VLCC surge linked to Hormuz blockade sees ClarkSea Index reach uncharted waters for the second week in a row
Shipping rates hit second successive record amid historic tanker rally Read More »
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Defence minister says country’s forces will protect Italian vessels
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India has been importing less coal overall so far in 2026, despite an increase in imports from Russia. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in Jan-Aug 2026, global seaborne coal loadings increased by +1.7% yo-y to 866.8 mln…
Dry Bulk Shipping: India Importing Less Coal In 2026 Read More »
Exceptional VLCC spot earnings are putting a familiar commercial question firmly back in focus: how much exposure should shipowners have to the spot market, and how can they balance the opportunity for higher returns with the need for predictable and s…
VLCC Spot Earnings Hit $1m/Day: The right time for Tanker pooling is now Read More »