The EES system has become operational at the Ukrainian-Hungarian border.
Starting October 28, 2025, the new Entry/Exit System (EES)—a common EU database that will replace the traditional stamps in passports—began operating at all border crossings between Ukraine and Hungary. What happens now at the border: 🟦Fingerprints are taken;🟦Face photos are taken;🟦Passports are scanned to enter the data into the electronic system. 🧭 Initially, the EES […]
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The Port of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is closed.
The country’s main port has completely halted operations following the outbreak of unrest following the October 29 elections. 🔘According to Inchcape Shipping Services, a curfew has been imposed, and communications and internet access are partially blocked. All terminals and warehouses are closed, and vessels are not being serviced. 🔘Dar es Salaam is a key East […]
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Greek tanker companies are curtailing cooperation with Russia.
According to Reuters, Greek shipping companies, which the Brookings Institution estimates transport up to a third of all Russian oil, have begun refusing to work with Russian oil companies following the imposition of sanctions by the Trump administration. ⛽️ This decision could seriously impact Russian oil export logistics and the tanker shipping market, particularly in […]
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China is capturing the container ship market
Today, almost 99% of all orders for new container ships are placed in just three countries: China, South Korea, and Japan. 🔘 China leads the way, controlling 73.7% of the global order book (7.36 million TEUs).🔘 Korea holds about 20%🔘 Japan – just over 4%🔘 Only 29 ships are being built outside these countries – […]
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Insurers are recording increased risks for vessels with dual-fuel engines.
The shipping market is seeing a growing number of incidents related to dual-fuel operation, primarily involving systems using LNG and VLSFO backup fuel. 💡 The problem is that backup fuel is often stored for too long, losing its properties. Under improper storage conditions, VLSFO separates or thickens, which can lead to damage to filters, separators, […]
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