While the world’s attention is today fixed on the return of protectionist duties, a more surreptitious and costly shift is undermining the global trade landscape. According to the latest Global Trade Update from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), frict…
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The story so far in 2026 has been quite a positive one for the dry bulk market. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “the first four months of 2026 have delivered an unambiguous message from the dry bulk freight market: the sharp c…
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Indonesia–China coal trade weakness is negatively impacting Panamax tonne-mile demand, particularly on northern discharge routes. Key Takeaways The decline in Indonesian coal exports to China is becoming increasingly evident. La Niña-related rainfall d…
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With VLSFO topping $1,000/mt in some ports, bunkers can represent up to 60% of total voyage costs[1]. A vessel burning just 5% above CP spec creates exposure that shipowners and operators only discover after the fixture is done. This article breaks dow…
Despite challenging overall conditions, the ship recycling markets remained firm, with a clear edge from Bangladeshi recyclers. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a leading cash buyer of ships, said that “the Indian local mar…
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