As long as the scrubber economics are favourable, we will see the domination of scrubber-fitted crude-carrying vessels in the orderbook. Currently, the orderbook comprises 201 tankers with the majority being Suezmaxes (as of July 2024). A substantial n…
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After a tepid recovery in the first quarter of the year, reefer freight rates on most trade routes have been decreasing. Drewry’s Global Reefer Freight Rate Index (which is based on freight rates for a wide range of port pairs) is expected to decrease …
As the world races towards a decarbonised future, copper – a key component of electrification – is in high demand. As the demand for copper surges, securing a reliable supply and the trade to support that has become a top priority for gover…
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This week’s special focus is on the growth of VLCC dirty tonne days from all origin countries to all destinations (left chart). In August, we observed a decreasing trend, reflecting a pattern similar to the previous year, when the market also experienc…
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“Between January and August 2024, coal shipments to India rose 10% y/y, outpacing an 8% y/y increase in domestic coal mining. Thermal coal shipments were a key driver, supported by strong electricity demand and coal import mandates. During the rest of …
Coal shipments to India jump 10%, but growth could slow Read More »