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Trump extends shipping waiver for oil, fertiliser by 90 daysPresident Trump has granted a 90-day extension for energy companies to move goods using foreign ships. This extension aims to support domes...- Tanker carrying Russian diesel halts off US coast, shipping data showsPresident Donald Trump last month announced a surprise deal with Moscow to import diesel from Russia to help lower prices at the pumps ahea...
- Delhi's river tourism begins with the launch of Yamuna recreational cruise serviceDelhi has launched its first ever recreational cruise service on the Yamuna River to encourage local tourism. This innovative program invit...
- Vanishing vessels and missing sailors: The Iran war's human cost at seaNaveen Kumar's mother, V. Pandiselvi, has not heard from her son for over six months. Kumar and five other crew members disappeared while o...
- Hormuz LNG traffic hits highest in October since Iran war beganOctober exports were the highest since February when the war started and were up from September's corresponding tally of 23 vessels exiting...
- Russia says hit power substations in Ukraine and three ships in Black SeaRussia conducted overnight strikes that reportedly targeted three cargo vessels linked to Ukrainian military supplies. The vessels were str...
- UAE rescues 22 crew members after cargo ship catches fire in Gulf of OmanUAE Coast Guard successfully rescued 22 crew members of Arab nationality from a burning cargo ship. The operation was initiated after the c...
- US military says it fired on commercial vessel in Gulf of Oman after it attempted to breach blockadeU.S. Central Command disabled a ship flagged by St. Kitts after it attempted to leave Iranian waters. This action follows multiple warnings...
- In 2024, the US military sank the 360-foot Monarch Countess weighing 2,743 tons; the retired vessel now rises 100 feet from the seafloor in 180 feet of waterThe Monarch Countess, a roll-on/roll-off vessel, now rests serenely on the Gulf of Mexico's seabed. This ship, having been adapted for mili...
- Middle East crude oil premiums tumble to pre-war levels amid ample supplyMiddle Eastern crude exports have increased in September and October, leading to declining spot premiums. Dubai's cash premium to swaps fel...
- MRPL boosts delivered oil buying as Iran war raises shipping risksMangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd plans to increase crude oil purchases on a delivered basis. This strategy aims to reduce shipping...
- Sarbananda Sonowal outlines plan to double coastal & waterway freight share to 12% by 2047The Indian government is implementing initiatives to double the share of coastal and inland waterway shipping by 2047. The Coastal Cargo Pr...
- Logistics links, shipping services emerge as key drivers for India's maritime growth: ReportIndia’s next phase of maritime growth will depend on improving logistics, inland connectivity and shipping services rather than simply expa...
- India's top gas importer sets eyes on US LNG under long-term deal with QatarIndia is seeking US liquefied natural gas through its renewed 20-year supply deal with Qatar, its biggest LNG supplier, as the Iran war dis...
- Vizhinjam port receives first import container, marks new milestoneVizhinjam International Seaport has received its first import container, marking a significant operational milestone. The container was shi...
- In 1905, a transporter bridge opened across England’s River Mersey, carrying up to 300 passengers and horse-drawn wagons in 2½ minutesThe Widnes–Runcorn Transporter Bridge was officially opened in 1905, introducing a groundbreaking means of crossing the River Mersey. This ...
- The age of pirates isn't over: Modern-day Somali raiders are hijacking oil tankers, holding sailors hostage and demanding millions in ransomOn April 21, 2026, armed men hijacked the Honour 25, a diesel tanker, in a swift attack. The crew was held hostage on board, with a ransom ...
- Houthis strike Aden airport after evacuation warning, halting air traffic in southern YemenYemen's Houthis launched an attack on the Aden airport after issuing evacuation warnings due to escalating violence. Residents reported hea...
- High freight rates narrow Indian refiners’ crude oil choices, squeeze marginsWith freight rates reaching unprecedented levels, Indian refiners are facing escalating crude oil expenses that are eroding their margins. ...
- How Australia built world’s biggest battery-powered ferryThe electric ferry China Zorrilla has launched its operations between Buenos Aires and Uruguay, marking a significant milestone in eco-frie...
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