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Ministers from Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Italy met in Limassol and agreed to co‑ordinate their negotiating positions on both the EU Emissions Trading System and the IMO’s planned Net‑Zero Framework, a report on 13 September 2026 states.
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Ministers from Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Italy met in Limassol and agreed to co‑ordinate their negotiating positions on both the EU Emissions Trading System and the IMO’s planned Net‑Zero Framework, a report on 13 September 2026 states.
Iranian state media say a commercial ship was hit off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on 13 September 2026, killing one person and wounding four ahead of regional briefings by Tehran.
Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure and Simwave launched the first modules of a transfer equipment-focused training programme at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, a development MarineLink described as a milestone in the companies' partnership.
A report by reports on 13 September 2026 said Aframax freight rates for the Vancouver–China route reached an all-time high on 10 September, driven by tight available tonnage and robust global demand.
reports reports a strong weekly rise in MEG‑linked tanker freight, with TC1 and TC20 posting notable gains while the Mediterranean/East index eased slightly.
The IMO’s proposed Net‑Zero Framework aims for net‑zero GHG emissions from international shipping by or around 2050 and is the first global measure to combine mandatory limits with greenhouse gas pricing, a The report said on 13 September 2026.
reports reports that Capesize freight experienced a mixed week on 13 September 2026, with Pacific volatility and a midweek recovery supported by miner fixtures on C5 while the Atlantic remained comparatively steady but lacking consistent momentum.
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