The global coal trade landscape is edging towards a significant recalibration, marked by a decisive shift from years of expansion toward a structural plateau. According to the International Energy Agency’s latest analysis Coal, the industry is facing a…
Global coal trade braces for structural pivot Read More »
In 2025, seaborne dry bulk flows showed mixed trends across major commodities. Iron ore exports grew modestly, with China remaining the dominant importer despite a slowdown in domestic steel production. Coal shipments fell, reflecting China’s rising do…
China’s demand is the heaviest factor for commodities in 2025 Read More »
India’s coal imports have been declining, affecting seaborne coal demand. In a recent weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in Jan-Sep 2025, global seaborne coal loadings declined by -4.3% y-o-y to 967.4 mln t (excluding cabotage), based …
Dry Bulk Shipping: Indian Coal Imports Declining Read More »
A peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, however challenging, could offer significant momentum in the dry bulk shipping market, besides its obvious humanitarian benefits. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “while the war …
Dry Bulk Shipping to Gain Momentum in 2026 If Peace is to Prevail Read More »
The dry bulk market ended 2025 in an “old school” way, with recovery underway. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “dry bulk closed 2025 in a very “old-school” way: not through a demand explosion, but through utilisation tightenin…
Dry Bulk Shipping: An “Old-School” End to The Year Read More »