First half 2026 data points for the international shipping industry have been released by Clarksons Research. Reviewing the data, Steve Gordon, Managing Director of Clarksons Research commented: Strait of Hormuz closure continuing a theme of shipping a…
First Half 2026 Shipping Market Review: ClarkSea Index Up 61% Read More »
In a market long defined by cyclical volatility, the Freight Forward Agreement (FFA) sector is entering a new phase of maturity—yet adoption remains uneven, according to speakers at a recent Baltic Exchange panel. Drawing on reflections from shipowners…
FFAs: Beyond hedging Read More »
“In June 2026, global coal shipments jumped 14% y/y, driven by a 41% y/y increase in coal shipments to China, as the country looked to offset weaker domestic supply and to meet higher demand from electricity generation. Since the start of the year, glo…
BIMCO: Coal shipments jump 14% in June, driven by Chinese demand Read More »
China’s steel market continues to show signs of softness. The National Bureau of Statistics reported crude steel production fell 2.5% year-on-year in May 2026 to 84.4 million tons, while pig iron — produced via blast furnace — declined 1.5% to 72.9 mil…
Iron Ore Surplus Builds as Chinese Steel Margins Remain Under Pressure Read More »
The ongoing lull in tonnage scrapping in the crude tanker market is signalling the calm before the storm, as we anticipate a massive surge in scrapping in the coming years. The aging fleet, surging orderbooks, regulatory pressure and changing geopoliti…
Crude tanker scrapping: The calm before the storm Read More »