Cargo-flow analysis indicates that Russian crude shipments to India slowed in early January, as reflected in the 7-day moving average across the first three weeks of the month. While India remains one of the most important destinations for Russian oil,…
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The Week in Focus Drone strikes in the Black Sea have targeted multiple commercial tankers awaiting loading at or near the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal. U.S. forces have expanded interdiction under Operation Southern Spear, seizing multip…
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Potential redirection of Venezuelan crude oil exports could boost already high tanker rates in the near to medium term due to a shift to the mainstream fleet from shadow tankers, Fitch Ratings says. Any shift in the transportation of Iranian oil from t…
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Most charterers spend their time thinking about ships, cargo, and freight, not about financing structures. Yet behind many vessels today lies a complex web of ownership and lending arrangements. When something goes wrong in that chain, it can directly …
Keeping the ship moving: Step-in agreements and what they mean for charterers Read More »
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) net-zero emissions target by 2050 is challenging. Today, the industry accounts for 3% of the world’s total emissions – matching the output of the aviation sector. Growth in global trade and production hav…
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