Despite persistent international sanctions, Iran managed to sustain significant crude oil exports between January 2023 and March 2025, totaling approximately 268.5 million barrels. This continued export activity—entirely sourced from Iranian production…
Intertwined with the complexities of market volatility, oil and freight dynamics, unprecedented geopolitical events, rising sanctioned trades, and environmental and regulatory changes, the rapidly ageing VLCC fleet stands out as one of the consequentia…
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“Combined, Japanese shipowners currently own 12% of the global fleet’s deadweight tonnes capacity (DWT). This makes Japan the third largest shipowning country in the world and one of only three countries where shipowners control more than 10% of the gl…
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The ongoing tariff wars and retaliations have created havoc globally, with the LNG market expecting changes in trade patterns. While the US-China trade war appears to have minimal impact on LNG shipping (at least in 2025), the repercussions will be pro…
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The first quarter of 2025 has shown mixed signals in China’s dry bulk import profile, reflecting commodity-specific trends and the broader strategic shifts underway amid the U.S.-China trade war. The above charts reveal YoY volume comparisons for…