In 2025, Indonesia’s role as a key supplier of Supramax and Panamax coal cargoes is under pressure due to shifting energy trends in Asia. China and India, the two largest buyers of Indonesian coal, are reducing their reliance on coal-fired power by inc…
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Three recent bulk carrier projects show how LR’s approach keeps wind conversions on schedule and in compliance – and how early planning ensures ship operators aren’t left in a spin over rotor sail installations. Wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) …
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The first half of 2025 marked a turning point for the car carrier market, with rates and values continuing to normalize after several years of exceptional highs. While conditions are not yet fully aligned with historical averages, the trajectory sugges…
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The recent tightening of sanctions enforcement on Iranian and Russian oil by the US and EU may lead to notable shifts in global tanker trade patterns. On Wednesday, July 30, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced sanctions targeting over 100 Ira…
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The global bulk carrier fleet is aging. With a 12% annual increase in carriers aged 21 years or older and 32% of global tonnage now over 15 years old, a significant proportion of the world’s bulker ships are reaching the latter part of their oper…
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