Friday

18-04-2025 Vol 19

Year: 2025

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…

Global NGOs Urge IMO to Dismiss Biofuels and Embrace Genuine Clean Energy Solutions

Global non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are urging the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to reject the inclusion of biofuels in its decarbonization…

South Korea, China, Japan Unite to Boost Regional Trade Amid Threat of Trump Tariffs

South Korea, China, and Japan recently convened for their first economic dialogue in five years, primarily to enhance regional trade…

UK Braces for US Tariffs This Week, Claims Prime Minister’s Spokesperson

Britain anticipates that it will be affected by U.S. tariffs this week, according to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir…

Japan’s Q2 Aluminium Prices Fall to $182/T Due to Declining Demand, Sources Report

The premium for aluminium shipments to Japanese buyers for the second quarter has decreased to $182 per metric ton. This…

China’s Transport Sector Experiences Growth in First Two Months of the Year

China’s transport industry has demonstrated significant growth in the first two months of the year. According to the Ministry of…