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31-03-2025 Vol 19

Month: March 2025

EU Feed Corn Buyers Lock in June and July Supplies Amid Expected Shortage

Feed corn buyers in the European Union are taking proactive steps to secure supplies for June and July as they…

A Cautious Naval Shipbuilder Raid Examines Shifts in Global Geopolitics

A foreign firm would require considerable daring to pursue the acquisition of a significant U.S. navy shipbuilder at this time.…

China Confirms Safety of Crew Following Suspected Piracy Incident on Vessel off Ghana’s Coast

The Chinese foreign ministry confirmed on Monday that all crew members of a Ghanaian-registered fishing vessel involved in a suspected…

LNG and LPG Shipping Markets Experienced Decline Last Week

Last week, the shipping markets for both LNG and LPG witnessed a notable decline, with rates dropping across most routes.…

EU Raises Concerns Over US Fees for Chinese Ships and Pursues Action Against Unfair Competition

The European Union has expressed concerns regarding the United States’ proposed port fees on Chinese ships, warning that these measures…

ECB’s Lagarde: Trump’s Tariffs Inspire Europe to Assert Control Over Its Future

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde emphasized the importance of Europe taking charge of its own future in light…

China Unveils Second Batch of 2025: 12.8M MT Clean Oil Products and 5.2M MT LSFO Export Quotas

China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced the second batch of export quotas for clean oil products and low sulfur fuel…

OCIMF Releases New Guidelines for Ensuring Safe Single Point Mooring Operations for Tankers

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has released updated guidelines aimed at enhancing the safety of single point mooring…

RightShip and Mapsea Collaborate to Deliver Real-Time Safety Insights on the Bridge of Ships

RightShip, a digital platform specializing in maritime safety, sustainability, and social responsibility, has announced a strategic partnership with Mapsea, a…

GMS Week 13

GMS Week 13 – CONFUSION! In last week’s GMS Weekly, it was noted that two VLCCs have encountered problems with…