A prolonged period of too many unknowns seems to now be the new operating reality for tanker owners. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “every year since 2020, as analysts we have complained that the outlook for the market has nev…
Tanker Market: Extreme Uncertainty is the New Norm Read More »
Capesize The Capesize market maintained a generally firm tone this week, supported by a tightening of tonnage in both the Pacific and North Atlantic, alongside a steady flow of cargo. In the Pacific, early-week momentum was driven by active miners on t…
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As part of our recent webinar following MEPC 83, two of LR’s regulatory and advisory experts explained that the proposed mid-term GHG reduction measures, while challenging, can also present commercial opportunities if properly managed. Despite the comp…
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The ever-shifting tides of the shipping freight market are proving to be difficult to navigate. For example, in the dry bulk market, seasonality used to be a defining factor, but lately policy have proven to be equally as important. In its latest weekl…
Dry Bulk Shipping: Policy is now as Major Catalyst for Market Direction as Seasonality Read More »
As of early May 2025, the crude oil trading relationship between the United States and Venezuela has undergone a major disruption, primarily due to recent geopolitical and regulatory shifts. The most pivotal development occurred in March 2025, when the…
Tanker – Weekly Market Monitor: Venezuela’s Crude Oil Exports Trends Read More »