As a traditional summer lull is on its way, ship owners are firming up their interest for newbuildings. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that it was “an interesting week for the newbuilding market, with several fresh deal…
Newbuilding Orders Picked Up as Summer Holidays Approach Read More »
The Container market continues to impress with record breaking rates and ordering never seen before. Olivia Watkins, Head Cargo Analyst takes us through what has been happening with orders, transactions, values, rates and trade for the first half of 20…
Containers continue to triumph Read More »
There has been an increasing trend for private equity investments in the shipping sector to take the form of preferred stock in either publicly listed or private companies, rather than through a more traditional method of establishing a joint venture w…
Preferred stock in the shipping sector Read More »
Ship owners are keeping their older ships in service, on the back of high dry bulk and container rates. As a result, tonnage availability in the demolition market is scarce and rates offered are through the roof, with some market observers reporting pr…
Ship Recycling Market Devoid of Tonnage Read More »
For centuries the great port cities analysed in the recent Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index report were built on the confluence of trade, people and ideas. Centred around ships and the presence of their owners, managers and…
Shipping: Does location matter anymore? Read More »