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The ship recycling market has been hampered by reduced activity for quite some time. However, shipping experts feel that the coming weeks could offer some respite. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Clarkson Platou Hellas said that “ss the days grow shorter now that the first of September has arrived, the engaging thoughts are whether […]
China’s iron ore imports have increased so far in 2023, helping sustain dry bulk market rates. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “2023 has been so far a positive year for global iron ore trade. In Jan-Jul 2023, global loadings of iron ore increased by +3.9% y-o-y to 892.6 mln tonnes, […]
Russia’s crude oil export routes are in a state of constant flux, as the exporter is shifting volumes to other clients/countries, China being one of the main ones. As such, the importance of alternative and more cost-effective routes is increasing. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “voyages through the Northern Sea Route […]
The ship recycling activity has fallen by almost 14% so far this year, according to data from Xclusiv Shipbrokers. This, despite the fact that prices haven’t fallen that much in Southeast Asia. In its latest weekly report, the shipbroker said that “despite the fact that the demolition market is at almost similar levels as one […]
The dry bulk market is benefiting from the increase of seaborne coal trade in Asia, with China increasing its imports considerably during the course of the year. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “in recent weeks, Chinese economic data has suggested that the world’s second largest economy may be slowing this year […]
High prices and low rates haven’t been able to deter owners from booking more newbuilding orders. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied said that “the market remains in a similar state to that seen over recent weeks, with a shift in contracting patterns perhaps more likely as the summer holiday period ends and everyone […]
The ship recycling market is still facing complications. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Clarkson Platou Hellas said that “as India celebrates the ‘Chandrayaan-3’ mission to the Moon, making space history being the first nation to land at the Moon’s South Pole, no such celebrations are paramount from the Alang recycling yards with local market […]
The Panama Canal’s fight against climate change is well underway, in what appears to be an ongoing issue. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “as of the latest update, the Panama Canal continues to grapple with the effects of a historic drought, impacting shipping markets in the region. The drought has compelled […]
The long term demand for crude oil in the state of California, could be a sign of things to come for the tanker market, as the world, gradually, moves towards cleaner energy sources. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “the state of California is a unique case in the US energy market, […]
The tanker market has benefited from the fact that the EU is now established as the single largest importer of crude oil by sea. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “2023 so far has been another positive period for crude oil trade, despite the high oil prices and risks of economic […]
With the US market not able to fully service the European continent, more crude oil VLCC cargoes have started flowing out of the Middle East market. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “in recent years we have seen a remarkable increase in VLCC flows out of the US Gulf (USG) as overall […]
Lower values of China’s dry bulk exports have triggered shifts in major routes. In a recent weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv Shipbroking said that “China, the world’s second-largest economy suffered a sharp decline in exports and imports in July in terms of value, adding to a prolonged trade slump. In dollar terms, exports fell 14.5% year […]