Platts to update 2026 freight netbacks for Asia/AG oil product assessments

Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, will update the basis rates used in its calculation of various freight netback assessments in Asia and the Middle East, in line with flat rates published by the Worldscale Association, effective Jan. 2, 2026. The basis rate used to calculate FOB Arab Gulf unleaded gasoline assessments is $12.77/metric ton …

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Russia’s western oil exports set to decline 8% in January, sources say

Russia’s crude oil exports from its western ports are expected to decline in January from the previous month on higher domestic refinery runs and possible weather-related disruption, two industry sources said, although drone attacks on energy infrastructure may see export plans revised. Oil loadings could drop by some 8% in January from the December plan, …

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​Transforming terminal operations by embracing technology

In the fast-paced world of terminal operations, efficiency and reliability are paramount. Packer Avenue Marine Terminal has leveraged innovative technology to enable remarkable transformation and growth over the past decade. Gate automation and crane optical character recognition (OCR) solutions have revolutionized terminal operations, enhancing productivity, safety, and overall performance. Holt Logistics Corp. is a single-source …

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Kind Leadership workshop sets practical course to improve safety culture, reduce risk and strengthen retention

Following growing recognition that Kind Leadership is essential to maritime excellence, leaders from across the sector gathered in London earlier in November to discuss how ‘we can bring about and then support a lasting industry cultural change’. The Kind Leadership Workshop, jointly developed by the Maritime Professional Council (MPC), The Nautical Institute and CHIRP, brought …

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Gulf Marine Services Announces Contract Extension

Gulf Marine Services (GMS), a leading provider of self‐propelled, self‐elevating support vessels to the offshore energy industry, is delighted to announce a two‐year contract extension (comprising one firm year plus a one‐year option) for one of its Mid‐size vessels currently operating in the GCC region. With this extension secured, the company’s backlog has increased to …

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CMA CGM to launch KEA service, connecting the US East Coast with Oceania

We are pleased to announce the official launch of our new KEA service, designed to provide efficient, reliable and enhanced coverage of the US East Coast to/from Oceania trade. The KEA service will complement our existing RTW PAD product, positioning us as the only carrier able to offer two weekly departures on this Trade. Southbound, …

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Madeira selecciona a la española SATLINK para monitorizar digitalmente su flota pesquera antes del plazo que marca la UE

La Secretaría Regional de Agricultura y Pesca de Madeira ha puesto en marcha un proyecto piloto para desplegar sistemas de Observación Electrónica (EMS, por sus siglas en inglés) en la flota pesquera regional, lo que representa un paso clave en la modernización y la gestión sostenible de la pesca en Portugal. Para el desarrollo de …

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Se aprueban los objetivos ambientales del tercer ciclo de las estrategias marinas españolas

Resolución de 15 de diciembre de 2025, de la Secretaría de Estado de Medio Ambiente, por la que se publica el Acuerdo del Consejo de Ministros de 23 de  septiembre de 2025, por el que se aprueban los objetivos ambientales del tercer ciclo de las estrategias marinas españolas Disposición 26538 del BOE núm. 309 de …

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