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Ferguson Marine's Interim CEO Resigns Amidst Ferry Delivery Delays
Ferguson Marine's interim CEO, John Petticrew, resigned for personal reasons, returning to Canada; the shipyard is actively searching for a permanent replacement while dealing with ongoing delays in the construction of CalMac ferries, including the Glen Rosa and four new vessels being built in Turke...
Ferguson Marine's Interim CEO Resigns Amidst Ferry Delivery Delays
Ferguson Marine's interim CEO, John Petticrew, resigned for personal reasons, returning to Canada; the shipyard is actively searching for a permanent replacement while dealing with ongoing delays in the construction of CalMac ferries, including the Glen Rosa and four new vessels being built in Turke...
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36% Bias Score
US Imposes Fee on Chinese Ships, Sparking Trade Tensions
The US proposed a \$1.5 million fee per Chinese-built ship entering US ports to counter China's shipbuilding dominance, a move criticized as a late response and potentially harming US consumers and facing legal challenges; China's market share exceeded 50% in 2023 from 5% in 1999 due to heavy subsid...
US Imposes Fee on Chinese Ships, Sparking Trade Tensions
The US proposed a \$1.5 million fee per Chinese-built ship entering US ports to counter China's shipbuilding dominance, a move criticized as a late response and potentially harming US consumers and facing legal challenges; China's market share exceeded 50% in 2023 from 5% in 1999 due to heavy subsid...
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44% Bias Score
CalMac Ferry Deliveries Delayed Due to Labor Shortages
The delivery of four CalMac ferries built in a Turkish shipyard is delayed until at least June 2025 due to global labor shortages, compounding existing fleet issues and impacting ferry services on Scotland's west coast; the first vessel, Isle of Islay, was originally expected in October 2024.
CalMac Ferry Deliveries Delayed Due to Labor Shortages
The delivery of four CalMac ferries built in a Turkish shipyard is delayed until at least June 2025 due to global labor shortages, compounding existing fleet issues and impacting ferry services on Scotland's west coast; the first vessel, Isle of Islay, was originally expected in October 2024.
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56% Bias Score
BC Ferries Seeks Urgent Approval for $1B+ Shipbuilding Contract Amidst Tariff Uncertainty
BC Ferries seeks urgent approval for a $1-billion shipbuilding contract to replace its aging fleet, citing concerns about the impact of looming US tariffs on global markets and the need to maintain reliable service for passengers and commercial traffic vital to B.C.'s supply chains.
BC Ferries Seeks Urgent Approval for $1B+ Shipbuilding Contract Amidst Tariff Uncertainty
BC Ferries seeks urgent approval for a $1-billion shipbuilding contract to replace its aging fleet, citing concerns about the impact of looming US tariffs on global markets and the need to maintain reliable service for passengers and commercial traffic vital to B.C.'s supply chains.
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36% Bias Score
Canada Weighs German-Norwegian Submarine Offer to Bolster Defence
Canada is considering a joint German-Norwegian offer for diesel-electric submarines to replace its aging fleet by 2035, driven by concerns about geopolitical instability and the need to bolster national defense capabilities; the offer includes early access to production.
Canada Weighs German-Norwegian Submarine Offer to Bolster Defence
Canada is considering a joint German-Norwegian offer for diesel-electric submarines to replace its aging fleet by 2035, driven by concerns about geopolitical instability and the need to bolster national defense capabilities; the offer includes early access to production.
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44% Bias Score
China Dominates Global Shipbuilding for 15th Consecutive Year
China maintained its top position in global shipbuilding for the 15th consecutive year in 2024, accounting for 55.7% of the global volume, 74.1% of new orders, and 63.1% of the order backlog; exporting 5,804 ships, valued at $43.38 billion.
China Dominates Global Shipbuilding for 15th Consecutive Year
China maintained its top position in global shipbuilding for the 15th consecutive year in 2024, accounting for 55.7% of the global volume, 74.1% of new orders, and 63.1% of the order backlog; exporting 5,804 ships, valued at $43.38 billion.
