Freight forwarder projects higher container spot rates on transpacific
Freight futures point to rising rates until September, but Xeneta warns of softer figures ahead
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Dry Bulk Market Returns to Path of Growth
The story so far in 2026 has been quite a positive one for the dry bulk market. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “the first four months of 2026 have delivered an unambiguous message from the dry bulk freight market: the sharp c…
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Weekly Dry Market Monitor: Weak Indonesian Coal Exports Pressure Panamax Tonne Days
Indonesia–China coal trade weakness is negatively impacting Panamax tonne-mile demand, particularly on northern discharge routes. Key Takeaways The decline in Indonesian coal exports to China is becoming increasingly evident. La Niña-related rainfall d…
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Stop fixing blind: using AIS data to quantify TC-in performance risk in a high-bunker market
With VLSFO topping $1,000/mt in some ports, bunkers can represent up to 60% of total voyage costs[1]. A vessel burning just 5% above CP spec creates exposure that shipowners and operators only discover after the fixture is done. This article breaks dow…
Ship Seized by Iran Off UAE, Trump Discusses Hormuz Shipping Lanes with Xi
A ship was reported seized by Iranian personnel off the United Arab Emirates and headed for Iranian waters on Thursday while the White House said U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed on the need to keep the…
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