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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

Law Ports and Logistics

When is a ‘blockade’ not a blockade?

Iranian sabre-rattling needs ‘effective power’ and military force to meet legal threshold. Probably

Red Sea Risk Law

EU’s Magda Kopczysnka on post-IMO path for green fuel regulation

An interview with European Commission transport director-general Magda Kopczynska

Decarbonisation Regulation

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

Decarbonisation Sustainability

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

Sanctions Tankers and Gas
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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

Red Sea Risk Piracy and Security
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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

Sanctions Tankers and Gas
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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

Sanctions Regulation

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

Ports and Logistics Political Risk and Trade

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

Tankers and Gas Law

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

Containers Dry Bulk

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

Containers Casualty

OSV sale and leaseback case highlights contract law basics

London legal battle pits Chinese bank against Indian offshore operator

Law Finance
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