This week’s Market Monitor highlights Capesize freight market trends across the C3, C5, and C17 routes, as the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) gains momentum, driven primarily by the strong performance of the Capesize segment. A key indicator of current m…
Dry Weekly Market Monitor: Capesize Iron Ore Freight Market Trends Read More »
Today’s global economic landscape is defined by an unprecedented level of volatility and uncertainty, a sentiment echoed by leading chief economists in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) latest Chief Economists Outlook report. Far from a fleeting d…
New era of trade uncertainty Read More »
Using VesselsValue Timeseries, we examine how historical orderbook trends have influenced time charter (TC) rates and asset values for the Capesize segment. The data visualisations underscore the importance of tracking orderbook activity as a key drive…
Capesize S&P Activity Drops ~48% YoY Read More »
The combination of rising Brazilian crude supply, shifting geopolitical dynamics, and price-sensitive Chinese refinery demand has led to a significant increase in VLCC shipments from Brazil to China in recent months. Several new FPSOs (Floating Product…
Brazil to China: The VLCC Trade Route Making Waves in 2025 Read More »
New research shows propulsion energy saving devices could deliver up to 10% fuel reduction while fewer than 2% of global fleet currently equipped. Demand for advanced propeller retrofits and energy saving devices (ESDs) has nearly quadrupled since 2020…
Demand for propeller retrofits surge four-fold but adoption remains limited Read More »