Could the tanker market be headed for an oversupply issue? In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “the renewed acceleration in tanker newbuilding activity has once again brought the question of oversupply to the forefront of market d…
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The US–India trade agreement is expected to reduce India’s reliance on Russian crude oil, benefiting the mainstream fleet and tonne-mile demand. Although a complete halt is unlikely at the moment due to existing contracts, refinery constraints and geop…
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As the dust settles on a historic year of upheaval, the global trade landscape is bracing for a starkly different reality in 2026. After a surprising 4.2% year-over-year expansion in 2025, economists at ING are forecasting a “significant slowdown…
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The strategic shift of EU’s LNG imports’ demand is redrawing the global LNG shipping map. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “Europe’s decision to formally sever its remaining gas ties with Russia marks the end of a chapter th…
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Market Overview The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) recorded a sharp recovery ahead of the Lunar New Year before correcting on Friday, 6 February 2026. While dry bulk indices have historically softened into the holiday period due to seasonal disruptions, index …
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