Cargo-flow analysis indicates that Russian crude shipments to India slowed in early January, as reflected in the 7-day moving average across the first three weeks of the month. While India remains one of the most important destinations for Russian oil,…
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Geopolitics, economic headwinds, shifting supply chains, digital breakthroughs, and sustainability pushes are converging to challenge trade in 2026, according to the UNCTAD Global Trade Update. These drivers are “redefining how countries engage in comm…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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