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09-05-2025 Vol 19

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…