Recent developments in oil production and export flows from Venezuela have prompted closer market attention on alternative sources of heavy and discounted crude, including supplies associated with Iran, as Asian refiners reassess sourcing strategies. A…
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As the global shipping industry stares down the barrel of its decarbonisation gun, a propulsion technology that had fallen out of favour is making a return. According to a white paper released by DNV, nuclear propulsion is today no longer a “dist…
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BIMCO released its latest dry bulk shipping market overview and outlook yesterday. “We estimate that the dry bulk supply/demand balance will remain stable in 2026 and weaken in 2027. An improvement in the economic and demand outlook has led us to…
Dry Bulk Shipping Market: Longer Sailing Distances Boost Demand Says BIMCO Read More »
China resumed imports of U.S. soybeans in 2025, with cumulative shipments estimated at approximately 12 million tonnes. These volumes were concentrated early in the year, primarily during January–February, with shipments declining thereafter and remain…
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After more than 2 years of Red Sea diversions, it looks as if a return to the conventional route, via the Suez Canal, is on the cards for many shippers on the Asia-Europe and Asia-US East Coast lanes. In this Logistics Executive Briefing, we recommend …
End of Red Sea diversions raise many questions for shippers Read More »