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More than 5.6m tonnes has been exported under Ukraine’s self-managed route with analysts saying it is now more effective than the UN-brokered Black Sea Initiative 

Filipino seafarers are still paying illegal recruitment fees to get work. Causes could include competition for jobs, lack of training, or a poor employment record

Greek shipowners have been particularly active in ordering medium-range and long range two product tankers, while two gas carrier operators have booked specialised LPG tankers  

Acquisition of the 2016 built Genco Reliance adds to a previously announced acquisition of a 2016-built capesize, both scrubber-fitted

Israel-linked shipping re-routes as Yemen threat escalates | Israeli shipowners set to pay more for Red Sea war risk cover after attacks | No easy fix for Panama Canal congestion

Under the new leadership, the association will enhance efforts to promote cooperation, technology, environmental progress and effective policies

Carriers’ efforts to reduce capacity are not showing significant rate rises. Hopes for a successful final GRI in December are fading

The vessel can cut operational costs by up to 50% compared with conventional vessels when factoring in energy efficiency and lower maintenance costs

Five merchant vessels have been damaged by a sea mine or been in the vicinity at the time of an explosion since October

Attica’s plans for incoming eight ships include installation of scrubbers on two Anek vessels