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 Six dry bulkers will be equipped with the Wind Challenger hard sail systems, co-developed by MOL and Oshima Shipbuilding, which the Japanese shipping group claims can reduce vessel GHG emissions by up to 16%

Spot rates for US containerised imports from Europe are falling far behind rates from Asia. It could be just a timing effect, or it could be related to weaker demand for the types of goods in the transatlantic trade

Larger listed owners like Star Bulk are slashing their debt. If costly decarbonisation rules are enacted in the future, the balance sheets of these players should give them a major competitive advantage

Patrizia Kern-Ferretti re-elected as chair of the Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance Association

The latest attack in the Red Sea follows reports by US Central Command that its forces shot down drones in Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen

Rising number of dead ships are appearing to return to life when their MMSI number is broadcast, reflecting increase in spoofing tactics to manipulate signals to show vessels in fake locations

Chief executive Gundy highlights growing market share and strong performance by US and Spanish acquisitions

Dorian LPG says congestion is rising in the Panama Canal as transit slots and auction fees increase, with Argus Media data showing fees more than quadrupling since April. But rising VLGC transits through the waterway have not impacted freight rates, which continue to edge upwards after crashing in January

The project brings together major Japanese maritime companies such as ClassNK and Imabari Shipbuilding to share data more easily

Marshall Islands-flagged Dubai Angel is carrying the first cargo from the recently expanded Trans Mountain pipeline in Vancouver, vessel-tracking data suggests. The new pipeline is expected to add 25 to 30 aframax loadings per month when fully operational