Shipping demand will be shaped by the macroeconomic environment as well, in the coming weeks and months, with monetary easing expected to play a significant role in that regard. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “the Chinese eco…
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“Since September 2024, five merchant ships have been hit by Russian missiles while in Ukrainian ports or waters. These were the first attacks on merchant ships since November 2023 and they could threaten 1% of the world’s dry bulk exports if safety is …
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This week, attention is drawn to the Russian grain sector and the notable recovery in shipments that began in June, culminating in a recent peak in September. It is particularly noteworthy that the quarterly volume shipped to all destinations has reach…
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Ship owners have kept on buying more second hand dry bulk carriers over the last week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that there was “busy drybulk activity with action taking place in all the different segments. We see some…
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Dry bulk shipments are shifting trade routes, with various crop conditions around the world, making an impact. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “in examining global bulk shipments, what stands out is the weakening of corn ex…
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