U.S. top diplomat Marco Rubio warned Panama to immediately take steps to address U.S. concerns over Chinese businesses operating ports near the canal, which President Donald Trump has said represent a threat to U.S. national security.The U.S.
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The VLCC tanker market could be primed for a very good year, in terms of performance. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “VLCCs are enjoying a moment in the spotlight. A low orderbook and sanctions news have put a spotlight on the…
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Capesize The Capesize market faced a subdued week, with the BCI 5TC steadily declining from $7,946 on Monday to reach $6,977 by Thursday. However, a modest recovery towards the weeks end lifted the 5TC to $7,252. The Pacific market remained under press…
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The recent wildfire in Los Angeles is expected to drive up import demand for bulk and breakbulk commodities in the US, while export numbers could decline. Rebuilding the region will aid the need for construction materials, generating demand for bulk an…
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Some U.S. lawmakers and officials are touting a nearly half-century-old treaty between the United States and Panama to justify the Trump administration’s threat to reclaim the Panama Canal – provided it can show the strategic waterway’s operation is un…
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