The newbuilding market activity has taken a slight pause over the course of the past week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “a quiet week for newbuildings. Maersk contracted 12 x 15,000 teu from at least 3 different Chin…
Newbuilding Market Cools Down Read More »
China’s evolving grain import strategy reflects its increasing focus on domestic production to enhance food security and support local farmers. This shift is reshaping the global grain trade, particularly the tonne-mile demand for Panamax vessels, by r…
China’s shifting grain game is creating ripples across the global market Read More »
Trade and innovation have driven growth, but mounting climate risks, weak governance and underinvestment threaten the sector’s future and the lives of 600 million people worldwide. The ocean economy has grown 2.5 times since 1995, outpacing the global …
The ocean economy is booming. But for how long? Read More »
Shipbuilding capacity around the globe is a “hot” commodity these days, with demand on the rise. India has a lot of untapped potential and could emerge as an important player moving forward. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that …
The shipyard market share “game” in full force Read More »
Every weekend seems to bring new investigations and actions from the US. On 21 February, two memoranda were released: one focused on America’s investment policy, and the other on foreign governments’ extraterritorial authority over American…
US attempts to curb China’s dominance in shipping, but actions could backfire Read More »