Much of last year’s focus has been around the attempted rebirth of US’ shipbuilding industry, amid links with S. Korea. It would be interesting to see where Japan’s shipyards stand. In a recent weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal attempted exactly tha…
Shipbuilding: Where Does Japan’s Shipyards Stand Ahead of 2026? Read More »
Understanding freight markets has always required piecing together information from multiple and often fragmented sources. From rates, vessel supply, availability, to cargo demand and port congestion, you can rarely find these sources in a single, stru…
Shipping technology and freight markets: a review of 2025 and signals for 2026 Read More »
Venezuela’s maritime environment is undergoing a profound and accelerating transformation. Over the past year, a surge in opaque and unconventional vessel behavior has emerged across its surrounding waters. This activity spans foreign strategic actors,…
Venezuela: A Maritime Domain Growing More Opaque Read More »
A peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, however challenging, could offer significant momentum in the dry bulk shipping market, besides its obvious humanitarian benefits. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “while the war …
Dry Bulk Shipping to Gain Momentum in 2026 If Peace is to Prevail Read More »
Tanker freight markets continue to diverge, with dirty segments losing momentum, while clean markets retain a firmer undertone. Dirty Market Signals (WS | Ballast Positioning | Demand Volumes) What current fundamentals imply for the days ahea…
Weekly Tanker Market Monitor: Dirty vs. Clean tanker freight sentiment Read More »