The maritime industry is grappling with the intricacies of FuelEU Maritime, a regulatory landscape that has proven far more complex than its predecessor, the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). Speaking at the Baltic Exchange Tanker & Gas Market Ins…
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“During the first two months of 2025, bulker newbuilding contracting dropped 92% y/y to the lowest level in at least 30 years. While contracting in January was low, no new ships were ordered in February. Weak freight rates, high newbuilding prices, lon…
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This week’s focus is on the evolution of VLCC net supply growth in the Arabian Gulf (AG), the performance of Baltic Rates, and a comparative analysis of Gross Supply versus Cargo Demand over the next 10, 20, and 30 days. VLCC Net Supply Trends, B…
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The second week of March confirmed signs of a firming sentiment in Capesize Brazil-to-North China rates, with the vessel count of ballasters continuing to hover at lower volumes compared to the peak levels observed in February. This recent rebound appe…
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Baltic Exchange has introduced a series of green fuel options to its FuelEU voyage and compliance cost calculator as more shipowners, traders and charterers seek to understand the commercial implications of this regulation on their voyage costs. Biodie…