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Ex-SIPG president Yan sentenced 12 years for taking $5m in bribes
His case, along with that of his former superior Chen Xuyuan, highlights the ongoing impact of China’s sweeping anti-corruption campaign in the shipping industry

When is a ‘blockade’ not a blockade?
Iranian sabre-rattling needs ‘effective power’ and military force to meet legal threshold. Probably

EU’s Magda Kopczysnka on post-IMO path for green fuel regulation
An interview with European Commission transport director-general Magda Kopczynska

ETS review sparks debate over future of green tax
Shipowner groups have argued the EU should scrap its regional emissions rules for shipping given the incoming global framework, while greens argue they should be kept on climate grounds

Malaysia pledges crackdown on illicit ship-to-ship transfers
New regulation aimed at tightening enforcement against illegal ship-to-ship oil transfers in Malaysian waters is expected to come into force by the end of this month

Iran shipments to Houthis a masterclass in AIS manipulation
The Houthis have a robust weapons supply chain and there are limited options for interrupting these networks

More than 90% of shadow fleet ships are producing insurance certificates when challenged
Data collected from European government agencies indicates that well over 90% of the shadow fleet tankers being challenged to produce evidence of insurance are responding, but none of the governments collecting that information are prepared to disclose how many are deemed to be credible

Shipping sanctions in the balance as EU mulls price cap and Trump touts Russia bill
Supporters of the bipartisan Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 seem to think that president Trump is about to back their plans to impose 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. If that goes ahead, stalling EU sanctions will likely get accelerated and pressure on Russian oil exports will be supercharged

Lawyers expect tougher customs enforcement across Europe
A survey of law firms found most expected heightened security at customs and low levels of preparedness among companies for enforcement

Debt or damages? Suezmax sale dispute reaches UK Supreme Court
A contract dispute over a cancelled suezmax tanker sale has reached the UK’s highest court, with ramifications for future cases

Taiwanese shipbuilders caught in Beijing's cross-straits export controls
CSBC says the impact is minor, but Chinese shipbuilding experts suggest the ban could potentially raise building costs for Taiwanese yards

MSC sued in India for $1.1bn over oil spill
The state government in Kerala is pursuing Mediterranean Shipping Co for $1.1bn over pollution from the MSC Elsa 3 sinking

OSV sale and leaseback case highlights contract law basics
London legal battle pits Chinese bank against Indian offshore operator
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