The Week in Focus Drone strikes in the Black Sea have targeted multiple commercial tankers awaiting loading at or near the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal. U.S. forces have expanded interdiction under Operation Southern Spear, seizing multip…
Tanker Seizures and Drone Attacks Escalate Maritime Risk Read More »
In recent years, the maritime finance sector has witnessed growing interest in non-payment insurance as a risk mitigation tool. This trend reflects broader market efforts to enhance credit security and diversify capital sources, aligning shipping finan…
An introduction to non-payment insurance in the shipping industry Read More »
The ship recycling markets showed signs of recovery as buyer demand is present. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a leading cash buyer of ships said that “the Indian market trended softer through most of the week, and despit…
Ship Recycling Market Looking Primed for a Recovery Read More »
The Baltic Capesize Index opened the week marginally firmer, while weekly performance remains lower, indicating continued sensitivity in the freight market. Ballaster availability remains elevated across both basins, with approximately 160 vessels (5-d…
January Snapshot: Capesize Ballasters & Demand Read More »
Potential redirection of Venezuelan crude oil exports could boost already high tanker rates in the near to medium term due to a shift to the mainstream fleet from shadow tankers, Fitch Ratings says. Any shift in the transportation of Iranian oil from t…
Tanker Shipping Rates May Rise due to Venezuelan Oil Redirection Read More »