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OPEC set to revise down ‘optimistic’ oil demand outlook – sources

OPEC wil likely revise down its 2022 oil demand growth forecast on Monday, two OPEC+ sources said, as the spread of the Delta coronavirus...

U.S. Loans Exxon 1.5 Million More Barrels from Strategic Petroleum Reserve

The U.S. Energy Department said on Thursday it has approved a second loan of 1.5 million barrels of oil to Exxon Mobil Corp from...

S. Korean refiners slash Middle East crudes to chase margins, low-carbon feed

The share of Middle Eastern crude in South Korea’s 2021 refinery feedstock import basket could fall to the lowest level in more than three...

OPEC+ raises 2022 oil demand growth forecast

OPEC+ revised up its 2022 oil demand forecast ahead of a meeting of the oil producing group on Wednesday, amid U.S. pressure to raise...

Oil Edges Up as U.S. Gulf Producers Assess Damage After Ida

Oil closed modestly higher Monday in New York as offshore explorers assess damage from Hurricane Ida and investors shift focus to an OPEC+ meeting...

U.S. crude inventories expected to drop for 3rd week

U.S. crude and gasoline inventories likely declined last week, while distillate stockpiles are expected to have increased, a preliminary Reuters poll showed. Five analysts...

China’s oil imports plummet 20% for 2nd straight month

China’s oil imports are plunging as Beijing cuts supplies to dirty local oil refineries. Oil shipments to the world’s largest crude importer fell 20%...

Exxon Sees ‘Great Opportunity’ for Lower-Emission Oil Output in Brazil

Exxon Mobil Corp sees its investments in Brazil’s offshore helping the company achieve a goal of lowering carbon emissions in its oil and gas...

Oil prices hammered by surge in coronavirus cases – report

Oil prices have finally buckled after coronavirus cases surged in all the major oil-consuming regions, pushing back the anticipated easing of quarantines and resumption...

Biden administration appeals federal court decision to block oil, gas leasing pause

The Biden administration on Monday challenged a federal judge’s decision in June to block the Interior Department’s pause on oil and gas leasing on...

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CMB.TECH continues fleet rejuvenation strategy

CMB.TECH NV has provided a market update regarding its fleet rejuvenation efforts in Q3 and Q4 2025.

Castor Maritime announces $50.0 million Debt Financing and Full Redemption of the 8.75% Series E Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Shares

Castor Maritime, a diversified global shipping and energy company, announces the signing of a $50.0 million sustainability-linked senior term loan facility with a European...

Konstantakopoulos issued special stock by Costamare

Costamare announced that it has entered into a Stock Subscription Agreement with Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos, pursuant to which Mr. Konstantakopoulos will purchase 1,200 shares of...

C3is Inc. announces closing of $2 million registered direct offering

C3is Inc., a ship-owning company providing dry bulk and tanker seaborne transportation services, today announced the closing of its previously announced registered direct offering...

Panama Canal posts $5.7 bln in FY2025 revenue, transits jump 19%

The Panama Canal said revenues rose around 14.4% in its fiscal year 2025 to $5.7 billion, based on preliminary and unaudited figures, authorities said...

Travlou: The postponement of the Net Zero Framework an opportunity for sustainable, green transition

The decision to postpone the vote for one year on the proposed roadmap for...

Seaspan strengthens fleet efficiency through comprehensive vessel retrofits and upgrades

Seaspan provides an update on its SAVER (Seaspan Action on Vessel Energy Reduction) program launched in...

Baltic Index steady on minimal gain across vessel segments

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which monitors rates for vessels moving...

INTERTANKO to continue its focus on practical pathways in the absence of an agreement...

After an intense week ending in a vote, the International Maritime Organization’s Net Zero...

ABS to acquire MetaSHIP assets to expand immersive maritime training

American Bureau of Shipping has agreed to acquire the MetaSHIP intellectual property and vessel...

Global Ship Lease issues statement regarding China-Specific port fees and US ownership

Global Ship Lease, a containership owner and lessor, issued the following statement in response to the Implementation Measures on the Special Port Charges for...

Port of Los Angeles strategies continue to deliver clean air gains

The Port of Los Angeles is furthering its progress in reducing pollution from all sources that move cargo through its gateway. In 2024, when...

Pacific basing takes measures to comply with port fee regulations

Pacific Basin Shipping has issued a trading update for the third quarter of 2025.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen suspends 2025 Outlook on US port fees impact

On October 10, 2025, a proposed modification of Annex III in the USTR section 301 on port fee regulations was released. In the proposal,...

First “Special Port Fee” reportedly charged in China – report

According to information circulating within industry channels, the U.S.-flagged container ship MV MANUKAI, operated by Matson, has reportedly become the first vessel to be...