UN carbon pricing on shipping nears finalisation in London next week

The UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) is entering the final stage of negotiations on a carbon price on international shipping–the world’s first global pricing of emissions on any sector–at the 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) meeting in London next week. This follows a round of technical discussions this week, where …

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FBX Index April 2025: Container freight volatility rises amid trade disruptions

The container freight market is undergoing significant changes that could have major implications for global trade flows. The latest UNCTAD report estimated that global trade saw a record expansion to $33 trillion in 2024, an increase of 3.7% from 2023. Volatility is rising on the back of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which …

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Proposed US shipping fees could reshape LPG market, VLGC dynamics

The US Trade Representative’s substantial proposed service fees for Chinese maritime operators could have far-reaching implications for global LPG shipping dynamics, US export trends and feedstock economics. Under this proposal, any Chinese-operated vessel calling at a US port would incur an additional fee of $1 million for loading shipments from the US. This new policy …

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IMO takes action on seafarers’ rights, substandard shipping

Legal Committee adopts guidelines on fair treatment of seafarers held on suspicion of crimes; launches work on substandard shipping. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted crucial new guidelines to protect seafarers from unfair treatment when detained in foreign jurisdictions in connection with alleged crimes committed at sea. The guidelines, adopted by the Legal Committee …

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Asia Fuel Oil: Spot Market Rangebound While Cracks Post Weekly Jump

Spot benchmarks for Asia fuel oil market were rangebound on Friday in thin trade, while refining cracks posted weekly increases amid steep losses in crude prices this week. Cash differentials for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) held at thin premiums over cargo quotes while bunker premiums improved slightly this week, trade sources said. Meanwhile, …

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MOL Completes Biofuel Bunkering on a Capesize Bulk Carrier for BHP

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced the successful completion of a biodiesel-blended marine fuel (biofuel) bunkering on its capesize bulk carrier, MIDNIGHT DREAM. In March 2025, the vessel was supplied with about 1,000 tons of biofuel in Singapore, initiating MOL’s first biofuel utilization in collaboration with BHP Group Ltd on our capesize bulk carrier. Biofuel is …

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BERGÉ, reconocida en los Premios “Logística con Propósito”

Logistics Spain le concede el reconocimiento en la categoría Talento por un innovador proyecto de empleabilidad juvenil BERGÉ ha sido galardonada en los Premios “Logística con Propósito” otorgados por la feria Logistics Spain en la categoría de “Talento”, por su innovador proyecto consistente en contratar a hijos de trabajadores para ocupar un puesto durante las vacaciones …

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NAVACEL presenta en SINAVAL 2025 los avances conseguidos en el desarrollo de nuevos procesos para la fabricación de mega estructuras para el sector ‘Offshore Wind’

El proyecto primario ‘Implementación de novedosos procesos para la fabricación e implementación de megapiezas del sector Offshore Wind’, de NAVACEL PROCESS INDUSTRIES, S. A., integrado en el proyecto tractor TECNAVAL 2025, coordinado por SOERMAR, ha desarrollado soluciones avanzadas para desarrollar nuevos procesos innovadores aplicados con éxito en la fabricación e implementación de las mega estructuras del …

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