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Hutchison Expands Arbitration Claims Beyond $2B Against Panama

Published Mar 25, 2026 6:04 PM by The Maritime Executive

The ongoing battle between CK Hutchison’s Panama Ports Company and the government of Panama has reportedly been “escalated beyond...

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Survey: Shipowner Sentiment Has Refocused on Managing Uncertainty

Published Mar 25, 2026 3:12 PM by The Maritime Executive

Shipowners are waiting for clarity on the future of decarbonization, according to the results of a new executive survey from Wärts...

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Sea Cargo Charter Calls on Owners to Stay the Course on Decarbonization

Published Mar 24, 2026 11:19 PM by The Maritime Executive

The leaders of a prominent pro-decarbonization industry platform are asking shipowners to stay the course on the green transition,...

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Improve Fleet Value With Digital Optimization of Cruise Ship Hotel Areas

Published Mar 24, 2026 1:03 PM by ALMACO

As maritime operators navigate an era defined by rapid technological development, tightening regulations, and growing sustainabili...

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IEA Chief: Gulf Energy Crisis is More Severe Than 1970s Oil Shocks

Published Mar 23, 2026 8:55 PM by The Maritime Executive

Benchmark Brent and WTI oil futures eased on Monday in response to the White House's claims of new peace talks with Iran, but the...

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Maersk’s APM Becomes Minority Shareholder in North Vietnam Terminal

Published Mar 23, 2026 7:40 PM by The Maritime Executive

Maersk’s APM Terminals is taking a 49 percent minority shareholder and operating partner position in the Hai Phong International C...

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Analysis: Foreign-Flag Waiver Doesn't Put Jones Act Fleet at Risk

Published Mar 22, 2026 2:05 PM by Erik Broekhuizen / Poten & Partners

On March 18, 2026, the Trump administration announced the approval of a 60-day Jones Act waiver to allow foreign-flagged ship to m...

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Waste-to-Biochar Process Could Reduce Cruise Ships' Costs and Emissions

Published Mar 21, 2026 12:10 PM by The Maritime Executive

The largest cruise ships are floating towns, with thousands aboard - and they have waste handling requirements to match. Waste dis...

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Diana Vows Proxy Fight After Genco Again Rejects Merger Proposal

Published Mar 20, 2026 9:37 PM by The Maritime Executive

The takeover battle designed to consolidate the dry bulk shipping with the merger of Diana Shipping and Genco Shipping & Trading c...

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Genco Rejects Diana’s Revised Offer Citing Value and “Fire Sale” of Ships

Published Mar 19, 2026 6:26 PM by The Maritime Executive

The battle to further consolidate the dry bulk segment continues with Genco Shipping & Trading announcing that its board unanimous...

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