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Fuel Oil Prices Surge Amid Iran Conflict, Threatening Global Shipping
In a dramatic shift within the oil industry, fuel oil—often regarded as the least desirable product from crude oil refining—has…
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Indian Tanker Jag Laadki Safely Departed Amid Regional Tensions
On March 15, 2026, the Indian-flagged crude oil tanker Jag Laadki successfully set sail from Fujairah port in the United…
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Escalating Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz Threaten Global Energy Supplies
Attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified, raising alarms about potential disruptions to global energy supplies.…
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Iran Disrupts Critical Maritime Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has significantly disrupted maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital waterways. Ship transits…
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Pan Ocean Expands Fleet with New Newcastlemax Bulk Carriers
South Korea’s Pan Ocean has announced a significant expansion of its newbuilding program by exercising options for two additional Newcastlemax…
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Nanjing Ocean Shipping Co Expands Fleet with New Bulk Carriers
Chinese shipping company Nanjing Ocean Shipping Co (NASCO) has signed a significant contract for the construction of two ultramax bulk…
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Colombo’s Air Quality Crisis Linked to Shipping Emissions
Colombo, Sri Lanka, is facing a growing air quality crisis, with emissions from international shipping lanes contributing significantly to the…
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UK Considers Deploying Minehunting Drones to Secure Strait of Hormuz
Britain is contemplating the deployment of minehunting drones to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime passage through which…
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U.S. Strikes Prompt Oil Loading at Iran’s Kharg Island
Suspected oil tankers have been observed loading fuel at Kharg Island, Iran, just two days after President Donald Trump ordered…
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Sri Lanka Faces Economic Vulnerability Amid Global Oil Price Fluctuations
Sri Lanka’s economic landscape is marked by cautious optimism, yet the nation remains highly susceptible to global oil price volatility.…
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