This week’s focus underscores a rise in the number of crude oil barrels transported from the Arabian Gulf countries to the Far East, amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia playing a pivotal role. Meanwhile, the growth in tonne-days…
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LPG shipping has been facing several headwinds, including an oversupplied market and muted growth in the LPG and olefin trades. However, new ordering in 2024 has maintained its momentum. Despite the concerns of oversupply from 2027, the expected increa…
LPG orders at a record high in 2024; will this momentum continue in 2025? Read More »
Greek shipowners have spent an unprecedented US$18bn on newbuild gas vessels since 2021 as companies diversify their portfolios away from traditional tanker, bulker and container asset classes according to new research by VesselsValue, the data intelli…
The Capesize market rates for the Brazil to North China route have softened, yet rising iron ore exports from Brazil, particularly after a strong third quarter, and increasing port congestion suggest potential upward pressure on rates. September saw a …
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Digitalisation is sweeping all aspects of the maritime sector. From investment decisions to day-to-day operations, high-quality and reliable data is becoming a hallmark for shipping players as they look to become more efficient. New platforms that take…
Shipping invoicing is set for digital makeover Read More »