Wednesday

02-04-2025 Vol 19

Year: 2025

OPEC+ Navigates Challenges as Softer Demand Outlook Pressures Oil Market

Oil prices are projected to face downward pressure in 2025 due to a combination of factors, including U.S. tariffs and…

Chicago Soy, Corn, and Wheat Prices Drop Amid Anticipation of US Tariffs on Agriculture

Chicago soybean and corn futures experienced declines on Tuesday as traders prepared for the impending broad tariffs announced by U.S.…

China’s Smelter Group Decides Against Providing Q2 Copper TC/RC Guidance, Sources Report

China’s leading copper smelters have decided against providing guidance for the second quarter regarding copper concentrate processing treatment and refining…

Constanța Port in Romania Emerges as Leading Diesel Importer in the Mediterranean and Black Sea Regions.

Romania’s Constanza port has emerged as the leading importer of diesel in the Mediterranean and Black Sea region, particularly following…

Trump’s Vision for US Shipbuilding: A Challenge for the Energy Sector’s Future

The Trump administration’s initiative to boost American shipbuilding by imposing penalties on Chinese vessels arriving at U.S. ports could inadvertently…

Stolt-Nielsen: Have We Just Witnessed the First TRUMPet of the Apocalypse?

Stolt-Nielsen is set to release its first-quarter figures for the period from December to February next Thursday. During this timeframe,…

Maritime Associations Release Unified Publication on Best Management Practices for Enhanced Security in the Industry

The maritime industry associations have announced the launch of a unified publication titled BMP Maritime Security. This interactive online resource…

Establishing Support Roles for Emission Regulations Compliance and Implementation

At a recent joint webinar organized by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and the Baltic Exchange, Alastair Stevenson, head of…

The Growing Demand for LNG Bunkering Solutions

The adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel is witnessing significant growth, which in turn is bolstering…

First Commercial Ammonia-Fueled Tugboat Successfully Completes Three-Month Demonstration Voyage

The world’s first ammonia-fueled tugboat, Sakigake, has recently concluded a remarkable three-month demonstration voyage in Tokyo Bay. This pioneering vessel…