The question in many peoples’ lips after a potential end to the war in the Middle East, is how long would it take for a return to normalcy in terms of transiting the Hormuz Strait? In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “the Iran conf…
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Capesize The market experienced a gradual softening over the course of the week, with sentiment increasingly defined by the growing divergence between a relatively resilient Pacific and a subdued Atlantic basin. While the BCI trended lower overall, the…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesizes Softened by Weekly Close Read More »
While the maritime sector often expresses its commitment to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO’s) Net Zero ambitions and 2030/2050 targets, rhetoric and reality also frequently diverge. In many respects, our sector is a laggard among global…
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China’s leading role in terms of the global soybean import trade has increased so far in 2026, with a strong rebound during the first four months. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “soybeans are one of the most important …
Dry Bulk Market: China Soybean Imports on the Rise Read More »
Merchandised trade entered this year on an unexpectedly strong footing, propelled by high-tech manufacturing and containerised shipping across the Pacific. However, beneath the surface of these strong early performance indicators is a more fragile real…
Concern for container cargoes Read More »