The Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) fleet has grown at a staggering rate of 8% year to date in November. The 65 VLCCs delivered in the first 11 months of 2019 will mark the highest number of deliveries since 1976. A total of 19m DWT has been delivered …
Shipping number of the week: Most VLCCs delivered in 40 years Read More »
When words like ‘deterioration’, ‘uncertainty’ and ‘weak’ are used in connection with trade and investment flows by a body as eminent as the OECD, it’s a cause of great concern for shipping. In his analysis of the organisation’s latest Economic Outlook…
Trade outlook deterioration continues ‘unabated’ Read More »
Our regular round-up of the stories behind the headlines this week eyes up plenty of dark clouds on the horizon…
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