Containership charter rates have remained on a steady upwards trajectory this year and remain 200% higher than in 2019, despite slumping spot freight rates (see chart), to which some carriers point as evidence that talk of overcapacity in the market is…
Overpriced charter market is due a correction after 5-year boom Read More »
The trade tensions have officially spilled over to the shipping industry. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “Beijing has answered Washington’s planned port dues with its own maritime counterpunch. From the same day the U.S. meas…
Container Shipping and Tankers Facing the Trade Tensions “Storm” Read More »
China’s suspension of US soybean imports amid trade tensions has disrupted seasonal shipping flows, with no cargoes arriving so far this season. Typically, 12 million tonnes move from the US to China between October and November, generating around 120 …
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The maritime industry faces a pivotal moment as it adapts to regulation, including the new IMO Net-Zero Framework (pending adoption), aimed at reducing ship greenhouse gas emissions. DNV’s latest Maritime Forecast to 2050 offers practical insights and …
Net-zero shipping: Key findings from the latest Maritime Forecast Read More »
The dry bulk market isn’t immune to the trade tensions which have been undergoing since the start of 2025. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “Beijing’s move to halt BHP-linked Australian iron ore cargoes, combined with tariff…
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