The global container shipping industry continues to witness an increase in freight demand for US bound shipments as 59% of supply chain professionals surveyed in August 2024 respond in affirmation, while 30% of respondents indicated they have not obser…
Steady demand for US-bound shipments keeps container prices from crashing Read More »
Futures prices remained as volatile as their physical rate counterparts in August, which reflects the revised physical market expectations following the apparent surprise surge in rates from May into June. Key Points Asia-US West Coast to East Coast sp…
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The crude tanker market is expected to benefit from an expected increase in crude oil supply in the coming years. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “South America has been a major source of oil supply for decades. Traditional pro…
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Capesize The Capesize market saw a strong start to the week, particularly in the Pacific, where two of the three major miners became active, leading to a steady rise in the C5 route. However, as the week progressed, Pacific activity began to slow, with…
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As long as the scrubber economics are favourable, we will see the domination of scrubber-fitted crude-carrying vessels in the orderbook. Currently, the orderbook comprises 201 tankers with the majority being Suezmaxes (as of July 2024). A substantial n…
Favourable scrubber economics driving the crude tanker orderbook Read More »