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Continued downward pressure with a significant decline in VLCC demand growth rates

The second week of September maintains its grip on the crude oil freight market’s sentiments, as VLCC rates have yet to display the anticipated rebound. The struggle persists in the VLCC MEG-China rates, leaving industry observers closely monitor…

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Brazilian iron ore export volumes increased in August, leading to a boost in Capesize tonne days

In the second week of September, despite the ongoing challenges surrounding China’s economic recovery and uncertainties regarding grain trade negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, we observed a continued firm momentum of freight rates. It is u…

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Carbon Capture, New Fuels and Energy Efficiency Are the Path to Net Zero Says Latest ABS Research

Carbon capture, energy efficiency and green fuels are the roadmap to net zero by 2050. That’s the pathway outlined by the 2023 Outlook, Beyond the Horizon: View of the Emerging Value Chains, the latest industry-leading research from ABS into shipping’s…

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