After a flurry of newbuilding orders during 2024, this year it seems like ship owners have been treading more cautiously in the market. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “it was a slow week with a diverse range of orders….
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In the dynamic world of shipping, vessel owners face a constant challenge: how to maximise returns and operational efficiency while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to market changes. Signal has redefined vessel pooling experience by combining cutt…
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Only 1 in 6 shipowners fully understand what a cyber-secure vessel should look like upon delivery, highlighting a critical gap in the industry’s approach to maritime cybersecurity. The report, published by Thetius, CyberOwl (a DNV Group company) and HF…
The escalation of tariffs and trade wars is spilling over to the shipping industry, especially if US’ proposal to target Chinese-built ships moves ahead. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) …
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The global shipping market remains highly volatile due to geopolitical and economic uncertainties, including the Ukraine-Russia war and fluctuating US-China tariffs. Transpacific spot rates fell sharply in late February, prompting a surge in blank sail…