Gibson tanker report – Clean-to-Dirty
Clean to dirty switching first gathered pace in the fourth quarter of 2025 with recent geopolitical developments further accelerating dirty ups in recent months. Source: GIBSON SHIPBROKERS LTD
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US says intercepted attacks on 3 warships in Hormuz; Trump calls for Iran deal
The U.S. military on Thursday said it had responded in self-defense against Iranian attacks on three American warships that transited the Strait of Hormuz. The development came after Tehran’s state…
Lire la suite →Oil, plastics and climate: Why higher prices could speed a materials transition
Most conventional plastics are made from oil and gas and production costs have increased recently as a result of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East.…
Lire la suite →Gold vs oil: Which offers better protection from rising prices during the Iran war?
Conventional wisdom holds that gold protects investors during war and inflation. The Iran conflict has turned that assumption on its head. Since the outbreak of the war, Brent crude has…
Lire la suite →Carriers to remain cautious transiting Strait of Hormuz amid on-again, off-again peace talks
For the second time in a month, carriers must decide whether passage through the Strait of Hormuz is safe after on-again, off-again peace talks, and one shipping analyst expects shipping…
Lire la suite →Tips to Ace Online Live Casino Games!
With the advancement of technology and more things entering the virtual arena, it is no surprise that the casino experience is now available virtually. A reason why online live casino…
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US nears US$400 million settlement with TikTok on child-privacy violations, report says
US President Donald Trump’s administration is nearing a US$400 million settlement with TikTok to resolve an ongoing lawsuit over alleged child-privacy violations, ABC News has reported, citing sources familiar with…
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ABS and HD KSOE partner on digital shipbuilding and autonomous vessel technologies
ABS and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on digital technologies aimed at improving safety, cybersecurity, and vessel performance in shipbuilding.…
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Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a three-day ceasefire and a prisoner exchange following US-mediated talks, saying negotiations to end the war…
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Weak consumer confidence, rising inflation dim peak season hopes
The war with Iran, now in its third month, is the prime mover behind the economic uncertainty, the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates indicated in their latest Global Port…
Lire la suite →How to Avoid Costly Errors in Supply Chain!
Having a productive and efficient supply chain is very important for a business. In supply chain management, it is essential to keep all unnecessary costly errors mitigated. However, common mistakes…
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US DOT readies new trucker registration system to help fight fraud
FMCSA set a May 14 deadline for carriers and brokers to update their registration information before switching to “Motus,” a system that includes ID verification tools.
Lire la suite →Alaska Mega-Tsunami Raises Alarm for Cruise Ships in Glacier Fjords
A massive landslide in Alaska’s Tracy Arm fjord triggered one of the tallest tsunamis ever recorded, sending water 481 meters—about 1,578 feet—up the opposite wall of the fjord in what...
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Port of Grangemouth marks diamond anniversary with investment commitment
The Port of Grangemouth is celebrating the diamond anniversary of the first container vessel to call at a UK port, marking six decades since the Sea-Land freight service arrived at…
Lire la suite →U.S. retail imports expected to lag into the fall despite short-term gains, notes Port Tracker report
For March, the most recent month for which data is available, U.S. imports, for the ports surveyed in the report came in at 2.16 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), for…
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Trump trade chief says US wants balanced trade, not change to China’s system
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer called for stability with Beijing days before US President Donald Trump’s closely watched trip to China, saying the US was not out to reshape the…
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US to host new Israel-Lebanon talks as Trump team presses for Hezbollah disarmament
The United States will host two days of intensive talks between Israel and Lebanon next week in a renewed push for a broader peace and security arrangement, according to a…
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Whirlpool Seeing ‘Recession-Level Industry Decline’ Because of War
Although Whirlpool produces about 80% of its major appliances at American factories, the company is still being hurt by international trade turmoil.
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Hapag-Lloyd expands West Africa footprint
Hapag-Lloyd has announced a strategic expansion in West Africa with the official opening of a new office in Cotonou, Benin. Scheduled to begin operations on May 20, the new facility…
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Disrupted Middle East-India shipments restart as choked supply chains ease
Khor Fakkan and Fujairah in the UAE and Sohar in Oman had kept carriers restricted to imports since the war began due to severe yard space and cargo evacuation constraints.
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