The tanker market has started off the year on a positive note, OPEC said in its latest monthly report. Dirty tanker spot freight rates had a strong start to the year in January, supported by geopolitical uncertainties, weather disruptions, unplanned ou…
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The Capesize market in the Pacific opened the week under pressure due to the effects of Cyclone Mitchell on West Australian Pilbara ports and a temporary slowdown in miner activity. Although port operations quickly resumed and activity levels picked up…
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“During the first six weeks of 2026, global bulk grain shipments have jumped 15% y/y, supported by a 30% y/y surge in soya bean shipments and a 17% increase in wheat shipments. Record harvests in the Southern Hemisphere are boosting exports while…
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More tanker newbuildings have been added to the global orderbook over the past week, alongside other ship types and classes. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “this week in the tanker sector, newly established Norwegian c…
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McQuilling Services is pleased to announce the release of its 29th anniversary edition, 2026-2030 Tanker Market Outlook. Our 2026 theme, “You Can’t See the Forest for the Trees,” frames the outlook for crude tankers over the next five years. Structural…