Global fertiliser trade: Structural shifts, longer routes and fleet evolution

Global fertiliser trade is undergoing a structural shift as India cuts its reliance on imports (more so from China), China tightens its overall exports, and Russia and MENA supply more to distant markets. These changes are lengthening voyage distances, boosting tonne‑mile demand and driving a shift towards larger vessels and steady volume growth. Global fertiliser …

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Strong gains in seafarer happiness levels, but serious safety concerns emerge

The Q2 2025 Seafarers Happiness Index, published by The Mission to Seafarers, reveals an encouraging uplift in seafarer wellbeing, with the average happiness score rising to 7.54/10, up from 6.98 in Q1. Positive trends were seen across all core areas, from connectivity and food to training and wages, painting a picture of a better-supported workforce …

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Diana Shipping Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2025; Declares Cash Dividend of $0.01 Per Common Share for the Second Quarter 2025

Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today reported net income of $4.5 million and net income attributable to common stockholders of $3.1 million for the second quarter of 2025. This compares to a net loss of $2.8 million and …

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Immobilized & Imperiled: Crew Safety Endangered in the Wake of Bunker Failures

During February 2025, a prominent shipowner had one of its vessels bunker 405mt of VLSFO in New York. This case study highlights what happened next and the consequential dangers and costs contaminated marine fuel posed to the vessel, its crew and the owner. The bunker was purchased against the ISO8217 specifications, yet the initial VPS …

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