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Ex-Mill Sugar Prices Drop 30%, Retail Rates Yet To Reflect The Decline

New Delhi: Ex-mill sugar prices fell nearly 30 per cent to Rs 47 per kg on Monday, from a peak of Rs 67 per kg on August 18, following a series of government interventions, but the drop has yet to filter down to retail shelves, industry sources said. While the decline in ex-mill rates gets reflected almost immediately in wholesale markets, retail prices tend to lag. Retailers who bought stock at…

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Global shipping carbon pricing back on the UN negotiating table amidst geopolitical and climate turmoil

Negotiations are resuming at the UN on the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) for international shipping, a landmark climate agreement introducing the world’s first global carbon pricing on any polluter.

  • International shipping emissions gaining global attention at UN negotiations
  • Net-Zero Framework proposes first carbon pricing for shipping industry
  • September 1-4 meeting in London to debate policy details and revenue management

Bidding Announcement of 4917t Oil Tanker “LONG MEI”

Entrusted by the Sellers, our company (the “Bidding Company”) is scheduled to conduct an online public auction on the Shipbid website (www.shipbid.net) from 16:00 to 16:30 on September 16th, 2026…

  • Online auction for 4917t oil tanker LONG MEI begins September 16th
  • Vessel 103.95m long, 15.00m wide, 7.70m tall, deadweight 4917t
  • Auction ends same day at 16:30 Beijing Time, starting price USD 1.7m

Shanghai Clears 55 Million TEU As The World Top Container Ports 2026 Ranking Is Published

Following the digital release of the WTCP ranking on July 24, 2026, CM has published the 2026 World Top Container Ports (WTCP) ranking and annual league table of the world’s 125 largest container…

  • Shanghai port handled 55.1 million TEU in 2025, breaking the 55 million TEU threshold.
  • Singapore port ranked second with 44.7 million TEU, growing 8.6% year-on-year.
  • Ningbo-Zhoushan port led growth among top ten, increasing 11.6%.

MEPC 85: Greek shipowners back Liberia-Panama proposal ahead of IMO talks

The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) wants emission targets determined by what the bunker market can actually supply, ahead of IMO talks on 1 September.

  • Greek shipowners UGS supports Liberia-Panama proposal for IMO talks.
  • UGS believes emission targets should align with bunker market availability and pricing.
  • UGS welcomes proposal's focus on vessel energy efficiency and targets.

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