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Splash247
Clarksons is enhancing its presence in South America by acquiring the broking business of Serpac International, as reported by Splash247. This strategic move provides the UK-based shipbroking house with a foothold in Peru, aligning with its focus on growing trade flows between South America and Asia.
Splash247
BIMCO has introduced CO2TIME 2026, a new standard contract for the shipping of liquefied carbon dioxide, as reported by Splash247. This initiative by the world's largest shipping association aims to support the growing market for carbon capture projects.
Splash247
Marinos Kokkinis, CEO of OneLearn Global, emphasizes the need for improved fire safety training in the maritime industry, as reported by Splash247. The sector's reliance on global training frameworks is insufficient for crews operating far from shore with limited support.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reviews the significant maritime and shipping stories from April 2026, focusing on the impacts of war, piracy, and fluctuating oil demand. The Seatrade Maritime Podcast highlights these pressing issues affecting the industry.
gCaptain
Ocean Network Express, based in Singapore, reported a significant 92% drop in profits for fiscal year 2025, as geopolitical tensions and increased shipping capacity impacted earnings, according to gCaptain. The liner giant managed to maintain a modest profit despite weak cargo demand across key trade lanes.
gCaptain
gCaptain reports that the U.S. is ramping up opposition to the International Maritime Organization's proposed global carbon pricing regime. Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Laura DiBella has encouraged member states to explore alternatives to the Net Zero Framework during discussions in London.
gCaptain
Spot container rates have continued to fall for the third week in a row, highlighting a growing gap between geopolitical disruptions and market fundamentals, as reported by gCaptain. The latest update from Drewry indicates that oversupply is a significant factor in this trend.
gCaptain
Israel has intercepted aid ships bound for Gaza in international waters near Greece, as reported by gCaptain. Flotilla organizers have criticized the action, describing it as an 'escalation of Israel's impunity.'
gCaptain
The United States is urging the formation of an international coalition to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by gCaptain. This move comes amid rising oil prices, which have reached their highest level in over four years due to concerns about prolonged disruptions to global fuel supplies.
gCaptain
Coconut oil cargoes, often overlooked as hazardous, can emit toxic vapors and deplete oxygen in confined spaces, as reported by gCaptain. Manish Nayyar from NorthStandard highlights these underestimated risks.
