The International Maritime Organisation’s 22nd Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 22) closed in London on September 4 with negotiators signalling renewed momentum towards a final agreement on the organisatio…
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A practical look at how analysts can use historical vessel activity as an early trade-flow signal – and where the limits of that signal begin. Structured over time, port calls reveal whether trade-related activity is rising, falling, shifting or …
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From 1-4 September 2026, the 22nd meeting of the intersessional working group on reduction of greenhouse gases from shipping took place at the IMO Headquarters in London. We were represented throughout the full week. Below is an account of the discussi…
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Barcelona’s recent growth in LNG-powered vessel calls shows why fuel volumes alone do not tell the whole story of maritime deployment. The transition to alternative marine fuels is usually measured by fleet orderbooks and annual bunker volumes, showing…
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The Capesize market strengthened sharply over the week, led by sustained momentum in the Atlantic. The Baltic Capesize Index (BCI) rose by 950 points to 6,286, while average C5TC earnings increased by $8,612 to approximately $53,508 per day. The strong…
Capesize in focus — C3 at a multi-year high as ordering accelerates Read More »