The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) net-zero emissions target by 2050 is challenging. Today, the industry accounts for 3% of the world’s total emissions – matching the output of the aviation sector. Growth in global trade and production hav…
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Capesize The market endured another challenging week, with sentiment steadily weakening across most routes as rates continued to slide. In the Pacific, despite consistent miner participation and generally healthy operator activity, this proved insuffic…
Dry Bulk Market: A Challenging Week for Capesizes Read More »
Dry bulk shipping is entering a new era of both opportunity and challenge. Robust commodity demand and evolving trade patterns, driven by China’s quest for supply security, are transforming global flows. At the same time, regulatory pressure and slidin…
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Chart of the Week| AG Supply Vs Demand • Despite some encouraging short-term signals, the underlying demand is not yet strong enough to fully warrant the current positive sentiment in the VLCC market. • AG freight conditions have improved from the…
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In the race to re-fuel the shipping industry with environmental alternatives to heavy fuel oil, methanol has its staunch supporters. The greener, leaner fuel also has a firm foundation to build on. Marius Leisner, senior principal consultant in the Env…
Shipping’s methanol mandate Read More »