It is too early to gauge the full economic and trade effects of the Coronavirus outbreak. However, shipping data, based on real-time observations of vessel positions (AIS) and information about the cargoes aboard those ships, already shows a change in …
Short-terms effects of the coronavirus outbreak: what does the shipping data say? Read More »
When it comes to choosing the best fuel on the near horizon to help the international shipping industry shrink its carbon intensity by 2050, DNV GL is not shy in coming forward in its support of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Speaking to Baltic Briefing,…
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Demand and Route Analysis Observing ton miles for the Capesize fleet, data shows that whilst demand has dropped, it’s not as low as what we have observed in the past 12 months. The 12-month low, related to last year’s Brazilian dam collapse, occurred o…
Capesize Market Looking Bad but has Potential for Bounce Back Read More »
Shipyards are facing disruption to newbuilding, repair and conversion projects due to the impact of the virus on their labour force and the ability of their subcontractors to meet their commitments to supply materials and equipment necessary for the co…
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The latest PMI (Purchasing Manager’s Index) reading from the National Bureau of Statistics confirms what we all had expected: the coronavirus has dealt a merciless blow to Chinese manufacturing. The official Chinese PMI, which tracks larger businesses,…