To mark the Lunar new year, we take a look at the Chinese newbuilding orderbook, using VesselsValue data. The infographic highlights the Chinese orderbook by top Chinese ordering companies and insight into the ships currently being built at Chinese yar…
Chinese vessel orderbook tops $123 billion Read More »
A new report from UCL Energy Institute Shipping and Oceans Research Group and UMAS reveals significant risk in some of the options the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is considering, for enabling shipping’s energy transition. The analys…
Navigating the future of sustainability in shipping through biofuels, ETS taxation and emissions certificates. In the last few years, heavy emitters have witnessed the development of decarbonisation solutions, with financial markets facilitating connec…
Decarbonisation: the shipping industry’s most pressing challenge in 2025 Read More »
Capesize The Capesize market faced a subdued week, with the BCI 5TC steadily declining from $7,946 on Monday to reach $6,977 by Thursday. However, a modest recovery towards the weeks end lifted the 5TC to $7,252. The Pacific market remained under press…
Dry Bulk Shipping: Capesizes Still Under Pressure Read More »
The recent wildfire in Los Angeles is expected to drive up import demand for bulk and breakbulk commodities in the US, while export numbers could decline. Rebuilding the region will aid the need for construction materials, generating demand for bulk an…
Los Angeles wildfires – A catalyst for breakbulk shipping demand amid rebuilding efforts Read More »