The shipping industry has always been good at navigating uncertainty; however the rapid expansion of the shadow fleet represents a different kind of risk. It’s not just regulatory or geopolitical; it’s informational. Each vessel that goes dark removes …
Demand for dry bulk carriers, both newbuildings and second hand, has remained elevated over the past week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in the bulk sector, COSCO Shipping placed an order of 4 x 210,000 dwt newcastle…
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For anyone who has worked in shipping, the importance of Greece is beyond question. It is a market that has shaped global trade and maritime practice for generations, and it continues to do so today. For The Swedish Club, Greece has been a cornerstone …
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“We estimate that coal shipments to advanced economies will fall 2% y/y in 2025, reaching a 23-year low. This will be the third consecutive annual drop although the pace of decline has slowed compared to previous years. The contraction is primarily dri…
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A rise in tanker rates of late, has been the result of ongoing market shifts, as a result of the persisting geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Black Sea region. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “geopolitics drew atte…
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