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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The Review of Maritime Transport 2023 urges swift action and system-wide collaboration to decarbonize maritime transport amid growing carbon emissions and regulatory uncertainty. UNCTAD has called for a “just and equitable transition” to a …
Throughout the last week of September, freight rates maintaining the strength observed in previous days. It appears that the third quarter will conclude with higher freight rates than those witnessed in the preceding two months. Notable increases were …