The Capesize market in the Pacific opened the week under pressure due to the effects of Cyclone Mitchell on West Australian Pilbara ports and a temporary slowdown in miner activity. Although port operations quickly resumed and activity levels picked up…
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“During the first six weeks of 2026, global bulk grain shipments have jumped 15% y/y, supported by a 30% y/y surge in soya bean shipments and a 17% increase in wheat shipments. Record harvests in the Southern Hemisphere are boosting exports while…
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McQuilling Services is pleased to announce the release of its 29th anniversary edition, 2026-2030 Tanker Market Outlook. Our 2026 theme, “You Can’t See the Forest for the Trees,” frames the outlook for crude tankers over the next five years. Structural…
In recent years, the loss of containers has emerged as a critical safety concern, particularly in relation to large container vessels operating in adverse sea states. One of the key contributing phenomena identified is parametric rolling, a complex and…
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The US–India trade agreement is expected to reduce India’s reliance on Russian crude oil, benefiting the mainstream fleet and tonne-mile demand. Although a complete halt is unlikely at the moment due to existing contracts, refinery constraints and geop…
US–India trade pact: A game changer for crude flows and VLCCs Read More »