Japan plans to double shipbuilding output after decades of decline
World’s third-largest shipbuilding nation is plotting a comeback
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October 2025
Wilhelmsen Ship Management’s new boss seeks sweet spot in scale
Haakon Lenz says the Norwegian ship manager is focusing on organic growth
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Dry Bulk Shipping: Will the Fourth Quarter Replicate Third Quarter’s Performance
The dry bulk market entered the fourth quarter with the “wind in its sails” after a strong third quarter. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “the dry bulk market showed notable resilience in the third quarter of 2025, supported b…
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2025 Dirty Tanker Market Review: A Powerful Rally – Scenarios behind the Recovery
The summer of 2025 surprised with earnings, as VLCC rates climbed well above seasonal norms. In the sections that follow, we outline the key dynamics that, whether acting individually or in combination, underpinned this momentum and sustained strength …
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A guide to the Net-Zero Framework’s reward mechanism
In October 2025, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is expected to adopt its Net-Zero Framework, which would enter into force in 2027. The framework’s supporting guidelines will define zero- and near-zero-emission fuels, reward mechanisms, e…
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