The US container shipping sector is cautiously approaching the peak season, with the upcoming US elections and labor negotiations poised to bring their own set of implications for the container logistics industry, as indicated in the August Container M…
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China, the behemoth of global coal trade, continues to defy trade expectations, according to the International Energy Administration’s Coal Mid-Year Update. Despite brimming stockpiles, the nation’s coal imports surged by 12% in the first half of…
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FBX July Summary The FBX index began July at $4,508, rising sharply to $5,214 within the first week. It peaked at $5,218 on 9 July before a steady decline to the current level of $4,958. This is over 3.5 times higher than the average price a year ago, …
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With their massive sails stretched over towering masts, merchant ships that plied the world’s oceans hundreds of years ago helped launch the era of commercial shipping, delivering goods of all kinds to different ports of call. Those early cargo ships w…
‘Windfall’ technology to power cargo ships Read More »
Capesize The week commenced with a tepid start as the BCI 5TC index slipped, reflecting limited activity in both regions. As the days progressed, the Pacific saw a reasonably robust list of available cargoes, although activity was still somewhat stagna…
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