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Attacks on commercial shipping in the Hormuz Strait have increasingly targeted supertankers, with five of nine incidents involving Very Large Crude Carriers since June. The IMO warns ships to avoid th
Brazil launched its first ethanol-powered container ship, advancing biofuel adoption in maritime transport. The move supports sugarcane and corn producers while aligning with new IMO net-zero emission
The IMO estimates 80 mines block the main shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz, hindering oil and gas transit restoration despite recent peace deals boosting exports to 80% of pre-war levels. Industr
The IMO officially recognized Brazil's corn ethanol carbon footprint baseline at 20.8g CO2e/MJ, positioning shipping as a key future market. With production nearing 10 billion liters, this move suppor
Brazil's second-crop corn ethanol received IMO approval for maritime transport, establishing a carbon footprint value significantly lower than bunker fuel. This regulatory milestone boosts Brazilian b
IMO Secretary General declares Strait of Hormuz unsafe, impacting crude oil and chemical markets while diverting traffic to the Panama Canal and driving up shipping rates. One-third of global seaborne
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