The dry bulk sector, which handles a diverse mix of commodities, has recently lost momentum. In February 2025, the Baltic Dry Index dropped to its lowest level since early 2023, far below the highs of 2021-22. Dry bulk trade demand has slumped due to w…
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More uncertainty ahead for shipping, everybody! If anybody expected ocean shipping and international supply chains would become more stable after the recent Covid and Suez Canal disruptions, they must be disappointed. Here, we look at two worrying new …
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The shipping industry has faced turbulent times over the past few years, and 2025 looks no different with high trade disruption risks. This uncertainty challenges shipping companies and shippers to prepare for various scenarios. Tanker shipping is most…
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2025 looks set to be another dynamic year for crude oil trade. Across the value chain, flexibility will be critical to take advantage of supply capability and maintain continuity amid any potential disruptions to trade flows. Within this, ship-to-ship …
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Capesize The Capesize market saw a strong upward trajectory throughout the week, with the BCI 5TC surging from $8,620 on Monday to $15,074 by Friday, reflecting improved sentiment across both basins. The Pacific market was notably firm, driven by a tig…
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