How to Choose the Right Lumber Yard for Your Project!
Are you a homeowner or contractor preparing to start a new project but unsure where to begin when it comes to choosing the right lumber yard? Whether you’re working on…
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Trump warns Iran to make nuclear deal or next attack will be ‘far worse’
US President Donald Trump urged Iran on Wednesday to come to the table and make a deal on nuclear weapons or the next US attack would be far worse. Tehran…
Lire la suite →The Many Uses of a Tent Event: Why You Should Use One as Your Venue!
When planning an event, it can be a legitimate hassle to decide on the location since there are so many options to choose from. However, a classic place can be…
Lire la suite →Seafarer Happiness Index shows modest recovery at end of volatile year, but warning signs remain
The latest Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) from The Mission to Seafarers shows a modest improvement in wellbeing at the end of a volatile year, with the overall happiness score rising…
Lire la suite →Ship Recycling Market Sentiment Improving Despite Lack of Available Tonnage
Despite a lack of available tonnage, the sentiment in the ship recycling market looks to be shifting, ever so slightly. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a leading…
Lire la suite →End of Red Sea diversions raise many questions for shippers
After more than 2 years of Red Sea diversions, it looks as if a return to the conventional route, via the Suez Canal, is on the cards for many shippers…
Lire la suite →BoJ Board Eyes Further Hikes: December Minutes
The Bank of Japan’s December minutes showed board members favored continued rate hikes if the outlook for growth and prices holds, while keeping an overall accommodative stance. They judged the…
Lire la suite →When the weather writes the claims file
As oceans warm and weather patterns grow more unpredictable, cargo losses linked to heat and moisture are increasing. Understanding how climate conditions affect cargo is becoming essential to managing risk…
Lire la suite →Fair treatment of seafarers: Bridging the gap between State agreed guidance and reality
When illegal narcotics are discovered aboard merchant vessels, the consequences for innocent seafarers can be devastating. Despite international guidelines recently agreed jointly by two UN agencies, designed to protect their…
Lire la suite →Xeneta Schedule Reliability Scorecard – 2025 Year in Review – Alliances
Xeneta’s 2025 Reliability Scorecard reviews alliance performance, on-time arrivals, delays, and how Gemini, Premier, Ocean and MSC ranked across global trades. Welcome to Xeneta’s Reliability Scorecard – a Year in…
Lire la suite →India-EU trade deal excludes rice; agreement on geographical indications pending
The India-EU trade deal has excluded rice from liberalization due to its sensitivity to the EU domestic market on food and health safety concerns, while negotiations on geographical indications are…
Lire la suite →Fearnleys Week 05 2026
VLCC rates have been on a steady downward trajectory in the week gone by, dipping below the WS 100 mark both east and west of Suez Source: Fearnleys A.S
Lire la suite →The Joint Ownership of an LNG Carrier with GAIL (India) Limited
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) has agreed in principle with GAIL (India) Limited (GAIL)*1 and J M Baxi Group (J M Baxi), our business partner in India, on the…
Lire la suite →Stolt-Nielsen Limited Reports Fourth Quarter Net Profit of $59.6 million
Stolt-Nielsen Limited reported unaudited results for the fourth quarter and full year ended November 30, 2025. The Company reported a fourth-quarter net profit of $59.6 million with revenue of $680.6…
Lire la suite →As marriages rebound, China’s “sweet economy” finds new momentum
After years of decline, marriage registrations rebounded across regions in China last year, government data showed, as reforms eased long-standing registration rules and gave fresh momentum to wedding-related spending, often…
Lire la suite →Signal Ocean announces strategic acquisition of AXSMarine to accelerate innovation in shipping
Signal Ocean announces the strategic acquisition of AXSMarine, a recognized leader in the maritime freight and commodities tracking space. The move reflects Signal’s commitment to advancing technology, innovation, and collaboration…
Lire la suite →Oshima Shipbuilding’s multi-fuel-ready Ultramax bulk carrier concept receives Lloyd’s Register approval
As the bulk carrier sector pursues lower and zero-carbon operations, such approvals help build confidence among shipowners, financiers, and charterers in new design solutions. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval…
Lire la suite →Aluminum Hits Near 4-Year High
Aluminum futures in the UK jumped above $3,280 per tonne, hitting its highest level since April 2022, driven by tightening global supply. Output from China, the world’s biggest aluminum maker,…
Lire la suite →German Consumer Morale Beats Estimates
Germany’s GfK Consumer Climate Indicator rose to -24.1 heading into February 2026, up from a near two-year low of -26.9 in the prior period, topping market forecasts of -25.8. Income…
Lire la suite →OceanScore Appointed Administrator of the Environmental Ship Index (ESI)
Following an announcement by the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH), OceanScore has been mandated as the administrator of the Environmental Ship Index (ESI) with effect from 1 January…
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