Greece has held a prominent place in shipping for many decades. What makes this more significant is that the country’s considerable role on the international maritime stage is disproportionate to its size. The capacity of the Greek merchant fleet, at m…
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Newbuilding ordering activity remained high over the past week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that activity was busy, “especially considering the summer season, across many different sectors. Deliveries are pushed further …
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The prospect of a depreciating dollar could act as significant benefit to the shipping industry. In a recent report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “as the United States gears up for the upcoming election in November 2024, economic strategies, particu…
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Tanker demand from China has been reduced so far this year, as seaborne crude oil imports have been reduced. However, this could change in the coming months. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “China saw an impressive rebound in c…
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The changing dynamics of the tanker trade in the Mediterranean Sea seem to be a constant, rather than an exception. In a recent weekly report, Poten said that the Mediterranean, or the “Med” as it is known in shipping circles, is one of the most import…
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