Geopolitics are increasingly shaping the current tanker market landscape. In a recent weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “Nigeria’s oil industry is enjoying a rare moment of momentum. After years of underperformance and insecurity in the Ni…
Tankers: Nigerian Cargoes Heading East is a Recalibration of Global Flows Read More »
Every year, the Port State Control (PSC) selects a particular area of ship safety or environmental regulation for closer scrutiny as part of its Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC). This autumn, over September and November 2025, the focus will be on…
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What began as a predictable point-to-point trade has transformed into a complex web of geopolitical calculations, environmental compliance, and strategic fleet planning that will define energy security for the next decade. The Disruption Reset The numb…
The great LNG shipping reset: how geopolitics is rewriting maritime energy rules Read More »
The product tanker market could be set for a respite in the coming months. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “last month refining runs hit an all-time high of just over 85mbd, with refineries running much harder this summer than …
Product Tankers: Demand Could Be Ramping Up Read More »
Capesize Positive sentiment was observed across both the Atlantic and Pacific basins throughout the week, with the exception of a brief pause on Thursday. The Capesize timecharter average closed at $25,457 on Friday, marking a gain of $1,944 week-on-we…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesizes Move to Higher Ground Read More »