In the second week of October, the VLCC MEG-China route is trending upward. However, the sustainability of this positive trend remains uncertain due to mounting concerns stemming from geopolitical tensions that are casting a shadow over the energy sect…
Downward revision of the number of MR ships, but still longer waiting times in the south Read More »
The Israel-Palestine conflict, marked by recent violence between Israel and Hamas, has sent ripples through the shipping and maritime industry, leading international companies to issue cautionary advisories and adapt their operations in the region. “In…
The second week of October brought both promising and concerning developments in the shipping industry. In the Capesize Brazil to North China route, freight rates continued to exhibit strength, reaffirming their resilience in the face of various market…
Windward’s Risk Insights report is a quarterly update on all risk at sea, offering an overview of any emerging behavioral trends in developing hubs prone to illicit activity. The report analyzes the behavior of tankers and cargo vessels from the …
Russia: Dark Fleet Shows 8% Growth in Q3 Read More »
In the war at sea between the US-NATO alliance and Russia, the Russian shipping company Sovcomflot says its future has never been better. The US State Department directing the sanctions campaign against Russian oil and gas exports says the future for t…