America’s Maritime Action Plan outlines a coordinated effort to rebuild domestic shipbuilding capacity, expand the U.S.-flag fleet, reform procurement, strengthen workforce pipelines, and modernize maritime regulation. Key Takeaways • Commercial shipbu…
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The LR story over the next few quarters is less about a single demand catalyst and more about how much supply quietly comes back into play. This piece unpacks the levers behind that shift: a heavy newbuild delivery schedule, the unwind of recent clean-…
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The 13th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 13) was held in London from 9 to 13 February 2026. PPR commenced discussions on a legally binding framework on biofouling. PPR also agreed on amendments to requiremen…
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Global steel flows reached 283mt in 2025, according to Signal Ocean, an increase of over 5%. This growth was driven entirely by China, which saw outward steel flows reach 119mt, up 15% y/y. China increased its share of steel flow origins from 38% in 20…
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The doubling of blank sailings by carriers, as flagged by the Drewry Container Capacity Insight, has raised questions. In this Logistics Executive Briefing, Drewry experts provide our independent, data-backed assessment of what this wave of sailing can…
Blank sailings jump 122% in February – will there be enough capacity for shippers? Read More »