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U.K. Sanctions 135 Tankers in Sweeping Crackdown on Russia’s Shadow Fleet
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July 21, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

U.K. Sanctions 135 Tankers in Sweeping Crackdown on Russia’s Shadow Fleet

The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on 137 targets linked to Russia’s energy sector, including 135 oil tankers operating as part of Putin’s shadow fleet, in one of its most...
Iraq Set for Key Oil Cargo Surge in Sign of Increased Output
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July 18, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
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Iraq Set for Key Oil Cargo Surge in Sign of Increased Output

Iraq will raise shipments of a key crude grade next month, part of an enlarged export program indicating that the OPEC+ nation is boosting its oil production.
EU’s New Russia Sanctions Aim for More Effective Oil Price Cap
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July 18, 2025
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EU’s New Russia Sanctions Aim for More Effective Oil Price Cap

The European Union on Friday agreed an 18th package of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine, including measures aimed at dealing further blows to the Russian oil and energy industry.
GRIs Fizzle as Transpacific Spot Rates Extend Losing Streak
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July 18, 2025
From 
The Loadstar
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gCaptain

GRIs Fizzle as Transpacific Spot Rates Extend Losing Streak

It was a relatively flat week for pricing on the major deepsea box shipping trades, with a scheduled mid-week general rate increase (GRI) failing to lift container spot rates on the headhaul eastbound transpacific route.
EU Targets Russia’s Shadow Fleet with Sweeping Sanctions in 18th Package
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July 18, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

EU Targets Russia’s Shadow Fleet with Sweeping Sanctions in 18th Package

The European Union has adopted its 18th package of sanctions against Russia, with significant measures targeting the maritime sector and Russia’s shadow fleet operations that have been circumventing previous restrictions....
Container Rates Continue Five-Week Slide as Tariff Impact Fades
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July 17, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Container Rates Continue Five-Week Slide as Tariff Impact Fades

Drewry’s World Container Index recorded its fifth consecutive weekly decline on Thursday, dropping 2.6% as the market continues to cool following earlier tariff-driven volatility. The downturn comes after a significant...
Container Shipping Faces Prolonged Overcapacity Through 2028, Analysts Warn
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July 17, 2025
From 
The Loadstar
 via 
gCaptain

Container Shipping Faces Prolonged Overcapacity Through 2028, Analysts Warn

Liner analysts have warned that the supply and demand curve will continue to widen before hitting a peak in 2028, as vessel orderbooks grow and demolition comes to “a near standstill”.
ICS Endorses IMO Net-Zero Framework, Calls for Clarity on Incentives
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July 17, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

ICS Endorses IMO Net-Zero Framework, Calls for Clarity on Incentives

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has formally backed the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net-Zero Framework (NZF), while stressing the need for clearer incentives to drive the maritime industry’s decarbonization...
Seafarer Abandonment Crisis Worsens: Over 2,280 Mariners Stranded in 2025 as ITF Demands Action
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July 17, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Seafarer Abandonment Crisis Worsens: Over 2,280 Mariners Stranded in 2025 as ITF Demands Action

New figures released by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) reveal a disturbing 30% year-on-year surge in seafarer abandonment cases worldwide in 2025. At least 2,286 seafarers on 222 vessels...
Yemeni Forces Seize Record Iranian Arms Shipment Bound for Houthis
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July 16, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Yemeni Forces Seize Record Iranian Arms Shipment Bound for Houthis

The Yemeni National Resistance Forces (NRF), led by General Tareq Saleh, have conducted what U.S. Central Command describes as “the largest seizure of Iranian advanced conventional weapons in their history.”...
Japan’s Kawasaki Kisen Prepared to Reroute More Ships Away From US Over Tariffs, CEO Says
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July 16, 2025
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Reuters
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gCaptain

Japan’s Kawasaki Kisen Prepared to Reroute More Ships Away From US Over Tariffs, CEO Says

Japanese shipper Kawasaki Kisen (K-Line) 9107.T is adjusting its U.S. services and is prepared to reroute more ships away to other regions as it braces for potentially higher U.S. tariffs, CEO Takenori Igarashi said on Wednesday.
Genco Shipping Secures $600 Million Credit Facility to Fuel Growth
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July 15, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Genco Shipping Secures $600 Million Credit Facility to Fuel Growth

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK), the largest U.S.-headquartered drybulk shipowner, has closed a $600 million revolving credit facility that will provide “significant capacity to pursue accretive growth opportunities.” The...