Chart of the Week| AG Supply Vs Demand • Despite some encouraging short-term signals, the underlying demand is not yet strong enough to fully warrant the current positive sentiment in the VLCC market. • AG freight conditions have improved from the…
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In the race to re-fuel the shipping industry with environmental alternatives to heavy fuel oil, methanol has its staunch supporters. The greener, leaner fuel also has a firm foundation to build on. Marius Leisner, senior principal consultant in the Env…
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2025 marked a turning point for shipping’s decarbonisation journey. In September, shipowners faced their first compliance deadline under the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), requiring vessels that called at EU ports in 2024 to surrender carbon all…
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The global shipping industry has reached a historic turning point. After more than two centuries of reliance on fossil fuels, shipping has begun to transition towards cleaner propulsion systems as climate commitments tighten and regulatory frameworks t…
The US military’s ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could significantly redraw global crude flows, and although the ultimate direction of Venezuelan oil exports remains highly uncertain, any shifts in these flows will materially influence c…
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