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Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Global Tariffs in 6–3 Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down on Friday President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs that he pursued under a law meant for use in national emergencies, rejecting one of his most contentious assertions of his authority in a ruling with major implications for the global economy.

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Mike Schuler
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New Zealand Slaps Sanctions on 100 Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Vessels
New Zealand has imposed its largest-ever maritime sanctions package against Russia, designating 100 vessels linked to the country’s “shadow fleet” and lowering the price cap on Russian crude to $44.10 per barrel. The sweeping move significantly expands Wellington’s enforcement reach and aligns with broader international efforts to curb Moscow’s oil revenues.

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Malte Humpert
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Russia Executes First-Ever Triple Arctic LNG Ship-to-Ship Transfer Amid Sanctions
Russia has for the first time conducted three simultaneous LNG ship-to-ship (STS) transfers in Arctic waters, a move highlighting Moscow’s increasingly sophisticated logistics network for exporting gas despite Western sanctions.

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Mike Schuler
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Sixth Straight Week of Decline: Container Rates Fall as Pre-Lunar New Year Surge Fails to Materialize
Global container shipping rates extended their decline for a sixth consecutive week, dropping 1% to $1,919 per 40-foot container as the traditional pre-Lunar New Year cargo rush continues to disappoint...

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Paul Morgan
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Russia Signals Naval Shield for Shadow Fleet as Sanctions Enforcement Turns Physical
Russia has threatened to deploy its navy to protect merchant tankers linked to its oil trade, marking a sharp escalation in the battle over Western sanctions that is increasingly shifting from financial pressure to physical enforcement at sea. Senior Kremlin security official Nikolai Patrushev warned that if blockades cannot be resolved peacefully, the Russian Navy would “break any blockade,” raising the risk of direct confrontation in contested waterways such as the Baltic and North Atlantic.

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Malte Humpert
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Russia Executes First Triple LNG Ship-to-Ship With Simultaneous Transfers from Yamal and Arctic LNG 2
Russia has for the first time conducted three simultaneous LNG ship-to-ship (STS) transfers in Arctic waters, a move highlighting Moscow’s increasingly sophisticated logistics network for exporting gas despite Western sanctions.

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Mike Schuler
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CMA CGM Strengthens India Ties with LNG Ship Order and R&D Hub
CMA CGM is doubling down on India, having finalizing shipbuilding contracts with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for six LNG-powered containerships while launching a dedicated Research & Development hub in the...

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Mike Schuler
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Oil Rallies as US–Iran Tensions Flare
Oil gained the most since October as traders weighed whether talks between the US and Iran will be enough to avert conflict, following a report that American military intervention could come sooner than expected.

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Mike Schuler
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Phillips 66, Citgo Move Toward Direct Venezuelan Crude Purchases
U.S. refiners Phillips 66 and Citgo Petroleum are seeking to buy heavy crude directly from Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA starting in April to maximize profits, rather than purchasing through trading houses and U.S. oil major Chevron CVX.N, according to sources familiar with the efforts.

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Mike Schuler
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Sallaum Lines Expands LNG-Fueled Fleet with Two 7,500-CEU Car Carriers
Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of two new LNG dual-fuel Pure Car and Truck Carriers, marking a significant expansion of the company’s Ocean Class fleet as it advances its environmental...

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Mike Schuler
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Engine Room Fire Claims Two Lives Aboard Bulk Carrier Off Chinese Coast
A fire in the engine room of the Singapore-registered bulk carrier MANDY has resulted in the deaths of two crew members and left a third hospitalized following an incident off the coast of China.

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Paul Morgan
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Hormuz Pressure Play: Iran’s ‘Temporary’ Closure Sends a Strategic Signal to Global Shipping
Tension in one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints spiked this week after Iran temporarily restricted parts of the Strait of Hormuz during live-fire military exercises, a move that underscored how quickly geopolitics can ripple through global shipping markets even without a full blockade.