Mark O’Neil, CEO of Columbia Group, has questioned whether the shipping industry is heading for a wider crewing shortage as conflict in the Middle East, fuel disruption in the Philippines and rising repatriation costs place growing strain on global crewing. In Mr O’Neil’s view, the industry risks focusing too heavily on freight, routing and insurance, …

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A ceasefire, as well as peace and stability, in the Gulf region are the fundamental prerequisites for keeping the international shipping route safe and unimpeded, a spokeswoman for China’s Foreign Ministry has said. Mao Ning made the remarks after United States President Donald Trump called on countries affected by rising fuel prices caused by the …

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World Fuel Services, in collaboration with West Coast Clean Fuels, has established a proven methanol bunkering capability available to vessel owners and operators across U.S. ports. The companies successfully completed an over-the-water methanol bunker fuel delivery in South Florida, demonstrating a safe, scalable, and regulatory-compliant solution ready for deployment nationwide. Shipowners and operators evaluating methanol …

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Maritime health and wellness platform OneCare Group is urging shipping companies to take proactive steps to support crew members during key moments in the year when feelings of loneliness may intensify. As families are busy preparing celebrations over the Easter period it can be a stark reminder to seafarers what they are missing out on. …

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Export prices for US Gulf Coast distillates are on the rise, supported by robust arbitrage incentives and surging export volumes. The ULSD USGC waterborne spread to the benchmark Gulf Coast pipe surged by 5.75 cents/gal to 14.25 cents/gal, the highest level since Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, began publishing the assessment in January 2010. …

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The CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, welcomes the maiden call of Ocean Rise Express (OCR), a new weekly service connecting Japan directly to North Europe, at the Port of Kobe today. This latest move reinforces the Group’s ongoing commitment to strengthening Japan’s supply chain resilience and expanding …

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Operational Overview 36% of transits seen March 31 were on US-sanctioned vessels, while 27% were Greece-owned bulk carriers shipping agricultural commodities to or from the Islamic Republic. This highlights how the selective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is benefiting Iran. Strait of Hormuz Transit and Selective Denial Transit through the Strait of Hormuz remained …

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