China and India appear to be ramping up their import “engines”. China recently agreed to boost iron ore imports from Australia after a two-year hiatus due to the strained relations between the two countries. Similarly, India is expected to boost its co…
Early Year Dry Bulk Demand Could Favor an Increase in Freight Rates Read More »
The year ended with critical changes in grain flows due to geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine. In parallel, the Chinese real estate crisis seriously impacted Capesize vessels, while the energy crisis drove up coal flows and Panamax freigh…
Dry Bulk Annual Review 2022 Read More »
Our previous blog post turned the spotlight on bridging fuels, where we shared our members’ thinking on the short and mid-term compliance with IMO’s decarbonisation targets, and explored the challenges and benefits of biofuels and liquified natural gas…
Decarbonisation developments and challenges: 2030 to 2050 – examining emerging fuels Read More »
Investment strategies involving a shipping company’s assets are always a tricky proposition, but nevertheless an integral part of each ship owner’s strategy. In a recent weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “let’s suppose that we have…
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: Asset Plays Are Getting Trickier For Shipowners Read More »
Full year 2022 data points for the international shipping industry have been released by Clarksons Research. Reviewing the data, Steve Gordon, Managing Director of Clarksons Research commented: The ClarkSea, our overall day rate charter index covering …
ClarkSea Index: Record Annual Average For 2022 Read More »