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by DANIEL LOGAN
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Russia may now be building a shadow fleet for gas
Since Western sanctions were introduced in response to the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has exported oil through a shadow fleet. Moscow might now be bulding a similar fleet for gas exports.
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Norwegian car carriers bag multi-year contracts
Both Höegh Autoliners and Wallenius Wilhelmsen have signed large contracts for several years.
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Packed container ships trigger surge in air freight demand
Global demand for air freight has increased by 14% since last year, according to DHL Global Forwarding.
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Record influx of container ships this year will not cause trouble until 2025
The number of container ships is growing at record speed, but will not cause serious overcapacity until 2025, according to Bimco.
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Shipbroker BRS appoints Gilbert Walter as chairman
While Francois Cadiou steps down from the role he has held for four years, he remains a newbuilding broker in Paris for the company
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Spot prices for container freight continue to rise
This marks the 12th consecutive week that spot prices for containerized freight are increasing.
IMO's fossil fuel ban in the Arctic faces criticism
On July 1, the use and transportation of heavy bunker oil by ships in the Arctic will be banned. A climate organization now accuses the ban of being full of loopholes.
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