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Trump Tariffs on Russia’s Oil Buyers Bring Economic, Political Risks
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August 8, 2025
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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.
U.S. Import Cargo Projected to Drop Over 5% in 2025 as Trump Tariffs Disrupt Global Trade
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August 8, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
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...
Trump Tariffs on Russia’s Oil Buyers Bring Economic, Political Risks
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August 8, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
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.
Canada Eyes Arctic Ocean Port to Ship Gas, Commodities to Europe
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August 8, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
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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.
Panama Continues Shadow Fleet Crackdown with World-First Mandatory Traceability for Ship-to-Ship Transfers
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August 8, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
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,...
Tougher Transshipment Penalties Not Expected Immediately as Trump Tariffs Kick In
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August 7, 2025
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Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

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.
Norway Launches Insurance Checks to Counter Shadow Fleet
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August 7, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
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...
Maersk Raises Container Volume Forecast as Global Demand Shows Resilience
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August 7, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
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...
Navigator Gas Joins Russell Indexes, Unlocking New Liquidity and Investor Access
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August 7, 2025
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Capital Link
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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...
Cheniere and JERA Sign Multi-Decade LNG Supply Agreement Through 2050
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August 7, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
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...
Trump’s Tariffs Threaten to Unravel U.S.-India Alliance Against China
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August 6, 2025
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Reuters
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gCaptain

Trump’s Tariffs Threaten to Unravel U.S.-India Alliance Against China

U.S. President Donald Trump's tirade against India over trade and Russian oil purchases threatens to undo two decades of diplomatic progress, analysts and officials say, and could derail other areas of cooperation as domestic political pressures drive both sides to harden their stances.
Asian Container Lines Set for Profit Drop as Tariff Boom Fades
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August 6, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Asian Container Lines Set for Profit Drop as Tariff Boom Fades

A sharp drop in shipping rates could be on the cards later this year after tariff-driven demand in the second quarter pulled forward volumes from the traditional third-quarter peak season.