The trade dispute dampened grain and soybean trade between the US and China in 2019 and China’s total imports of grain and soybean from the US in the year were down 18.5 million tonnes over 2017. However, it seems that trade negotiations between the US…
Sunny side up for grain and soybean trade in 2020 Read More »
The seaborne trade of perishable products has grown every year since 2009 yet conventional carriers’ woes are set to continue whilst the containerisation of major cargoes moves ahead. Supply side dynamics have set the tone throughout the year and the f…
As the International Maritime Organization (IMO) sulphur regulation date of 1 January nears, availability of the new, very low-sulphur fuel oil is moving in the right direction – although too slowly – high-sulphur fuel oil inventories are shrinking glo…
Bunker prices will rise, regardless of type, at 2020 start – MABUX Read More »
A child can hope, but ultimately, they know if they have been good during the year or managed to get themselves on Father Christmas’s naughty list. For shipowners, life can be a little cruel at this time of year too. Good or bad, the seasonality chart …
Dry bulk market still on the naughty step Read More »
Freight rates are under pressure, global trade is hurt by trade wars, fleets are outgrowing demand and, if this was not enough, the price of fuel is about to take a leap, as the IMO sulphur regulation comes into force on 1 January 2020. Shipping compan…
2020 freight rate negotiations will be as tough as necessary Read More »