The shipping industry has always been good at navigating uncertainty; however the rapid expansion of the shadow fleet represents a different kind of risk. It’s not just regulatory or geopolitical; it’s informational. Each vessel that goes dark removes …
“We estimate that coal shipments to advanced economies will fall 2% y/y in 2025, reaching a 23-year low. This will be the third consecutive annual drop although the pace of decline has slowed compared to previous years. The contraction is primarily dri…
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Minor bulk, made up of all cargo types except iron ore, coal, and grains, started the first month of 2025 Q4 with positive momentum, with total export volumes up 3% y/y. This has been driven by China, which has seen imports of minor bulk increase by 14…
The Gemini Cooperation has made headlines with its plan to raise schedule reliability above 80%. But can the carriers really get rid of shipping delays? Shippers, forwarders and ports should remain prudent, Drewry consultants suggest. In a recent inves…
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Capesize The week delivered a broadly positive performance for the Capesize market, with early strength in both basins before momentum tapered into a quieter finish. The BCI 5TC climbed steadily from the high $27,000s to just over $30,000, reinforcing …
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