Capesize The Capesize market maintained a generally firm tone this week, supported by a tightening of tonnage in both the Pacific and North Atlantic, alongside a steady flow of cargo. In the Pacific, early-week momentum was driven by active miners on t…
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As part of our recent webinar following MEPC 83, two of LR’s regulatory and advisory experts explained that the proposed mid-term GHG reduction measures, while challenging, can also present commercial opportunities if properly managed. Despite the comp…
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As of early May 2025, the crude oil trading relationship between the United States and Venezuela has undergone a major disruption, primarily due to recent geopolitical and regulatory shifts. The most pivotal development occurred in March 2025, when the…
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International markets in 2025 have been characterised by pervasive uncertainty and significant pressure, reshaping prospects for trade, commodities, and finance, according to the latest analysis from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The Trade and Dev…
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“We expect that the dry bulk market’s supply/demand balance will weaken in both 2025 and 2026. Since our last update, a change in US trade policy has led to a deterioration in the economic outlook and an increase in uncertainty. Consequently, we have c…
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