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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta Reports Strong Marine Fuels Growth and Crude Trading Expansion

Alkagesta's 1H 2026 performance update highlighted significant scaling in Singapore marine fuels distribution and the successful execution of initial crude oil cargoes, contributing to energy security.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Chokepoint Pressures Impact Global Fuel Availability and Bunker Markets

A recent market insight highlighted dual logistical pressures, including a diplomatic stalemate and record-low river levels, affecting fuel availability in key global bunker hubs.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Product Tankers

European Gasoline Market Faces Tightness Amid Rhine Logistics Crisis

The European physical gasoline market experienced significant prompt tightness and backwardation in August 2026, driven by a structural deficit of high-octane blending components and severe logistical bottlenecks on the Rhine River.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta Joins Argus Open Markets for European Biofuels

Alkagesta has gained access to the Argus Open Markets window for European Biodiesel, HVO, and Used Cooking Oil, enhancing its role in sustainable fuels market price assessment.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Tanker Shipping

Alkagesta Reports Record H1 2026 Results with Increased Trading Volumes

Alkagesta's first-half 2026 results show record revenue and a significant increase in trading volumes, with key developments in aviation fuel, crude oil transactions, and expanded storage capacity.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Maritime Logistics

GTT Marine Launches BOQA for Proactive Maritime Safety

GTT Marine, a division of the GTT Group, has announced the commercial availability of Bridge Operations Quality Assurance (BOQA), a new capability designed to enhance maritime safety.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Newbuildings & Fleet

Deltamarin Enhances Ship Concept Design with Hydrodynamic Optimization

Deltamarin has significantly improved its ship concept design capabilities by incorporating advanced hydrodynamic optimization techniques, allowing for broader exploration of hull shapes.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Newbuildings & Fleet

Global Newbuilding Orders Double Amid Surging Prices

Global newbuilding orders have reportedly more than doubled compared to the previous year, leading to increased optimism for the shipbuilding industry's profitability.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Newbuildings & Fleet

Manta Marine Technologies to Deliver Foreship's Air Lubrication System

Manta Marine Technologies and Foreship by RINA have signed an agreement to enhance the provision of air lubrication technology to the maritime sector.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Korea Advances Green Shipping Corridor Act with Draft Enforcement

The Republic of Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has prepared draft enforcement measures for its Green Shipping Corridor Act, initiating a public consultation period.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Maritime Logistics

Marcura Introduces New Procure-to-Pay Solution for Maritime Industry

Marcura has launched a new end-to-end Procure-to-Pay solution designed to streamline procurement, invoice processing, financial controls, and payments for maritime professionals.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Maritime Logistics

MOL Consolidates Six Ship Management Companies into Single Entity

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has finalized the integration of six of its ship management companies, centralizing the oversight of more than 200 vessels under a new Singapore-based entity.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Biofuel Blending May Affect Mass Flow Meter Validation Range

A recent study indicates that blending FAME-based biofuels with residual marine fuels like VLSFO and HSFO could cause fuel viscosity to fall outside the validated operating range of mass flow meters.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Shipping Regulation

New ESG Guidance Aims to Boost Maritime Commercial Advantage

Lloyd's Register has issued new guidance to help maritime organizations integrate environmental, social, and governance factors into their business strategies, fleet investments, and operational performance.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Newbuildings & Fleet

Ethanol-Capable Engine for VLOC Completes R&D Testing in Korea

An ethanol-capable engine designed for a Very Large Ore Carrier has successfully completed its research and development testing at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine and Machinery division in Korea.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Iron Ore, Coal & Grain

Texas Grain Theft Investigation Expands to Over 200 Loads

A single complaint initiated a statewide investigation into grain theft across Texas, with authorities now examining more than 200 loads from various facilities.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Newbuildings & Fleet

Yang Ming Orders Six LNG Dual-Fuel Container Ships from Hanwha Ocean

Taiwanese container line Yang Ming has announced a shipbuilding contract with Hanwha Ocean for six 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessels, scheduled for delivery between 2028 and 2029.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Adria Ferries Reports Fuel Savings with Propspeed Coatings

Adria Ferries observed a reduction in fuel consumption on its passenger ferry AF MIA after applying Propspeed coatings to the vessel's propeller blades, according to a report.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

WK NatPower and Jiangsu Port Investment to Explore Inland Electrification

WK NatPower and Jiangsu Port Group Investment Management Co. have signed an MoU to investigate marine electrification and green maritime solutions, focusing on China's extensive inland waterway network.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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LNG & LPG Carriers

Qatar and UAE Employ Rare LNG Ship Transfers Amid Hormuz Crisis

Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have reportedly used unusual ship-to-ship transfers for LNG cargoes outside the Strait of Hormuz, a measure taken as the crisis in the region continues to affect shipping.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Container Shipping

EuroHoldings Secures Containership Charters for Tanker Expansion

EuroHoldings has reportedly secured new period deals for its two feeder containerships, generating significant expected EBITDA to support its strategic entry into the product tanker sector.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Container Shipping

Cosco Shipping Holdings Reports Q2 Revenue and Profit Growth

Cosco Shipping Holdings announced a significant rebound in its second-quarter financial performance, with revenue and profit attributable to equity holders showing year-on-year increases, according to The Loadstar.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Container Shipping

Global Container Schedule Reliability Drops Sharply in July

Global container shipping schedule reliability experienced its most significant monthly decline in over five years during July, primarily due to increasing congestion at key Asian ports.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read