The chemical tanker sector is currently experiencing a period of acute transformation and persistent volatility with a new year that brought the same uncertainty as 2025: shifting trade flows, a looming oversupply of aging vessels, and a fragmented reg…
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Tanker rates have risen to levels rarely seen as the Hormuz Strait, a key gateway for crude oil exports is effectively shut. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “the crude tanker tape has shifted from strong to structurally tight …
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Further attacks on vessels and maritime infrastructure in the Middle East as the conflict in the region reached its 5th day. At least 9 ships now identified to have been attacked, including the ‘Safeen Prestige’ (IMO number 9593517, feeder containershi…
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The Strait of Hormuz is the most important waypoint for vessels destined for the Arabian Gulf, as the largest discharge ports are located on the western side. Given the current conflict in the region, many vessels currently inside the Gulf are unlikely…
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The ship recycling market in Southeast Asia are also subject to the Gulf Region war escalation. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a leading cash buyer of ships, said that “the Indian market came off during the week, with pri…
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