With increasing sanctions, divergent programmes, and confusing regulations, shipping companies must adapt and invest heavily in compliance measures. Speaking at a Reed Smith seminar at London International Shipping Week, Alexander Brandt, a partner in …
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The product tanker is expected to be impacted by the lack of diesel supplies, after Russia’s decision to ban exports. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv Shipbrokers said that “the world’s oil refineries are unable to produce enough d…
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In the last week of September, there is some optimism in the VLCC crude oil freight market after a difficult summer season. It should be noted, however, that while there are positive signs, growth rates in tonne days aren’t yet robust. The real t…
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After a full year of seemingly freefalling ocean freight rates, the latest market data from Oslo’s Xeneta suggests the industry may finally have reached a turning point. According to the Xeneta Shipping Index (XSI®), which tracks real-time rates develo…
Despite the challenging environment, under which the shipping industry must operate today, prospects for tankers and to a lesser degree bulkers, remain rosy. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “2023 has been a very challenging…
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