The escalation of tariffs and trade wars is spilling over to the shipping industry, especially if US’ proposal to target Chinese-built ships moves ahead. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) …
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The domestic oil market in Nigeria after the operational status of the Dangote refinery, is forming new demand characteristics in the product tanker market. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “after countless setbacks, unexpected …
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The trade war which has been sparked by the new US administration is set to have an impact in dry bulk trade flows. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa commented that “the new government of the USA appears serious in its intention to…
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Geopolitican uncertainty has further compounded the overall subdued activity in the ship recycling market. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a leading cash buyer of ships said that “this week, the ship recycling market remai…
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Newbuilding ordering activity slowed down over the past week, after a series of strong contracting. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “newbuilding activity slowed. The big player MSC increase his orderbook with 4 + 4 x 21…
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