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Fourth Restricted Gas Ship Seen Near Sanctioned Arctic LNG Plant
By Bloomberg News Aug 9, 2025 (Bloomberg) –A fourth sanctioned liquefied natural gas tanker has arrived near Russia’s Arctic export plant, also subject to the US restrictions, as Moscow attempts to...

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
South Korea to Launch Arctic Shipping Trials in 2026, Minister Says
South Korea will begin pilot operations on Arctic shipping routes next year as part of a strategic initiative to capitalize on increased commerce through the region, according to the country’s...

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Reuters
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Trump Tariffs on Russia’s Oil Buyers Bring Economic, Political Risks
From punishing Brazil to trying to curb imports of fentanyl, U.S. President Donald Trump has wielded the threat of tariffs as an all-purpose foreign policy weapon.

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
U.S. Import Cargo Projected to Drop Over 5% in 2025 as Trump Tariffs Disrupt Global Trade
Import cargo volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to end 2025 down 5.6% from 2024 levels as newly implemented tariffs create significant pressure on international trade, according to...

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Reuters
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gCaptain
Trump Tariffs on Russia’s Oil Buyers Bring Economic, Political Risks
From punishing Brazil to trying to curb imports of fentanyl, U.S. President Donald Trump has wielded the threat of tariffs as an all-purpose foreign policy weapon.

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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Canada Eyes Arctic Ocean Port to Ship Gas, Commodities to Europe
The Canadian government is looking hard at developing a remote northern port on Hudson Bay as a conduit for exporting natural gas, potash, canola and other commodities as the country tries to reduce its economic dependence on the US.

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Panama Continues Shadow Fleet Crackdown with World-First Mandatory Traceability for Ship-to-Ship Transfers
The Panama Ship Registry has become the first naval registry globally to implement mandatory traceability for ship-to-ship (STS) operations of hydrocarbons conducted on the high seas. Under the new requirements,...

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Reuters
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Tougher Transshipment Penalties Not Expected Immediately as Trump Tariffs Kick In
Tougher U.S. trade penalties on goods originating in one country being re-shipped from another are not expected to immediately follow new U.S. tariffs, three people in Southeast Asia with knowledge of the matter said, easing a major cause of concern.

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Norway Launches Insurance Checks to Counter Shadow Fleet
Norway on Thursday announced a new initiative calling on foreign-registered oil tankers in Norwegian economic zones to voluntarily provide insurance information. The measure aims to reduce environmental risks from shipping...

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Maersk Raises Container Volume Forecast as Global Demand Shows Resilience
A.P. Moller – Maersk has raised its full-year 2025 forecast for global container market growth following strong second quarter results that defied ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and rate pressures. The shipping...

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Capital Link
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gCaptain
Navigator Gas Joins Russell Indexes, Unlocking New Liquidity and Investor Access
Navigator Gas (NYSE: NVGS) has achieved a significant milestone with its recent inclusion in both the Russell 2000 and 3000 U.S. stock market indexes, positioning the company for enhanced visibility...

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Cheniere and JERA Sign Multi-Decade LNG Supply Agreement Through 2050
Cheniere Energy, Inc. and Japanese power producer JERA Co., Inc. have entered into a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement (SPA) that will strengthen energy security ties...