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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.

From
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.

From
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.

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,...

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Reuters
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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.

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...

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...

From
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...

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...

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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.

From
Bloomberg
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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.