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Money managers and hedge funds increased their net-long positions in ICE Brent crude futures for the second straight week.

IMPA Events and Marketing in Maritime have partnered to enhance delegate experiences and strengthen commercial engagement at their events.

A new digital marketplace, Vessel4you, connects commercial workboats with charter and backload opportunities.

CLdN ordered two new 6,700 lane-meter RoRo vessels from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for delivery in mid-2029

Damen Shipyards Group delivered a new Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) 600 to 4Clans Nig Ltd for a major Nigerian project

South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met US senators to advance strategic cooperation in shipbuilding and nuclear energy.

SDHI has doubled its workforce in 18 months and aims to hire over 550 more employees by March 2027 due to a growing order book

K Shipbuilding is providing 25.3 billion won in early payments to partner firms to aid cash flow before the Chuseok holiday

Europe is focused on reducing fossil fuel imports to tackle energy costs, climate change, and geopolitical risks.

Canada is implementing reforms to diversify trade routes, aiming to strengthen connections with Europe and Asia.

Walter Dinicola, a Principal at Anchor QEA, was appointed President of the Western Dredging Association (WEDA)

OMS Group has opened a new Remote Operations Centre in Singapore to bolster its marine survey business unit, OMS Geometra

ABS and lomarlabs collaborate to explore early-stage maritime technologies for emissions reduction, fuel efficiency, and automation

Hong Kong's government outlines a five-year plan to boost port volumes through sea-rail integration and expanded reefer services

Former President Trump stated he had advocated for a ban on U.S. diesel exports, a move opposed by industry leaders.

Murmansk port will repurpose fertilizer loading equipment to begin grain exports from southern Russia, bypassing Black Sea disruptions

Saudi Arabia denied Iraq's claim of purchasing 25 oil tankers, refuting the information as inaccurate.

Oil trading firms Vitol and Trafigura are pushing for larger discounts on Venezuelan crude as high freight rates impact margins.

TOP Ships Inc. has issued a statement regarding unusual trading activity in its common stock on the NYSE American.

Russia confirms ongoing diplomatic discussions with Turkey concerning a Black Sea grain corridor while seeking alternative export routes

An LNG tanker from Qatar has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, heading to Pakistan's Port Qasim to boost energy supplies.

Strong VLCC freight rates in the East are tightening Atlantic capacity and boosting pricing.

IUMI emphasizes the hidden risks and costs associated with wood packaging that fails to meet international phytosanitary standards

Renewed conflict in the Black Sea region has halted grain shipments, posing a risk to global food supply chains

Pacific International Lines (PIL) has appointed former PSA International executive Wan Chee Foong as its new CEO, effective April.

FMC confirms no three-year statute of limitations on detention and demurrage claims from June 2022 onwards.

SUBCO announced three new subsea hypercable projects to meet increasing AI-driven data demand in the region

Neoline's wind-powered Ro-Ro vessel, Neoliner Origin, has added Zeebrugge to its transatlantic service.

The September 2026 WorldCargo News issue covers port investment, automation, electrification, shore power, and cargo handling.

Concordia Damen sold two 183-meter combination vessels to Ruijven, designed for low-water inland shipping with reduced fuel use