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Image for CMB.Tech launches world's first ammonia-powered dry bulk vessel on maiden voyage to Australia
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CMB.Tech launches world's first ammonia-powered dry bulk vessel on maiden voyage to Australia

Oct 9 (Reuters) - Belgian tanker company CMB.Tech said on Friday that Mineral Europa, a 210,000 dead...

9th October, 2026

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Syria calls for independent probe into sinking of ship in Black Sea

Oct 8 (Reuters) - Syria called on the International Maritime Organization and Bulgarian authorities...

8th October, 2026

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Attack risks rise for tankers as Iran vows to block more Hormuz routes

By Jonathan Saul and Parisa Hafezi LONDON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Tankers are facing a higher risk of att...

8th October, 2026

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Russia says tanker crew rescued in Black Sea after attack set ship ablaze

MOSCOW, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Emergency crews on Tuesday rescued the 23-member crew of a Liberian-flagge...

6th October, 2026

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Attacks on civilian shipping in Black Sea are unacceptable, EU's von der Leyen says

BRUSSELS, Oct 6 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that...

6th October, 2026

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Romania says two dead after fire on ship, Ukraine blames Russian drones

Oct 5 (Reuters) - Two people died and others were rescued after a fire on a ship in the Black Sea ou...

5th October, 2026

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Germany's Hapag-Lloyd raises 2026 earnings outlook

Sept 28 (Reuters) - German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd on Monday raised its full-year ear...

28th September, 2026

Image for Trafigura launches Volare tanker arm, plans Oslo listing
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Trafigura launches Volare tanker arm, plans Oslo listing

By Jonathan Saul and Enes Tunagur LONDON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Trading house Trafigura said on Monday...

21st September, 2026

Image for London's marine insurers widen Black Sea high risk zone as shipping attacks surge
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London's marine insurers widen Black Sea high risk zone as shipping attacks surge

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - London's marine insurance market has widened the area i...

18th September, 2026

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Italy's minister calls for more ships to protect Red Sea navigation

By Angelo Amante ROME, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Italy's defence minister on Friday called for a stronger...

18th September, 2026

Image for Ocean container shipping rates could test record highs as Iran war fuel spike drives rise, analysts say
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Ocean container shipping rates could test record highs as Iran war fuel spike drives rise, analysts say

By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The off-contract ocean container shipping rate fr...

17th September, 2026

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US-Iran conflict helps drive wave of supertanker orders 

By Anushree Mukherjee Sept 17 (Reuters) - Shipowners have already ordered more than twice as many su...

17th September, 2026