More newbuilding orders with delivery dates set for 2027 and 2028 were reported over the past few days. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in the dry sector, the Chinese yard New Dayang has secured an order of 4 x 64,100 …
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The global copper supply chain has experienced an intense transformation over the last twenty years, marked by a significant geopolitical reshuffling and the dramatic rise of China as the central player across numerous stages of the value chain, accord…
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“Between January and April 2025, dry bulk ship recycling has fallen 24% y/y, reaching a 17-year low despite a 35% y/y drop in the Baltic Dry Index (BDI). While weaker freight rates typically encourage the recycling of older and less profitable ships, h…
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Brazil continues to strengthen its position as China’s primary soybean supplier, with this dominance mainly attributed to the country’s record harvests, competitive pricing, and the absence of tariffs that continue to impact U.S. soybeans. …
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Capesize The Capesize market remained in negative territory throughout the short week, with limited signs of recovery across both basins. The BCI 5TC fell by $3,072 week-on-week, closing at $14,169 on Friday. A trans-Atlantic voyage reported midweek fe…
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