The Handy tanker segment is about to face a supply crunch, as a result of years of underinvestment. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “despite being the oldest deep sea tanker fleet, the Handy sector (32,000 – 42,000 dwt) has bee…
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Dramatic changes in shipping investors’ emphasis on newbuilding orders have unfolded in the past few years, causing divergent orderbook profiles. Some further shifts, perhaps equally striking, can be expected over the years ahead. Collective preference…
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Capesize After a slow start due to a UK Bank Holiday, the market quickly regained momentum. The Pacific was notably active, with all three major miners actively fixing throughout the week. Initially rates struggled to gain traction as brokers reported …
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Container shipping rates are on the rise once more. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “container shipping rates are soaring, nearing record highs from the pandemic era as the Baltic FBX index is at USD 3,408 / TEU, closing down …
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After a period of relative stability spanning five decades, the industry finds itself grappling with a new reality. A maturing Chinese giant, the rise of regional trade blocs, and the growing significance of short-sea shipping are all reshaping the glo…
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