The world’s largest iron ore consumer, China, continues to grapple with a sluggish economy, particularly in its crucial property sector. This has had a significant impact on iron ore demand, driving prices down over 20% year-to-date. “Iron …
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The Asian thermal coal market could be set for a bearish 2025, under current fundamentals. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “the Asian thermal coal market outlook signals challenging conditions for 2025, with bearish pressure o…
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The freight market is being shaped by an intricate web of geopolitical challenges that create uncertainty and disrupt traditional trading patterns. Key risks stem from the ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions, the protracted Russia-Ukraine war, and escala…
How the Geopolitical Landscape and Fleet Growth Are Shaping the Freight Market Read More »
As the global shipping industry sails further into a new era of environmental responsibility, ship recycling has emerged as one of its most critical challenges to date. Currently the global fleet is ageing rapidly, with approximately 30 per cent of ves…
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The recent closure of the EU-Mercosur deal has been 20 years in the making and could offer a positive boost to the shipping markets. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “after over two decades of negotiations, the European Unio…
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