Over the last six months we have seen a substantial increase in sale and purchase transactions, particularly in the container and dry bulk market. The value of ships as well as charter rates in these sectors have considerably increased which has result…
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The tanker market’s biggest threat at present could be a looming recession, which could further hurt oil demand. On the other hand, an increase in ton-mile demand, at least for the short and mid-term could act as a counterbalance, with slowsteaming ent…
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Capesize The Capesize market had a forgettable week for owners as rates slipped away, closing the week below $15,000 on the 5TC. The Pacific and Backhaul trade saw some particularly sharp declines as charterers took full advantage of the weaker sentime…
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Japan’s LNG imports may be jeopardised by a recent decree signed by the Russian president to give complete control of Sakhalin II (9.6 mtpa) to a new Gazprom subsidiary – Gazprom Sakhalin Holding. In response, Japan will have to use several count…
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Tanker values have surged to decade highs, on the back of strong earnings in the spot market. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “over the past few years tanker owners have watched containership values surge to unbelievable levels…
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