For small and medium-sized shipowners operating fleets of 4 to 12 vessels, running a successful shipping business today requires more than just managing daily operations. Freight market volatility, rising insurance costs, regulatory changes, and operat…
The newbuilding market activity has taken a slight pause over the course of the past week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “a quiet week for newbuildings. Maersk contracted 12 x 15,000 teu from at least 3 different Chin…
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China’s evolving grain import strategy reflects its increasing focus on domestic production to enhance food security and support local farmers. This shift is reshaping the global grain trade, particularly the tonne-mile demand for Panamax vessels, by r…
China’s shifting grain game is creating ripples across the global market Read More »
Trade and innovation have driven growth, but mounting climate risks, weak governance and underinvestment threaten the sector’s future and the lives of 600 million people worldwide. The ocean economy has grown 2.5 times since 1995, outpacing the global …
The ocean economy is booming. But for how long? Read More »
Shipbuilding capacity around the globe is a “hot” commodity these days, with demand on the rise. India has a lot of untapped potential and could emerge as an important player moving forward. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that …
The shipyard market share “game” in full force Read More »