Dry bulk shipping is entering a new era of both opportunity and challenge. Robust commodity demand and evolving trade patterns, driven by China’s quest for supply security, are transforming global flows. At the same time, regulatory pressure and slidin…
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Chart of the Week| AG Supply Vs Demand • Despite some encouraging short-term signals, the underlying demand is not yet strong enough to fully warrant the current positive sentiment in the VLCC market. • AG freight conditions have improved from the…
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In the race to re-fuel the shipping industry with environmental alternatives to heavy fuel oil, methanol has its staunch supporters. The greener, leaner fuel also has a firm foundation to build on. Marius Leisner, senior principal consultant in the Env…
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2025 marked a turning point for shipping’s decarbonisation journey. In September, shipowners faced their first compliance deadline under the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), requiring vessels that called at EU ports in 2024 to surrender carbon all…
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The global shipping industry has reached a historic turning point. After more than two centuries of reliance on fossil fuels, shipping has begun to transition towards cleaner propulsion systems as climate commitments tighten and regulatory frameworks t…