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Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights

As of September, the Singapore Registry of Ships had 4,230 vessels with nearly 127.8 million gross tonnage in total – the highest since 2013.
Companies & Markets

Singapore registry adds 94 ships in September, bucks declining trend since 2016, as US and China tussle over port fees

The ongoing “war of words” between China and the United States has reinforced concerns over potential tariff or regulatory changes, leading some importers to diversify sourcing away from China.
International

Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights

No pollution was reported following the collision.
International

Singapore, China-registered vessels collide in Guangzhou; 2 Chinese vessel crew members missing

Some oil hubs have seen wait times lengthen as tanker owners sought to comply with the new directives.
Transport & Logistics

Commodity vessels clog China ports as fee imposed on US ships

By tonnage, more than a third of vessels currently in service were built in China.
Global Enterprise

How Trump is targeting China’s shipbuilding dominance

Hong Kong has operated under a “one country, two systems” framework through its mini-constitution since it returned to Chinese rule in 1997.
Transport & Logistics

Hong Kong won’t impose special port fees despite US-China spat

Singapore voted in favour of the carbon price in April’s vote at the IMO.
Global Enterprise

UN shipping agency delays decision on carbon price for one year amid splits

FILE PHOTO: Shipping containers are seen at the port of Oakland, as trade tensions continued over U.S. tariffs with China, in Oakland, California, U.S., May 12, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo/File Photo
International

US, China roll out tit-for-tat port fees, threatening more turmoil at sea

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 26: An American flag flies in front of shipping containers and cranes at the Port of Los Angeles on September 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. President Trump yesterday announced a slew of new tariffs on pharmaceutical products, heavy trucks, kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture which go into effect on October 1. Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Transport & Logistics

Market sees higher ship refinancing amid conflicts between US and China

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