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EU Reaches Long-Sought Mercosur Trade Deal Over French Objections
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December 7, 2024
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Bloomberg
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EU Reaches Long-Sought Mercosur Trade Deal Over French Objections

The European Union and the South American Mercosur bloc clinched a long-sought trade deal over the vehement objections of France, which has pledged to lead a charge to obstruct its ratification.
OPEC+ Extends Cuts: Why the Oil Giants Are Delaying Output Rises to Q2 2025
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December 6, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

OPEC+ Extends Cuts: Why the Oil Giants Are Delaying Output Rises to Q2 2025

DUBAI, Dec 6 (Reuters) – Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said on Friday the OPEC+ decision to push back the start of oil output rises by three months until April was based mainly on fundamentals. “There...
Abandoned Cargo Ship Listing in Red Sea After Engine Room Flooding
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December 6, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Abandoned Cargo Ship Listing in Red Sea After Engine Room Flooding

The Panama-flagged cargo vessel MV ISA STAR has been abandoned in the Red Sea after experiencing flooding in its engine room, with all 20 crew members successfully rescued. According to...
Spot Rate Rollercoaster: Carriers Bank on GRIs Ahead of Lunar New Year
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December 6, 2024
From 
The Loadstar
 via 
gCaptain

Spot Rate Rollercoaster: Carriers Bank on GRIs Ahead of Lunar New Year

Asia-Europe carriers saw their early December general rate increases (GRIs) stick this week, with spot rates into both North Europe and Mediterranean ports seeing double-digit increases.
Shell and Equinor Join Forces to Create UK North Sea’s Largest Independent Oil Producer
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December 5, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Shell and Equinor Join Forces to Create UK North Sea’s Largest Independent Oil Producer

Units of Equinor and Shell have announced plans to merge their UK offshore oil and gas operations, creating the largest independent producer in the UK North Sea. The 50-50 joint...
LNG’s Adolescence: Maturing Fast in the Race to Decarbonize Shipping, But Infrastructure Gap Looms
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December 5, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

LNG’s Adolescence: Maturing Fast in the Race to Decarbonize Shipping, But Infrastructure Gap Looms

LNG-fueled vessels are rapidly emerging as the frontrunner in alternative marine fuels, despite representing just a fraction of the global fleet. A recent report from industry coalition SEA-LNG revealed that...
UNCTAD: Global Trade On Track to Hit Record $33 Trillion in 2024
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December 5, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

UNCTAD: Global Trade On Track to Hit Record $33 Trillion in 2024

Global trade in both goods and services is poised to achieve an unprecedented $33 trillion in 2024, marking a substantial $1 trillion increase and 3.3% annual growth despite persistent challenges,...
M/V ARC Endeavor Joins Maritime Security Program Fleet
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December 4, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

M/V ARC Endeavor Joins Maritime Security Program Fleet

American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group Inc. (ARC) has integrated the recently reflagged M/V ARC Endeavor into the Maritime Security Program (MSP) fleet as of December 1, replacing the M/V Endurance....
Trump’s Trade Hawk Peter Navarro Tapped for White House Return
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December 4, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Trump’s Trade Hawk Peter Navarro Tapped for White House Return

Former White House adviser Peter Navarro has been named to return as senior counselor for trade and manufacturing in President-Elect Trump’s second administration. Trump’s announcement, made via Truth Social, emphasizes...
Maersk Sell Ratings Stack Up as Oversupply Concerns Mount
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December 4, 2024
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Maersk Sell Ratings Stack Up as Oversupply Concerns Mount

Sell recommendations on A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S shares are piling up as worries return about oversupply in the shipping market.
MAN Energy Solutions Achieves Full-Scale Ammonia Engine Testing Milestone
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December 4, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

MAN Energy Solutions Achieves Full-Scale Ammonia Engine Testing Milestone

MAN Energy Solutions has commenced testing of the world’s first full-scale, two-stroke marine engine running on ammonia at its Research Centre Copenhagen (RCC). The advancement marks a crucial step in...
Maritime Heroes Honored: IMO Recognizes Exceptional Bravery at Sea
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December 3, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Maritime Heroes Honored: IMO Recognizes Exceptional Bravery at Sea

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) presented the 2024 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea to the the Captain and crew of the oil tanker Marlin Luanda and the tugboat Pemex Maya during the...