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Finland’s Secret Service Says Frequency of Cable Incidents is ‘Exceptional’
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March 4, 2025
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Finland’s Secret Service Says Frequency of Cable Incidents is ‘Exceptional’

The frequency of cable incidents in the Baltic Sea has been "exceptional" in recent years, but state actors have more effective ways of performing underwater sabotage than by dragging anchors, Finland's intelligence service chief said.
Russia Flagship Oil Freight Soars After Biden Farewell Sanctions
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March 4, 2025
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Russia Flagship Oil Freight Soars After Biden Farewell Sanctions

The premium shipowners are charging to haul Russia’s flagship oil is soaring as farewell sanctions imposed by the outgoing Biden administration continue to bite Moscow’s petroleum trade.
US Ships 80 Percent of LNG Exports to Europe During February
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March 3, 2025
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US Ships 80 Percent of LNG Exports to Europe During February

After declining sales to Europe during the second half of 2024, LNG from the U.S. is again in high demand on the continent.
More Sections of Germany’s Carola Bridge in Dresden Collapse, Halting  Shipping Across Elbe River
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March 3, 2025
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Malte Humpert
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More Sections of Germany’s Carola Bridge in Dresden Collapse, Halting  Shipping Across Elbe River

Additional sections of a bridge across the Elbe River in the East German town of Dresden collapsed over the weekend, again prompting a 72 hour halt to shipping.
Trump to Decide US Tariff Levels on Mexico, Canada as Tuesday Deadline Approaches
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March 3, 2025
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Trump to Decide US Tariff Levels on Mexico, Canada as Tuesday Deadline Approaches

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to decide on Monday what levels of tariffs he will impose early on Tuesday on Canada and Mexico amid last-minute negotiations over border security and efforts to halt the inflow of fentanyl opioids.
CMA CGM Posts ‘Solid’ 2024 Results, But Sees Choppy Waters Ahead
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March 3, 2025
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CMA CGM Posts ‘Solid’ 2024 Results, But Sees Choppy Waters Ahead

CMA CGM Group posted 2024 results broadly similar to those of AP Møller Maersk (APMM), but warned of a difficult year to come. As usual, however, the French shipping group, which has now integrated Bolloré Logistics into its Ceva subsidiary, did not provide full transparency into its numbers.
Car Prices Are Poised for $12,000 Surge on Trump’s New Tariffs
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March 3, 2025
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Car Prices Are Poised for $12,000 Surge on Trump’s New Tariffs

Impending tariffs on Canada and Mexico risk driving up US car prices by as much as $12,000, further squeezing consumers and wreaking havoc across the intricate web of automotive supply lines spanning the continent.
Trump’s Firings At NOAA Will Put Lives At Risk
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March 2, 2025
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Trump’s Firings At NOAA Will Put Lives At Risk

By Valerie Volcovici, Rich McKay and Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) – Scientists and researchers are warning that the Trump administration’s firing of hundreds of workers at NOAA, the agency that...
USS Carl Vinson Enters South Korean Port As Show Of Force
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March 2, 2025
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USS Carl Vinson Enters South Korean Port As Show Of Force

SEOUL, March 2 (Reuters) – The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson arrived at the southern city of Busan in South Korea on Sunday as a show of force, South Korea’s navy...
Norway Will Keep Supplying Fuel To US Navy After Company Calls For Boycott
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March 2, 2025
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Norway Will Keep Supplying Fuel To US Navy After Company Calls For Boycott

OSLO, March 2 (Reuters) – NATO member Norway will continue to supply fuel for U.S. Navy ships, the country’s defense minister said on Sunday, after a call from a private marine fuel supplier to...
USCG Icebreaker ‘Polar Star’ Completes Escort of Cargo Vessels During Antarctic Operation Deep Freeze
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February 28, 2025
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USCG Icebreaker ‘Polar Star’ Completes Escort of Cargo Vessels During Antarctic Operation Deep Freeze

The annual resupply of McMurdo Station, the U.S.’ largest Antarctic research station is set to wrap up in the coming days.
Tanker Crew Member Injured After ‘Unauthorised Boarding’ in Singapore Strait
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February 28, 2025
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Tanker Crew Member Injured After ‘Unauthorised Boarding’ in Singapore Strait

A crew member on a Singapore-registered chemical tanker was injured due to an "unauthorised boarding" of the vessel on Friday and is being medically evacuated, Singapore's port authority said.