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36% Bias Score
US Imposes \$1.5 Million Fee on Chinese Ships to Counter Global Dominance
The Biden administration proposed a \$1.5 million fee on Chinese-made ships entering US ports to counter China's shipbuilding dominance, which reached over 50% market share in 2023, sparking concerns about higher shipping costs and potential legal challenges.
US Imposes \$1.5 Million Fee on Chinese Ships to Counter Global Dominance
The Biden administration proposed a \$1.5 million fee on Chinese-made ships entering US ports to counter China's shipbuilding dominance, which reached over 50% market share in 2023, sparking concerns about higher shipping costs and potential legal challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Delayed Croatian Warship Delivery Highlights Military Procurement Issues
Eleven years after ordering, the Croatian Navy received its second patrol boat, "Umag," last month; the first arrived six years prior, with three more expected, raising concerns about timely completion and reliance on imports amid broader military procurement challenges.
Delayed Croatian Warship Delivery Highlights Military Procurement Issues
Eleven years after ordering, the Croatian Navy received its second patrol boat, "Umag," last month; the first arrived six years prior, with three more expected, raising concerns about timely completion and reliance on imports amid broader military procurement challenges.
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60% Bias Score
US Weighs Assault on China's Shipping Dominance
The US is considering imposing hefty port fees on Chinese-built or operated vessels and mandating increased use of US-flagged ships to counter China's dominance in global shipping, potentially raising prices and escalating trade tensions.
US Weighs Assault on China's Shipping Dominance
The US is considering imposing hefty port fees on Chinese-built or operated vessels and mandating increased use of US-flagged ships to counter China's dominance in global shipping, potentially raising prices and escalating trade tensions.
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52% Bias Score
Scholz Visits Bremerhaven Shipyard, Underscores Role in Energy Transition
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven, highlighting the shipyard's role in building converter platforms for offshore wind energy. Bremen pledged €60 million, and further funding is needed to support this initiative vital to Germany's energy transition.
Scholz Visits Bremerhaven Shipyard, Underscores Role in Energy Transition
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven, highlighting the shipyard's role in building converter platforms for offshore wind energy. Bremen pledged €60 million, and further funding is needed to support this initiative vital to Germany's energy transition.
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40% Bias Score
USTR Finds China's Maritime Dominance Unreasonable, Actionable
The U.S. Trade Representative's office determined that China's dominance in shipbuilding, maritime, and logistics is unreasonable and actionable under U.S. trade law, citing China's state control and unfair practices that have significantly reduced U.S. shipbuilding from 70 ships in 1975 to fewer th...
USTR Finds China's Maritime Dominance Unreasonable, Actionable
The U.S. Trade Representative's office determined that China's dominance in shipbuilding, maritime, and logistics is unreasonable and actionable under U.S. trade law, citing China's state control and unfair practices that have significantly reduced U.S. shipbuilding from 70 ships in 1975 to fewer th...
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64% Bias Score
Samsung Heavy Industries Shares Surge Amidst Trump's Fossil Fuel Plans, South Korea Unemployment Rises
Shares of South Korean shipbuilding company Samsung Heavy Industries hit a near 9-year high on Wednesday, potentially due to President-elect Donald Trump's plans to boost U.S. fossil fuel production, while South Korea's unemployment rate reached a three-year high of 3.7% in December 2024.
Samsung Heavy Industries Shares Surge Amidst Trump's Fossil Fuel Plans, South Korea Unemployment Rises
Shares of South Korean shipbuilding company Samsung Heavy Industries hit a near 9-year high on Wednesday, potentially due to President-elect Donald Trump's plans to boost U.S. fossil fuel production, while South Korea's unemployment rate reached a three-year high of 3.7% in December 2024.
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44% Bias Score
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