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European gasoil market faces supply tightness and rising freight costs
Alkagesta reports that low inventories and Rhine River transport bottlenecks are driving price volatility and increased freight rates across the European gasoil market.
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Bulk Carriers
Star Bulk sells 35% stake in two kamsarmaxes to Hermes
Nasdaq-listed Star Bulk Carriers has divested a 35% interest in two 2026-built kamsarmax bulkers to Hermes World Maritime, while retaining full commercial and technical management of the vessels.
Tankers
Tankers
Emarat Maritime expands tanker fleet with six LR1 newbuildings
Dubai-based Emarat Maritime has ordered six 74,000 dwt LR1 product tankers in China, bringing its total newbuilding pipeline to 22 vessels.
Container Shipping
Container Shipping
Offen Group eyes containership newbuilding return at GSI
Hamburg-based tonnage provider Offen Group is in discussions for up to four 7,000 TEU containerships at China’s Guangzhou Shipyard International, potentially marking its first newbuilding order in over a decade.
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