Marine Lubricant Quality Crucial for Vessel Seaworthiness and Operations
Exercising due diligence in marine lubricant procurement and management is vital for vessel seaworthiness and avoiding machinery damage
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Exercising due diligence in marine lubricant procurement and management is vital for vessel seaworthiness and avoiding machinery damage
Russia's grain exports to Africa hit record highs in 2025, establishing the nation as a dominant food supplier
Copper futures dropped below $6.4 per pound due to increased Middle East uncertainty impacting inflation and interest rates
Soybean futures declined below $11.90 per bushel due to global trade uncertainty and geopolitical developments.
European seaborne diesel and gasoil imports rebounded in May, with US refineries becoming a key supply source
India's petroleum product consumption fell 4.6% in April 2026, with natural gas and LNG imports also seeing sharp declines
US natural gas futures edged up but stayed near a one-week low due to mild weather outlooks and rising inventories

TRANSTIRA is expanding its international long-haul fleet with over 500 new Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabin trucks

European rail freight is experiencing a decline despite strong market demand, indicating a disconnect in the sector

Royal IHC has upgraded its 15-tonne rental tensioners to use biodegradable hydraulic oil for offshore cable handling

G2 Ocean is expanding its fleet with six new gantry crane vessels and implementing wind-assisted propulsion retrofits

Dutch maritime operator De Jong Shipping Group acquired a minority stake in Belgian inland shipping company TransMatch to expand its reach
Geopolitical shifts are increasingly impacting global shipping, with maritime chokepoints and trade weaponization becoming central concerns
Lloyd’s Register's Decarbonisation Hub report pinpoints priority ports and trade routes for sustainable marine fuel adoption

Hinkley Point C's construction is positively impacting the UK economy, driving skill development and job creation
MarineFifty has launched an investment fund targeting maritime energy efficiency technology suppliers, with Njord as technical advisor

Maersk will apply a 5% fuel surcharge on inland export and import routes starting May 27, 2026.

Alaska Air Cargo has launched new daily passenger flights between Seattle and London Heathrow, boosting its European cargo reach

Western Global has returned an MD-11F freighter to service after a grounding period following a fatal crash

Vestas has delivered 17 EnVentus wind turbines via the Port of Bunbury for the King Rocks Wind Farm in Western Australia

CMA CGM has appointed Amelie Humphreys as General Manager for its China operations, effective June 2026, based in Shanghai

Italy's rail freight association Fermerci is seeking urgent financial support from the government amid a four-year crisis

OYH Network, a Chinese customs clearance and logistics provider, has leased a 14,656 sq ft facility in West London

European Parliament members are in Washington to discuss transatlantic transport policy, focusing on sustainability and digitalization
Axpo completed the first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering for a cruise vessel, the Sun Princess, in Naples, Italy

Türkiye has lifted its railway blockade on Armenia, opening a new direct rail freight corridor to the EU

An indefinite strike by crew members has officially started on several Eimskip vessels after wage negotiations failed

GoExpress is set to begin high-speed intermodal rail trials in the UK, linking the English Midlands.

A recent INTERCARGO webinar explored utilizing third-party vessel inspection data to identify risk-reducing patterns.

Frontline has chartered two new VLCCs at $110,000 daily, influenced by Strait of Hormuz reopening talks
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