Following last year’s US-China trade truce, China has resumed purchases of US grains and soybeans, a development welcomed by Washington after years of steadily declining volumes. Yet even as Beijing honours its commitments to American farmers, it is si…
What Does China’s Shifting Grain Supply Strategy Mean for Global Commodity Trade Flows? Read More »
The escalation of conflict across the Middle East and the disruption to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz have introduced a variable into the maritime energy transition that regulatory frameworks were never designed to handle: the possibility t…
Crisis in the Middle East waterway places alternative shipping fuels in sharp focus Read More »
Capesize The market delivered a firm performance over the week, building momentum from a cautious but positive start into a broad-based midweek rally, before showing signs of consolidation at elevated levels by Thursday. The BCI 182 5TC gained over $6,…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesizes Showing Strong Momentum Read More »
Geopolitical tensions, market volatility and an approaching influx of newbuild vessels increase attractions of outsourcing management services for a key market constituency, writes Capt. Anurag Mathur, Managing Director, Wallem Commercial Services Geop…
Ship managers step up with plans for stability Read More »
The ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz is impacting the Panamax dry bulk segment. According to recent media reports, a potential two-week extension to ceasefire discussions is under consideration, although this remains unconfirmed at …
Panamax Supply Outlook as Hormuz Faces Strain Read More »