Capesize The Capesize market endured a challenging week, marked by a steady decline in rates and a sharp deterioration in sentiment midweek. The BCI 5TC fell from just above $29,000 on Monday to $22,595 by week’s end, pressured by unconfirmed reports t…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesize Endure Challenging Week Read More »
Leading shipping companies are engaging in record levels of M&A activity, driven by macro-economic and geo-political events, increasing decarbonisation regulations and improved financial trading performance Despite disruptions and uncertainties fro…
How they spent it – Recent trends in shipping M&A Read More »
This chapter provides an overview of important international legal issues and regulatory developments affecting maritime transport and trade. Part A focuses on recent IMO developments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships, notably, the agreemen…
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The push for digitalisation in shipping is less a gentle tide and more a high-stakes race against obsolescence, according to speakers gathered at London International Shipping Week (LISW). Two panels focused on the twin challenges of integrating advanc…
A digital sea change Read More »
The summer of 2025 surprised with earnings, as VLCC rates climbed well above seasonal norms. In the sections that follow, we outline the key dynamics that, whether acting individually or in combination, underpinned this momentum and sustained strength …
2025 Dirty Tanker Market Review: A Powerful Rally – Scenarios behind the Recovery Read More »