EU economy greenhouse gas emissions: +1.1% in Q3 2025
The EU economy’s seasonally adjusted greenhouse gas emissions in the third quarter of 2025 were estimated at 828 million tonnes…
Russia shrugs off Trump’s tariff threats on those who provide oil to Cuba
The Kremlin on Thursday said it is actively discussing what help it can provide to fuel-starved Cuba, dismissing U.S. President…
USDA lowers its forecast for Ukrainian corn exports in 2025-2026 MY by 1 mln tonnes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in its February 2026 report lowered its forecast for corn exports from Ukraine in…
U.S. says China buys part of Venezuelan crude sold after Maduro extradition
On the 11th, a U.S. cabinet member said that China purchased some of the Venezuelan crude oil the United States…
Venezuelan crude flows to Spain resume after year-long gap
Venezuela has resumed crude exports to Spain and Italy, according to S&P Global Commodities at Sea data Feb. 12. Venezuela…
Ocean Alliance, ONE rework trans-Atlantic services, remove ships
North and South Atlantic loops from Northern European to the US will consolidate to one East Coast-wide service, with a…
Trump administration unveils US maritime revitalization ‘action plan’
The wide-ranging plan includes proposals to tax foreign-built ships calling US ports, rebuild domestic shipbuilding capacity, and eliminate “burdensome regulations”…
Shift in maritime lending power
Ship finance is undergoing a structural transformation that extends far beyond the typical market cycle, according to legal experts. In…
Dirty & Clean Routes: This Week’s Congestion Moves
Recent freight market behavior suggests a pause in the rally rather than a structural reversal. Freight levels remain supported by…