The latest round of US-China tensions seems to be over, with what appears to be another “good deal”, thus ending the emergency situation in the shipping industry as well . In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “after causing headache…
Shipowners’ Rejoice? Port Fees Postponed Read More »
Capesize After a sluggish start, the market found midweek momentum before easing again, with Friday seeing limited activity across both basins and the week ending on a quieter note. Early softness gave way to improving sentiment from Wednesday onward a…
Dry Bulk Shipping: A Mixed Bag for Capesizes Read More »
The decision made during the MEPC meeting in October 2025 to delay the IMO’s Net Zero Framework, by one year, has caused waves across the shipping industry, generating opinions and comments from many industry stakeholders. As a consequence of this deci…
In a time of regulatory uncertainty and evolving fuel options, shipowners like Great Eastern Shipping are taking a pragmatic route to decarbonization by focusing on flexible fleet upgrades and operational efficiencies while supporting Indian ports and …
A multifaceted approach to managing decarbonization risks Read More »
China’s imposition of new “Special Port Service Fees” on US-linked vessels is more than trade retaliation — it’s a further stress test for ship finance structures. This article explores how the measures could reshape sale-and-leaseback, lending, and ri…
Chinese port fees pose taxing questions Read More »