Hefty premia in freight rates are on offer for vessels willing to call in Ukraine, but the trade remains challenging and uncertain
Aid agency and big traders pushing for Ukraine grain lift-off Read More »
China’s newbuilding brokers doubt the Baltic Exchange can replace their market insight, and there is deep disillusionment with the Baltic’s motto of ‘Our Word, Our Bond’
China’s newbuilding brokers believe the Baltic Exchange has yet to earn its motto Read More »
All the signs point towards a market recovery for big crude tankers, but no one should expect a return to the 2004 to 2008 super-cycle
Is this finally a breakthrough for VLCCs or another false dawn? Read More »
TradeWinds’ news editor brings you a selection of the stories that made the headlines this week
While corporate earnings defy gravity, soaring inflation is fuelling a cost of living crisis among seafarers, shipyards and dock workers
Shipping profits continue to surge but the workers are revolting Read More »