The dry bulk market could be facing a shortage of grain stocks over the next few months, which could have a negative impact on demand. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “as the situation in the Middle East unfolds, with ongoi…
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The dry bulk market entered 2026 with a stronger-than-expected start. January rates came in well above seasonal norms across all vessel classes, a strong early signal for the year ahead. Despite structural headwinds, China’s economic slowdown, a coal t…
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The global shipping industry is currently wrestling with a significant escalation of geopolitical tension in the Middle East following the reported de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. While the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has clarified t…
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The tanker market is still experiencing significant uncertainty and shifts of trade routes, as the Hormuz Strait, remains largely closed. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “the crisis in the Middle East shows no signs of abating….
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Capesize The market experienced a volatile but ultimately firmer week, shaped largely by fluctuations in bunker prices. Early in the week, the market strengthened sharply as Brent crude surged above the $100 threshold, inflating voyage calculations and…
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