Friday

09-05-2025 Vol 19

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Pioneering the Green Transition in Maritime: Collaboration at Scale for a Sustainable Future

The maritime industry’s shift towards sustainability is a multifaceted challenge that requires collaboration across the globe. Successful transitions cannot be…

Chinese Holiday Spending Rises Slightly, Yet Trade War Continues to Impact Services Sector

During the May Day holiday, Chinese travelers increased their spending by 8% year-on-year, amounting to 180.27 billion yuan ($24.92 billion).…

Bessent: US Data Indicates No Recession, Anticipates Upward Revisions for Q1 Statistics

On Tuesday, U.S. Treasury official Scott Bessent stated that current economic data does not indicate that the American economy is…

Odfjell: USTR Makes Decision to Pause Actions

Odfjell is set to release its first-quarter 2025 results on Wednesday. The company has indicated a slight decline in performance…

GTT Acquires Danelec, a Leading Maritime Data Analysis Firm, Advancing Its Digital Sector Strategy

GTT has announced a significant move in the digital sector with its agreement to acquire Danelec, an industry leader in…

Christiania Energy Expands Operations with New Branch Office and Bunker Supply in France

Christiania Energy, a privately-owned Danish trading company, has officially launched its new branch office and begun physical marine fuel supply…

Recent Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006

The 5th meeting of the ILO Special Tripartite Committee for the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006) took place in Geneva…

LNG Shipping Stocks: Europe Rises While Index Experiences Decline

LNG shipping stocks experienced a notable shift this week, with the UP World LNG Shipping Index (UPI) sliding by 2.41%…

Job Data Revives Soft Landing Hopes, Yet Macquarie Cautions Against Possible Erosion of Tailwinds

The recent jobs report for April has sparked renewed optimism regarding the potential for a soft landing in the U.S.…

US GDP Faces Mild Impact as Student Loan Repayments Resume After Pandemic Freeze

The U.S. Department of Education has resumed its efforts to collect defaulted student loans after a five-year hiatus. This pause,…