026-2028 España acogerá la vigesimonovena reunión ordinaria de la Comisión Internacional para la Conservación del Atún Atlántico (ICCAT, por sus siglas en inglés) que se celebrará en la…
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Observadores/as pesqueros para remolcadores de atún rojo del Mediterráneo 2025
OBSERVADORES PESQUEROS Buscamos observadores/as pesqueros para remolcadores de atún rojo del Mediterráneo 2025. Requisitos Titulado/a en biología , CCMar o afines para la realización de embarques de observación pesquera en remolcadores de atún rojo del Mediterráneo. Tareas Realizar el seguimiento de las tareas realizadas por el buque. Reportar los datos requeridos en informes predefinidos a…
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Siemens Energy selects Pfisterer cable systems for German offshore grid connection projects
Siemens Energy has selected the German company Pfisterer for the supply of turnkey cable […] The post Siemens Energy selects Pfisterer cable systems for German offshore grid connection projects appeared first on Offshore Energy.