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In the period between 1 January and 3 February 2025, the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC) reported 11 incidents of sea robbery on vessels navigating the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait’s Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS). Alarmingly, six of these incidents occurred in just the last week, from 26 January to 3 February. Robberies took
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New Dayang Shipbuilding, a key player in SUMEC’s shipbuilding division, has secured its first order for four product tankers from an undisclosed owner. This marks a significant strategic shift for the yard, which has traditionally focused on constructing bulk carriers and containerships. «We are capitalizing on the expanding oil and chemical tanker market, forging a
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In a pivotal gathering in Rotterdam, experts from the global container shipping industry, biosecurity, and plant health sectors convened to address a pressing issue: the annual $423 billion cost of invasive pests. At the heart of the discussions was the urgent need for pest-resistant container designs to mitigate the risks posed by these pests in
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In a move that has sent ripples through global trade, President Donald Trump recently imposed tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, citing concerns over illegal immigration and the trafficking of illicit drugs. However, in an unexpected turn of events, the U.S. has agreed to a temporary, 30-day pause on tariffs for Canada and
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The shipping industry is proactively enhancing safety measures for transporting charcoal, ahead of the mandatory International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations set to take effect in 2026. This initiative comes in response to a series of devastating fires caused by improperly handled charcoal, which have endangered both crews and cargo, leading to severe consequences. Phased Implementation
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Rio Tinto, one of the world’s largest iron ore producers, is facing fresh logistical challenges as two tropical cyclones off the coast of Western Australia disrupt port operations. The company has begun clearing iron ore vessels from Cape Lambert and Dampier ports in response to heightened sea swells caused by Tropical Cyclone Taliah and Tropical
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