April 28, 2025
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Cautious Asian Q2 Steel Outlook: Tariff Uncertainties and Potential Output Cuts Ahead
As the Asian steel market enters the second quarter of 2025, industry participants are proceeding with caution in light of…
April 28, 2025
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The Impact of AI on Operational Planning: Enhancing Digital Readiness for Success
Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are becoming central themes in industrial and IT discussions. Recent survey results from Tideworks Technology…
April 28, 2025
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Damen Shipbuilder Faces Corruption Charges and Sanctions Violations, Prosecutors Allege
Dutch prosecutors announced on Friday that they have summoned Damen Shipyards, a prominent Dutch shipbuilder, due to suspicions of violating…
April 28, 2025
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ETFs React to IMO Climate Agreement: Implications of Net-Zero for Maritime and Port Industries
In April 2025, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a landmark global carbon pricing mechanism for shipping, set to take…
April 28, 2025
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Trump Proposes Free Passage for US Ships in Panama and Suez Canals
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he believes American military and commercial ships should be allowed free passage…
April 28, 2025
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Xeneta Weekly Update: Ocean Container Shipping Market Sees Global Trade Pattern Changes Affecting Freight Rates
The recent changes in global trade patterns, influenced by tariffs, are having a significant impact on ocean freight rates, particularly…
April 28, 2025
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Pressure Mounts on Indian Iron Ore Exports Amidst Market Challenges
Indian iron ore exports are currently under pressure, with flows from the country declining from previous highs. As the fifth-largest…
April 28, 2025
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Capesizes Rise: Dry Bulk Market Trends in March 2023
The Capesize market witnessed a significant rise this week after a slow start attributed to the Easter holidays. The BCI…
April 28, 2025
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Tanker Fleet Repositioning Expected Following USTR’s New Proposal
The recent proposal by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is likely to result in significant repositioning of tanker fleets, particularly…
April 26, 2025
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China Lifts Tariffs on Select U.S. Goods, Disputes Trump’s Statement on Ongoing Trade Talks
China has made the decision to waive tariffs on certain U.S. imports, suggesting a potential de-escalation in the ongoing trade…