Sinokor Maritime linked to huge slew of buys and charter deals on vintage VLCC tonnage
Massive gamble in play by enigmatic South Korean owner
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Finalizes Nationwide Permits
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new permit for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of…
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Tanker Market: Venezuela Throws Another Big Question Mark
The tanker market is facing another big question mark after the latest developments in Venezuela. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “2026 opens with a reminder that “seaborne trade” is not just demand and fleet numbers. It is po…
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China’s demand is the heaviest factor for commodities in 2025
In 2025, seaborne dry bulk flows showed mixed trends across major commodities. Iron ore exports grew modestly, with China remaining the dominant importer despite a slowdown in domestic steel production. Coal shipments fell, reflecting China’s rising do…
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Suez Canal transits still 60% down 100 days after the last Houthi attack
“100 days ago, on 29 September, the Minervagracht was to become the last ship to be attacked by the Houthis, at least for now. Forty-three days later, the Houthis declared an end to their attacks on ships. Despite this, traffic through the Suez Canal h…
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