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Copper Traders Rush Metal to Hawaii to Capture Mega Tariff Trade
News
July 10, 2025
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Copper Traders Rush Metal to Hawaii to Capture Mega Tariff Trade

Copper traders racing to get cargoes into the US are looking to shift deliveries into Hawaii and Puerto Rico to cut shipment times, as Donald Trump’s plan for 50% tariffs threatens to slam the door on a hugely profitable arbitrage trade that has gripped the industry for months.
Greek Tanker Fleet Steps Up Ship Inspections Near Russian Ports After Mysterious Blasts
News
July 9, 2025
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Greek Tanker Fleet Steps Up Ship Inspections Near Russian Ports After Mysterious Blasts

LONDON/ATHENS, July 9 (Reuters) – Greek shipping companies calling at Russian ports are boosting their vessels’ defenses after a series of mysterious blasts in recent months have damaged tankers linked to Moscow’s oil...
Cartel Crew Sentenced to Prison Over Ireland’s Largest-Ever Drug Bust
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July 9, 2025
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Cartel Crew Sentenced to Prison Over Ireland’s Largest-Ever Drug Bust

Eight crew members from the bulk carrier Matthew have received prison sentences ranging from 13.5 to 20 years for their roles in Ireland’s largest cocaine seizure – a 2.2-tonne haul...
India Seeks $1.1 Billion Reparation After MSC Fuel Spill in May
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July 8, 2025
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India Seeks $1.1 Billion Reparation After MSC Fuel Spill in May

The southern Indian state of Kerala has sued MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. for the environmental damages caused by a ship capsizing off its coast, according to a court document.
Germany Accuses China of Laser Targeting Aircraft in EU’s Red Sea Mission
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July 8, 2025
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Germany Accuses China of Laser Targeting Aircraft in EU’s Red Sea Mission

Germany summoned the Chinese ambassador to the foreign ministry on Tuesday after saying China's military had laser targeted a German aircraft taking part in an EU operation in the Red Sea.
Historic SL-7 Containerships Could Find New Purpose as Maritime Exposition Centers
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July 8, 2025
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Historic SL-7 Containerships Could Find New Purpose as Maritime Exposition Centers

The Society of Marine Port Engineers (SMPE) has provided seed funding to the SL7EXPO project, a non-profit initiative aimed at preserving one of the groundbreaking SL-7 Sea-Land Container ships as...
MOL and Kinetics Partner to Launch Revolutionary Floating Data Center by 2027
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July 8, 2025
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

MOL and Kinetics Partner to Launch Revolutionary Floating Data Center by 2027

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kinetics, a Karpowership initiative, to develop a next-generation Floating Data Center platform that aims to transform digital infrastructure...
Indian Seafarers Freed After Months of Detention at Yemen’s Ras Isa Port
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July 7, 2025
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Indian Seafarers Freed After Months of Detention at Yemen’s Ras Isa Port

India says it has secured the release of more than 150 seafarers who were stranded at Yemen’s Ras Isa Port, according to the Directorate General of Shipping. All 11 vessels...
Two Injured, Two Missing in New Ship Attack Near Yemen’s Hodeidah, Ambrey Says
News
July 7, 2025
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Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Two Injured, Two Missing in New Ship Attack Near Yemen’s Hodeidah, Ambrey Says

Two crew were injured and two others missing on a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier that was attacked with skiffs and drones 49 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeidah, British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Monday.
Israel Targets Yemen Ports, Power Station After Renewed Houthi Attacks
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July 7, 2025
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Israel Targets Yemen Ports, Power Station After Renewed Houthi Attacks

By Yomna Ehab and Mohammed Ghobari ADEN/CAIRO, July 7 (Reuters) – Israel struck Houthi targets at three Yemeni ports and a power plant, the military said early on Monday, in...
Trump Sets August 1 Tariff Start Ahead of Wednesday Deadline
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July 7, 2025
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Trump Sets August 1 Tariff Start Ahead of Wednesday Deadline

President Donald Trump plans to announce trade deals and deliver tariff warnings on Monday, as countries negotiated through the weekend to avoid the highest punitive measures on their exports to the US before a Wednesday deadline.
Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Saves 165 Lives in Texas Flood Disaster as Death Toll Climbs
News
July 7, 2025
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Saves 165 Lives in Texas Flood Disaster as Death Toll Climbs

U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan is being hailed a hero after saving 165 individuals during his first rescue mission in the devastating floods that struck Texas last week....