Whilst major front-haul routes slide through September, fears grew of (realised) port strikes on the US East Coast and persistent risks in the Red Sea linked to escalation between Israel and Hezbollah. Key Points FBX03 Asia-US East Coast index values s…
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China’s latest measures to support its economy should lead to a short-term bounce in crude oil demand, however the long-term impact is expected to be muted. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “Chinese oil demand has been underwhel…
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The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee 82nd meeting has concluded with a large amount of work remaining. However, negotiations are still on track for an agreement on a new MARPOL text (Chapter 5 of MARPOL Annex VI) that enshrines new mid-ter…
The Capesize market experienced a steady decline throughout the week, marked by softening conditions across both the Atlantic and Pacific basins. In the Pacific, early week activity from the miners and operators saw some momentum, but as the Golden Wee…
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LPG imports from the EU have been on the rise so far in 2024, reversing last year’s downward trend, although not entirely. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “global LPG (liquified petroleum gas) trade has been steadily re…
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