Shipping faces Iran threats after ‘massive’ US and Israeli attack
Attacks across Iran provoke retaliation against Israel and US military bases
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February 2026
Dry Bulk Shipping: South African Coal Exports Keep Expanding
Coal exports from South Africa have been steadily recovering over the past few years and 2025 was no exception. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “global coal trade lost momentum in 2025, easing after a strong rebound the…
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Rising ownership concentration: What it means for the VLCC market
Sinokor Merchant Marine has swiftly established itself as a major operator in the VLCC segment, acquiring more than 50 second-hand vessels while also adding substantial tonnage through time-charter arrangements. The expansion has reportedly been financ…
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Panamax Freight view – Indonesia Thermal Coal to India
This week’s focus highlights the softening trend in TSOP data flows for Indonesian thermal coal shipments to India, particularly within the Panamax vessel segment, toward the end of February. The deceleration in shipments coincided with adjustments to …
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Xeneta Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market Update: February 27, 2026
Peter Sand, Xeneta Chief Analyst:“The recent tariff ruling by the US Supreme Court will have knock-on impacts for ocean container shipping, but this will be nuanced and unlikely to cause a huge increase in frontloading demand, even though tariffs…
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