The shipping community is still coming to terms with the disruption following attacks by Houthi rebels on merchant vessels transiting the Red Sea, in particular when passing the Bab al-Mandab Strait, one of the most frequently used sea passages and a &…
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The global economy is heading towards monetary easing, expected to arrive in the following months. This could trigger a rebound in trade growth dynamics and demand across the board. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “despite rec…
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The Lloyd’s Register (LR) Maritime Decarbonisation Hub is collaborating with five leading shipowners as Founding Members in the establishment of a not-for-profit Athens-based global Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre (M-ERC) that will focus on optimis…
In January 2024, the FBX container futures market was subject to geopolitical events, volatile indices, and forward curve movements, dramatically shifting the landscape for traders and hedgers. The month unfolded against a backdrop of heightened politi…
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Ship owners keep focusing on new fuel technologies, when it comes to newbuilding orders, with ammonia being among the preferred options at this stage. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “as the first month of 2024 conc…
Ammonia/LPG Carriers Remain Newbuilding Favorites Read More »