Shipping rates for crude oil tankers were at multi-year highs at the end of 2025 before falling in early 2026. Rates climbed in the fall of 2025 because of increased demand for crude oil shipments, particularly from buyers in East Asia, limiting the nu…
Crude oil tanker rates reached multi-year highs in late 2025 Read More »
Fleet renewal measures announced by Frontline and CMB.TECH this week suggests that crude tanker companies are focused on having a modern and fuel-efficient fleet. This is despite the NZF (Net-Zero Framework) delay, which we saw in October 2025, suggest…
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Methane slip in marine vessels is the small amount of methane gas that doesn’t burn in the engine and instead ‘slips’ out into the atmosphere. Methane slip is a challenge for vessels that use LNG as fuel, with tightening emissions regulations making it…
What ship operators really want to know about methane slip: 9 common questions answered Read More »
Capesize The market delivered a strong performance over much of the week, with sentiment and rates firming across both basins before a late-week correction tempered the rally. Early in the week, robust miner participation, healthy cargo volumes and tig…
Dry Bulk Shipping: Capesizes Bounce Back Strongly Read More »
Drewry expects LNG shipping rates to improve in 2026, driven by demand acceleration and LNG supply expansion. However, a significant rebound is still unlikely, as fleet expansion continues to outpace liquefaction build-up. This is highlighted in the 20…