China’s coal import policy is shifting and this could impact the dry bulk market. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “after setting an all-time high for coal imports in 2024, China appears to be entering a new phase of recalib…
Dry Bulk Market: China’s Coal Imports Could Keep Declining Read More »
The Philippine government sought to introduce a ban on nickel ore exports from 2030 to enhance domestic processing capabilities and advance up the value chain. This decision was rescinded in mid-June, and this insight will look into the effects this wi…
Philippine nickel ore ban reversed, what are the impacts? Read More »
Capesize The Capesize market showed signs of stabilisation this week following a period of softness, with improvements in the Pacific basin and a more balanced Atlantic. In the Pacific, C5 rates gradually firmed, rising from $6.90 early in the week to …
Dry Bulk Market: Capesize Segment Stabilized Last Week Read More »
Seaborne trade flows are expected to be reshaped, due to China’s and India’s shift towards higher-grade coal imports. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “China’s domestic steel demand continues to experience a marked downturn, de…
Dry Bulk Market: Coal Flows to be Reshaped Read More »
In our recent report on how bauxite exports from Guinea are driving capesize demand, we explored how surging demand for bauxite from China has led to the aluminium ore overtaking coal as the second-largest capesize-shipped product. This report provides…
Wet season affecting capesize demand from West Africa? Read More »