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Jan

Container Rates Reverse Course as January Rally Unravels on Weak Demand

This week, global shipping rates for containers dropped sharply, erasing most of the gains from a brief rally in January. Carriers are finding it hard to keep...

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16

Jan

Battleships and Auxiliaries, An Interview with the Top US Naval Admiral

At SNA, CNO Discusses Ships, Lasers, and Finally Addresses the Merchant Marine Issue WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Surface Navy Association conference is typical...

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16

Jan

Empire Wind Wins Court Battle as $5.3 Billion Project Pulled Back From the Brink

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has issued a preliminary injunction that allows Empire Offshore Wind LLC to resume construction on the Em...

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16

Jan

Oil Tanker Rates Jump as US Push Into Venezuela Shifts Flows

A recent intervention by Washington in Venezuela has sent shockwaves through the shipping market. With more oil expected to be exported to the US, tanker rate...

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16

Jan

The Gradual Return of Ships to the Red Sea Hits a Key Milestone

By Brendan Murray and Alex Longley Jan 16, 2026 (Bloomberg) – After over two years of avoiding the Red Sea, top container shipping companies are slowly return...

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15

Jan

Venezuelan Oil Exports to China Set to Drop as US Blockade Limits Cargoes 

By Chen Aizhu SINGAPORE, Jan 14 (Reuters) – China's oil imports from Venezuela are expected to decline starting in February. This is due to a decrease in the...

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15

Jan

China’s Coal Imports Plunge 10% as Renewable Energy Expansion Reshapes Dry Bulk Shipping

Seaborne coal shipments to China dropped by 10% in 2025. This decline was mainly due to a rise in domestic coal supply and lower demand from steel production a...

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15

Jan

US Court to Weigh New York Project Challenge to Trump Offshore Wind Halt

On January 14, a U.S. judge will decide if Norwegian offshore wind developer Equinor can continue building the Empire Wind project off New York's coast. This c...

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15

Jan

Turkmenistan Rescues 14 Crew From Distressed Iranian Cargo Ship in Caspian Sea

On Wednesday, January 14, the Iranian cargo ship Rona sent out an SOS signal in the Caspian Sea. This prompted a quick rescue operation by Turkmenistan's Coast...

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